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Thailand Hotels >> Bangkok Hotels >> Oriental
Oriental 
Address : 48 Oriental Avenue,
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
View : Riverview
Area : riverfront
Rate : 282 USD
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The Oriental, Bangkok the world's most luxurious hotels for over 120 years. From its humble beginnings as a simple lodge on the Chao Phraya River, it has evolved into one of the most famous hotels in Asia.
Set in tropical gardens on the banks of the river, the Oriental is within easy reach of major business and shopping areas and is thus suitable for both the business and leisure travellers.
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Special remark from the Hotel
From 15 May to 15 September, the Garden Wing and Authors 's will closed,
This will include the closure of Author's Lounge and Regency Rooms except Le Normandie Retaurant which will be re open on 15 Jul 2003. Afternoon tea service will be re - located to the Verandah Restaurant during the closure of author's Wing until 15 September 2003.
The Oriental will be temporarily Closed
- The China House from May 05, 2003 until September 30, 2003
- Author's Lounge from May 12 until September 15, 2003.
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Location
Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya "River of Kings", close to the centre of the city, it is one of the world's truly great hotels.
Hotel's proximity to:
Airport
- Car/Taxi : 30 minutes
- Public bus : 1 hour
- Airport bus : 1 hour
- Train : 35 minutes / 30 mins from Hua Lumpong station to Airport station
- Helicopter : 10 minutes
Hua Lumpong Station
- Car/Taxi : 5 minutes
- Public bus : 10 minutes
Silom Road (Central Business District)
- Car/Taxi : 5-15 minutes
- Public bus : 5-15 minutes
- Walk : 10-30 minutes
The Royal Grand Palace, the Temple of The Emerald Buddha & Sanam Luang (Phra Meru Ground)
- Car/Taxi : 30 minutes
- Public Bus : 45 minutes
- Public Boat : 15 minutes
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Room
Guest Room
- 395 guest rooms
- 24-hour room service
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Colour TV with movie channels
- Daily international newspapers
- En suite-luxurious bathroom
- Hair dryers
- In-room personal safe
- Minibar/refrigerator
- Music and radio
- Same-day laundry and valet one-hour pressing
- Two-line International Direct Dial telephones, voicemail and facsimile
- Valet service
Suite
The Oriental's suites have been named after famous authors who have resided at the hotel - for example, Conrad, Maugham, Michener and Greene. Others are named after the ships of Conrad's time that lay at anchor in the river opposite the hotel. There are 41 luxurious suites which are individually furnished and decorated to reflect the origins of its name.
Superior River Wing Room : (Approximately 40 square meters)
Traditional Thai style decorated with Thai silk and teak wood, overlooking the river. Thai silk bedsheets and curtains in every room. Twin bedded or king-size bed on request. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air conditioning, remote control colour TV with ONCOMMAND in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal
minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, private butler service.
Deluxe Garden Wing Room : (Approximately 38 square meters)
A newly renovated, quiet and cosy room, with novel floor plans and direct river views. The well-loved chandeliers, parquet floors and artwork blend perfectly with new armoires, ottomans, sturdy sofas and other furnishings. Some rooms have split level
bedroom on upper floor and sitting area on lower floor.
Some rooms with small private conservatory overlooking the river. Twin bedded or king-size bed. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air-conditioning, remote control colour TV with oncommand in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit
basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, private butler service.
Executive Suite : (Approximately 55 square meters)
One bedroom suite with a queen-sized bed on north side facing French Embassy in the River Wing. Separated sitting room with large working area ideal for businessman type. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air conditioning, remote control colour TV with ONCOMMAND in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal
minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, private butler service.
Deluxe Suite : (Approximately 95 square meters)
- Jim Thompson Suite is on the north side of the hotel, facing the French Embassy. Deep Siamese red and warm pink accents light up this fabulous interior. Hard-carved furniture based on traditional Thai design is in lacquered and guilded teak.
- Kukrit Pramote Suite and Wilbur Smith are on the north and east sides facing the French Embassy. Sumptuously decorated in Thai silk and teak wood. Both bedroom and living room overlook a panoramic view of the river. Spacious living room has the right atmosphere for relaxation, entertainment or business.
- Graham Greene Suite features portraits of the author in a rose quartz colour scheme. There are bookshelves featuring Greene's works.
- Gore Vidal Suite and SEA Write Suite are on the north and east sides facing the French Embassy. Pale blush colours, refined furniture and deep pile carpets provide an enchanting mix of comfort and stately elegance amid legendary surrounding. Private toilet for guests is available in the sitting room.
- John Le Carre Suite has a distinctly English, masculine quality. Living room has the feeling of a study with deep green leather, writing desk and a large recessed library featuring all of Le Carre's novels. Same masculine feel is carried through to the bedroom, which has a traditional armchair and disc table for late-night reading. Located on south and west sides overlooking the pool.
- Barbara Cartland Suite. Living room is a harmony of salmon-coloured floor coverings and gray on white fabrics, contrasting with deep stained woods and a beautifully glass-panelled library case. Bedroom features floral oil paintings hung on gentle floral wall coverings. Pastel quilted bedcovers and richly stained, ornately carved headboard.
- Bicentennial Suite is on the south and west sides overlooking the pool. Decor is a sophisticated blend of contemporary European and traditional Thai styles. Exclusive fabrics blend warmly in aubergine, garnet and caramel. Deep sofas and built-in bookshelves lend a thoughtful air to the room which is embellished with memorabilia recording the past two centuries of the city's history. Truly a retreat in which to relax.
- The Captain Anderson Suiteis on the south and west sides overlooking the pool. Entering this suite is entering a ship's stateroom of the 1880s. A sea-going timepiece and deep sea chests lend their typical brass accents to the nautical colour scheme in cool Copenhagen blue and pewter gray. Photographs of the period complete the illusion of a nostalgic look at our maritime past. All Deluxe Suites have 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air conditioning, remote control colour TV with on command in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, private balcony, private butler service.
Deluxe 2 Bedroom Suite : (Approximately 130 square meters)
Embellished with brass inlay fine furniture in teak and burl glows against walls and
upholstery of the richest Thai silk, immaculate parquet and a hand-woven Oriental
carpet. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air
conditioning, remote control colour TV with ONCOMMAND in-house movies, pay
movies, and radio, personal minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh
flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour service, in-room safe, private balcony, private butler
service.
Selandia Sutie : (Approximately 188 square meters)
Deluxe 2 bedroom suite on 16th floor with Jacuzzi baths, overlooking the river. 2
bedrooms and 1 sitting room. Embellished with brass inlay pine furniture in teak
and burl glows against walls and upholstery of the richest Thai silk, immaculate
parquet and a hand-woven Oriental Carpet. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual
thermostatic controller air conditioning, remote control colour TV with
ONCOMMAND in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal minibar with
refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-
room safe, private balcony, private butler service.
The Oriental Suite : (Approximately 300 square meters)
The Oriental Suite has a distinctively colonial look evoking the aura of turn-of-the-century summer mansion. 2 bedrooms, 1 sitting room, 1 dining room, service pantry on corner of 16th floor River Wing. Full front river view facing Chao Phya River. Its splendid master bedroom is dominated by an exquisitely carved four-poster bed,
while the ceiling is a work of art, hand-painted by one of Thailand's leading artists. The entrance hall, with its white marble floor and imported Georgian hand-cut
crystal chandeliers, is discreetly decorated with rare objets d'art. 2 IDD telephones with 2 lines, individual thermostatic controller air conditioning, remote control colour TV with ONCOMMAND in-house movies, pay movies, and radio, personal minibar with refrigerator, fresh fruit basket, fresh flowers, hair dryer, 24-hour room service, in-room safe, private balcony, private butler service.
Author's Suite :
- Somerset Maugham Suite - A portrait of the author and dramatist on the charming
escritoire, walls emblazoned with majestic red and gold, traditional carved and gilded matching four-poster beds and exquisitely crafted furnishings reflect the richness of the Thailand in which he worked.
- Joseph Conrad Suite - The worldly elegance of a curtain-draped four-poster bed. Stylish furnishings in warm colours. The airy bay windows overlooking the garden by the River of Kings. All blending together to capture this suite's gentle sophistication. This is the kind of luxury your would expect from The Oriental's premier suite.
- James Michener Suite - Enter into a suite that captures the essence of international luxury. The soothing qualities of space and light complement this subtly modern setting. The delicate colours create a sense of intimacy, while the rich textures hint at this suite's grandeur. It embodies the worldliness of this well-travelled novelist.
Nol Coward Suite : The suite is a pure reflection of this legendary dramatist's striking personality. Beyond the understated elegance of the arched doorway unfolds an enticing combination of style and whimsy. Its sophisticated simplicity provides the perfect backdrop for gentle flashes of brilliant colour. A suite as distinctively different as the man himself.
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Facility
Business Service Centre :
Our Business Service Centre has the resources, facilities, and meeting rooms
of a fully functional state-of-the-art office and is staffed with dedicated professionals who understand the urgencies of business travel.
Accessible 24hrs a day on a self serve basis:
- Facsimile
- Secretarial assistance
- Financial market reports
- Computer rentals
- Facsimile rentals
- Copier availability
- supplies
- Portable telephones
- Multi translators
- VCR (American NTSC System)
- VCR (Pal System)
- Internet service
- Courier service
- ISDN
Meeting & Conferences :
We offer comfortably appointed private meeting rooms inside our Business Service Centre in a range of sizes for gatherings of two to fourteen participants. Audio visual equipment and conference calling are available upon request.
Restaurants & Bars :
- The Normandie - Asia's renowned French restaurant, where the highest rated master chefs from France regularly present their distinguished culinary art, is a favorite of connoisseurs, noted equally for its splendid cuisine, impeccable service and superb river views.
- Lord Jim's - Named after the memorable seafaring character in the classic novel by Joseph Conrad (a frequent guest of The Oriental in its early days), Lord Jim's enjoys a worldwide reputation for its magnificent seafood specialties. Buffet lunch and
a la carte dinner are presented daily, with live music in the evenings.
- The China House - Located in a lovingly restored and splendidly decorated colonial-style residence adjacent to the hotel's main entrance, The China House offers classic Cantonese cuisine and other China regional food prepared by leading chefs from Hong Kong. Lunch, including dim sum specialities, and dinner are served daily in both the main restaurant and in six private dining rooms.
- The Verandah - Featuring a menu of Continental and Asian fare, this is a casually elegant all-day venue with open-air and indoor settings for breakfast, lunch, dinner, light refreshments or late evening snacks. A relaxed ambience is enhanced by fine river views.
- Riverside Terrace - On the banks of the River of Kings, you will find no spot in the city more tranquil for breakfast, lunch afternoon snacks, drinks at sunset or our daily barbecue. It is a place to relax as longtail boats, rice barges and countless other images of traditional Thai riverside life pass by.
- Ciao - For fine Italian fare, including the tastiest pizzas made in our own rare wooden pizza oven, the freshed salads and the sweetest ice creams, join us at the alfresco Ciao restaurant. Dine under the stars on the riverside marble terrace nestled beside the lush tropical gardens of the Authors' Lounge.
- Bamboo Bar - A long famous Bangkok rendez-vous, The Bamboo Bar is renowned for its live jazz and the ambience of its wild yet sophisticated jungle dcor.
- Authors's Lounge - With the fresh white walls, handcrafted furniture, luxuriant tropical plants and photographs of old Bangkok adorning the walls, the Author's Lounge conjures the charming ambience of bygone days. It is the ideal place for refreshing drinks, morning coffee or afternoon tea with delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cookies and pastries, home-made jams and a choice of fine teas.
- Sala Rim Naam - On the opposite bank of the Chao Praya River from The Oriental, a richly decorated traditional Thai pavilion sets the stage for an appreciation of two of the Kingdom's most rewarding cultural experiences, Thai cuisine and classical Thai dance. Lavish Thai luncheon buffets and set-dinner feasts are served daily, while dance performances are staged nightly at 8.30 p.m.
- The Oriental Queen Dinner Cruise - The Oriental, Bangkok brings to you a romantic dinner cruise beneath the stars. Enjoy complimentary welcome cocktails and a sumptuous 4-course western menu with a "Thai touch" dinner amid candlelight and the soft strums of a guitar maestro aboard the luxurious Oriental Queen river cruiser. This magical evening includes a spectacular view of the sunset and breathtaking sights of the Chao Phya river. The OQ Dinner Cruise operates daily from 20.00 hrs to 23.00 hrs.
Recreational Facilities :
- A complete sports and fitness centre
- 2 Swimming pools
- Tennis
- Squash
- Aerobics
- Jogging track
- Golf driving net, and nearby championship golf courses.
- Highly acclaimed Thai cooking and culture programmes.
Spa :
One of the great rewards of travelling to Thailand awaits. The Oriental Spa offers a wondrous blend of ancient Thai herbal remedies and modern Western treatments to stimulate, rejuvenate and soothe the spirit.
Inside each of our private, luxuriously appointed suites, designed in teak with soft Thai accents throughout, serenity reigns supreme as you partake in an array of beauty and relaxation treatments. Jet lag fades to revitalisation. Stress dissolves into relaxation. And all impurities are washed away with every gentle stroke of exotic herbal
oils. Rediscover the pleasures of health, vigour and total balance in our temple of well being - The Oriental Spa.
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Reviews
We stayed here because we had heard a lot about the hotel. I did not think the service was up to the standard of some of the other hotels we had just stayed at in Bangkok. The breakfast wasn't as good as I had experenced in the past at this hotel. The rooms were smaller than I had expected, probably because we had stayed at some newer hotels in Bangkok with large hotel rooms (ie the Conrad) but the rooms are more personalized with some nice, quality touches, which makes them appealing.
Karen Rielly, Australia 6 / 10
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Excellent hotel. You get spoiled by the staff. They seem to know who you are 30 minutes after you get there and give you special service. If you want to play golf book you own tee time and transportation to avoid a hefty price.
Jim Bannerman, United States of America 10 / 10
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Best hotel in thailand ! Perfect service and beautiful room
Mark Hossein, United Kingdom 10 / 10
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