Feb. 25, 2018
The Oriental is the "total package." It's beautifully situated along the Chao Phraya river, it's exquisitely decorated, the service is second to none and it has so. much. history. It was built in the 1800's, when Thailand was Siam. It is currently celebrating it's 140th anniversary.
And it has a "kiddie pool" that looks like this - an infinity pool leading out to Chao Phraya river. Spectacular.
The main pool
The bedroom, with a view of the Chao Phraya river
Verdict: No. Even though it is the "total package" of charm/history/decor and service as I mentioned before, for me, the price precludes it from being a "must do." The Sukhothai, also mentioned in "the book", is just as nice (actually, the rooms are nicer and the grounds more serene) and is a fraction of the price. While you can find deals for ~$400/night, the average room typically runs 20,000-30,000 baht (~$650-$970/night). There are approximately 10 different types of rooms and if you want the cream of the crop, the Oriental Suite, it's ~175,000 baht (~$5,645/night). So, while it's a beautiful hotel, full of history and exquisite decor, it's not a "must do."
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