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Description: The luxury Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok runs parallel to the banks of the Chao Phraya River and has been delivering exceptional hospitality for 130 years. With a convenient location the five star plus Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is set in the city centre. Just a five minute stroll brings you to Silom Road, ten minutes by Sky Train brings you to Siam Square and twenty minutes away is Sukumvit Road. At the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok hotel guests can enjoy an array of dining options with nine restaurants and bars onsite. Scenic river views to be enjoyed from luxury guest rooms and suites. Facilities at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok include a Oriental Health Centre with a sports facility, full service Spa with 14 treatment rooms, two swimming pools and childcare facilities.

Rooms and Suites: The luxury Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has 358 guest rooms including 35 fine suites and private butler service. Each guest room is individually decorated.

Room descriptions:

The five star plus Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok offers the following room types and amenities:

Superior Room: The superior rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are furnished with authentic teak and are tweaked with Thai silks. You can catch a glimpse of the Chao Phraya River from your room, which is generously spaced at 428 square feet. A personal butler and fresh fruits adds to the luxury and elegance of the superior rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.

- Private Butler.
- Office space with built in internet access.
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.
- 3 IDD telephones.
- Individual air-conditioning
- Remote controlled T.V. with movies on demand.
- Bose sound system with radio.
- In room safe.
- Private mini-bar.
- Bathroom with walk in shower and private bathtub.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.

Deluxe Rooms: The deluxe rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok offer views of the river and are enhanced with Thai decor. These rooms are located on the top floors of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and are furnished with luxurious silks.

- Private Butler.
- Work desk with internet access.
- Bose CD player and radio.
- In room safe.
- TV with movies on demand.
- 3 IDD telephones.
- Hair dryer.
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.
- Mini-bar.
- Individual air-conditioner control.

Premier Rooms: These rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are spaced at 377 square feet and set in a colonial style, complimented with chandeliers, parquet floors and a charming view of the river. Split level rooms are available in this category, with the bedroom being above the seating area.

- Private Butler.
- Work desk with internet access.
- 3 IDD telephones.
- Personal refrigerator with refrigerator.
- Large safe.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.
- Fresh fruit and flowers daily.
- Self controlled air-con
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.

Mandarin Rooms: Mandarin Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are just a step closer to luxury and are furnished with floor to ceiling windows, with a balcony that gives you a view of the river. These rooms are spaced at 678 square feet, which includes a private sitting area that is upholstered in Thai silks.

- Private Butler.
- Bose sound system with radio.
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.
- Self controlled air-con
- Bathroom with walk in shower.
- Hair dryer.
- Work space with internet access.

State Rooms: The State Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok boast 721 square feet of space and are conveniently located along the river side. These elegant rooms feature a private work area and a well appointed bathroom. The state rooms at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are located on the 3rd and 9th floors of the river wing and are surrounded with bay windows and balcony.

- Private Butler.
- Work desk with internet access.
- Fax machine/ printer available upon request.
- Large safe.
- Bose system with radio.
- Mini-bar.
- Movies on demand.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.

Executive Suite: The executive suites at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are spacious with floor to ceiling windows.

- Private Butler.
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.
- In room safe.
- Bose CD player with radio.
- Hair dryer.
- Air conditioning
- Bathroom with double vanity.

Family 2 Bedroom Suites: Families on the go can relax in one of the many luxuriously embedded 2 bedroom family suites at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. These rooms offer river views are more than generously spaced at 1022 square feet, which includes a private sitting area.

- Private Butler.
- Work desk with internet access.
- Hairdryer.
- Movies on demand.
- Private mini-bar.
- Bose sound system with radio.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.
- Fresh fruit and flower on a daily basis.

Author’s Suites: The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is known to host authors from all over the globe and these fully appointed suites have been decorated to reflect their work and inspiration. A powder room is part of the 985 square feet of space and the floor to ceiling windows have views of the river.

- Private Butler.
- Powder room.
- In room safe.
- Work desk.
- Hair dryer.
- Fresh fruit basket.
- In room air-conditioner controls.

Deluxe 2-Bedroom Theme Suites: Featuring brass fittings and teak furnishings, the suites at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok offer panoramic views. Located on the 16th floor of the river wing and spaced at 1344 square feet, the deluxe 2-bedroom theme suites are appointed with Persian rugs.

- Private Butler.
- Mini-bar.
- In-room safe.
- Plasma T.V. with movies on demand.
- Bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower.
- Workspace with internet access.
- Bose C.D. player and radio.

Joseph Conrad Suite: Set in the river wing of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok hotel equipped with a four post bed, the Joseph Conrad suite has an exclusive river terrace, which offers 1070 square feet of space. Joseph Conrad is considered to be one of the greatest novelists in the English language and this suite is a sanctuary of his work.

- Private Butler.
- Work desk with internet access.
- Mini-bar with refrigerator.
- Hairdryer.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.
- 3 International dial telephones.
- Bose C.D. Player and radio.

Heritage Authors Suites: The heritage authors suites at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are a tribute to the work of Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward and James Michener and are part if the authors wing. These suites are fully appointed with luxurious Victorian style marble bathrooms and spacious lounge areas. These magnificent suites are a unique definition of the individual work of these proclaimed authors, who have once graced the ambiance of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.

- Private Butler.
- Self-controlled air-cond.
- T.V. with movies on demand.
- Hair dryer.
- Large in room safe.
- Spacious bathrooms with vanity and walk in shower.
- Bose C.D. player and radio.
- Mini-bar.
- Fresh fruits and flowers daily.

Adisorn Lodge Heritage Suite: This enchanting suite is filled with rich colours and high ceilings, as well as an impressive Victorian style bathroom. This historic suite reflects the work of the former chairman of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and is located in the author’s wing.

- Private Butler.
- 3 International dial telephones with 2 lines.
- T.V. with movies on demand.
- Self controlled A.C. and humidity.
- Mini-bar.
- Fresh fruit basket daily.
- In room safe.
- Hairdryer.
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers.

Siam Suite: The Siam Suite is filled with hallmarks from northern Thailand and is a two bedroom suite spaced at 1398 square feet. This suite is graced with opulent furnishings and teak wood, which matches the magnificent flooring. This suite is catered to by the most senior butlers of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. Dark timber furniture from Chiang Mai, hand woven Persian carpets, pencil sketches of temples are additions to this masterpiece at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.

- Private Butler.
- Work space with internet access.
- Fax machine/printer available upon request.
- Plasma T.V. with movies on demand.
- Mini-bar with refrigerator.
- Bose C.D. player with radio.
- Hairdryer.
- Bathrobe and slippers.
- A.C.

Selandia Suite: Inspired by the marvellous ship The Selandia, this suite is furnished with ivory drapes, classical brass cornered tables and complimented with teak floors.

- Private Butler.
- Movies on demand.
- Mini-bar.
- Self controlled A.C. and humidity.
- Bose C.D. player and library.
- Space at 1980 square feet.

Royal Oriental suite: Heads of state, kings, famous actors and actresses have been abode the royal oriental suite of the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. A stunning art collection, ancient artefacts, artwork, shades of cobalt and a Bang and Olufsen sound system compliment the 3157 space of the Royal Oriental suite, which is set in a classical tone.

- Private Butler.
- In room air-condition controls.
- Hairdryer.
- Bathrobe and slippers.
- In room safe.
- Work desk with internet plugs.
- Mini-bar with refrigerator.

Dining: The luxury Mandarin Oriental Bangkok has nine dining venues to choose from:

Le Normandie Restaurant: The finest French restaurant in all of Asia, Le Normandie restaurant is where you will run into some of the most talented chefs from France, who are delighted to impress you with their signature skills. The ambience if often graced by royalty and politicians and gentlemen are requested to wear a dinner jacket.

Lord Jim’s: The Lord Jim’s restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is inspired by novelist Joseph Conrad. The restaurant features a tempting a la carte menu and is renowned for its sushi dishes. The decor of the restaurant features aquatic themes, with the dress code being smart casual.

Sala Rim Naam: Guests at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok are welcome to dine on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, at the Sala Rim Naam restaurant. The restaurant features classical Thai dancing every evening and boasts a decor filled with Thai architecture.

China House: The China house restaurant is inspired by colonial style architecture and has recently been transformed into a two storey building, making it one of the most exquisite dining venues in the vicinity. The culinary team is headed by Chef Jereme Leung, founder of the Whampoa club in Shanghai and Chef Kong Khai Meng, who is one his most brilliant students. Together the two of them are known to brew up the best in contemporary cuisine amidst a refined ambience.

Riverside Terrace: The best of middle-eastern, Asian and European cuisine is served at the Riverside terrace. The menus feature exclusive seafood and grilled meats, which are accompanied by the exotic views of the rivers of kings. The barbeque terrace has undergone a recent makeover and sizzles with kebabs, Indian tandoori ovens, which are complimented with live bands every night of the week.

The Verandah: Freshly baked cakes and all day dining are some of the many specialities of the verandah restaurant. Guests can choose from a wide range of Asian and western cuisine, served amidst a Thai ambience on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Ciao: The Ciao restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is proud of their wood burning oven, which is known to serve some of the finest pizzas and Italian cuisine, graced by a breathtaking ambience.

Author’s Lounge: The authors lounge is graced with white rattan furnishings and serves traditional English coffee and tea, along with finger sandwiches and cakes.

The Bamboo Bar: Live jazz and international artists share the stage at the bamboo bar every night of the week. The bar has grown to be the best jazz spot in town and is famous for its exclusive cocktails, which are served amidst a jungle like aura.

Facilities and Services:

Spa: The award winning Oriental Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok comprises of 14 suites and is located adjacent to the river. Only the best therapists from around the world are privileged to perform Ayurvedic remedies and the world’s best spa treatments at the Oriental Spa.

- Private cabana.
- Swimming pool.
- Tennis lessons.