The Mandarin Oriental is award winning, elegant and stylish, and enjoys a superb riverfront location on the banks of the Chao Phraya.
Why you'll love it here
- Iconic 5-star hotel with a legendary reputation located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River
- Stay in elegant rooms combining Thai style with modern touches, many with river views and balconies
- Savour afternoon tea in The Authors’ Lounge and fine dining at Le Normandie by Alain Roux
- Younger guests are well catered for with in-room amenities, special children’s menus, pools, and interconnecting rooms
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Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
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Hotel information
Overlooking the Chao Phraya River Mandarin Oriental Bangkok's trademark is excellent service.
Away from the hectic city, submerge yourself in the spa where you can request a room for two and enjoy treatments with a loved one. Relax by the pool amidst lush tropical gardens or maybe in The Bamboo Bar with live jazz. Sample the exotic flavours of Thai, French and Chinese cuisine and then purge excess indulgences in the hotel's excellent fitness centre!
The hotel has 358 rooms and 35 suites which are luxuriously appointed with Thai accents
Within the immediate area, you have a selection of shops and the main shopping centres are a 15 minute drive.
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- Time zone: +7 GMT
- Flight time: 11-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Currency: Thai baht
- Tipping guideline: Tipping is not customary in Thailand, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in the rural, forested borders of Thailand with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. There is a very low risk of malaria in the remaining areas of Thailand. There is no risk of yellow fever in Thailand, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Bangkok
- Population: 71,650,197
- National languages: Thai, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, C, F, & O, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage with several mobile service providers available.
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Thailand if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 30 days
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