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We measure the virtues (and minor faults) of some of Bangkok's top accommodations.
Luxe hotels in Bangkok, Thailand
Hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand
THE PENINSULA BANGKOK
Address:
333 Charoennakorn Road, 011-66-2-861-2888, www.bangkok.peninsula.com.
Doubles as low as:
$244
Location:
West side of Chao Phraya River
Nearby site:
Boat trip on Chao Phraya to the Temple of Dawn
In a few words:
Elegant, classy
Spa:
*
Memorable eats:
Thiptara, alfresco Thai
Pure delights:
The long, beautiful, riverside pool
Best for free:
River shuttle boats
Nothing's perfect:
Cramped, crowded locker rooms at health club
THE ORIENTAL BANGKOK
Address:
48 Oriental Ave., 011-66-2-659-9000, www.mandarinoriental.com.
Doubles as low as:
$269
Location:
East side of river
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