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… banks of the River Chao Phraya and close to the city centre of Bangkok.
The legendary and historic Hotel The Oriental, Bangkok, now 130 years old, is world-renowned for its timeless ambience and colonial-style elegance in an exotic Eastern setting. Situated on the banks of the "River of Kings" Chao Phraya and next to the city centre of Bangkok, the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok is one of the world's truly great hotels.
The luxurious Oriental Hotel in Bangkok combines tradition, history und luxury with a high degree of an impeccable and personalized service, modern comfort and luxurious amenities. This hotel is situated in a unique location directly on the banks of the River Chao Phraya surrounded by lush tropical gardens, terraces and pools and close to the main shopping areas of the city centre with exquisite boutiques and shops.
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Guestrooms & Suites : Hotel "The Oriental" in Bangkok offers 354 guestrooms and 39 suites on thirteen floors. All guestrooms and suites are located in the River Wing, the Garden Wing and the original Oriental Hotel building and they are decorated in a perfect mix of traditional Thai style and colonial decor with teak wood furnishings and Thai silk and they comfort, elegance and luxury. Most of the rooms have stunning views of the river.
All guestrooms and suites are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, cable and satellite TV, radio, writing desk, international direct telephone, voicemail, dataport, internet access, fax machine on request, minibar, safe and bathroom with bathtub/shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and bathroom amenities. All guest can enjoy butler sevice.
- The Superior River Wing Rooms have a size of 40 squaremetres (428 square feet) and they are equipped with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds. These elegantly appointed rooms are decorated in a traditional Thai style with teak wood furnishings and Thai silk and offer view of the river. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a separate bathtub, a shower stall and double vanity.
- The newly renovated Deluxe River Wing Rooms have a size of 40 squaremetres (428 square feet) and they are equipped with one king-size bed. These elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with finest Thai silk and soft shades and they offer a spacious sitting area with coffee table and comfortable sofas. The Deluxe River Wing Rooms feature large floor to ceiling windows and a balcony and partial views of the river. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a separate bathtub, a shower stall and double vanity.
- The spacious Deluxe Staterooms have a size of 67 squaremetres (720 square feet) and they are located on the third to the ninth floors of the River Wing. These elegantly appointed rooms are decorated in a traditional Thai style with teakwood panelling, dark teakwood furniure and bright precious Thai silk and they offer a large panoramic windows and a balcony with view of the river. The Deluxe Staterooms feauture a small sitting area with coffee table and comfortable sofa and a semi-private working area with large working desk.
- The newly renovated Superior Garden Wing Rooms have a size of 38 squaremetres (407 square feet)and they are equipped either with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds. These rooms are decorated in a lavish and contemporary style with parquet flooring, artworks and chandeliers and they offer a a sitting area with comfortable sofas. Some of these rooms are situated on split levels, the sitting area is located on the lower level and the bedroom on the upper level. Some rooms offer partial or full views of the river.
- The newly renovated Deluxe Garden Wing Rooms have a size of 38 squaremetres (407 squarefeet) and they are equipped either with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds. These elegant rooms are decorated in a colonial style with contemporary influence and touches of old splendour with parquet flooring, artworks and chandeliers and they offer a sitting area with comfortable sofas. Some of these rooms are situated on slit levels, the sitting area is located on the lower level and the bedroom on the upper level. Some rooms offer partial or full views of the river.
- The spacious and elegant Executive Suites have a size of 55 squaremetres (600 square feet) and they are located in the River Wing. These suites are decorated in a tradition Thai style with finest Thai silk and dark teak wood furnishings and they consist of a bedroom with king-size beds, a spacious sitting rooms with coffee table and comfortable sofa and a large working area. The large floor to ceiling windows boast views of the river. The spacious bathroom is equipped with bathtub, separate shower cabin and double vanity.
- The Deluxe Suites have a size of 95 squaremetres (1,020 square feet) and they are located in the River Wing. These luxurious suites are newly renovated and offer stunning river view. All suites are named after an author or a personality and the design of these suites characterize the personalities. The Deluxe Suites consist of a bedroom, equipped either with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds, a spacious living room with large floor to ceiling windows, a guest powder room, a balcony and a large bathroom with bathtub, separate shower stall and double vanity.
- The Kukrit Pramoj Suite is named after the famous writer and decorated with antique furnishings with contemporary Asian influence, bronce, celadon and smoky shades, teak wood flooring, panelled walls, hand-tufted wool carpet and the bedspread in damask pattern.
- The Graham Greene Suite is decorated with local artefacts and works of art, sisal-style carpet, woven wall coverings and an Anglo-Indian table and this suite reflects a tropical atmosphere.
- The Gore Vidal Suite offers a splendid collection of furnishings and objects of art with cane and leather loung chairs, Chinese chairs and wool carpet and is decorated with tropical pink and gold colour shades.
- The Captain Anderson Suite is inspired by the great sea farer and is decorated with a leather sofa, painted timber panels and blue, white and red accents and a collection of photographs of Captain Anderson and his vessel "The Selandia".
- The theme of the design of the Wilbur Smith Suite is "elegance meet Africa". This suite is decorated with colourful and rich hand-tufted carpets, tapestries and objects of art in African design and ink wildlife drawings.
- The Norman Mailer Suite is decorated with classical furnishungs in dark timber, leather and silk, a collection of Thai architectural photography and a Laotian ceremonial tapestry.
- The Barbara Cartland Suite is decorated in a feminine and elegant style in signature tone of water melon pink with ivory silk draperies, pink damask walls, gold coffee table and a peach chaise longue.
- The design theme of the John Le Carre is "an Englishman in the Tropics" and this suite is decorated with leather and tapestries in the shades og saddle brown, country green and a twist of cognac and a unique collection of works of art, watercolours obejects and oil paintings.
- The South East Asian Writers Suite reflects the Asian culture from Bali and Thailand and offers a tropical feeling. These elegant suite is decorated with furnishings in tropical style with sand, bronze and sea colour shades.
- The Jim Thompson Suite is named after the former owner of the Hotel Oriental in Bangkok and is decorated with painted panelling, teak wood furnishings, Thai silk and bronze, red and gold shades.
- The four individually designed Authors' Suites have a size of 100 squaremtetres (1,070 square feet) and they are located in the Authors' Wing in the original hotel building. These elegant and luxurious suites consist of a lavish bedroom, equipped either with one king-size bed or two twin-size beds, a spacious living room, dressing room or area and a spacious bathroom with bathtub and separate shower stall.
- The Joseph Conrad Suite is eleganty decorated with carefully delected furnishings in a tasteful and warm decor. The bedroom is equipped with a four-poster bed and the living room offers a spacious terrace with view of the lush tropical gardens.
- The Somerset Maugham Suite is decorated with elegance luxury and reflects the richness and splendour of Thailand. This suite offers traditionally and ornately carved four-poster beds and exquisitely crafted furniture.
- The elegant and luxurious Noel Coward is decorated in brilliant and rich colour shades and offers two four-poster beds. This suite reflects the personality of the legendary dramatist Noel Coward.
- The James Michener Suite is decorated with international luxury and modern ambience and the delicate colours offer a feeling of elegance and grandeur.
- The Siam Suite has a size of 130 squaremetres (1,399 square feet) and this two-bedroom suite offers a Northern Thai ambience and the authentic artworks give this suite a unique character. This suite is decorated with dark timber furnishings and consists of two bedrooms, equipped with twin-size beds or king-size beds, an entrance foyer, a spacious living room and dining area. The sitting and dining spaces and the foyer are panelled with teakwood and offer teakwood flooring.
- The Selandia Suite has a size of 188 squaremetres (2,023 square feet) and is elegantly appointed in a classical style with nautical theme. This suite is named after the famous vessel of Captain Anderson and decorated with silk draperies, teakwood flooring and panelled walls in the shades of ivory, gold, hazy blue, spring green and scarlet. This suite consists of two bedrooms, a spacious living room with floor to ceiling windows and a balcony.
- The Oriental Suite is the most luxurious suite of the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and has a size of 300 squaremetres (3,200 square feet). This timeless and classical suite has been renovated and reflects now the original splendour and is decorated in cream, citrone, mauve and taupe with precious furnishings, exquisite timber panelling and original works of art. The Oriental Suite is located on the sixteenth floor of the River Wing with direct view of the Chao Phraya River and consists of two bedrooms, spacious living room, balcony, dinning room for twelve people, pantry, entrance foyer with white marble floor and private library.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : At "The Oriental Hotel" Bangkok guests have a choice of an array of distinctive restaurants and bars.
- The Normandie is a famous French restaurant in South East Asia and a pupular meeting point in the city for the Thai society, from politicíans, celebrities to the Royal Family of Thailand. This excellent gourmet restaurant is located in the Garden Wing of The Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and offers outstanding French cuisine with meat and seafood specialities and a wide range of finest wines in an elegant ambience.
- The newly renovated restaurant Lord Jim's is named after a seafaring hero in a classic novel by the renowed Joseph Conrad. This restaurant is renowed worldwide for its magnificent seafood dishes and for the sushi and sashimi specialities on the lunch buffets, all meals are prepared with freshest products.
- The Thai restaurant Sala Rim Naam is located on the opposites bank of the River Chao Praya and offers a splendid terrace for al-fresco dining with beautiful views of the river and "The Oriental Hotel". This restaurant housed in authentic Thai Pavilion, richly decorated in a Thai style, and offers excellent Thai cuisine and traditional Thai dancing.
- The China House is situated adjacent to the main entrance of "The Oriental Hotel" in a lovingly renovated colonial-style residence and serves dishes from Cantonese, Shanghai, Szechuan and Chiu Chow and at lunch time a large selection of delicious dim sum specialities. Six private dining rooms are available.
- The Riverside Terrace is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River with views of the rice barges and the longtail boasts and offers breakfast, lunch, tasty snacks at afternoon, cocktails and the daily barbeque. The Barbeque dinner buffet offers a large selection of meat dishes, grilled seafood, kebabs and Chinese noodles.
- The newly restored restaurant The Verandah is the perfect place from the richly breakfast to tasty snacks at late evening. This elegant restaurant serves a wide selection of international and Asian dishes in elegant and contemporary surrounding in Thai style either indoors or on the terrace on the banks of the River Chao Phraya.
- The alfresco Restuarnt Ciao is famed for excellent Italian specialities like pizzas from the wood-fired oven, home-made pasta dishes, freshest salads and delicious Italian ice cream. This restaurant is located next to the lush tropical gardens of "The Oriental Hotel" in Bangkok on a marble riverside terrace.
- The famous Authors' Lounge is located on the ground floor of the original building of "The Oriental Hotel", the Authors' Wing. This lounge offers old colonial charm of bygone days and is decorated with white rattan furnishings amidst palm trees and towering bamboo. Authors' Lounge serves the traditional English afternoon tea with cakes, finger sandwiches and scones, cocktails, drinks and ice cream.
- The Bamboo Bar is a popular meeting place in Bangkok and is famed for live jazz and serves delicious cocktails and drinks in a relaxing ambience with jungle decor.
- The L'Espace de L'Oriental is a contemporary and stylish cafe and is located amidst the water gardens. Guests can enjoy freshest salads, soups, noodles, home-made pastas, tacos and sandwiches as well as delicious desserts, refreshing cocktails and the memorable New York vanilla cheesecake of The Oriental.
- The romantic Dinner Cruises are the ideally way to experience the beauty of the Chao Phraya River and guest can enjoy an unforgettable evening by a buffet dinner in Thai style.
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Leisure & Wellness : The Oriental Spa at "The Oriental Hotel" in Bangkok is a luxury health spa and offers Thai herbak treatments, spa therapy body treatments, massages and facial and beauty treatments. The hotel also featurs two outdoor swimming pools, tennis, squash, saunas, fitness centre. Golf courses are located nearby.
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Meetings & Banquets : "The Oriental Hotel" in Bangkok offers five meeting rooms inclusive of the Grand Ballroom for up to 1,000 people with latest conference technologiy for business and social events, seminars, conferences, receptions, gala dinners and festive banquets.
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Other Facilites : Business centre, secretarial services. 24-hour room service. Air conditioning. Non-smoking rooms. Handicapped facilities. Car carking, valet parking, disabled parking. Airport transfer. Taxi and limousine service. Thai cooking school and Thai culture program. River cruises. Baby sitting. So sorry: Pets are not welcome to The Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.
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Rates & Reservations : Quoted in USD (US Dollar):
- Superior River Wing Room: From 230 (low season-ls) to 350 (high season-hs)
- Deluxe River Wing Room: From 340 (ls) to 470 (hs)
- Superior Garden Wing Room: From 230 (ls) to 350 (hs)
- Deluxe Garden Wing Room: From 340 (ls) to 470 (hs)
- Deluxe Stateroom: From 480
- Executive Suite: From 480
- Deluxe Suite: From 680 (ls) to 850 (hs)
- Authors' Suite: From 1,000
- Siam Suite: From 1,200
- Selandia Suite: From 1,600
- Oriental Suite: From 2,400
Rates per room and night on double occupancy base, taxes 7.7 percent and service 10 percent to be added.
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