The Oriental, Bangkok

48 Oriental Avenue

Bangkok, TH

Rating: 5 Star

On the River of Kings lies The Oriental, Bangkok, a true legend. For more than a century, visiting royalty, dignitaries, artists and distinguished travellers have chosen The Oriental for its splendour and luxury. Situated on the enchanting Chao Phraya River, less than 10 minutes from the Silom area, the commercial and banking centre of the city, and with some of the finest shopping in all of Asia.

Restaurants

The Normandie

Bangkok's finest French restaurant, the Normandie, offers superb French cuisine and impeccable service with spectacular view of the river. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Lord Jim's

Named after one of Joseph Conrad's seafaring characters, Lord Jim's serves magnificent seafood for which Thailand is justly famous, in the surroundings of a stately, turn of the century steamer.

The Verandah

For a quick cup of coffee, a snack or a three course meal, the Verandah is ready with fast service and a fine view of the river.

Barbecue Terrace

A mouthwatering barbeque by the riverside with live music. Open nightly.

The China House

A colonial type house transforms into top class Chinese restaurant with classic decorations. Mainly Cantonese cuisine with specialties from other regions such as Szechuan, Shanghai and Chiu Chow prepared by four master chefs from Hong Kong.

Sala Rim Naam

Enjoy the court dances of the old capitol Sukothai and fold dances of ancient Siam along with a deliciously spiced dinner in the colours pavillion by the bank of the river. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Author's Lounge

Fresh white walls, luxuriant tropical plants, photographs of old Bangkok adorn the walls. A peaceful atmosphere soothing the soul, calming the mind. Hand-crafted furniture, soft, inviting cushions, the ideal place for cool, refreshing drinks, a cup of mid-morning coffee or afternoon tea with friends.

Ciao

Every evening on the marble terrace surrounded by the cool gardens of the Authors' Residence enjoy classic pizza, selected Italian specialties, mouthwatering ice creams and imported coffee.

Area Attractions

Bangkok

Ancient City

The "ancient city" is the world's largest living outdoor museum, where Thailand's past is re-created in its full majestic splendour. An attraction no visitor to Thailand should miss.

Crocodile Farm

The biggest crocodile farm in Thailand; see over 30,000 crocodiles of all sizes from tiny babies to full grown monsters! Witness an exciting show demonstrating how an unarmed man can overcome a pit full of crocodiles.

Damnernsduak and River Kwai

Thailand's unique floating market with vendors who ply their wares from tiny boats. Also visit the "Bridge over the River Kwai" of cinematic fame, the war cemetery of Allied soldiers who perished while building the notorious Death Railway during captivity in World War II and the war museum.

Jim Thompson's Thai House and Suan Pakkard Palace

The famous house of Thailand's late "Thai Silk King", Jim Thomson; seven very old Thai houses skillfully grouped into one with an outstanding collection of Thai and Asian objets d'art. Enjoy old Thai architect and a collection of rare antiques at Suan Pakkard Palace, home of the late Princess Chumbhot of Nagor Svarga.

Royal Grand Palace

Visit the grand palace, then go through the dazzling Wat Phra Kaew with its revered Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedi, Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the eight colored towers.

Room Information

Guest Rooms

The Oriental is renowned for its unique ambiance of timeless colonial-style elegance in an exotic eastern setting with spectacular river view. All guest rooms have colour television, in-house movies, radio and in-house music programs, mini-bar, butler service and many other amenities. * 125 king-sized beds * 245 twin-twin beds * 30 no smoking rooms

Suites

The unique suites of the Authors' Wing, named after famous authors who have resided at the hotel, reflect the history and literary traditions of the Oriental. A number of those in the River Wing are embellished in nautical themes and named after the ships of Conrad's time that lay at anchor in the river opposite the hotel. Suite features are the same as guest rooms with the addition of personal facsimile machine and personalised stationery. * 34 suites/parlors