Bangkok's oldest and most storied luxury hotel, operating since the 1870s on the banks of the Chao Phraya.
The original Oriental Hotel opened around 1876 — Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham and Noël Coward all stayed here; the Authors' Wing preserves this heritage.
Exceptionally refined service, river views, beautiful gardens, multiple restaurants including Le Normandie (fine French dining), afternoon tea, spa.
Two wings: the Heritage Wing (smaller, historic rooms) and Tower Wing (modern, better views) — prices from around 12,000 THB/night.
Free shuttle boats from Saphan Taksin BTS station make access easy; location on the river is otherwise isolating from the BTS network.
