The Oriental | T+L 500 2007 | Travel + Leisure

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The Oriental

Legendary 130-year-old hotel and new tower on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Score 92.4
Stats 393 rooms; 9 restaurants; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge A landmark property with friendly, down-to-earth staff.
Rooms to Book Split-level Gardens are high-tech and traditional.
Don't Miss Tea in the Authors' Lounge, dedicated to former writer-guests (Somerset Maugham; Joseph Conrad).
Cost Doubles from $370.
Contact 48 Oriental Avenue
800-526-6566 or 66-2-659-9000

www.mandarinoriental.com

Key:
New to the T+L 500 High-Speed Internet Gym Pool
Spa Tennis Golf Outdoor Activities
Water Activities Fishing Kids' Program    

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Travel + Leisure, Jul 2008

“At the Oriental, I always request a room on a high floor overlooking the Chao Phraya River. I am aware that there is a fine garden pool and a spa reachable by ferry across the water and a cooking school and also that the slightly too recognizable person in the lobby is Brad Pitt....” MORE>>

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Travel + Leisure, Jun 2008

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Travel + Leisure, Sep 2006

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Food & Wine, Feb 2004