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Established in 1876 as the first luxury hotel in Thailand, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has long been famous for its service, style and grace. With 393 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, the hotel also has eleven restaurants and outlets including Le Normandie, The China House, Lord Jim's, and Sala Rim Naam.
Located on the banks of the “River of Kings” (Chao Phraya River), Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been an inspiration to a host of legendary writers from Somerset Maugham to Graham Greene. Voted the world’s best hotel by readers of influential magazines, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has an international reputation for legendary hospitality and state-of-the-art facilities.
Private butler service is in all rooms as is high-speed wireless internet, PC and iPod connectivity, LCD televisions and complete in-room surround sound audio systems. Other facilities include:
• high-tech business centre,
• internationally renowned Oriental Spa,
• two outdoor swimming pools,
• squash and tennis courts,
• shopping arcade,
• “Sanook Sanook” Kid’s Club,
• beauty parlor and barber shop,
• fully equipped health centre,
• function rooms,
• conference facilities, and
• Thai Cooking & Cultural School.
The fleet of limousines feature BMW 7 Series sedans providing the absolute in comfort and technology. Each vehicle is accompanied by an iPod Touch that include a comprehensive music selection, city and restaurant guide, and a Thai culture introduction.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels and resorts. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 11 in Europe and Middle East. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 12 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its properties.
Photography of Mandarin Oriental is available to download, in high and low resolution, in the Photo Library of our Media section.
For further information, please contact:
Somsri (Susie) Hansirisawadi
Public Relations
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Tel: +66 (2) 659 9000
Fax: +66 (2) 659 0000
Email: somsrih@mohg.com