Spencer Campbell

Review of Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Bangk...

I stayed here back in 1992 on my first visit to As...

I stayed here back in 1992 on my first visit to Asia, the place had changed but unfortunately not for the better. It seems to have aged but not so well but I'm only speaking about the lobby here. I had a late meeting at the lobby for an event and the lobby coffee tables had swarms of mosquitoes flying and my guests and myself, not pleasant due such a Grande Dame hotel. I was able to see one of the suites in the new wing which was impressive but for the price 4 digits USD it would want to be! I think they are now relying on the reputation built up by former manager who I heard sadly passed away a few years ago. When I first stayed here it was because it was touted as probably the best hotel in the world, unfortunately the hotel is much like the beer that has coined that phrase, palatable but certainly not the best! One good thing from my perspective was the onsite clinic which I did unfortunately need, the advise and medication came to less than USD10!

The event I attended was well organised but across the river to the hotel. The food and service were great.