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Khru_Wan

4

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5

Imagine a green oasis on Maharat Road among the souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants, some of them mentioned in the Michelin Guide. Among the costume shops on the street where tourists small enough rent a tiny Thai dress for the day. Cosplay is optional, not required. Near Wat Pho, a temple which houses a thai massage school, is on one side of Maharat. Across the river on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, is Wat Arun the Temple of Dawn. Walking down the lanes of Maharat that end at the river, you can snap Instagram worthy photos of the temple without taking a boat from Tha Thian Market to Wat Arun itself. This is the context for Chakrabongse Villas, a bit of old Bangkok also known officially as Rattanakosin Island. A small boutique hotel, it is at least 3 times as expensive as anything in the surrounding area including Khao San Road, the Mecca for budget tourism. Young tourists walking Maharat do not stay at Chakrabongse Villas. The staff are friendly and helpful, and speak English fluently. But the guard at the gate doesn't speak English at all. Like St Peter at the pearly gates, he refused to let me in, no doubt because I came looking like a sinner and a tourist from Maharat Road. He pointed to the sign that said in English that reservations are required. I had to call reception on my cellphone to confirm my identity. It’s not the guard’s fault. Reception should give security a list of their guests. According to the manager there are 8 rooms in the converted outbuildings. It is, after all, the boutique experience. The place is charming with old fashioned tiles and carved woodwork. There are updated amenities like air conditioning, TV, mini bar, and a rain shower in a claw foot tub. The Villas designer has a witty sense of humor. Your room key will be a traditional Thai brass padlock. You will lock yourself in at night with bolts and a stick of wood threaded through two knobs. My room was on the second floor. If you have a disability there is no elevator and you must climb into the tub. There are no signs informing a guest there are actually two gates and one of them is always locked. So it is easy to make that mistake. I made an idiot of myself rattling the gates of heaven to be let in. I should have realized there was another gate 50 feet away when I didn’t see St Peter. The Villas is easy enough to find via MRT subway. I recommend it. The station, Sanam Chai, is a jewel box, all white and gold, with royal red ceilings. It is just a short 5 minute walk down Soi (lane) Settham past the Museum Siam that features new exhibits on a regular basis. When this writer stayed at the Villas there was an exhibition that explored Thai identity, both traditional and modern, both playful and reverent. This reflection made me think of the romantic backstory of Chakrabongse Villas. Prince Chakrabongse fell in love with a Russian woman, a commoner, and married her back in the day when royals only ever married other royals. Unfortunately their marriage didn’t last. But like all good stories, their descendants endure.

FranBur

4

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5

Beautiful little rooms, villa grounds in a fabulous area on river. Quirky / tranquil rooms. Pool lovely warm and clean. Great coffee and tea basket. Noise.of bird amazing but annoying when you're trying to sleep! Breakfast very filling and fresh. Ask them not to bring it all at once as it got cold the first morning. Lady on reception walks o You around the grounds in check in...leave your bag n reception as we nearly passed out and she didn't advise to leave there.

JJN29

5

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5

Built in 1908, the villa served as the residence for one of the sons of King Rama V. About 20 years ago it was converted into a boutique hotel. If you would like an antidote to big modern hotels this is the place, and as a regular visitor to Bangkok we would say the by far the best place we have stayed. The attached pictures show much of the story, but just to add we booked a suite which was large and very comfortable. Unlike the big hotels, breakfast is actually served and whilst it may not have the most extensive choices it was perfectly good whilst sitting on the terrace looking out at the world going by on the river. We would return in a heartbeat.

Facilities Details

Free Parking

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport Shuttle (free)

Air Conditioning

Free Wifi

Internet

Family/child friendly

Family Rooms

Playground

Fitness Center

Bar

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Designated Smoking Area

Cycling

Breakfast in the Room

Private Check-in/Check-out

Fax/Photocopying

Tour Desk

Laundry

Terrace

Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Pool (seasonal)

Shoeshine

Ironing Service

Shops (on site)

Canoeing

Ticket Service

Snack Bar

Restaurant

Massage

Non-smoking Rooms

Concierge Service

Daily Housekeeping

Library

Express Check-in/Check-out

Valet Parking

Van parking self-parking facility

Hypoallergenic room available

Grocery Deliveries

24-Hour Front Desk

Air conditioning in public area

Bicycles

Swimming pool

Garden

Lockers

Pet grooming services

Fire extinguisher

Wheelchair accessible

Room sanitization opt-out available

Thai Spoken

Safety deposit boxes

Wi-Fi in public areas

Rooms sanitized between stays

Cash withdrawal

Kitchen

English Spoken

Food delivery

Kids meal

Room Service

Car park [on-site]

Hot water linen and laundry washing

Daily disinfection in all rooms

Hand sanitizer

Breakfast takeaway service

Check-in/out [express]

Bicycle Rental

Souvenir/Gift Shop

First aid kit

Anti-viral cleaning products

Protective screens in common areas

Safe dining setup

Bicycle parking

Luggage storage

Facilities for Disabled Guests

Smoke detector

CCTV in common areas

Shuttle Service (free)

Doctor/nurse on call

Guest rooms seal after sanitization

Free face masks

Asian breakfast

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Breakfast [continental]

CCTV outside property

Temperature check for guests and staff

Contactless check-in/out

Xerox/fax in business center

Cashless payment service

Car park [free of charge]

Dry Cleaning

Car Rental

Check-in/out [private]

Business Center

Alternative meal arrangement

Shared stationery removed

Tours

Sanitized kitchen and tableware items

Physical distancing of at least 1 meter

Security [24-hour]

Daily disinfection in common areas

Swimming pool [indoor]

Staff trained in safety protocol

Coffee shop

Individually-wrapped food options

Safety/security feature

Nearby Location

Chakrabongse Dining

Chakrabongse Dining

30 m

Fotospot Wat Arun

Fotospot Wat Arun

159 m

Sanam Chai MRT Station

Sanam Chai MRT Station

171 m

Rajinee Pier

Rajinee Pier

281 m

Yodpiman Riverwalk

Yodpiman Riverwalk

407 m

Museum Siam

Museum Siam

116 m

Wat Pho Pier

Wat Pho Pier

202 m

Public View Point

Public View Point

212 m

Drum Tower

Drum Tower

278 m

Asdand Pier (Ferry)

Asdand Pier (Ferry)

316 m

Yodpiman Flower Market

Yodpiman Flower Market

425 m

Santa Cruz Church

Santa Cruz Church

546 m

Dibyavari Vihara Temple

Dibyavari Vihara Temple

601 m

Phahurat Market

Phahurat Market

698 m

Khlong Mon Community Health Center

Khlong Mon Community Health Center

902 m

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6 Available Room Types

Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View

Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool View

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155 Square Meter

Minibar

Minibar

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Telephone

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Hair dryer

Hair dryer

Kitchenette

Kitchenette

Balcony/Terrace

Balcony/Terrace

Bathrobes

Bathrobes

Radio

Radio

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Desk

Desk

Free Toiletries

Free Toiletries

Toilet

Toilet

Microwave

Microwave

Slippers

Slippers

Cable Channels

Cable Channels

Sofa

Sofa

View

View

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchenware

Kitchenware

Towels

Towels

Private bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub

Bathtub

Mirror

Mirror

DVD/CD player

DVD/CD player

Air purifier

Air purifier

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer

Tea/Coffee Maker

Tea/Coffee Maker

Free bottled water

Free bottled water

Wine glasses

Wine glasses

Sitting Area

Sitting Area

Trash cans

Trash cans

Wardrobe/Closet

Wardrobe/Closet

Clothes dryer

Clothes dryer

Baby cot (upon request)

Baby cot (upon request)

Individual air conditioning

Individual air conditioning

Safe

Safe

Safety/security feature

Safety/security feature

Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View
Suite with Pool View

Suite with Pool View

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97 Square Meter

Tea/Coffee Maker

Tea/Coffee Maker

Minibar

Minibar

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Telephone

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Hair dryer

Hair dryer

Kitchenette

Kitchenette

Balcony/Terrace

Balcony/Terrace

Bathrobes

Bathrobes

Radio

Radio

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Desk

Desk

Free Toiletries

Free Toiletries

Toilet

Toilet

Slippers

Slippers

Cable Channels

Cable Channels

Sofa

Sofa

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchenware

Kitchenware

Pool view

Pool view

Towels

Towels

Private bathroom

Private bathroom

Bathtub

Bathtub

Mirror

Mirror

DVD/CD player

DVD/CD player

Air purifier

Air purifier

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer

Free bottled water

Free bottled water

Wine glasses

Wine glasses

Sitting Area

Sitting Area

Trash cans

Trash cans

Wardrobe/Closet

Wardrobe/Closet

Clothes dryer

Clothes dryer

Baby cot (upon request)

Baby cot (upon request)

Individual air conditioning

Individual air conditioning

Safe

Safe

Safety/security feature

Safety/security feature

Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View
Suite with River View

Suite with River View

room-size-icon

129 Square Meter

Tea/Coffee Maker

Tea/Coffee Maker

Minibar

Minibar

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Telephone

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Hair dryer

Hair dryer

Kitchenette

Kitchenette

Balcony/Terrace

Balcony/Terrace

Bathrobes

Bathrobes

Radio

Radio

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Desk

Desk

Free Toiletries

Free Toiletries

DVD/CD player

DVD/CD player

Toilet

Toilet

Slippers

Slippers

Cable Channels

Cable Channels

Sofa

Sofa

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchenware

Kitchenware

River view

River view

Towels

Towels

Private bathroom

Private bathroom

Window

Window

Non-smoking

Non-smoking

Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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12 Square Meter

Tea/Coffee Maker

Tea/Coffee Maker

Minibar

Minibar

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Telephone

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Hair dryer

Hair dryer

Bathrobes

Bathrobes

Radio

Radio

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Desk

Desk

Free Toiletries

Free Toiletries

Toilet

Toilet

Slippers

Slippers

Cable Channels

Cable Channels

Towels

Towels

Private bathroom

Private bathroom

Window

Window

Non-smoking

Non-smoking

Suite with Garden View
Suite with Garden View
Suite with Garden View
Suite with Garden View
Suite with Garden View

Suite with Garden View

room-size-icon

44 Square Meter

Tea/Coffee Maker

Tea/Coffee Maker

Minibar

Minibar

Shower

Shower

TV

TV

Telephone

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Hair dryer

Hair dryer

Kitchenette

Kitchenette

Balcony/Terrace

Balcony/Terrace

Bathrobes

Bathrobes

Radio

Radio

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Desk

Desk

Free Toiletries

Free Toiletries

DVD/CD player

DVD/CD player

Toilet

Toilet

Slippers

Slippers

Cable Channels

Cable Channels

Sofa

Sofa

Dining Area

Dining Area

Kitchenware

Kitchenware

Garden view

Garden view

Towels

Towels

Private bathroom

Private bathroom

Window

Window

Non-smoking

Non-smoking

Facilities Details

Pool and Spa

Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Pool (seasonal)

Massage

Fitness Center

Parking and Transportation

Free Parking

Valet Parking

Bicycle Rental

Shuttle Service (free)

Airport Shuttle (free)

Car Rental

Food & Drink

Breakfast in the Room

Bar

Snack Bar

Restaurant

Grocery Deliveries

Kitchen

Room Service

Asian breakfast

Breakfast [continental]

Alternative meal arrangement

Coffee shop

Front Desk Services

Private Check-in/Check-out

Tour Desk

Ticket Service

Concierge Service

Express Check-in/Check-out

24-Hour Front Desk

Lockers

Activities

Cycling

Canoeing

Entertainment and Family Services

Air conditioning in public area

Safety deposit boxes

Cash withdrawal

Food delivery

Kids meal

Luggage storage

Family/child friendly

Contactless check-in/out

Xerox/fax in business center

Playground

Business Facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Business Center

Shops

Shops (on site)

Souvenir/Gift Shop

Common Areas

Terrace

Library

Cleaning Services

Laundry

Shoeshine

Ironing Service

Daily Housekeeping

Room sanitization opt-out available

Rooms sanitized between stays

Hot water linen and laundry washing

Daily disinfection in all rooms

Hand sanitizer

Breakfast takeaway service

First aid kit

Anti-viral cleaning products

Protective screens in common areas

Safe dining setup

Doctor/nurse on call

Guest rooms seal after sanitization

Free face masks

Temperature check for guests and staff

Cashless payment service

Dry Cleaning

Shared stationery removed

Sanitized kitchen and tableware items

Physical distancing of at least 1 meter

Daily disinfection in common areas

Staff trained in safety protocol

Individually-wrapped food options

Languages Spoken

Thai Spoken

English Spoken

Internet Access in public areas

Free Wifi

Wi-Fi in public areas

Internet

Miscellaneous

Non-smoking Rooms

Air Conditioning

Family Rooms

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Van parking self-parking facility

Hypoallergenic room available

Check-in [24-hour]

Bicycles

Swimming pool

Garden

Pet grooming services

Fire extinguisher

Wheelchair accessible

Car park [on-site]

Check-in/out [express]

Bicycle parking

Facilities for Disabled Guests

Designated Smoking Area

Smoke detector

CCTV in common areas

Swimming pool [outdoor]

CCTV outside property

Car park [free of charge]

Check-in/out [private]

Tours

Security [24-hour]

Swimming pool [indoor]

Safety/security feature