Top Ten Hotels in Thailand Named

DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2018

1. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
2. Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok 
3. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel 
4. Banyan Tree Bangkok 
5. Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok 
6. Banyan Tree Phuket 
7. Anantara Hua Hin Resort and Spa 
8. Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui 
9. The St. Regis Bangkok 
10. The Peninsula Bangkok 

DestinAsian publisher Ronald Liem commented “We see the Readers’ Choice Awards as a litmus test of how travel industry brands are doing in our home region. After rolling out a system of country-wide rankings in last year’s edition, we have continued that approach, and it’s wonderful to see finalists representing both major cities and more idyllic holiday destinations.”

This year’s poll was conducted between August and October 2017. The voting process involved naming a winner in each of 31 different categories including hotels and resorts, service residences, spas, airlines, airports, and destinations. Optional comments about the winners’ standout attributes shed light on characteristics that readers deem the most important: friendliness of staff and services, convenient location, modern facilities, quality of dining options, comfort, and excellence in design.

Additionally, Bangkok was voted as the “Best City Destination in the Asia Pacific” for the third consecutive year.

The full results will appear in the February/March 2018 print issue of the magazine.

The DestinAsian Media Group began operations in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2001 and apart from DestinAsian itself, now publishes several lifestyle publications including DestinAsian Indonesia, Prestige Indonesia, and DA MAN.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Voted The Best Of The Best In Condé Nast Traveller, UK, Readers’ Travel Awards

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

The legendary, 138-year-old Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok recently clinched the top spot on “The World’s Top 100” list in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller, United Kingdom, magazine’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards. 

The hotel was also voted the “Best Overseas Holiday Hotel” in Asia and India.

In an accompanying editorial in the October issue, the magazine states, “This year Mandarin Oriental Bangkok was so ahead of the game in Asia and India, it was propelled to the number one spot in our ‘best of the best’ Top 100.  You raved about its food and service, and also singled it out for atmosphere...”  The magazine’s readers voted in 23 categories, ranging from countries, islands and overseas cities to airports, airlines and cruise lines, to determine the category winners and ultimately the Top 100 across all categories.  Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok achieved the highest rating at 95.18 percent overall level of satisfaction.

Commenting on Condé Nast Traveller, United Kingdom’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s General Manager, Amanda Hyndman, praised her team, saying that this exceptional recognition by discerning travellers stands as a testament to their pride, personal dedication and commitment to be the best.  “Our colleagues, affectionately known as The Oriental Family, exemplify the heartfelt hospitality and service excellence that lie at the core of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.”

To experience Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s exemplary service, rooms and dining, the hotel introduced “Legends of The Orient”, an exclusive offer that gives travellers an extra day to explore the legendary landmarks of one of the world’s most exciting cities.  Guests booking a two-night stay at Bangkok’s celebrated La Grande Dame will receive a complimentary third night.

For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/ or call +66 (2) 659 9000.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei Set to Bring a New Era of Luxury Hospitality to the City

The exquisitely designed Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2014 and is set to bring Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service to the city.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is ideally located in the heart of the city on Dunhua North Road, Taipei’s main boulevard renowned for its vast canopy of trees.The 256 guest rooms and 47 suites, designed with classic inspiration and contemporary touches, are the most spacious in the city, ranging from 55 square metres.   All rooms and suites are equipped with the latest technology, luxurious marble bathrooms and walk-in closets. Two magnificent Presidential Suites, including a Mandarin Suite, each at almost 400 sqm with a private spa and gymnasium, offer the ultimate in luxury, comfort and indulgence. All suite guests can also enjoy the prestigious Oriental Club.

The restaurants and bars at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei will showcase innovative concepts and superlative cuisine in stylish and sophisticated settings.Designed by international design master Tony Chi, the contemporary French Brasserie, COCO, offers classic brasserie fare along with a selection of international favourites. Ya Ge, the fine dining Cantonese restaurant provides a beautiful setting to enjoy excellent cuisine with personalised service and a range of private rooms for entertaining.

Bencotto, the Italian restaurant will serve authentic, heart-warming cuisine from a team of Italian chefs overseen by Michelin-starred Italian chef Mario Cittadini in a lively, atmospheric setting with a large open kitchen. Guests can also enjoy the ultimate in fine patisserie, cakes and pralines created by World Chocolate Master, Frank Haasnoot at The Mandarin Cake Shop with its  beautiful courtyard setting.  The stylish M.O. Bar will serve an extensive range of cocktails and Champagnes. Located adjacent to the lobby, The Jade Lounge will be the place to visit for Mandarin Oriental’s renowned afternoon tea.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei introduces the Group’s awarding-winning spa concept with holistic signature treatments, combining a comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage programmes. Spread over two floors, the spacious spa offers 12 tranquil treatment rooms including four couple’s suites and two VIP suites. There is also a Fitness Centre and a 20 metre, heated, outdoor swimming pool.

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei will also offer a versatile range of event spaces including the Grand Ballroom, a 960 square metre space with 7.3 metre high ceilingaccommodating up to 1200 guests. The Mandarin Ballroom is a 500 square metre space for up to 550 guests and the five Oriental rooms can be configured in different sizes to accommodate from 10 to 110 guests for events and conferences.  A contemporary and cafe-like breakout area for refreshments and breaks is centrally located amidst the various rooms.

In addition, the spectacular Grand Salon on the eighth floor is a prestigious and exclusive venue for wedding ceremonies, fashion events and product launches.  The Chairman’s Residence on level 7 is Taipei’s first luxurious private event space centred around an exquisite residential design, comprising various formal rooms, reception areas, outdoor terraces and a custom-made tasting kitchen.

The hotel is poised to become the premier choice in Taipei for weddings, combining opulent ballrooms with the hotel’s spectacular Grand Salon, perfectly designed for a wedding ceremony with its elaborately detailed ceiling and romantic design.  An adjoining private garden offers an intimate space for the wedding party to enjoy a post ceremony gathering. The hotel’s dedicated wedding planners will be on hand to offer a highly personalised service for each couple.

The hotel is located in Taipei’s most established business district and is a short 15 minute car journey from the Xinyi shopping and business district, Taipei 101, as well as other key city attractions. Taipei Arena, the city’s premier entertainment venue for concerts, art activities and events is within short walking distance. The hotel is also five minutes by car from Songshan International Airport and 40 minutes to Taoyuan International Airport, making this the perfect base for both business and leisure travellers to enjoy Taipei’s many attractions.

Taipei is considered a vibrant, contemporary and energetic city, renowned for its traditional heritage combined with a modern, forward thinking nature.  With emphasis on a wonderful array of cuisines, a definitive local culture and warm hospitality, the city offers a delightful experience to any visitor. Combined with the groups’ renowned legendary service, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei will provide the perfect choice for guests to experience the excitement of this attractive destination.

Should you have any enquiries regarding the attached release, please feel free to contact me on +852 3665 1000. Please note that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has a downloadable photo gallery within their press centre at www.mandarinoriental.com.

In Tribute to The New Season Of Downton Abbey: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Introduces New Butler Service

In anticipation of the fourth season of acclaimed television drama Downton Abbey, Mandarin Oriental 
Hyde Park, London is offering its premier suite guests’ their very own Lord Grantham experience with a new butler service.

Guests’ staying in the Royal, Imperial and Presidential Suites at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park will have their own personal butler on hand to attend to every requirement from the moment of arrival to departure. Following in the well-trodden footsteps of the legendary Mr Carson, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s butlers adhere to the same strict etiquette of the Downton Abbey household, to offer the finest assistance.

Taking residence at the hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s butlers have been trained to offer guests’ the meticulous service standards observed by Mr Carson and his team at Downton Abbey. Butlers are on hand to assist with every requirement from private in-suite check-in and check-out, packing and unpacking and valet service, as well as a complete concierge service for all restaurant reservations, private transfers and shopping requests.  Trained at Buckingham Palace, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s butlers are at the service of guests for more personal daily tasks including delivering breakfast in suite, with morning correspondence and newspapers, offering a daily shoe shine, running a bath with a menu of bubbles, salts and oils to select from, preparing afternoon tea in the suite’s private salon or even a private cocktail on the suite’s balcony overlooking Hyde Park, or luxury picnic beside the Serpentine.

Located in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge, the suites at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s offerstriking views over leafy Hyde Park, where the household cavalry passes daily. Evoking a feeling of staying in a private apartment, the opulent Presidential and Imperial suites each have their own separate salon and large marbled bathroom, while the 242 square-metre Royal Suite includes a master bedroom and bathroom, separate living room, dining room and kitchen and two adjoining additional bedrooms, complemented by original artwork and the city’s only sweeping 70 metre balcony overlooking Hyde Park.

Lead-in rates for a Premier Suite at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park start from GBP 2,500 + VAT per night, subject to availability, valid until 31 December 2013.

Should you have any enquiries regarding the attached release, please feel free to contact me on +852 3665 1000. Please note that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has a downloadable photo gallery within their press centre at www.mandarinoriental.com.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Celebrates Opening With Artistic Flair And Two Tempting Offers

 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its second city hotel in China, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai.

In celebration, the hotel is offering guests two tantalizing packages both priced from CNY 3,600 and available from 25 April to 30 September 2013.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai celebrated its opening with the official launch of the hotel’s impressive art collection, curated by the renowned Art Front Gallery and featuring 4,000 original artworks displayed throughout the public spaces and guestrooms. Joining the celebrations were Associate Professor Li Xiao Feng of Fine Arts College Shanghai University, as

well as leading Chinese artists Miao Tong, Pan Wei and Kang Qing.

“We are delighted to open our newest hotel in this dynamic city,” said Andrew Hirst, Director of Operations – Asia. “Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is set to become a new luxury landmark for guests seeking the finest in service and facilities, as well as a riverfront destination for art connoisseurs.”

“Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai provides a stunning backdrop from which to showcase some of China’s most exciting artworks, and is sure to become a destination for both local and international art lovers,” said Mr. Li Xiao Feng.

To mark its official debut, the hotel is offering two packages:

Your Second Night On Us package includes:

v  Two-nights luxurious accommodation in a spacious guestroom or suite (the second night is complimentary)

v  Complimentary in-room wired and wireless internet access

Discover Shanghai package includes:

v  One night’s accommodation in a luxurious guestroom or suite

v  Complimentary in-room wired and wireless internet access

v  A credit of CNY888 for room guests and CNY1,888 for suite guests that can be redeemed at the hotel’s spa or restaurants

v  Complimentary butler service for suite guests

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s opening packages are valid from 25 April to 30 September 2013. Rates for both packages start from CNY3,600. Rates are subject to 15% service charge. This offer is subject to availability and advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made through Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com or by contacting the Group’s worldwide sales and reservation offices, or by phoning Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai directly on +86 21 20829908.

Should you have any enquiries for the attached release, please feel free to contact me on +852 3665 1000. Please note that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has a downloadable photo gallery within their press centre at www.mandarinoriental.com.

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Prague Unveils Its New Rooms and Suites

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is proud to unveil its brand new "Mandarin Floor", offering the most exclusive and luxurious accommodation in the city.

Having recently completed a two year refurbishment of the hotel’s guestrooms, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is delighted to now uncover luxurious accommodation on its new “Mandarin Floor”, located on the hotel’s sixth storey with superb views over the city, river and mountains. With interiors by renowned French designer Sybille de Margerie of SM Design, who was also responsible for the guestrooms, public areas and Spa at the Group’s Paris hotel, the “Mandarin Floor” offers modern and spacious rooms and suites bursting with a sophisticated palette of reds, invigorating exotic fuchsia and delicate tones of silver or gold, as vibrant and full of energy as the hotel’s riverside location and Geneva's urban atmosphere.

With the launch of the “Mandarin Floor”, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva now offers a total of 170 stylish and spacious guestrooms and 27 top suites.

For special offers and enquiries, visit the hotel's website www.mandarinoriental.com/geneva or contact the reservations office at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva on +41 22 909 00 01 / mogva-reservations@mohg.com. Rooms are subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

In addition, Mandarin Oriental, Prague is delighted to introduce its new Deluxe Terrace Rooms and luxurious Moser Crystal Suites. Designed for the most discerning travellers, both make the ideal starting point to explore the beautiful city of Prague.

Ideally situated to explore the best of the city, Mandarin Oriental, Prague provides a comfortable and relaxing retreat with luxurious rooms and stylish dining options. Whether guests choose a Deluxe Terrace room or a Moser Crystal Suite, both are a chic complement to city leisure activities. Just a few steps from all the main city sights, Mandarin Oriental, Prague, offers a perfect starting point to discover unique Prague architecture, intriguing cultural sites or the enchanting Mala Strana gardens all cloaked in leaves and blossoms.

Guests can book a Moser Suite with the hotel’s Suite Temptations package with rates from EUR 775 and enjoy:

v  A complimentary third night

v  Daily buffet breakfast for two

v  EUR 90  credit on spa treatments

v  Our special VIP welcome amenity

v  Daily in-room Internet service

For reservations please contact Mandarin Oriental, Prague directly on +42 233 088 888 or refer to the on-line reservations service at www.mandarinoriental.com/prague.

Should you have any enquiries for the attached release, please feel free to contact me on +852 3665 1000. Please note that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has a downloadable photo gallery within their press centre at www.mandarinoriental.com.

A Royal Affair at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

A royal wedding deserves a royal location from which to celebrate and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park's exclusive Royal Wedding Tour provides a suitably regal itinerary to commemorate this momentous occasion.  

With special access and hosted tours by first-hand family members and associates of the royal family to Kensington Palace, Chartwell, Spencer House, Althorp and Westminster Abbey, all venues which members of the public have not had access to before, this promises to be the truly majestic stay.  

A London landmark and a 'royal' hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has long been the setting for royal visits, society balls and official engagements. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the late Princess Margaret first learned to dance in the gilded ballroom, Prince Charles and Princess Anne visited the tearooms as children and more recently, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were guests at Baroness Margaret Thatcher's 80th Birthday party.  

Since starting life in 1889, the historic hotel has become a great British institution and a home away from home for visiting aristocracy. Sir Winston Churchill was even a temporary resident whilst his London house was being refurbished. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park also boasts the only private Royal Entrance from Hyde Park.  Traditionally reserved for royal use, guests can still partake in this grand tradition through special permission from The Royal Parks.  

This exclusive itinerary for the Royal Wedding Tour at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is as follows: 

Tuesday 26 April

Check in to the hotel. Pre dinner drinks and a welcome dinner, before retiring to a deluxe room.

Wednesday 27 April

A tour of Chartwell, Sir Winston Churchill's family home in Kent since 1924, with a special greeting from a member of the Churchill family and lunch at the nearby private family home. 

That evening guests depart for Spencer House, the home of the Spencer Family, for drinks on the terrace overlooking Green Park followed by a private tour and dinner in The Great Room designed by James Athenian Stuart.  

Thursday 28 April

The morning begins with a visit to The British Museum followed by lunch at The Wallace Collection with a special visit with the Director Dame Ros Saville. 

Dinner will take place at the home of a member of the royal family, at their private London townhouse. 

Friday 29 April

Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art with exclusive use of the venue and roof terrace overlooking The Mall. Guests will have unrestricted views of the royal wedding parade, nestled above the crowded streets and hustle below. Toast the happy couple with a glass of champagne before a sumptuous three course lunch served in the gallery.  

After returning to the hotel, guests will then depart for Kensington Palace where the evening will begin with drinks in the sunken garden, followed by a tour by esteemed curator Nigel Arch and dinner in the newly restored Kings Gallery. 

Saturday 30 April

Begin the day with a visit to the setting of the royal wedding, Westminster Abbey, with the Dean. This senior church in London is where great coronations, weddings and burials take place, and is an historic Royal Peculiar (a church whose jurisdiction falls directly under the monarch).  

The afternoon allows time for a leisurely roam around London or perhaps a visit to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental to soothe aching muscles and unwind tired minds, followed by dinner at one of the hotel's celebrated restaurants, Bar Boulud, London or Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. 

Sunday 01 May

The day starts with a trip to Northamptonshire for lunch at Althorp, the ancestral home of Diana Princess of Wales' family since 1508.  A private visit and lunch will be hosted by a member of the Spencer family. 

That evening, guests can enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel before departing on Monday morning in majestic triumph.  

The Royal Wedding Tour package is priced from GBP 11,300 for one person and GBP 18,800 for two people sharing the same accommodation.  Valid between 26 April and 01 May only, inclusive of Full English Breakfast, exclusive of VAT at 20% and 5% discretionary service charge, subject to availability.  Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly on +44 (0) 207 201 3618, on email nhalter@mohg.com or through the direct on-line reservations service, www.mandarinoriental.com/london.  

Special Terms & Conditions apply. 


About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group's properties.   

MANDARIN ORIENTAL, TOKYO ATTAINS #1 RANKING IN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR’S 2010 WORLD’S BEST HOTELS

11 properties from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group ranked in the Top 100 list. Tokyo awarded #1 ranking in the world; Mandarin Oriental, New York #3 in the world

Hong Kong, 2 December, 2010 -- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group achieved extraordinary high marks in the 30th annual "World's Best Hotels" rankings in the November issue of Institutional Investor magazine. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo took the coveted number one spot, as 'Best Hotel in the World'. Mandarin Oriental, New York was voted third best hotel worldwide, and a further nine Mandarin Oriental properties were ranked in Top 100 list.  In addition, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Geneva were also voted as the 'Best Hotels' in their respective cities.  

Institutional Investor's exclusive rankings of the Top 100 hotels are determined by scores from an elite group of voters – CEOs and other senior executives from the U.S., Asia and Europe. Respondents were asked to rate hotels on rooms, service, food/dining, location and overall design. The recognition awarded to Mandarin Oriental properties in this prestigious publication, is a testament to the Group's continued commitment to excellence.  

The list of Mandarin Oriental hotels chosen for the esteemed publication's awards were: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo (#1 Overall; #1 in Tokyo); Mandarin Oriental, New York (#3; #1 in New York); Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong (#12); Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco (#13 Overall; #1 in San Francisco); Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. (#31); Mandarin Oriental, Boston (#37 Overall; #1 in Boston); Mandarin Oriental, Singapore (#47); Mandarin Oriental, Miami (#48); Mandarin Oriental, Geneva (#59 Overall; #1 in Geneva); Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London (#63); Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (#93).  


About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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, 42 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 27 countries, with 18 hotels in Asia, 12 in The Americas and 12 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group's properties.