Mandarin Oriental | Wallpaper

Bedroom in soft grey tones overlooking the river

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last updated 25 July 2022

From humble beginnings as a seamen’s guesthouse when it first opened its doors as The Oriental in 1876, to its status as an iconic grande dame, the Mandarin Oriental hotel has seen the rise of Bangkok from its perch on the banks of the energetic Chao Phraya River.

Best-known for its historic relationships with a host of international literary giants – from Joseph Conrad to Barbara Cartland – that have inspired an entire wing, the hotel’s recently revamped Garden Wing now competes to be the main draw. Here, local studio P49Deesign reconfigured the space to double the size of the 12 suites, which are brushed with a coat of glamour by way of Jim Thompson silks and pulled together by a colonial-inspired aesthetic and contemporary accents.

If the expansive views of the city’s twinkling skyline are not soothing enough, the Oriental Spa further highlights the hotel’s reputation as a haven within the chaos of the city. Set within a century-old teakwood house on the other side of the river, indulge in a series of treatments from traditional Thai massages to a herbal wrap that uses ingredients from Chiang Mai mixed with sesame seeds and milk.

And when the world’s best street food doesn’t quite fit the occasion, at least one of the hotel’s eight restaurants will – not least its famous afternoon tea, served on wicker chairs in a light-filled glass conservatory.

Seating area in soft grey tones with entrance to the bedroom and overlooking the river

Bathroom in neutral tones with white marble and marble-effect floor tiles

Centre of the hotel featuring a pond with water lilies and pillars with floral arrangements

ADDRESS

48 Oriental Avenue
Khwaeng Bang Rak
Khet Bang Rak
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500

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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms

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