Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Celebrates Global Recognition with Awards from The Daily Telegraph, Michelin Keys, and World’s 50 Best Hotels

Hong Kong, 27 September 2024 — In recognition of its longstanding reputation for legendary service, mastery of its craft, and a relentless commitment to excellence, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been honored with three prestigious global accolades.

The storied property on the banks of the Thai capital’s Chao Phraya River, known and loved as Bangkok’s ‘La Grande Dame,’ was named the World’s Best Hotel by The Daily Telegraph newspaper in the United Kingdom, awarded the highest possible score of three keys by the Michelin Guide, and also named as one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels.

Anthony Tyler, General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, commented: “To win one of these prestigious global awards is a true honor, but three represents an unprecedented endorsement of our historic hotel. In 148 years since The Oriental opened, the focus has remained the same, namely to offer our guests the most exceptional experiences supported by legendary hospitality and a tradition of unrivaled service.”

The Daily Telegraph, a British newspaper in circulation since 1855, features more than 10,000 hotel reviews following contributions from hundreds of destination expert writers. Using these reviews and an analytical formula, they were able to rate and rank the hotels, and this year for the first time, awarded the ‘Best of the best’ around the world, selecting Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok as the World’s Best Hotel. In their citation for the award, the lead judge commented: “La Grande Dame of Bangkok has welcomed Thai royalty, literary legends, and Hollywood actors for almost 150 years – but everyone gets the star treatment here. This hotel is loved for its grandeur, exceptional restaurants from dim sum to Michelin-starred French cuisine, and superb staff, many of whom have worked here for decades.”

MICHELIN Keys represent the latest addition to the renowned MICHELIN Guide and celebrate hotels offering only the most exceptional stays. The Guide’s selection team base their ratings on anonymous stays or visits, and the keys have quickly become a new international benchmark for travelers. Their award of three keys to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the highest possible distinction, means that the hotel has delivered on Architecture and Design, Service Quality, Personality, Value, and The Guest Experience. The Michelin key inspection team commented: “Often hailed as Thailand’s first five-star hotel, it’s still the pinnacle of Thai hospitality.”

Awards from the World’s 50 Best Hotels celebrate the finest hotel experiences around the world and are voted for by a panel of 580 global industry experts. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok claimed 12th place at the awards held in London and has been included for the second time since the award launched in 2023.

About Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Built in 1876 and ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental has been delighting guests ever since. The 331-room hotel has been an inspiration to a host of world-renowned writers from Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maugham to Barbara Cartland, after whom many of the suites are named. The hotel presents 12 restaurants and bars, from traditional Thai cuisine to French fine dining at Le Normandie. Private shuttle boats provide access to Sala Rim Naam, Terrace Rim Naam, and Baan Phraya, the hotel’s Thai restaurants, award-winning The Oriental Spa, and Fitness & Wellness Centre located across the River, as well as the nearest sky train station (Saphan Taksin) and ICONSIAM, Thailand’s latest and largest shopping mall, and home to The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts, and residences. Recognized for creating exceptional properties, each destination reflects the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture, and unique design. The Group’s mission is to completely delight and inspire guests through delivering passionate service. Having grown from its Asian roots over 60 years ago into a global brand, the Group now operates 41 hotels, 12 residences, and 24 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories with many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.

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Corporate Office
Chris Orlikowski (corlikowski@mohg.com)
Director of Global Communications

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Waraluck Wongwitdecha (Waraluck@mohg.com)
Director of Communications