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The Oriental Bangkok has celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2001. Renowned over 125 years for its unique ambience of timeless colonial-style elegance in an exotic Eastern setting on the bank of Chao Phya “River of Kings”. She is one of the world’s truly great hotels. The Oriental has been consistently rated as one of the finest hotels of the world.
The unique experience of The Oriental Spa which blends East and West in a distinctively different approach to mental and physical well-being. The hotel has a Sports Centre with high-tech gymnasium, tennis and squash courts, a sauna, a fully equipped business centre, with translation service, telex, facsimile secretarial services and private meeting rooms.
For the discerning traveller, the hotel can organise oriental river cruises to Ayudhaya, the old capital and Bang Pa-In, the summer palace.
DINING:
Sala Rim Nam & Terrace
A classic Thai pavilion sets the stage for sumptuous Thai luncheon buffets and set-dinner feasts. A la carte dinners nightly riverside at the Rim Naam Terrace.
Menu Highlights - Mee Grob Herb crispy noobles - Yaam Talay Spiced seafood salad - Tom Yaam Goong Spiced soup of blue river prawns - Gaeng Gari Gai Yellow curry with chicken - Moo Ob Gub Grathiem Prig Thai Roasted pork marinated with garlic and pepper - Phad Paag Stirfried vegetables with oyster sauce - Khow Hommali Steamed jasmine rice - Polamai Gub Khanom Thai Carved fresh fruits and Thai sweets - Cha-Cafe Tea or Coffee
Dinner 7pm with Classical Thai dance performance 8:30pm daily.
The Normandie
Asia’s finest French restaurant is a connoisseur’s fantasy of splendid cuisine, impeccable service, and elegant ambiance with spectacular river views. A la carte lunch and dinner. Gentlemen please note: a jacket and tie are required for dinner.
Dress code: Coat and tie are required Luncheon: A la carte and Business lunch : 2 courses at Bht 820-++, 3 courses at Bht 1,000-++ Dinner: Guest can select from ˆ la carte menu and dinner set menu. Menu Degustation per person Bht 3,500-++ Menu Decouvert per person Bht 5,200-++ (inclusive of our sommelier’s selection of four wines by the glass.)
The China House
A colonial-style house transformed into a top class Chinese restaurant with classical decoration. The China House is home to the finest classic Cantonese cuisine in town, prepared by master chefs from Hong Kong.
Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner 6:30pm-10:30pm Note: Dim Sum is also available daily for lunch
Lord Jim’s
Named after the seafaring character in a novel by Joseph Conrad (a frequent guest of The Oriental in its early days), Lord Jim’s is renowned worldwide for its magnificent seafood. Buffet lunch and a la carte dinner.
Bar 11am-11pm Buffet Lunch 12pm-2:30pm Dinner 7pm-10:30pm (last order) Seafood Restaurant Lunch: Buffet lunch Adult - Bht 750.-++ Child - Bht 650.-++ Dinner: Large variety of seafood including Sushi, Sashimi
Ciao
For fine Italian fare, including the freshest home-made pastas, join us at Ciao restaurant, under the stars, riverside on the marble terrace nestled beside the cool gardens of the Authors’ Lounge.
Daily 5pm-11pm.
Authors’ Lounge
Teas from India, Ceylon and China. Coffees from South America plus exotic Asian blends. A famous place for traditional afternoon tea where you can relax and chat in true style, in the classic comfort of The Oriental’s renowned Authors’ Lounge.
The Bamboo Bar
The coolest place for live jazz since 1946, The Bamboo Bar has the feel of a genuine “speakeasy” in the jungle. Adjoining The Cigar Divan.
Daily 11am-1am. Fridays and Saturdays until 2:00
The Verandah
Drop in any time for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late evening snacks for delicious Continental and Asian fare in a relaxed ambiance with fine river views.
Daily 6am-midnight.
Riverside Terrace
On the banks of The River of Kings, you will find no spot in the city more tranquil for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks or drinks at sunset, as long tail boats, rice barges and countless images of timeless beauty pass by.
Dinner Cruises
Enjoy complimentary welcome cocktails and a sumptuous 4-course western menu with a “Thai touch” dinner amid candlelight and the soft strums of a guitar maestro aboard the luxurious Oriental Queen river cruiser. This magical evening includes a spectacular view of the sunset and breathtaking sights of the Chao Phya river.
The OQ Dinner Cruise operates daily from 8pm-11pm. Adult - Bht 1,500 Children (3-10 years) - Bht 900 Party of 15 pax and up - Bht 1,200
RATES: US$ 190-3750
GUEST ROOM INFO: - 304 Superior rooms - 55 Deluxe rooms - 37 Suites
AWARDS:
- “BEST OF FIVE STARS”: Tatler Travel Guide 1998
- “WORLD’S BEST AWARD 1997″: Travel & Leisure
- “TOP HOTEL WORLDWIDE”: Institutional Investor
- “BEST BUSINESS HOTEL IN THE WORLD”: Business Traveller Germany
- “BEST INDIVIDUAL HOTEL”: 1996 Travel Awards/PATA
- “SECOND TOP 25 FOREIGN HOTELS”: Conde’ Nast Traveler’s Readers’ choice
- “FAVOURITE OVERALL HOTEL”: Thailand Traveller
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