Bangkok is a lively city and at times it can feel a little overwhelming. Choosing the right place to stay can make all the difference to your overall experience and that’s why we particularly appreciated our visit to Oriental Residence Bangkok.
First Impressions of Oriental Residence Bangkok
The Oriental Residence Bangkok is truly a hidden gem. It’s popular with diplomats due to its location between the American and Dutch embassies on Wireless Road. In fact many of the rooms overlook the beautiful embassy gardens. Security is excellent, with a guard on the gate. Stepping inside, you’ll immediately appreciate the feeling of light and space. The stylish decor looks straight out of the pages of a magazine. Pride of place is given to the guest book, revealing the emphasis placed on customer service here. Check in at Oriental Residence Bangkok
The friendly staff offered us a refreshing drink and cold flannels as they swiftly checked us in. We were shown to our suite and settled in to enjoy the facilities. Take a look at Paul’s video for the full tour:

Accommodation at Oriental Residence Bangkok
The same attention to detail that I’d noticed in the lobby is carried through to the rooms. I loved the geometric bedroom wallpaper and the vintage style chest in the lounge area. When considering where to stay in Bangkok, we’d found that many hotels have sumptuous communal areas but rather bland bedrooms. We chose Oriental Residence Bangkok partly on...