10/10
“Great stay from beginning to end. Excellent service. You know that you will be spoilt when you stay at St Regis.”
Attention to detail
A little too Much attention. Sometimes good service is also about discretion.
Bangkok · head to head
The St. Regis Bangkok vs Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is $62 a night less. They are 353 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok unless you specifically want the St. Regis's butler service or its golf access. It's cheaper at $352 versus $419, rated slightly higher by guests, and has more reviews behind that score. Both sit on the same stretch of Ratchadamri Road, four hundred metres apart, so location isn't the deciding factor here — it comes down to style of luxury and what you're paying the extra $67 for.
The look and the feel
The St. Regis Bangkok
The St. Regis Bangkok occupies a tower on Rajadamri Road in the Ratchaprasong shopping district, and its interiors lean into a warmer, more traditionally Thai-inflected luxury: rooms dressed in warm tones, patterned rugs, framed Thai artwork on the walls. The signature St. Regis butler service is baked into the stay from arrival, which gives the place a more personal, old-world hotel feel rather than a design-forward one. The spa is run by Clinique La Prairie, which pulls a wellness-focused, slightly older international crowd, and the outdoor pool and gym round out a hotel built for long, pampered stays rather than nightlife.
Guests who want a personal butler, a dedicated spa regimen, and a slower, more classically pampered five-star stay.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
The Waldorf Astoria, on Ratchadamri Road in Lumpini, is the newer and more architecturally striking of the two: 171 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings that flood the interiors with natural light, a hallmark of the tower's design. The draw is verticality — Bull & Bear on the 55th floor serves steaks with a skyline view that turns the whole meal into an event, while Peacock Alley downstairs does pastries and afternoon tea in a calmer, lower-key register. Six restaurants and bars on site give it more internal variety than a single-property stay usually offers, and it attracts a crowd that wants the view as much as the room.
Guests who want height, light, and a hotel built around dining and a skyline view, at a lower nightly rate.
Choosing the Waldorf over the St. Regis means giving up golf access, the only facility the St. Regis has that the Waldorf doesn't list; everything else is a difference of style and address rather than amenities.
The Waldorf's floor-to-ceiling glass and 55th-floor dining room make it the more dramatic space to actually stand in, even if the St. Regis's warmer, more textured rooms are the better place to simply sit still.
The numbers
| The St. Regis Bangkok | Waldorf Astoria Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $427 | $365 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Reviews | 426 | 530 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 353 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The St. Regis Bangkok has
- Golf
Only Waldorf Astoria Bangkok has
Nothing on our list that The St. Regis Bangkok lacks.
What guests actually say
The St. Regis Bangkok
- excellent, attentive service
- spacious rooms
- exceeded expectations
- a little too much attention to detail
“Great stay from beginning to end.”
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
- spacious, beautiful rooms
- convenient location near attractions
- clean and good view
- slow service and poor communication
- limited food variety
“The rooms are very spacious and beautiful, and the hotel is conveniently located close to all the main attractions.”
St. Regis guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise attentive service with only a minor gripe, while Waldorf guests note slow service and limited food options alongside the good rooms.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The St. Regis Bangkok
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double BedsRoom Only$421
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$426
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double BedsRoom Only · free cancellation$426
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
- King Deluxe RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$365
- Run of HouseRoom Only$365
- Run of HouseRoom Only · free cancellation$367
In guests' own words
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
5/10
The rooms are very spacious and beautiful, and the hotel is conveniently located close to all the main attractions.
The service was very slow, and communication with the staff was quite difficult. The food options were also limited and lacked variety
About each
The St. Regis Bangkok
Luxurious Accommodations Experience elegance at its finest at The St Regis Bangkok, located in the heart of Bangkok's commercial district. Each spacious room is adorned with warm colors, stylish rugs, and Thai artwork, offering a truly luxurious stay. World-Class Amenities Indulge in pampering at Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa or enjoy…
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Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Luxurious Accommodation Waldorf Astoria Bangkok offers 171 spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, providing plenty of natural light. Each room features an elegant bathroom with luxurious bath amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Gourmet Dining Experience With 6 on-site restaurants and bars, including the renowned Bull…
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Facilities, in full
The St. Regis Bangkok
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
159 Rajadamri Road151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan
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