Regularly voted the world’s besThotel, the renowned Oriental overlooks the Chao Phrya river, a short boat ride from the Grand Palace and River City complex. It offers a pampered haven of impeccable service and comfort, with 396 elegant air-conditioned River Wing rooms and suites (side river view), with bath and shower, television, minibar and safe. Restaurants include the acclaimed Normandie grill, a riverside terrace ( nightly barbecues), and Chinese and Italian venues. The hotel has two pools, and a sports complex and spa on the opposite bank of the river, reached by hotel launch. Special golf packages available.