Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, DhakaPan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 16 hotels we score in Dhaka. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $167 a night (cached, not a live quote).Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is a five-star hotel situated in the Karwan Bazaar business district. The eight-story building features Mughal Empire design themes and serves as one of the oldest major hotels in Bangladesh. It is suitable for business travellers and families, offering meeting packages, a health club, and a large outdoor swimming pool. On-site facilities include a spa, a hairdresser, and several dining options such as a café and lobby lounge. While the property provides extensive grounds and traditional decor, some guests have noted that certain bathroom fixtures require modernisation.What stands out

Large outdoor swimming pool

Central business district location

Extensive spa and health club

Mughal inspired architecture

Watch out for

Outdated bathroom showers

Occasional mosquitoes in rooms

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