MHC-Guesthouse is a small, bed-and-breakfast-style budget property in downtown Bangkok, just a five-minute walk from the Skytrain. The eccentric, cluttered and dated aviation-themed decor won’t be to all tastes, though it does have some homey charm, and the nine quiet, no-frills rooms are decent enough given the low room rates, but the cheapest one lacks windows. Breakfast is available for a fee and there's a bar in the lobby, but amenities are otherwise limited to free Wi-Fi and self-service tea and coffee. For something similarly priced and heaps more modern, consider the two-and-a-half-pearl Smart Suites.
MHC-Guesthouse is a small, bed-and-breakfast-style budget property in downtown Bangkok, just a five-minute walk from the Skytrain. The eccentric, cluttered and dated aviation-themed decor won’t be to all tastes, though it does have some homey charm, and the nine quiet, no-frills rooms are decent enough given the low room rates, but the cheapest one lacks windows. Breakfast is available for a fee and there's a bar in the lobby, but amenities are otherwise limited to free Wi-Fi and self-service tea and coffee. For something similarly priced and heaps more modern, consider the two-and-a-half-pearl Smart Suites.
The 300-room Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit is a solid luxury chain property in busy downtown Sukhumvit, walking distance from the Skytrain and subway. Neutral, modern decor is consistently sleek if borderline generic, though the main lobby is underwhelming. Guest rooms have impressive views and chic bathrooms, but only pricier rooms have tubs, and some rooms are noisy. While there's no spa, there is a 24-hour gym as well as an attractive pool an adjoining restaurant serving a decent breakfast buffet (for a fee), and lunch and dinner buffets where kids eat free (though service is slow). There’s also a popular rooftop Indian restaurant, 24/7 room service, free drinks for lounge guests, and free Wi-Fi. By comparison, the nearby Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has similar rates, a free shuttle service, and a spa.
The 300-room Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit is a solid luxury chain property in busy downtown Sukhumvit, walking distance from the Skytrain and subway. Neutral, modern decor is consistently sleek if borderline generic, though the main lobby is underwhelming. Guest rooms have impressive views and chic bathrooms, but only pricier rooms have tubs, and some rooms are noisy. While there's no spa, there is a 24-hour gym as well as an attractive pool an adjoining restaurant serving a decent breakfast buffet (for a fee), and lunch and dinner buffets where kids eat free (though service is slow). There’s also a popular rooftop Indian restaurant, 24/7 room service, free drinks for lounge guests, and free Wi-Fi. By comparison, the nearby Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has similar rates, a free shuttle service, and a spa.
The mid-range Citrus Sukhumvit 13 is located in Bangkok's bustling Lower Sukhumvit area, near plenty of restaurants and nightlife, but away from the noise. This chain hotel has 79 compact, modern rooms that include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and sharp bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Unfortunately, they are a little worn. The rooftop pool and sundeck are a plus in this crowded part of Bangkok, and the restaurant serves good Thai and Western food. A free tuk-tuk runs to the Nana Skytrain station (which is seven minutes away on foot), though some travelers may find the area around Soi Nana and Soi Cowboy to be seedy at night. Guests who prefer fitness centers over pools should consider sister hotel Citrus Sukhumvit 11, which has similar rates and is a bit more fresh.
The mid-range Citrus Sukhumvit 13 is located in Bangkok's bustling Lower Sukhumvit area, near plenty of restaurants and nightlife, but away from the noise. This chain hotel has 79 compact, modern rooms that include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and sharp bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Unfortunately, they are a little worn. The rooftop pool and sundeck are a plus in this crowded part of Bangkok, and the restaurant serves good Thai and Western food. A free tuk-tuk runs to the Nana Skytrain station (which is seven minutes away on foot), though some travelers may find the area around Soi Nana and Soi Cowboy to be seedy at night. Guests who prefer fitness centers over pools should consider sister hotel Citrus Sukhumvit 11, which has similar rates and is a bit more fresh.
The Grande Centre Point Hotel Ploenchit is an upscale, 277 room property in an affluent downtown neighborhood, a short walk from the Skytrain. Its bright, stylish rooms come with high-tech smart TVs and have pleasant views; pricier suites add full kitchens. However, rooms are a tad bare and lack minibars, there are charges for extra towels and blankets, and housekeeping can be hit-or-miss. There’s a gorgeous pool with hot tub, a well-equipped but small gym, and a spa, but construction noise can be problematic. There are free soft drinks in the lobby, but the excellent breakfast costs extra and there’s just one on-site restaurant. Another option could be the mildly cheaper Amari Watergate Bangkok. It has minibars and seven restaurants, though it’s slightly farther from the Skytrain.
The Grande Centre Point Hotel Ploenchit is an upscale, 277 room property in an affluent downtown neighborhood, a short walk from the Skytrain. Its bright, stylish rooms come with high-tech smart TVs and have pleasant views; pricier suites add full kitchens. However, rooms are a tad bare and lack minibars, there are charges for extra towels and blankets, and housekeeping can be hit-or-miss. There’s a gorgeous pool with hot tub, a well-equipped but small gym, and a spa, but construction noise can be problematic. There are free soft drinks in the lobby, but the excellent breakfast costs extra and there’s just one on-site restaurant. Another option could be the mildly cheaper Amari Watergate Bangkok. It has minibars and seven restaurants, though it’s slightly farther from the Skytrain.
Seasons Siam is a 177-room, mid-range hotel predominantly targeting Chinese and Indian tour groups. It’s a decent enough, relatively low-cost option for short-stay travelers looking to be close to the wholesale clothes and electronics shopping of the Pratunam area, but there’s really nothing special about the place. Decor throughout the hotel is on the dated side and rooms are bland and lack views. Some have tube TVs. Breakfast (for a fee) gets mixed reviews, and there’s an on-site restaurant. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout, but the in-room signal can be patchy. There's also a basic meeting room fits 30 people. By comparison, the even cheaper myhotel Pratunam has small and basic -- but more modern -- rooms, plus freebies including breakfast, decent Wi-Fi, and a shuttle to Pratunam market.
Seasons Siam is a 177-room, mid-range hotel predominantly targeting Chinese and Indian tour groups. It’s a decent enough, relatively low-cost option for short-stay travelers looking to be close to the wholesale clothes and electronics shopping of the Pratunam area, but there’s really nothing special about the place. Decor throughout the hotel is on the dated side and rooms are bland and lack views. Some have tube TVs. Breakfast (for a fee) gets mixed reviews, and there’s an on-site restaurant. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout, but the in-room signal can be patchy. There's also a basic meeting room fits 30 people. By comparison, the even cheaper myhotel Pratunam has small and basic -- but more modern -- rooms, plus freebies including breakfast, decent Wi-Fi, and a shuttle to Pratunam market.
This two-and-half pearl, 36-room hostel in trendy Silom, within an easy walk of the skytrain, shopping, dining, and entertainment. It's geared toward young backpackers on a budget, with modern, industrial-style decor and a communal atmosphere. The spacious common area has basic kitchen facilities and an outdoor terrace, plus a movie screening room with free popcorn and slouchy bean bag chairs. There's no lunch or dinner service, but the cafe serves alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and breakfast for a fee. Clean, air-conditioned dormitories have bunk beds and shared bathrooms, while private rooms add double beds, TVs, towels, and en-suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Alternatively, NapPark Hostel has a similar vibe and is closer to Khaosan Road, Bangkok's infamous backpacker party street.
This two-and-half pearl, 36-room hostel in trendy Silom, within an easy walk of the skytrain, shopping, dining, and entertainment. It's geared toward young backpackers on a budget, with modern, industrial-style decor and a communal atmosphere. The spacious common area has basic kitchen facilities and an outdoor terrace, plus a movie screening room with free popcorn and slouchy bean bag chairs. There's no lunch or dinner service, but the cafe serves alcoholic drinks, light snacks, and breakfast for a fee. Clean, air-conditioned dormitories have bunk beds and shared bathrooms, while private rooms add double beds, TVs, towels, and en-suite bathrooms. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Alternatively, NapPark Hostel has a similar vibe and is closer to Khaosan Road, Bangkok's infamous backpacker party street.
With 234 rooms over 30 floors, the Centre Point Sukhumvit 10 is an upscale, high-rise hotel located in Bangkok's central Sukhumvit neighborhood, an area full of trendy shopping, dining, and nightlife. All of the modern rooms have kitchenettes and washing machines, making them well-suited for families and extended stays. Even though it's a little off the main drag, the hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle throughout the day to and from the main road, where the skytrain stations Nana and Asok are located. The hotel is more than 20 years old, and is starting to show its age; nonetheless, it has a homey feel and is kept immaculately clean, with added perks like a kids' playroom, outdoor pool, library, and restaurant. For the area, the hotel is a good value.
With 234 rooms over 30 floors, the Centre Point Sukhumvit 10 is an upscale, high-rise hotel located in Bangkok's central Sukhumvit neighborhood, an area full of trendy shopping, dining, and nightlife. All of the modern rooms have kitchenettes and washing machines, making them well-suited for families and extended stays. Even though it's a little off the main drag, the hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle throughout the day to and from the main road, where the skytrain stations Nana and Asok are located. The hotel is more than 20 years old, and is starting to show its age; nonetheless, it has a homey feel and is kept immaculately clean, with added perks like a kids' playroom, outdoor pool, library, and restaurant. For the area, the hotel is a good value.
Lub d Bangkok - Siam Square is a clean, trendy two-pearl hostel in the Siam District next to a BTS Station and a short walk from Siam Square shopping. The 50 rooms include dorms with shared bathrooms as well as private rooms with shared or en-suite bathrooms. All feature a colorful industrial-chic decor and free Wi-Fi, and some have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. A bar with terrace seating serves breakfast as well as drinks and light snacks, and there's a comfy movie-screening room and free long-term luggage storage, but no communal kitchen. Travelers looking for a stylish hostel alternative should also check out Boxpackers Hostel, which is closer to Central World mall. Rates are lower, but pod-style dorms are the only option.
Lub d Bangkok - Siam Square is a clean, trendy two-pearl hostel in the Siam District next to a BTS Station and a short walk from Siam Square shopping. The 50 rooms include dorms with shared bathrooms as well as private rooms with shared or en-suite bathrooms. All feature a colorful industrial-chic decor and free Wi-Fi, and some have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. A bar with terrace seating serves breakfast as well as drinks and light snacks, and there's a comfy movie-screening room and free long-term luggage storage, but no communal kitchen. Travelers looking for a stylish hostel alternative should also check out Boxpackers Hostel, which is closer to Central World mall. Rates are lower, but pod-style dorms are the only option.
The Chillax Resort is an upscale property in a convenient location that’s walking distance from Khaosan Road, yet far enough away to be quiet. Decor is modern and punchy throughout, and the 103 spacious rooms have large whirlpool tubs in semi-open bathrooms designed for couples. Facilities include a gorgeous sixth-floor rooftop pool with a bar, a small gym, and a great spa, plus two good, but pricey, restaurants that offer room service. The breakfast buffet is also decent, though not always included. A free shuttle offers transportation to local attractions. The similarly quiet Ramada Hotel & Suites is a good alternative for those looking to stay downtown, and rooms come with kitchenettes.
The Chillax Resort is an upscale property in a convenient location that’s walking distance from Khaosan Road, yet far enough away to be quiet. Decor is modern and punchy throughout, and the 103 spacious rooms have large whirlpool tubs in semi-open bathrooms designed for couples. Facilities include a gorgeous sixth-floor rooftop pool with a bar, a small gym, and a great spa, plus two good, but pricey, restaurants that offer room service. The breakfast buffet is also decent, though not always included. A free shuttle offers transportation to local attractions. The similarly quiet Ramada Hotel & Suites is a good alternative for those looking to stay downtown, and rooms come with kitchenettes.
The 28-room Smart Suites is a small value property located on Sukhumvit Soi 11, a quiet area that's only a 10-minute walk to bustling Sukhumvit Road and the Nana Skytrain station. Rooms are modern and attractive, and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. The hotel doesn't provide much in the way of features -- there's no restaurant and not even a breakfast service is offered -- but its rates are low and there are two computers for guests to use in the lobby and there's a 7-11 just downstairs (a convenience not to be overlooked in Bangkok). For a slightly cheaper hotel with contemporary style plus free breakfast and a pool, check out Bangkok City Hotel, though it's farther from Sukhumvit' nightlife in a less entertaining neighborhood.
The 28-room Smart Suites is a small value property located on Sukhumvit Soi 11, a quiet area that's only a 10-minute walk to bustling Sukhumvit Road and the Nana Skytrain station. Rooms are modern and attractive, and offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. The hotel doesn't provide much in the way of features -- there's no restaurant and not even a breakfast service is offered -- but its rates are low and there are two computers for guests to use in the lobby and there's a 7-11 just downstairs (a convenience not to be overlooked in Bangkok). For a slightly cheaper hotel with contemporary style plus free breakfast and a pool, check out Bangkok City Hotel, though it's farther from Sukhumvit' nightlife in a less entertaining neighborhood.