622 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Khlongton, Khlongtoei, Bangkok, Thailand | (888) 240-0568
Convenient location atop upscale shopping mall, with access to the sky train
Spacious, modern rooms feature kitchenettes and dining areas
On-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet, Cantonese food, and dim sum alongside great views
Outdoor rooftop pool
is surrounded by tropical landscaping and has a bar
Gym features steam rooms and saunas
Luxury spa has numerous tranquil treatment rooms
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Babysitting services available
Meeting rooms are convenient for business travelers
Hefty fee for breakfast, which can get quite crowded
Pool area can also get crowded and finding a lounge chair can be difficult
With 378 modern, apartment-style rooms and a convenient location above one of Bangkok's luxury malls, with covered access to the sky train, the Emporium Suites by Chatrium is a central, luxurious choice. The high-end chain suites-hotel -- each room has a kitchen and dining area -- has a restaurant with city views, as well as a rooftop pool set amid tropical gardens. The complex is home to one of Thailand's top spas, and the gym comes equipped with top-of-the-line equipment, a locker room, and steam rooms. The number of guests can be an issue as the breakfast area can get crowded and securing a lounge chair around the
pool can be a challenge, but, otherwise, the spacious suites are low-key and elegant, and the overall experience is a relaxing one. Business travelers may want to compare it with the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park, an upscale hotel with club rooms that include lots of nice perks.
Scene
This modern, luxurious suites-hotel -- attached to an upscale shopping mall -- attracts families and business travelers.
Attached to the
Emporium -- a luxury mall with stores like Prada, Hermès, and Louis
Vuitton -- the Emporium Suites by Chatrium extends the shopping center's high-end experience into its decor and atmosphere. Decked out with cream and purple sofas and chairs in geometric, mid-century-inspired styles, the elegant lobby lounge is a casual spot to meet friends and colleagues over snacks and cocktails. Against a backdrop of panoramic city views, the large restaurant with dramatic green and purple decor is busy at all hours; the buffet breakfast can get especially crowded. In the large gym, treadmills look out onto lush tropical foliage through a wall of windows. The
outdoor rooftop pool is surrounded by manicured gardens of palms and tropical foliage; the pool bar and the surrounding loungers can get busy, with loungers in short supply. Thanks to its location and all-suites accommodations, the hotel attracts a range of guests, from families to business travelers.
Location
Above a luxury mall in Sukhumvit, with direct sky train station access
Emporium Suites by Chatrium is located in Sukhumvit, a pretty residential neighborhood filled with fancy apartments and restaurants. The hotel is attached to Emporium Mall, one of Bangkok's luxury shopping malls, which has a movie theater, grocery store, and numerous dining and shopping options. The mall also has direct access to a sky train station, which puts the rest of the city at your fingertips. The
hotel overlooks Banjasiri Park, whose more than 11 acres of parkland surrounding a lake. The
airport is less than a 40-minute drive away.
Rooms
Spacious, apartment-like rooms with kitchenettes and modern dining areas
Rooms at Emporium Suites by Chatrium are spacious and modern with light
walls, wooden floors, and large windows with panoramic city views. Decor is sleek and understated, in soothing, muted tones, and even the lower-tier rooms are notably large. Marble-and-tile bathrooms have either combination shower/tubs or walk-in showers with separate soaking tubs; all have bathrobes, slippers, makeup mirrors, and digital glass scales. All rooms have dining areas
and fully equipped kitchenettes with stoves, microwaves, sinks, coffee and tea facilities, and stocked minibars; cookware is limited, though, and may need to be requested from the front desk. All rooms have flat-screen TVs,
DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Higher-tier suites have separate living rooms, as well as washing machines.
Features
Outdoor rooftop pool with bar and children’s pool, restaurant with buffet breakfast, lobby lounge, gym, and spa
In addition to the relaxed lobby lounge, the outdoor rooftop pool has an adjacent bar that serves snacks and drinks throughout the day. The pool also has a hot tub and a children's pool; the area can get crowded during the day. The main restaurant serves meals throughout the day, including a breakfast buffet, dim sum lunches, Cantonese dishes, and international cuisine. The gym is large and modern with a comprehensive range of machines, as well as lockers,
showers, and separate steam rooms for men and women; yoga, boxing, and dance classes are all offered. Guests receive a discount at the acclaimed on-site spa, which offers a full range of treatments. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available, and the hotel has a business center as well as five meeting/event rooms. Babysitting and limousine services can be arranged.