919 Petchburi Road, Thanon Phayathai, Rajthewee, Bangkok, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Welcoming atmosphere with English-speaking staff
Convenient location near
shopping malls and restaurants
All rooms have pillow-top mattresses and iPod docks
Sleek outdoor pool offers bar service
Restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating
Buffet breakfast available (included in some rates)
Fitness center has modern lockers, showers, and a steam room
Spa offer various treatments
Free Wi-Fi and free
parking
Nearest Skytrain station
is a bit of a walk
Pool and fitness center
are small
Some rooms get street noise
In the heart of Bangkok, within a short walk of several of the city's renowned luxury malls, the Glow Pratunam Hotel is a colorful, modern hotel that attracts travelers of all kinds, especially those who like to shop. Each of the 169 rooms is themed after one of the four seasons and outfitted with pillow-top mattresses, iPod docks, and
flat-screen TVs. The small spa offers a range of massage treatments, and there's a small outdoor pool and a fitness center with a steam room. The breezy, stylish restaurant serves international and Thai favorites, as well as an extensive breakfast buffet that's included in some rates, and the lobby bar is a relaxed spot to lounge with drinks and snacks while taking in rooftop city views. Compare rates with Evergreen Place Bangkok, an upscale hotel with apartment-style suites that's a bit closer to a Skytrain station.
Scene
Colorful, quirky chain hotel with season-inspired decor and rooftop views
From the busy street,
the Glow Pratunam Hotel has a distinctive façade of blue-tinted windows
decorated with rows of orange and white embellishments. Enter through hot-pink doors and take the elevator up to the seventh-floor lobby, where pink and gray
chairs provide lounging space, and see-through walls
and exposed ducts lend an underground, maze-like feel despite the large windows. The airy restaurant is vibrant, with large, woven-wood light fixtures, designed to look like dangling flowers, and colorful fabric
chairs; there's also a breezy outdoor patio surrounded by a so-called sky-garden. The rooftop pool is small, lined with tropical foliage and umbrella-shaded black rattan lounge chairs -- and featuring panoramic views. The hotel primarily attracts tourists looking to be in the heart of the shopping district.
Location
On a main street in the center of the city, surrounded by markets and luxury malls
The Glow
Pratunam is located on floors seven through 20 of a building in Pratunam, a busy neighborhood best known for its markets with stores selling clothes at wholesale prices. There are also several luxury malls in the area: the Platinum Fashion Mall is a two-minute walk away, Central
World is within a 10-minute walk, and Siam Paragon Shopping Center is 11 minutes away. There are plenty of restaurants in the area, including the
popular Soi Thai Wanton Mee next to the hotel, where there are often long lines. The
closest skytrain station is around a 10-minute walk from the hotel, which can seem far for
those carrying luggage. The airport is less than a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Understated, modern rooms with seasonal themes, iPod docks, and pillow-top mattresses
The rooms at the Glow Pratunam Hotel are modern and understated, with parquet wood floors, clean-lined furniture in muted tones, and long, season-themedpaintings over the beds; different rooms are themed after different seasons. Colorful striped couches
offer seating space, and suites have separate sitting rooms. Standard rooms have bathrooms with walk-in glass showers, but rooms with shower/tub combos are also available, and suites have separate soaking tubs. Bathrooms are spacious and modern, done in white marble, and include toothbrushes, toothpaste, robes, and slippers. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod
docks, pillow-top mattresses, mini-fridges, and coffee and tea facilities.
Features
Small outdoor pool, restaurant and lobby lounge, fitness center with steam room, and spa
The hotel has a small spa that offers massages, a popular service with guests. There’s a small outdoor rooftop pool lined with lounge chairs, where cocktails can be ordered. The fitness center is well-equipped with modern machines, and lined with windows and mirrors; there are also lockers, showers, and a steam room. The indoor/outdoor restaurant serves a range of international and Thai favorites, from Pad Thai to steak, and a breakfast buffet with fresh fruit and pastries is offered to all, but included in some room rates. Meeting/event space is available to book. The hotel has an internet corner with two computers, free Wi-Fi is included, and free parking is available.