984/22-27, Soi Pridipanomyong 40, Sukhumvit 71 Road, Prakanong, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Great value for
the area in quieter, residential area of Sukhumvit
Free Wi-Fi and tuk-tuk shuttles to public transportation
Cozy, clean guest rooms with eclectic decor and minibars
Breakfast buffet with lots of local dishes (for a fee)
Restaurant is known for its delicious Pad Thai
Refreshing sauna and hot tub on-site
Authentic Thai spa offers a large variety of massages and
treatments
Fitness room has decent variety of modern equipment
Off the beaten path in eastern Bangkok
Nearest BTS station is a long walk
Immediate area is unattractive with little of interest
No pool
This colorful, eclectically decorated mid-range hotel is a fantastic value for budget travelers, but is located in a quiet, residential
section of Bangkok that's a long walk from public transit. The hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle to the BTS station, but the journey to Bangkok’s attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas can take up to an hour. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and has a small spa and gym, and an on-site restaurant serving Thai cuisine -- buffet breakfast costs extra. The 42 rooms are cozy and clean, with teak wood and wicker furnishings, and minibars.
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Scene
Super-colorful, full of patterns and knick-knacks
From the exterior, the Sabai-Sabai looks like a cleaner,
newer version of the apartment buildings that line the area, save the large
metal sign bearing its name and a happy tree sculpture. Inside, the decor is bright and
welcoming -- intensely so in many places -- throughout the lobby, spa, restaurant, and rooms. The long, rectangular lobby and entrance is adorned with beautiful
dangling glass ornaments, and the tall windows and glossy black floors allow the eclectic decor to really shine. Asian knick-knacks -- including sculpted fish and dragons -- cover every surface, and the furniture includes bright red birdcage-style chairs, and cozy armchairs with elaborately patterned silk cushions. Capping off the appealingly hodgepodge decor is a wall of Post-It Notes
left from satisfied guests. There
are different decor themes on each floor of the hotel -- Chinese, Vintage, and Thai -- and even the hallways have interesting touches, like colorful floor tiles and bright oil paintings. Red and gold mosaic tiling, dangling red tassels, and carved wooden chairs decorate the restaurant, which has balcony seating, as well. Guests include business travelers with work nearby, as well as many tourist couples and some families wanting a quieter atmosphere than is typically available in Bangkok.
Location
Off the grid in eastern Bangkok, over a mile from public transit
The hotel is
located in a residential area of east Bangkok, on a narrow side-street behind rows of
shophouses. The area is quiet and peaceful, but a considerable distance from
Bangkok’s attractions for those taking public transportation. The hotel is about a 30-minute walk or less
than 10-minute tuk-tuk ride from the nearest BTS station (E8 Phra Khanong), which is five
stations away from Siam. The
Wat Pho, Grand Palace, and National Museum are about an hour away by public
transit. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 20 minutes to an hour away depending on traffic, or around an hour via public transportation.
Rooms
Carefully and colorfully decorated, full of character
Decorated in
either a modern, Thai, Chinese, or Vintage theme, rooms at the
Sabai-Sabai are spacious and colorful, sometimes to the point of clashing. Different floral patterns decorate the beds, walls, and pillows, accompanied by carved teakwood and wicker furniture. Still, each room is
rich with character, equipped with free Wi-Fi access and a modern flat-screen
TV, as well as air-conditioning, a safe, coffee and tea facilities, and a minibar. The Penthouse rooms are
especially spacious, with beautiful gardens and lounge areas. The bathrooms are
small with tiny basin sinks, and most are equipped with curtained showers that drain into the floor, save in the Penthouse rooms, where showers
are spacious glass enclosures.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, fitness room, spa, and local cuisine
For a hotel far
from the action, the Sabai-Sabai has a lot to offer for its price, including
free Wi-Fi in rooms, free tuk-tuk shuttles to the BTS station in the mornings,
and a fitness room with a variety of modern equipment. Sabai Jai Spa is opened daily with foot and Thai massage rooms, private hot tub, and sauna. Some rooms include the
free breakfast buffet, and the restaurant is known for its delicious Pad Thai
and local dishes. Hotel staff is helpful with arranging taxis, and restaurant and
tour reservations.
