Hotels near Bobae Tower, Bangkok

"This is a massive hotel, truly a 'city within a city.' The interior is luxurious. The rooms are a bit dated, but that wasn't a big deal for us. What was an issue, though, was the lack of towels: upon check-in, we only had two bath towels and two small hand towels. On the second day, during room cleaning, they took the two small towels and didn't replace them. However, we were only staying for two nights, so even this minor inconvenience wasn't critical. Around the hotel, there's a huge market with clothes and small cafes. It's about a 20-minute taxi ride to River City and a 20-minute walk to Khao San Road. You can also take a boat along the canal right next to the hotel to get to the subway, which is fast and inexpensive."

"The hotel has its upsides: spacious rooms, and a family room with two 1.5-meter beds, which is a rare find in Bangkok. I booked a family room with breakfast and free cancellation for 600 RMB during Chinese New Year, and it even had a balcony – all definite pluses! It's a good choice for families with kids, especially if the price is right. However, the downsides are also pretty clear: the facilities are old, there's a persistent humming noise that I couldn't pinpoint, and a lack of power outlets. The area around the hotel entrance is heavily congested, so getting a taxi usually means a 15-minute wait. There aren't many restaurants or massage places nearby, though you can walk to the Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium in about 10 minutes. Despite my request, I wasn't given an end room. The hotel staff seemed more enthusiastic towards Western guests, and the breakfast was mediocre – definitely not worth paying extra for if it's not included."

"Honestly, this hotel deserves no more than a 3-star rating. And the 3-star is only for the location. All the other things deserve 1-star. The only positives are its location and the lobby. Everything else was disappointing. The furniture is very old and of poor quality, the bed was extremely uncomfortable, and the bathroom had a constant unpleasant smell. The room had almost no soundproofing. Even though we were staying on the 11th floor, we could clearly hear traffic from the street, passing cars, and children playing in the pool as if the window were open. The room door was also made of very poor-quality wood, so every time someone walked through the hallway, we could hear their footsteps, doors slamming, and loud banging noises. There was never a moment of peace and quiet—between the traffic, the noise from other guests due to the lack of soundproofing, constant door slamming, and even sounds coming from the pipes inside the walls. I swear I can hear the mans cough and talking in the next room.. We also asked the hotel if they could store just one suitcase for us while we traveled to Phuket and returned to Bangkok. They refused, saying they would only do so if we had another reservation with them. I have stayed at lower-rated hotels that happily stored our luggage even though we were not coming back, so this was disappointing. We also asked if they could extend our checkout by just two hours since our flight was at 2:00 PM, but they refused without offering any flexibility. Overall, I would never stay at this hotel again, and I would not recommend it to anyone."

"When we are in Bangkok, we always choose Ayathorn. If you’re planning to explore the old part of Bangkok, this hotel is a great base. Many of the main attractions are within a 20–30 minute walk, and if you prefer, a short tuk-tuk ride gets you there even faster. There are also several very good local restaurants just a few minutes away on foot, which makes evenings easy and enjoyable. The rooftop is a nice plus perfect for cooling off after a long day of sightseeing, with a relaxing atmosphere, or for spending some time in the pool. One thing to be aware of is the major renovation works currently happening in front of the building, which can cause traffic congestion and some noise during the day. However, you can minimize this by booking a river-facing room, which is quieter. Also, if you arrive early, the hotel offers the option to check in before the standard time for an additional fee, which can be very convenient after a long flight."

"The hotel owner is lovely and very friendly. The room is clean, quiet, private, and has a great view. It is close to tourist attractions in the heart of Bangkok and is easy to travel to."

"The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the hot water in the shower worked. It also has a fridge, AC and hairdryer. It can be a little noisy until midnight (not because of traffic but other guests). You can bring your clothes to a laundry nearby and they will deliver it back to the hotel on the same day (1,5kg for 150 THB). I had a very pleasant stay here and would come back again."

"This accommodation boasts a fantastic location, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city via various transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain, MRT subway, buses, and ferries, as well as access to water activities. The rooms offer privacy, the air conditioning works exceptionally well, and the rooms are simple yet clean."

"I booked this hotel last minute, and it was bigger than I expected. The room was clean and tidy. There's a 7-Eleven just a short walk from the hotel entrance, along with some street stalls. The room rate was quite reasonable too. I recall the deposit being either 1000 baht or 200 RMB. The location is a bit far from the nearest MRT station. It took about 20 minutes by taxi from Phaya Thai, and there was some traffic. However, there's a bus stop about a five-minute walk away, which offers a direct route to the CentralWorld shopping area."

"I stayed in room 307 I was arriving late so they sent me check in instructions as no one would be there. I arrived and found all was as described and entered without any issues. I found the room lacking, it’s pretty basic and a lick of paint would give it a brighter cleaner appearance as there were a lot of rub marks on the white walls which made it look grubby. There also wasn’t really anywhere to put you luggage so I had to use the stall. There was 2 x bottles of water, glasses, nox of tissues, 2 towels. By the sink which is in the room not the bathroom there was soap dispenser, and next to that a shelf with rail and hangers. The bathroom was small it had shampoo and shower gel dispenser but they either didn’t work or there was hardly any left it was hard to tell. The shower holder had broken and was hard to position to prevent the whole area getting wet which was an issue as if you shower at night the floor to access the loo would be soaked and dangerous a squeegee would be handy here. The loo had a bin next to it and a box with a loo roll in it. On the back of the room door was some quite firm instructions and details about fines for damages which I found a little strong. Also stated no eating in room due to any and cockroaches, which brings me to note as I closed the door upon entering a small cockroach looking creature came through the hinge. Then I scoured the room and found another same looking bug. Now I’ve seen big dark brown ones and small ones before this was not that so that’s why I say ‘creature’. I googled and found many people saying expect roaches and bugs, I found it hard to sleep and bought a can of roach/bug spray effective for 12 hours and sorts the room the next morning. I slept better that night. The room did not have a kettle I’m guessing because sugar would attract bugs. But there was tea and coffee down stairs in the bar reception area, this is a very ‘eclectic’ area. There’s lots of stuff which makes it interesting and gives it the character which looks great in photos but unfortunately has gathered dust so could do with a good spring clean. The staff I found were extremely helpful and very friendly and made the stay very pleasant. There are loads of street food places and restaurants and bars near by also a 7/11 right across the street where they do an amazing latte for just 40 baht also there is a cash point which I’m sure I didn’t get charged a fee to use! All in all this location is central and gives you walking access to most of the city sights I walked a big route talking in the Golden Mount, round to the reclining Buddha and loads of other temples on the way and way back. The place just needs a little refresh."

"My family of six stayed at Vela Be Bangkok Ratchathewi for three nights (3 rooms) last week, and we had an enjoyable experience overall. We have no regrets choosing this hotel. The location is very convenient, about 700m from Ratchathewi BTS Station. There are plenty of eateries, 7-Eleven outlets, and massage centres just outside the hotel, all within easy walking distance. The room was clean and of a decent size. Basic amenities were sufficient. However, it would have been more convenient to have a kettle in the room, instead of needing to go down to the lobby for hot water and using the microwave. During our stay, the hotel shuttle service was not operating for four days due to the driver being unwell, which was slightly inconvenient. The reception staff were pleasant, polite, and helpful throughout our stay. Would I return? Yes. I would also recommend this hotel to other travellers. It offers good value for money at approximately USD 43 per night, especially considering its location and cleanliness."