"I am extremely disappointed with my stay at this hotel from 21 May to 24 May.
Neither the hotel nor the booking platform informed me that major renovation works were taking place. When I checked in on 21 May, I noticed Floors 17–21 were blocked off, but no explanation was given.
On the morning of 23 May at around 8:30am, my family and I were awakened by extremely loud hacking and drilling noises. The disturbance was unbearable, so I called the front desk to complain. I was told it was an “urgent repair” and was repeatedly given apologies.
Unfortunately, the same thing happened again on 24 May, including on a Sunday morning. Once again, loud hacking and drilling started around 8:30am. When I questioned why guests had not been informed of such disruptive works, I was again told it was merely “urgent maintenance.”
This explanation is difficult to accept. The scale, duration, and intensity of the hacking and drilling clearly resembled major renovation works rather than minor maintenance.
As tourists on a family holiday, we expected a comfortable and relaxing stay. Instead, we were repeatedly disturbed by construction noise, making it impossible to enjoy the hotel or rest properly. Had I been informed in advance about these works, I would not have chosen this hotel.
This was a terrible and frustrating experience. As the booking platform through which I made this reservation, I would like to know what assistance, compensation, or resolution can be offered."
"Hotel was absolutely beautiful and centrally located in Sukhumvit, Thailand. Close to the skytrain and Metro station. Rash walking distance to all the restaurants, spas and 2 malls close by."
"While in Thailand we stay at one of two places, Shangri la is excellent. Great breakfast, on the Kings river, restaurants everywhere in the immediate area, China town, shopping including tailors and all types of nightlife.
We visit yearly.
chris green"
By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the temples and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Bangkok?
Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Capital O 75451 Podstel Hostel Bangkok - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Lat Phrao Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Lub d Bangkok Siam – New Look, Across from MBK & Skytrain Access - Located within a 10-minute walk of MBK Center and Siam Paragon Mall. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Collection O The Spades Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Rachathewi BTS Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Pastel House - Adults Only - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sutthisan Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Chill Inn Bangkok - 2-minute walk from Ekkamai BTS Station for easy access to public transport. Property features include a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and free bottled water.
How many hostels are there in Bangkok?
If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia's 433 hostels could be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Bangkok?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Bangkok are September, October, August and July, with each month seeing an average of 224 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Bangkok?
Overall, Bangkok is known for its temples, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Khaosan Road, Siam Paragon Mall and CentralWorld. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Benjakitti Park and Benchasiri Park. Cultural attractions include Jim Thompson House Museum, Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center and Bangkok National Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Bangkok while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Bangkok in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. An alternative is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), located 14.9 mi (24 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Siam BTS Station, Rachathewi BTS Station and National Stadium BTS Station. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Bangkok Makkasan Station, Yommarat or Bangkok Train Station.