Villa Bangkok

This was our 3rd time staying, each time has been better than the last in our transits through Bangkok. We are drawn to their mix of Thai antique design with modern comforts. This time we were upgraded to a spacious family room with mini balcony overlooking the river. Despite only having a narrow standing-only balcony, we were pleasantly amused by a couple of large Asian Water monitor lizards living in the tree outside our balcony, which we enjoyed observing from the balcony or the Patio door window, on the comfortable Thai triangle cushions sipping cold brew coffee from their cafe downstairs. They gave us discount vouchers to use in the cafe which we applied towards our morning coffee. The cafe opens at 8am, so for an early checkout there is also Nescafé instant coffee available. The room is clean and spacious, with daily housekeeping and water bottle top up on request. We also liked the ambient warm lighting & decent wardrobe space. Wi-Fi and aircon work well- it was great there was a strong ceiling fan in both the bedroom and the bathroom. We loved the roll-top bathtub feature in the bathroom, and the variety of linens provided (face cloths, hand towel, bath towel, and pool towel on request). good quality shampoo, conditioner and soap was provided. The pool was often very busy, despite approaching low season in Thailand, but it is kept clean & refreshing for a dip during the hot days. The garden grounds are very pretty and well maintained, and there is coin laundry if needed for 60 baht for a wash and 80 for drying. The hotel is near Khaosan road, about 10 minutes walk. There are a couple very good local family-run Thai restaurants nearby and conveniently a 7-eleven is just around the corner.

Food was really nice, hotel was smart and clean - nice quiet spot away from the noise and the pool area was nice and quiet. Breakfast was one of the best I've had in my 3 weeks in Thailand.

What a wonderful paradise this is in the hustle and bustle of hysterical Bangkok. The pool is lovely, the food is great and the service and friendliness of the staff is fantastic. It's the little things that you notice that everything is taken into account: free towels for the pool every day, you can store your belongings to take with you later, vegan breakfast yoghurts at the reception and your room is cleaned every day. I was even able to get a free upgrade to another, quieter room. I ended up staying in the room where I was already staying, because it had the least noise from road traffic. I felt very welcome.

The hotel itself has a very calm vibe. Located around 10 mins. walk from the busy Khao san road, the area is quiet, which gives you the opportunity to still relax after testing your limits in Bangkok's backpacker's haven (Khao san). It has a beautiful garden and an open-air relaxing pool. Rooms are facing the pool. I was even upgraded to a higher floor with balcony! The view from the balcony is perfection. The room has a rustic design and the bed was so comfy. The staff were very friendly as well. Although it does not offer breakfast buffet, they offer ala carte items in their cozy café downstairs, you get a big discount as well, as a hotel guest. The nearest 7/11 is only a minute away. check my FB page for photos and other info + Thailand reels @sporadictrotter

I wish I had more time in Bang kok. The location is perfect to access anywhere near the palace. Kaosan road these days is kaos. If you want to be around the local community but still close enough to the temple area, this is the best place. Beautiful premises for sure! In 5 years, the new MRT station will be established, so it will be more easier to get to the main city area.