Stretching from Rama IX Road to the northern suburbs, a stay on long, wide Ratchadapisek Road offers you immediate access to this well-known area's burgeoning drive-in shopping centres, cultural shows, offices and nightlife. Traditionally friendlier to those on four wheels than two-legs, it now has underground (MRT) stations along much of its length, making coming and going much easier for pedestrians. Chatuchak Weekend Market and Sukhumvit are only a few stops away. By taxi it is approximately 15 minutes to areas like Pratunam and Sukhumvit (depending on traffic), and roughly 30 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
On Ratchadapisek Road
With these hotels you're only minutes by car from everything Ratchada offers. Many are only a matter of seconds on foot from a subway (MRT) station.
Chaophaya Park 4-star | Internet in Rooms | Great Restaurants | Swimming Pool Located on Ratchada, between Sutthisan and Lat Prao Subway (MRT) stations, this well-established four-star features 402 guestrooms and suites, all tastefully appointed with Thai art. Each has a minimum floor size of 37 square metres and comes with satellite TV, electronic control panel, and private marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. A big plus is the free wireless Internet in both rooms and public areas. Executive floors offer impressive views, a private lounge and many executive benefits. With over 2,100 square metres of function room space and state-of-the-art equipment, it's a good choice for banquets, meetings and conventions. There are no less than seven restaurants and one bakery to choose from; recreational facilities include outdoor swimming pool and modern fitness centre with sauna. (Chaophya Park Hotel has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 2,700 THB)
Emerald Hotel 3-star | Executive Lounge | Great Restaurants | Health Club | Spa Conveniently located within two minutes walk of Huay Kwang underground (MRT) station, the Emerald Hotel offers 620 well-appointed rooms and suites across two buildings, all luxuriously furnished and decorated in soft pastels. Each room has a separate bath and shower and comes with TV, electric safe and Internet (wired) among other facilities. There is an executive floor with lounge and twelve meeting rooms. A Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,500 people. Recreational facilities include six restaurants and lounges, spa, and a fully equipped Health Club including gym, sauna steam room, whirlpool, squash court and rooftop swimming pool.
Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok 4-star | Great location | Near Subway | Internet in Rooms | Great Restaurants This stylish hotel offers a prime location and 400 spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites, including 'Club Prestige' floors. Found at the junction of Ratchadapisek Road, Rama IX Road and Asoke-Sukhumvit Road, it's attached to Fortune Town I.T. mall and a large shopping complex. Phra Ram IX underground (MRT) station is on its doorstep. Rooms range from the 30 square metre Superiors to the 170 square metre Presidential Suite. All are tastefully furnished and include Internet and cable TV among other accoutrements. External facilities include Business Centre, Fitness and aerobics centre, a traditional spa, swimming pool and meeting / banqueting facilities for up to 1,000 people. There are also four restaurants, a French-style lounge, a bakery and a karaoke pub. (Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,900 THB)
Swissotel Le concord 4-star | Internet in Rooms | Near Subway | Executive Club Floors | Swimming Pool This hotel offers 407 rooms and suites in a central location on Ratchadapisek Road. Each is distinctively appointed and includes marble vanity unit, separate bath and shower, Internet, computerized bedside panel for air con and lighting control and satellite TV. It's a two-minute walk from Huay Kwang underground (MRT) station. The four Executive Club Floors offer an exclusive Club Lounge, private meeting room and gym. Serving a wide range of flavours - from Thai to South-East Asian and International - are the four restaurants and bar. Guests can enjoy the free-form swimming pool, or the spas diverse range of body treatments and massages. There is also a shopping arcade and 17 spacious, plush meeting rooms offering 2,800 square metres for conferences, events or banquets. (Swissotel Le Concorde has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 3,300 THB)
Near Ratchadapisek Road
A short taxi ride from these hotels is all that's needed to take advantage of Ratchada's shopping, entertainment and business facilities, not to mention subway access (MRT).
Atrium Boutique Hotel 3-star | Internet in Rooms | Swimming Pool Located just off Ratchada, on Prachauthit Road, the Atrium Boutique Hotel is very close to Huay-Kwang subway (MRT) station and nearby shopping malls, cinemas, nightclubs and restaurants. Spacious and plush, each suite includes a King size bed with separate sitting and entertainment area, TV with DVD player, coffee maker, work space, hair dryer, safety box, refrigerator and elegantly bathroom furniture with facilities. There is an outdoor swimming pool, and a Cafeteria lounge is ideal for food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere. Wireless Internet access available.
Radisson Hotel 3-star | Business Facilities | Great Restaurants | Health Club This hotel is conveniently located on Rama IX road, near an expressway to Suvarnabhumi airport. Blending contemporary design with traditional Thai elegance, the 431 rooms and 17 suites feature teak furniture and amenities like digital air-conditioning, electronic safe, and separate shower and bath. Its dining venues offer guests a variety of eateries to cater to all palates: Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Bakery, a Coffee Shop, Lobby Lounge and the Blackie Pub. There's also a fully equipped business centre, 24-hour concierge, swimming pool and health club.
