56 Hotel Bangna — Saltwater Pool & Spacious Rooms in Bangkok's Bang Na Without Paying Over the Odds
Soi Udom Suk 56 in Bangkok's Bang Na district may not be on every tourist's radar, but 56 Hotel makes a compelling case for staying here. Opened in 2020, this 70-room boutique property punches well above its price class with an indoor saltwater pool, gym, ARUN restaurant-and-bar, and free parking — all packaged from around ฿1,100/night. Guest-review score: 8.8 from 578 verified reviews on Trip.com. For anyone driving in, or heading to Mega Bangna, IKEA, BITEC or Suvarnabhumi Airport, this is one of Bang Na's sharpest value plays.
56 Hotel sits on Soi Udom Suk 56, tucked off the Outer Sukhumvit Road in Bang Na — a district that Bangkok residents know as the address of Mega Bangna, IKEA, Central Bangna, Bangkok Mall (recently opened as Southeast Asia's largest shopping complex) and BITEC, the city's main international trade and exhibition centre. For business travellers attending shows at BITEC, weekend shoppers coming for IKEA, or anyone who wants a comfortable Bangkok base without paying Sukhumvit inner-city prices, 56 Hotel's location is quietly strategic.
Rooms range from a Standard King Room (30 sqm) through the Honeymoon Room (33 sqm, oversized king bed, designed with couples in mind) to a Deluxe King Room and King Suite (38 sqm). Every room comes with a 50-inch TV, Netflix, minibar, premium bedding, a proper work desk and free Wi-Fi. What guests mention most consistently in reviews is size — rooms feel bigger than expected for the price — and condition: despite opening in 2020, the hotel reads as well-maintained and fresh. Cleanliness scores land around 9.2 on Trip.com.
"Room was spotlessly clean, much larger than I expected at this price. Bed was very comfortable, big TV, and the saltwater pool was a real highlight — no chlorine smell at all."
The feature that sets 56 Hotel apart from the budget hotels nearby is its indoor saltwater pool. Multiple reviewers specifically call out the water quality — clear, no chlorine sting, and noticeably gentle on skin. The gym is complimentary and properly equipped. On the ground floor, ARUN Cafe works equally well as a co-working spot, a breakfast or lunch venue and an evening bar where guests linger over cocktails — a social dimension that most budget hotels in the area simply don't offer.
On transport: BTS Udomsuk station (E16, Sukhumvit Line) is approximately 1.5–2 km away — beyond comfortable walking distance. The practical solution is a motorbike taxi from the mouth of the soi, a five-minute ride costing next to nothing. For guests arriving by car, the hotel's free parking removes the equation entirely. A Grab to BTS Bang Na (for the skywalk into BITEC) or to any of the nearby malls takes under ten minutes.
A few honest caveats flagged in reviews: rooms facing the front street can pick up noise from a bar near the soi entrance on some evenings. A handful of guests found the security deposit policy wasn't communicated clearly at check-in. And some rooms were missing minor bathroom amenities. These are minor complaints relative to the overall scores — the hotel's strengths in rooms, pool and value consistently outweigh them — but worth knowing in advance.
The area around Soi Udom Suk 56 is a working Bangkok neighbourhood: street-food stalls, local rice-and-curry shops, convenience stores, and the lively Udom Suk Walking Street on weekend evenings. For travellers catching a flight from Suvarnabhumi, Bang Na is roughly 20–30 minutes by car (traffic-dependent) — a useful base for an early morning or late-night connection. The BTS-and-Airport Rail Link combination via On Nut is also an option.
Summing up honestly: 56 Hotel delivers more than you'd expect for the price tag in Bang Na. Spacious, clean rooms with large TVs and Netflix, a genuine indoor saltwater pool, a working gym, a pleasant bar-restaurant, and free parking — from around ฿1,100 a night. If BTS proximity every day isn't essential and you have a car or are comfortable with a short motorbike ride, this is one of Bang Na's best-value stays at the 3-star level.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very clean rooms, larger than expected for the price
- ✓ Indoor saltwater pool is genuinely good — water quality praised consistently
- ✓ Free parking is a major plus for self-driving guests
- ✓ Friendly staff, well-maintained property
- ! BTS Udomsuk is 1.5–2 km away — not walkable, need motorbike taxi or Grab
- ! Security deposit not always communicated clearly at check-in
- ! Front-facing rooms can get noise from a bar near the soi entrance some evenings
- ✓ Modern rooms, comfortable bed, big TV — quality feels above the price
- ✓ Indoor saltwater pool without chlorine smell, rare at this price
- ✓ Great value overall, especially for the facilities included
- ✓ Convenient for Mega Bangna, IKEA, Central Bangna shopping
- ! Not close to BTS — need transport even for short trips
- ! Some rooms missing minor bathroom items
- ! Breakfast options limited if included in package
- 💡If you rely on BTS for daily transport and don't have a car — BTS Udomsuk is 1.5–2 km away, a motorbike taxi away but not walkable. If BTS access is critical, look for hotels closer to Bang Na or Udomsuk stations instead.
- 💡If you're sensitive to noise — rooms facing the soi entrance can pick up sound from a bar on some evenings. Request a higher-floor or rear-facing room at check-in to avoid this.
- 💡If this is your first stay and you're unsure about deposit policies — call ahead to ask about the security deposit amount, as some reviewers found this wasn't made clear until arrival. It avoids an awkward surprise at check-in.