Abloom Exclusive Serviced Apartments — full-kitchen serviced apartment in a Sanam Pao that's quieter than you'd expect
Picture this: you wake up and brew coffee in your own kitchen, open the door onto your balcony to catch the breeze, then walk less than two minutes to BTS Sanam Pao to head into town — Abloom Exclusive Serviced Apartments is a 4-star serviced apartment tucked away on Phaholyothin Soi 3 in the Sanam Pao area of Phaya Thai, in a quiet residential pocket that's still within walking distance of the skytrain · what most people talk about is the very spacious rooms, from 43 sqm and up, with a full kitchen, a washing machine and a private balcony, ideal for both families and anyone wanting a longer stay · 108 units, from about ฿1,600/night, scoring 9.0 from 282 reviews on Trip.com
Who Abloom is right for — if we had to sum it up in one line, Abloom Exclusive Serviced Apartments is for people who "don't want to sleep in a cramped hotel room" when they come to Bangkok · it isn't a high-rise luxury hotel in the middle of Sukhumvit selling views and rooftop bars, and it isn't a budget hostel for backpackers · it's a 4-star serviced apartment on Phaholyothin Soi 3 in the Sanam Pao area of Phaya Thai, in a leafy residential zone that's noticeably quieter than the usual tourist districts · it has been open since 2008 with a major renovation in 2016 · it's still going strong and scores consistently well, with around 9.0 from 282 reviews on Trip.com and a solid 8.7 from a large number of reviews on other platforms · what real reviews agree on is that the people it suits best are families with young children, couples who want plenty of space, and workers or travelers staying for several nights up to several weeks · what wins this group over is that every room has a full kitchen, a washing machine and so much usable space that it feels like having your own little home in Bangkok rather than a regular hotel stay · another group that says they were impressed is upcountry Thais coming into the city to run errands over several days, because they get both the convenience of a skytrain-side location and the comfort of a room where they can cook for themselves instead of eating out every meal · you could say it leans fully into the idea of "feeling at home" at a price that's still within reach — a combination you don't often find in the city center
Location and getting around — this is what makes Abloom more interesting than many people expect before they arrive · it sits on Phaholyothin Soi 3 in the Sanam Pao area, a quiet residential zone surrounded by greenery and low-rise buildings, yet it's only about a 2-minute walk out of the soi to BTS Sanam Pao · from Sanam Pao you can take the Sukhumvit Line anywhere — just one stop to BTS Ari, close to Victory Monument, and an easy ride on to Siam, Chit Lom and Asok without changing lines · for anyone who'd rather not walk, Abloom also runs a free tuk-tuk shuttle to BTS Sanam Pao and Ari stations, a small touch that many reviewers love, especially on hot days or when carrying heavy bags · the neighboring Ari district is one of Bangkok's well-known cafe and restaurant areas you could wander all day · longer trips are easy too, since it's near the expressway on-ramp around Victory Monument, making it simple to grab a taxi or Grab to Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi airports · one small note is that Phaholyothin Soi 3 runs fairly deep and has a few stretches where cars struggle to pass each other during rush hour, so if you call a car into the soi in the evening you may want to allow a little extra time, and some reviews mention on-and-off construction work nearby
"Brought the whole family of four, got a very spacious two-bedroom with a kitchen to cook in, the kids swam in the pool every evening, and it's a two-minute walk to the BTS into town — way better value than booking two hotel rooms."
Room types and decor — the real selling point of Abloom is the "room size," which is several times larger than a typical Bangkok stay · it starts with the 43 sqm Studio, which even as an entry-level room is bigger than the deluxe rooms at many city hotels, and comes with a built-in kitchen corner and lounge corner · step up to the 65 sqm One Bedroom Premier Suite, with a clearly separated bedroom and living room · and the larger units like the Two Bedroom at 108–118 sqm, up to a large Three Bedroom Suite of 180 sqm and up, as spacious as an entire luxury condo, suit big families or groups of friends traveling together · the decor is warm contemporary Asian, using teak floors and wooden furniture that feels more like home than a hotel · what reviews agree on across every unit is the full kitchen with appliances, fridge, microwave, washing machine, private balcony, flat-screen TV and work desk · many reviews praise the rooms as clean, larger than the price suggests, and with plenty of storage, genuinely good for a long stay · but to be straight about it, some voices say the furniture and finishes in places are starting to show their age, given the building has been open since 2008, and the living rooms in some units are a touch on the dim side · for anyone working online, the in-room work desk and the Wi-Fi that reaches throughout are points that earn praise · if you want a more recently updated room, it's worth asking the property at booking time which units have just been renovated
Facilities, pool and sauna — the most talked-about highlight at Abloom is the large outdoor pool, which a great many reviews agree is big, clean and well laid out, with a leafy, quiet feel because it sits in a residential zone, not the crowd you get at a city-center hotel pool · there's a separate kids' pool, which puts families with young children more at ease, and many parents say their kids could swim every evening · beyond the pool there's a gym, gender-separated saunas, and a massage room/spa offering foot massages for anyone wanting to unwind after a full day of sightseeing or errands · another strength of this serviced apartment is the laundry service and washing machines, which many reviews count as a plus, with both in-room washing machines and a laundry service, plus detergent sold at the counter — a detail long-stay guests really value · downstairs there's also the Hungry Brown cafe, a convenience store and free parking, so you barely need to go far for the essentials · to be honest, the facilities here lean toward being "practical for everyday life" rather than grand and luxurious, which fits the character of a serviced apartment exactly
Food and cafe — food at Abloom is where you need to set the right expectations · the property serves breakfast daily and has an on-site restaurant, plus the Hungry Brown cafe, which many reviews recommend, saying the drinks and snacks are done better than the breakfast buffet itself · honestly, by the real reviews, the buffet breakfast has fairly limited options and isn't a strong point here — so many people choose to use the in-room kitchen to cook for themselves or head out to eat in the nearby Sanam Pao–Ari area instead · which is actually part of the charm of a serviced apartment stay, because the adjacent Ari district is one of the cafe and restaurant areas Bangkok locals rate as among the most walkable for eating and drinking · there's everything from specialty coffee shops to Thai and Japanese restaurants and affordable made-to-order eateries · having a kitchen in the room also helps long-stay guests save a lot on food, since you can buy from the market or supermarket and cook for yourself · overall, food at Abloom isn't the reason to come and eat in-house, but a flexible extra that fits a style of stay where you use the place as a base to explore the surrounding neighborhood
Service — service is another point that earns steady praise in the real reviews · the front-desk staff and several team members are mentioned warmly as friendly, helpful and attentive, especially with calling cars, recommending restaurants and handling laundry · being a serviced apartment, the service feels warm and personal in the way you'd look after long-term residents, rather than the formality of a chain hotel · the free tuk-tuk shuttle to the BTS is another touch that makes many guests feel looked after beyond the price · but to be straight about it, some voices in the reviews say some in-room amenities aren't fully provided, such as toothbrushes, combs or slippers that you may need to bring yourself, and there aren't many English TV channels to choose from · overall, service is still a strength and one reason the review scores stay high year after year
What real reviews say (the good and the not-so-good) — pulling from Trip.com, Booking.com, Agoda and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: very spacious rooms with full kitchens that suit families and long stays, a big clean pool with a leafy feel, a quiet location that's still a 2-minute walk to BTS Sanam Pao, a very handy free tuk-tuk shuttle, friendly helpful staff, a full laundry service and washing machines, and good value for the room size · On the watch-out side: the most-mentioned point is that the building and furniture are starting to age, since it's been open since 2008, with some rooms looking dated and living rooms on the dim side · next is the limited buffet breakfast options, some in-room amenities not fully provided (toothbrush, comb, slippers), few international TV channels, and on-and-off construction noise and cigarette smell from nearby areas at times · there are also some older reports about cleanliness in spots, which seem to have improved after the renovation · most of these gripes are things you can manage by choosing a renovated room and setting the right expectations, rather than big problems that keep people from coming back
"The room was very spacious, the pool was lovely and clean, and the staff were really kind · the only downside was the limited breakfast options, but there's a kitchen in the room so we cooked for ourselves. We'll definitely come back next time."
Price and value comparison — the starting price for a Studio is around ฿1,600/night at regular rates (some promotions drop to the low ฿1,500s) and can rise during high season or long holidays · larger rooms like the One Bedroom Premier Suite land in the roughly ฿2,500–3,500 and up range, while the larger Two Bedroom and Three Bedroom Suite run from several thousand into the low five figures depending on size and timing · what makes Abloom such good value among family and long-stay options is that a single large room is big enough for several people, has a kitchen to cook in and a washing machine — compared with booking two hotel rooms to fit a family, or eating out every meal for the whole trip, the total cost of staying here is usually noticeably lower · compared with the fancy high-rise hotels in the middle of Sukhumvit selling views and design, Abloom may not be as flashy in terms of newness and atmosphere, but in terms of "space per baht" and that homey feel, it's hard to find a rival in the city center · if you're planning a multi-night stay, traveling as a group, or want a room you can cook in, every baht you spend here is money well spent
Good to know before booking — a few things help make the stay smoother · one, if newness of the room matters to you, ask the property at booking time which units have just been renovated, since the building has been open since 2008 and each unit may be in different condition · two, bring some personal items yourself, such as a toothbrush, comb and slippers, because reviews say these aren't always fully provided · three, if you're planning a long stay or traveling as a group, consider a two- or three-bedroom room with a full kitchen — it works out better value than booking several rooms · four, make good use of the free tuk-tuk shuttle to the BTS, especially on hot days or when carrying heavy bags · five, if you're sensitive to noise or smell, ask about rooms that don't face the construction area or smoking area · six, choose free cancellation if your plans aren't firm yet, since prices tend to shift with the season and it's worth comparing several platforms before you book
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Abloom Exclusive Serviced Apartments is the best fit for families, couples who want plenty of space, and long-stay guests in Bangkok who want to feel like they have a home of their own · spacious rooms with full kitchens, a big pool with a leafy feel, warm service, and a quiet location that's still a 2-minute walk to BTS Sanam Pao make it worth it in a way a single hotel room can't match · if you're after brand-new design, pretty city views or a sleek luxury-hotel vibe, this may not be the answer, since it's a building that has been open for a while and leans toward practicality over flash · but for a trip where you want lots of space, the ability to cook for yourself, easy transport and no need to overpay — Abloom answers that very well, and it's why it has held high review scores for years
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very spacious rooms with full kitchens, ideal for families and long stays
- ✓ Big clean pool with a leafy, quiet feel
- ✓ 2 min walk to BTS Sanam Pao, with a free tuk-tuk shuttle
- ✓ Friendly staff, with a full laundry service and washing machines
- ! Building and furniture starting to age in places (open since 2008)
- ! Buffet breakfast has fairly limited options
- ! Some in-room amenities not fully provided, best to bring your own
- ✓ Great value for the spacious room size
- ✓ A kitchen, washing machine and lots of usable space, like having a home
- ✓ Quiet location yet close to the BTS and the cafe-filled Ari district
- ✓ Sauna, gym and a massage room to unwind
- ! Living rooms in some units are on the dim side
- ! On-and-off construction noise and cigarette smell from nearby areas at times
- ! Not many English TV channels to choose from
- 💡If you want a brand-new room that's flawless in every corner — the building opened in 2008, the furniture in places is starting to age and the living rooms in some units are dim → ask for a recently renovated unit at booking time
- 💡If you expect a varied buffet breakfast — the options are fairly limited and not a strong point here → use the in-room kitchen to cook for yourself, or head out to eat in the nearby Sanam Pao–Ari area
- 💡If you're looking for a luxury high-rise hotel with city views — this is a serviced apartment focused on space and practicality, not a design hotel → consider a high-rise hotel in the middle of Sukhumvit instead if you want views and luxury