Amaranta Hotel Huai Khwang — Rooftop Pool & SkyBar on the MRT, Heart of Bangkok's Ratchada–Huai Khwang Scene
Among Bangkok's mid-range 4-star hotels, it is rare to find a property that combines a rooftop infinity pool, a sky bar with city views, and a direct 3-minute walk to the MRT — all under THB 2,000 a night. Amaranta Hotel sits at 2 Soi 5 Pracharatbumpen Road in Huai Khwang, with MRT Huai Khwang station roughly 270 metres from the front door. A short walk brings you to Mala Street (Bangkok's booming Chinese food and hot-pot quarter), The Street Ratchada (a 24-hour community mall) and Esplanade Ratchada. The hotel opened in 2015, was renovated in 2019, and has 70 rooms across 9 floors. Rooms start from approximately THB 1,455 per night in low season. The score is 8.8 from 346 reviews on Trip.com.
Amaranta Hotel opened in 2015 on Pracharatbumpen Road — a street that cuts through the heart of Huai Khwang, a district that has transformed over the past decade from an ordinary residential neighbourhood into one of Bangkok's most vibrant Chinese-expat and food-scene quarters. The hotel's MRT proximity is genuinely useful: at roughly 270 metres to Huai Khwang station on the Blue Line, guests are three minutes from the platform on foot. From there, Asok and Sukhumvit are around 15–20 minutes away without a taxi — a connection that makes the hotel equally practical for leisure travellers and businesspeople based in the eastern CBD.
The 70 rooms spread across nine floors, ranging from entry-level Superior Rooms with a smart touchpad control panel for lighting and climate, through Deluxe Rooms with more space and occasional city views, up to Amaranta Suites and Presidential Suites offering a separate living area and Jacuzzi. Multiple guest reviews highlight the room size and bed comfort as standout positives at this price point. The touchpad room controls drew particular curiosity from first-time guests, who noted it felt more contemporary than comparable Bangkok hotels in the same category. On the downside, a subset of reviews flagged inconsistent water pressure and ageing fixtures in entry-level rooms — worth bearing in mind when booking.
"This hotel is right in the heart of Huai Khwang — the MRT is a 3-minute walk, Mala Street is around the corner, and the rooftop bar at night has the best view I've seen from a hotel in this price range. We'll definitely be back."
What sets Amaranta apart most clearly from similarly priced competitors nearby is its rooftop level on the ninth floor. The outdoor infinity pool overlooks the Bangkok skyline, and next to it the Astro 9 SkyBar opens for drinks and light bites. At sunset and in the evenings, the bar draws a crowd of both hotel guests and locals — a rarity for a 70-room property at this budget. The hotel also has a well-equipped fitness centre, a sauna, and for suite guests, a Jacuzzi. On the dining side, Copper Aquarium Restaurant handles international and seafood meals, Greendish Restaurant covers Thai-Italian fusion, and Sift Bakery provides coffee and pastries in the morning.
The immediate neighbourhood rewards walking. Mala Street — the informal name for the stretch of Pracharatbumpen Road dotted with Sichuan hot-pot restaurants, Chinese BBQ stalls and late-night bars — is within a 5–8 minute stroll, making Amaranta a natural pick for guests drawn here specifically for the food scene. The Street Ratchada, a 24-hour community mall with restaurants, a coffee shop and a supermarket, is roughly 700 metres away. Esplanade Ratchada with its cinema and broader retail spread is about a kilometre out — an easy Grab ride. And for cultural tourism, Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station is just one stop south on the Blue Line.
Honest observations from guest reviews that are worth knowing before booking: room-quality consistency is the hotel's weakest area — while many guests praised clean, modern interiors, a minority reported worn towels, uneven water temperatures and minor maintenance issues in lower room categories. The breakfast buffet was generally well received but drew some criticism for slow replenishment during peak hours. Rooms facing Pracharatbumpen Road can pick up traffic noise. There have also been scattered complaints about unclear minibar charges at checkout — it is sensible to verify the bill carefully before leaving.
The overall score of 8.8 from 346 Trip.com reviews — with location scoring highest at 8.9 — and a TripAdvisor ranking of #87 out of 1,384 Bangkok hotels both point to a property where the positives clearly outweigh the negatives for the majority of guests. Amaranta's core pitch is solid: a rooftop infinity pool and city-view bar in the Ratchada–Huai Khwang nightlife corridor, with reliable MRT access at a mid-range 4-star price. Guests who prioritise those features — and book a Deluxe room or higher to sidestep the entry-level inconsistencies — tend to leave satisfied.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ MRT Huai Khwang is 3 minutes on foot — excellent connectivity across Bangkok without relying on taxis
- ✓ Rooftop pool and SkyBar are genuinely impressive for the price — multiple guests call it the highlight of their stay
- ✓ Rooms are spacious relative to price; beds are comfortable; staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful
- ✓ Close to Mala Street Chinese food scene and Ratchada entertainment — ideal for food travellers
- ! Room-quality inconsistency: some rooms have low water pressure or worn towels, particularly at entry level
- ! Breakfast buffet replenishment can be slow during peak morning periods
- ! Street-facing rooms experience noticeable traffic noise from Pracharatbumpen Road
- ✓ Great location — MRT steps away, night markets and restaurants within walking distance
- ✓ Rooftop pool atmosphere is a clear highlight, especially in the evenings
- ✓ Smart touchpad room controls feel more modern than expected for the price bracket
- ✓ Complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle within the neighbourhood is a useful perk — repeat guests mention it often
- ! Minibar charges have been disputed by some guests — check your bill carefully at checkout
- ! Certain rooms show signs of age with fixtures that need attention
- ! Sound insulation between rooms is average; light sleepers may hear corridor noise
- 💡If you are sensitive to room quality — Superior (entry-level) rooms have received mixed feedback on water pressure and worn linen. Request a renovated Deluxe room or higher at check-in and mention it at booking — the difference in experience is noticeable.
- 💡If you need quiet nights — rooms facing Pracharatbumpen Road pick up street noise, and corridor sound insulation is average. Ask for a room on an inner-facing floor when checking in for a quieter stay.
- 💡If you use the minibar or in-room dining — a handful of guests have reported unexpected charges at checkout. Keep receipts for everything you order and cross-check your bill before settling to avoid disputes.