@81 Hotel — Budget Bangkapi Spacious Rooms, King Beds, Free Parking Near The Mall
Tucked into the quiet lane of Soi Ramkhamhaeng 81 between Lat Phrao 130 and Khlong Chan, @81 Hotel is the kind of honest budget property that earns loyal repeat guests without making much noise. Opened in 2020 and renovated in 2024, this 3-star sits in Bangkok's Bangkapi district — a lived-in, residential pocket of eastern Bangkok that rewards those who know it. Three things show up in guest reviews again and again: spacious rooms larger than expected for the price, King beds that guests find genuinely comfortable, and staff who are consistently polite and helpful. The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi — a major lifestyle mall with a supermarket, cinema and the HarborLand waterpark — is just a 3-minute drive away. Score: 8.7 from 96 reviews on Trip.com. From approx. ฿650/night.
@81 Hotel opened in 2020 on a street that local residents know well but visitors rarely stumble upon: Soi Niyom Yindi — locally also called Soi Ramkhamhaeng 81 — in the Hua Mak sub-district of Bang Kapi. The location sits at a useful crossroads: it connects east toward Ramkhamhaeng University and west toward the Lat Phrao 130 corridor, which has become one of Bangkok's better-value corridors for mid-week stays and long-term business visits. A 2024 renovation refreshed the rooms with new furniture and updated bathrooms, lifting the overall feel notably from the hotel's original fit-out.
All rooms are configured as Standard Studios with a King bed, air conditioning (cooling only), mini-fridge, minibar, flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and basic toiletries. The room size is the consistent standout in guest feedback — multiple reviewers remark that the space is noticeably larger than what the price point suggests for Bangkok's budget tier. Beds are described as comfortable, and room cleanliness earns a category score of 8.8 on Trip.com. Free self-parking is available, both covered and uncovered — a genuine practical advantage in a neighbourhood where street parking can get congested during peak hours.
"Room is clean and very spacious, big bed, strong AC. Staff are polite and very helpful — close to lots of food options and easy to get to The Mall."
Location deserves an honest assessment. @81 Hotel is not walking distance from an MRT or BTS station — MRT Yellow Line's Yaek Lam Sali station is approximately 1.5 km away, which translates to a sweaty 20-minute walk in Bangkok's heat. In practice, a Grab ride from the hotel to the station takes about 5 minutes and costs under 50 baht — which is how most guests handle it. The trade-off is real value near The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, one of Bangkok's more complete suburban lifestyle hubs with dining, cinema and HarborLand indoor waterpark, just a short drive away.
The surrounding streets offer solid everyday convenience: 7-Eleven and Amazon Cafe are within a short walk of the hotel entrance. The Ramkhamhaeng street food belt and Sammakorn Plaza — with casual dining, markets and a fresh market — are easily reachable by Grab. For those who want to reach central Bangkok without fighting traffic, Khlong Saen Saep express boat (Yaek Lam Sali pier) is roughly 10 minutes by road and runs a fast, budget-friendly route into the city centre. Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 21 km away — a 25–30-minute drive.
A few things guests should know before booking: Wi-Fi is free in common areas, but in-room signal can be inconsistent — some reviewers reported relying on mobile data in their rooms. There is no elevator in the building, which matters if you have large luggage or mobility needs — request a lower floor when booking. The hotel requires a 500 THB damage deposit at check-in, refunded in full at check-out, and accepts credit cards only (no cash). There is no breakfast service; the surrounding lanes have enough cheap local options to make this a non-issue for most guests.
An aggregate Trip.com score of 8.7 from 96 reviews — with location scoring 9.0 and cleanliness 8.8 — tells a consistent story: guests who choose @81 Hotel with accurate expectations of what they're getting tend to leave satisfied. This is a budget hotel done with care: rooms bigger than the price suggests, beds guests actually sleep well in, staff who respond to needs, and parking that makes a Bangkapi-based trip genuinely practical. It is not a hotel for those wanting Wi-Fi robust enough for video calls in the room, or a lift for heavy baggage — but for the right traveller and the right trip, it delivers real value.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Good location for those with business in the Bangkapi-Ramkhamhaeng area
- ✓ Affordable price for a clean, functional room in this part of Bangkok
- ✓ Free parking for self-driving guests is a genuine bonus
- ! Some guests reported no daily room cleaning or drinking water refills
- ! Staff communication in English can be limited; Thai recommended
- ! Very few Booking.com reviews (6 total) — consult Trip.com reviews for a fuller picture
- ✓ Room is clean, spacious and well air-conditioned — better than expected for the price
- ✓ Staff are polite, friendly and consistently helpful
- ✓ Free parking and nearby convenience stores make everyday logistics easy
- ! Wi-Fi signal inside some rooms is weak; a mobile data backup is recommended
- ! No elevator — guests with heavy luggage should request a lower-floor room
- ! Some rooms showed minor maintenance needs such as grout discolouration in the bathroom
- 💡If you need fast, reliable Wi-Fi inside your room for work calls or streaming — several reviewers report weak in-room signal → bring a SIM data card or pocket Wi-Fi as a backup before you arrive
- 💡If you have large suitcases or mobility constraints — there is no elevator in the building → request a ground or first-floor room when booking and confirm with the hotel directly
- 💡If you plan to use MRT Yellow Line daily without Grab — Yaek Lam Sali station is 1.5 km away, a 20-minute walk in Bangkok heat → a short Grab ride (5 min, under ฿50) is a more realistic daily option