At Ease Saladaeng by AETAS — spacious rooms with a kitchen on a quiet soi off Silom
In a Silom packed with high-rise offices and streets that stay busy all day, At Ease Saladaeng by AETAS chooses to tuck itself away on Saladaeng Soi 1, quieter than the main road · what sets this place apart from a typical city hotel is its larger-than-usual rooms, many with a small kitchen and a sitting area in serviced-apartment style, starting at 30 sqm and going up to a 103 sqm two-bedroom suite · there's an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna · it's about a 10-minute walk to BTS Saladaeng and MRT Silom, near Lumpini Park · from about THB 1,500/night, it's a good-value spacious-room option in a location that's hard to find one.
Who At Ease Saladaeng is for, in a nutshell — the shortest way to put it: At Ease Saladaeng by AETAS is a hotel for people who want a room bigger than the usual city hotel, in a central Silom location, without paying five-star prices · it isn't a luxury high-rise selling sky-high views, and it isn't a small-room design hotel trading on looks · it's a 4-star, semi-serviced-apartment hotel sitting on Saladaeng Soi 1, a quiet lane that branches off the bustle of Silom Road · it's been open since 2013 under AETAS, a Thai hotel group with several branches in Bangkok · it's still open today and a popular pick among guests who know exactly what they want · real reviews line up on this: the people it suits best are travelers staying several nights, professionals on business around Silom-Sathorn, families who want plenty of space and a small kitchen to heat up food, and couples who care more about room size and value than about how new the building is · another group that says they were impressed: people who'd stayed in cramped Bangkok hotel rooms and felt boxed in, then found the rooms here roomy with a sitting area separate from the bed, and felt more like they had a little home in the middle of the city than a narrow bedroom · you could say it's a hotel that plays the "usable space" card well at a price you can actually reach, but you trade for a building that isn't new and a few details you'll have to make peace with, which I'll cover honestly in the next sections.
Location and getting around — the hotel sits at 5 Saladaeng Soi 1, Silom Road, Bang Rak, right in the heart of Bangkok's business district · what many people like is that it's on a soi quieter than Silom Road itself, yet a few minutes' walk gets you straight into the buzz of the area · on the train: it's about a 10-12 min walk to BTS Saladaeng, and about 10 min to MRT Silom, so you can hop on the train to Siam, Asok, or Sukhumvit, or link to the MRT toward Hua Lamphong and Sam Yan, with no risk of traffic jams · the draw of this location is how close it is to several key spots — Lumpini Park, the big central-city green space, is within walking distance, great for anyone who likes a morning run or stroll; Silom Road, lined with restaurants and offices; the Patpong night market; and Silom Complex mall · a bit further out, you can reach CentralWorld and Siam in about a 10-15 min drive · for airports, it's about a 30-45 min drive to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) depending on traffic, and the hotel also offers an airport transfer plus a free shuttle within a 2 km radius · one small note: the walk from the hotel to the train station means passing along a road where the pavement is narrow in places and hot in the daytime, so if you'd rather not walk, you can grab a motorbike taxi or a short Grab ride.
"The room was way bigger than I expected, with a sofa and a little kitchen to heat up my own food. Stayed several nights and never felt cramped · the soi is nice and quiet even though it's right in Silom, and the ten-minute walk to the train is just about right."
Room types and decor — this is At Ease Saladaeng's main selling point · the hotel has 69 rooms in total, which isn't a lot, so the atmosphere never feels crowded, and crucially it focuses on spacious layouts, many with a small kitchen in serviced-apartment style · it starts with the Superior Room at around 30 sqm, which, even as the entry room, is bigger than the standard rooms at many hotels in the same area · stepping up, the Deluxe Studio at around 43 sqm has a kitchen corner and a sitting space, the One Bedroom Suite at around 50 sqm separates the bedroom from the living room, and the largest is the Two Bedroom Suite at 103 sqm, which sleeps up to 4-6 and suits families or groups of friends who want to stay together · many rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and basic kitchen gear, and some have a balcony and a sofa bed · the decor is a simple, warm-toned residential-hotel style, nothing flashy · plenty of reviews agree that the rooms are spacious, the beds comfortable, and the air-con nice and cold, which matters in Bangkok · but to be straight about it, the building has been open since 2013, and some reviews note that the decor and certain details are starting to show their age — furniture that looks well used, or some bathrooms with no shower curtain so the floor gets wet · setting your expectations right from the start will make the stay more comfortable.
Facilities, pool, and gym — for a 69-room hotel on a city soi, At Ease Saladaeng has a fair range of facilities · the highlight is the outdoor pool, which many reviews call a good spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing or work — more a pool for soaking and relaxing than for serious laps, but still an advantage, because plenty of hotels at this price in the area have no pool at all · downstairs there's a gym and a sauna for anyone who wants to work out or loosen up · on top of that there's free parking, which is very rare around Silom, plus an airport transfer, a free shuttle within a 2 km radius, laundry service (some reviews say there's free laundry too), a 24-hour business center, and free Wi-Fi · what sets this place apart from a typical hotel is its semi-residential feel — a kitchen to use, plenty of space, better suited to a longer stay than a single overnight · to be straight, the pool and gym aren't large or luxurious like a five-star hotel's, but in practical use they're complete and enough for relaxing in the city.
Food and bar — the hotel's main restaurant is TASTE, serving Thai food and casual dining · breakfast is a buffet served in the morning, around 6:30-10:30 AM, with fresh fruit, eggs, coffee, and the basics · reviews of breakfast are fairly middling — some say it fills you up and has fresh items, but many agree the menu isn't very varied and it's the same dishes every day, so over several nights you might start to tire of it · what helps a lot is the location, because just stepping out of the soi you'll find the restaurants and street food of Silom-Saladaeng everywhere — khao man kai, noodle shops, made-to-order rice spots, all the way to international restaurants in the business district · so many people choose to eat out rather than have every meal at the hotel · and this is why the kitchenette in the room comes in handy — plenty of reviews say they use it to buy food and reheat it in the room, cheaper and more comfortable, especially for longer stays or those traveling with small kids · overall, At Ease's food isn't a reason to come and eat in-house, but the location and the in-room kitchen make up for it well.
Service — service is another point that gets fairly consistent praise in real reviews · plenty of staff get mentioned as friendly, helpful, and quick to respond, especially when it comes to recommending restaurants, calling cars, and helping with getting around · the free shuttle within a 2 km radius is something many call very convenient for reaching the train station or nearby malls without walking in the heat · but to be straight, there are some voices in the reviews saying that housekeeping and cleanliness aren't equally consistent across every room and every time — some get a clean, tidy room, while others run into a musty smell or cleanliness that falls short on occasion · overall the staff service is still a strong point, but room cleanliness is something worth checking on arrival and reporting right away if you find an issue.
Real review voices (the good and the not-so-good) — pulling from Trip.com, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, the picture lines up fairly closely · on the praise side: spacious rooms with a kitchenette and a sitting area, a central Silom-Saladaeng location within walking distance of Lumpini Park and the train, cold air-con and comfortable beds, great value for the room size and location, friendly and helpful staff, and a pool and free parking that are rare in this area · on the watch-out side: the most-mentioned issue is inconsistent cleanliness and a musty smell in some rooms — a portion of reviews report an unpleasant smell, cleanliness that needs improvement, and in some cases even finding insects, which is worth knowing before you decide · next is decor and a building that's starting to show its age, open since 2013, with furniture and some details looking well used, some bathrooms with no shower curtain so the floor gets wet, water temperature that isn't steady in some rooms, and the repetitive breakfast menu · so the overall scores sit around 8.2 on Booking.com up to 9.0 on Trip.com, and 4.1 out of 5 on TripAdvisor (roughly #467 of 1,382 hotels in Bangkok), which shows most people are happy with the value and room size, but cleanliness is the point that can make each person's experience differ quite a bit.
"Loved that the room was big and had a kitchen, great value for a Silom location · the only catch was the first room I got had a slightly musty smell, but I reported it and they moved me. The staff were lovely and took good care of us, next time I'll just ask to check the room at check-in."
Price comparison and value — the starting price for a Superior room is around THB 1,500/night at normal rates, climbing to around THB 2,500-3,000 in high season or over long weekends · larger rooms like the Deluxe Studio and One Bedroom Suite run from around THB 2,200 up, while the 103 sqm Two Bedroom Suite that sleeps 4-6 runs into several thousand a night but works out very cheap per head for a big group · compared with 4-star hotels around Silom-Sathorn, most of which have smaller rooms and no kitchen, At Ease Saladaeng feels very good value in space per baht, especially for people staying several nights, traveling in a group, or wanting a kitchen to cook for themselves · the trade-off is that you have to accept the building isn't new and the cleanliness may not be as crisp as a brand-new hotel · if you're planning to use Silom as a base to explore Bangkok over several days and you value room size over newness, every baht you spend buys back real space.
Good to know before you book — a few things help make the stay smoother · one, if you can, check the room's condition the moment you arrive, especially for smell and cleanliness, and if you find an issue tell the front desk right away, because many reviews say the hotel is happy to move you · two, if you're traveling as a group or with kids, the Two Bedroom Suite or One Bedroom Suite is better value than booking several separate rooms, and you get a kitchen to use · three, if you care about a room that looks newer, ask whether there are any recently renovated rooms when you book · four, make the most of the kitchenette and the free shuttle within a 2 km radius — it'll save on both food and transport · five, go with free cancellation if your plans aren't firm, and compare prices across platforms since rates shift by season · six, if you drive yourself you're at an advantage, because there's free parking, which is rare around Silom.
Verdict — from all the real review voices, At Ease Saladaeng by AETAS is the hotel that suits best for people who want a spacious room with a kitchen in a central Silom location, on a budget you can actually reach · the larger-than-usual room size, the serviced-apartment kitchenette, the pool, the free parking, and a location within walking distance of Lumpini Park and both the BTS and MRT make it good value in a way that's hard to match at the same price, especially for longer stays and families · if you're after a brand-new hotel where everything is spotless and flawless, or you're especially sensitive to smell and cleanliness, this may not be the answer, and you should consider a newer hotel in Sathorn or Sukhumvit instead, paying more and accepting a smaller room · but for a trip where you mainly want a good location, a spacious room, and value, with the right expectations about the building's age — At Ease Saladaeng answers that need well, and it's why it's stayed a popular place in Silom for years.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Rooms bigger than the usual city hotel, many with a kitchenette
- ✓ Central Silom-Saladaeng location, walkable to Lumpini Park and the train
- ✓ Great value in space per baht, ideal for longer stays and big groups
- ✓ Friendly staff, with a pool and free parking
- ! Inconsistent cleanliness, with a musty smell in some rooms
- ! Decor and building starting to show their age (opened 2013)
- ! Repetitive breakfast menu, not very varied
- ✓ Spacious studios and suites, with a kitchen and a sitting area
- ✓ Easy to get around, near BTS Saladaeng, MRT Silom, and Lumpini Park
- ✓ Cold air-con and comfortable beds, genuinely good for relaxing
- ✓ Free shuttle within a 2 km radius and convenient laundry
- ! Some bathrooms have no shower curtain, so the floor gets wet easily
- ! Water temperature isn't steady in some rooms
- ! Cleanliness in some rooms needs checking on arrival
- 💡If you're especially sensitive to smell and cleanliness — some reviews report a musty smell and inconsistent cleanliness → check the room's condition the moment you arrive, and you can ask the front desk to move you if you find an issue
- 💡If you want a brand-new hotel where everything is spotless — the building opened in 2013, with furniture and some details starting to age → ask about recently renovated rooms, or look at a newer hotel in Sathorn/Sukhumvit instead
- 💡If you're here for a spacious room and value in central Silom — this is one of the options with the biggest rooms at this price → pick a studio or suite to get a kitchen and the space, and make the most of the free shuttle within a 2 km radius