Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom — 4-Star Above the Mall, BTS Saphan Taksin & Chao Phraya Views
If you want a 4-star base in Bang Rak where you step out of your room into a shopping mall, then walk five minutes to catch the Chao Phraya Express Boat at Sathorn Pier — Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom is one of the most practical picks in this neighbourhood. Set above Robinson/Central Bang Rak, with spacious rooms that include full kitchens, river views on upper floors, and an outdoor saltwater pool, this hotel earns its score of 8.8/10 from over 4,300 reviews on Booking.com. Rooms start from approx. ฿1,800/night.
Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom occupies a spot that's genuinely rare in Bangkok: directly above Robinson/Central Bang Rak mall, with Sathorn Pier — the main gateway to the Chao Phraya Express Boat network — just a three-minute walk away, and BTS Saphan Taksin within five minutes on foot. Walk out of the lobby and you're already inside a shopping centre with a Tops supermarket, restaurants, and pharmacies. That's a level of convenience most hotels in the city simply cannot match at this price point.
All 214 rooms are notably large for Bangkok's 4-star tier. The Deluxe rooms at 45 sqm come with a separate living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine — the combination that turns repeat guests into long-stay fans. River-view rooms (Deluxe River View and One Bedroom River Haven) look out over the Chao Phraya, and reviewers consistently note that the extra cost for a high-floor river room is worth it, especially after dark when the reflections of passing ferries and the distant Rama IX Bridge create a Bangkok skyline moment you don't get in most hotels this far from the water.
"The saltwater pool has a great view of the river. The room was huge with a full kitchen. I stayed two weeks and never felt cramped or bored — seriously one of the best-value 4-star stays I've had in Bangkok."
The outdoor saltwater pool, with a water slide and sundeck, is one of the hotel's most-praised features — guests consistently express surprise that a hotel at this price point offers it. The fitness centre, sauna, and games room round out the leisure options. Blue Spice restaurant serves Thai and international food; breakfast is buffet-style at ฿550 per person, which reviewers generally consider fair for the variety on offer. An Executive Lounge is available for higher-category bookings.
The Bang Rak neighbourhood surrounding the hotel has a character all its own, quite different from Sukhumvit or Siam. A short walk brings you to the historic Haroon Muslim community on the riverbank, Bang Rak Market, the century-old Assumption College building on Charoenkrung, and a stretch of Charoenkrung Road that's been quietly filling up with excellent cafes, restaurants, and art galleries. From Sathorn Pier, the river boat goes north to Tha Chang (for Wat Pho and the Grand Palace) or south toward Iconsiam — it's one of the most enjoyable ways to cover Bangkok without fighting traffic.
To be honest about the downsides: the building is old, and the lifts are slow — this comes up repeatedly in guest reviews, particularly during morning check-out rushes. Some rooms have noisy air-conditioning units. Housekeeping has occasional inconsistencies, with a small number of guests reporting worn towels or linens. These are real issues worth knowing about, but when weighed against the location, the room sizes, the in-room kitchen, and the saltwater pool — all at a starting rate of around ฿1,800/night — Centre Point Plus Silom delivers value that's hard to argue with in this part of Bangkok.
Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom suits travellers who want a genuinely mobile Bangkok base — BTS one stop from Silom, river boat access to almost every riverside temple, Grab to the nightlife on Silom Road in ten minutes. Families who need room to spread out, business travellers on multi-day stays, and anyone who wants to cook occasionally rather than eat every meal out will find the kitchen and space here a genuine asset.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Location is excellent — BTS and Sathorn Pier both within easy walking distance
- ✓ Rooms much larger than expected, with kitchen and washing machine — great for longer stays
- ✓ Staff friendly and helpful; management responds promptly to concerns
- ✓ Mall access from the building — convenient for groceries and dining at any hour
- ✓ Saltwater pool is a genuine highlight, well-maintained and river-facing
- ✓ Good breakfast buffet with a solid variety of options
- ! Lifts are very slow, particularly during morning check-out rush
- ! Some rooms have loud air-conditioning units that disturb light sleepers
- ! Housekeeping inconsistencies — worn towels and occasional lapses in attention to detail
- ✓ Location: close to Sathorn Pier, Chao Phraya Express Boat, and BTS Saphan Taksin
- ✓ Very large rooms for the price, with separate living area, kitchen, and washing machine
- ✓ Saltwater outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna — well-equipped for the price tier
- ✓ River boat access opens up the whole city affordably and enjoyably
- ! Old building with slow elevators — plan extra time during busy periods
- ! Some rooms pick up street noise from Charoenkrung Road
- ! Housekeeping quality not always consistent
- 💡If you're a light sleeper — request a room facing the river rather than Charoenkrung Road, and mention noise sensitivity at check-in. Some units have louder AC units; asking for a room change is usually handled without fuss.
- 💡If you have an early departure or appointment — the lifts during morning rush can mean a 5–10 minute wait. Factor this in, or walk down the stairs for lower floors as a faster option.
- 💡If you specifically want river views — book Deluxe River View or One Bedroom River Haven directly. Don't book a standard rate and hope for the best; specify the view category clearly at time of booking.