Chaleena Princess Ramkhamhaeng — budget hotel with a pool, 13-minute walk to Rajamangala National Stadium, free parking, halal dining
If you have ever tried to grab a cab outside Rajamangala National Stadium after a midnight concert finale, you know how long that wait can be · Chaleena Princess Ramkhamhaeng is a 3-star hotel on Ramkhamhaeng 65 in Wang Thonglang that sits about 1.3 km from the stadium gates — a 13-minute walk or a 3-minute cab ride — close enough that walking back after the last song is a realistic option · at around THB 650–850 per night in quiet periods, it is also among the cheapest options near the venue that still have a pool, a restaurant with halal food, a fitness centre, and free parking · ARL Hua Mak (the Suvarnabhumi airport link) is roughly 1 km away, so airport arrivals can skip the taxi queue · this review is distilled from 839 real guest reviews on Trip.com, Booking.com, and Agoda — not a personal stay.
Who it is for — Chaleena Princess Ramkhamhaeng positions itself as an affordable base for people with business in the Wang Thonglang / Ramkhamhaeng area and, above all, for concert-goers and sports fans heading to Rajamangala National Stadium — Thailand's biggest venue, which hosts international acts and major football matches on Ramkhamhaeng Road. It is not a boutique hotel; it does not sit next to a BTS or MRT stop; but its price reflects all of that honestly. From around THB 650–850 a night, it is one of the lowest-priced options in its immediate catchment area that still offers a pool and a restaurant. Among 839 reviews on Trip.com the overall score is 7.1/10; the location sub-score of 8.0 is its strongest category, confirming that proximity to the stadium is the real selling point.
Getting there and getting around — The hotel is at 504 Ramkhamhaeng 65, Phlapphla, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310. Rajamangala National Stadium is roughly 1.3 km away: walk out of the soi onto Ramkhamhaeng Road, turn toward the stadium, and you are at the gates in about 13 minutes. A Grab or motorcycle taxi takes 3–4 minutes and costs around THB 35–50. After a late show when thousands of people are all trying to leave at once, those 13 walking minutes can easily beat a 45-minute wait for a cab. For public transit, ARL Hua Mak (the Airport Rail Link stop for Suvarnabhumi) sits about 1 km away — a short motorcycle ride gets you there; MRT Yellow Line, Mahat Thai station is around 1.65 km. The hotel has no shuttle service. The honest caveat: if your trip is mainly tourism around Sukhumvit, Siam, or Silom, this location is out of the way and will have you relying on Grab for most journeys.
"Great location for concerts at Rajamangala — we walked back to the hotel after the show without any trouble. Cheapest place with a pool in the area. Rooms are dated but it was clean and the staff were helpful."
Rooms and facilities — The hotel has 260 rooms split between Superior Double (one king/queen bed) and Superior Twin (two single beds). All rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, tea/coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with shower. The design is plainly functional rather than stylish, and real-guest reviews are consistent about the rooms feeling dated — older furniture, wear on the walls, occasional odour complaints. On the facilities side, the headline draw is the outdoor swimming pool; there is also a fitness centre, a restaurant and cafe, a bar, a sun terrace, free parking, laundry service, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk. Wi-Fi is free in common areas, though in-room signal strength gets mixed mentions in reviews. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.
The pool situation — read this before booking — The swimming pool is prominently listed as an amenity and is one of the reasons this hotel stands out from the cluster of guesthouses nearby. However, multiple real guest reviews note that the pool was closed for renovation for well over a year. If having a working pool is your main reason to pick Chaleena Princess over cheaper alternatives in the soi, contact the hotel directly before booking to confirm the pool is currently open. Do not rely on listing sites alone for this.
Dining and the halal angle — The on-site restaurant serves Thai food with halal-certified options, and reviewers — especially Muslim guests from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Middle East — frequently flag this as a genuine convenience. The surrounding neighbourhood on Ramkhamhaeng 65 has mosques within a 5–10 minute walk and a cluster of halal food stalls and restaurants along the road, making this corner of Bangkok quietly well-suited for Muslim travellers in a way that more central hotels often are not.
What real guests say — the full picture — Across 839 reviews on Trip.com (7.1/10) and roughly 152 on Booking.com (6.6/10), the consensus is consistent. Praised: proximity to Rajamangala Stadium and ARL Hua Mak; budget price for a property with a pool and parking; helpful front-desk staff; halal food and nearby mosques. Criticised: rooms that feel old and tired; isolated reports of insects or mildew smell in bathrooms; the pool being closed for renovation; inconsistent Wi-Fi signal in rooms; limited English from some cleaning staff, which frustrated international guests. The gap between the 7.1 Trip.com score and the 6.6 Booking.com score likely reflects a different reviewer mix — Trip.com attracts more Asian travellers who may weigh the halal and location factors more heavily. For travellers who enter with calibrated expectations for a budget 3-star near a stadium, the positive reviews dominate. Those expecting a well-maintained mid-range property will be disappointed.
"Walking distance to the concert was the whole point and it delivered. Free parking was a bonus since we drove. The room is old but functional and the price was very fair for that evening."
Pricing and when to book — Standard Superior rooms run from approximately THB 650–850 per night during quiet weekday periods. During major events at Rajamangala National Stadium — international concert tours and big football matches draw 40,000–50,000 people — every hotel within a 2 km radius fills fast and prices can jump 50–150% above baseline. If you are booking specifically around a show, lock in your room within 2–4 weeks of the ticket announcement, pick a free-cancellation rate, and confirm dates carefully since concert schedules shift. Weekday stays and off-peak months sit closer to the lower end of that range and often have rooms available last-minute.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Walking distance to Rajamangala National Stadium — the core reason most guests pick it
- ✓ Free parking on-site, scarce and valuable during major event nights
- ✓ Budget price with halal dining and friendly front-desk staff
- ! Rooms feel dated; some reviews report insects or bathroom mildew
- ! Pool closed for renovation — confirm status before booking
- ! In-room Wi-Fi signal inconsistent; limited English from some housekeeping staff
- ✓ Location scores 8.0 — close to Rajamangala Stadium and ARL Hua Mak
- ✓ Lowest-priced pool-and-parking combo in the immediate area
- ✓ Well-suited for Muslim travellers: halal restaurant, mosques within 10 min walk
- ! Room condition below average for a 3-star — old fixtures and occasional cleanliness issues
- ! Pool renovation dragged on; guests who chose this hotel for the pool felt misled
- ! Limited English-speaking staff makes communication harder for non-Thai speakers
- 💡If the pool is your main reason to choose this hotel — multiple real reviews report it was closed for renovation for more than a year. Email or call the hotel directly to confirm the pool is open on your travel dates before booking. Do not rely on OTA listings alone.
- 💡If room cleanliness and condition matter a lot to you — the 6.7/10 cleanliness score and recurring reports of insects and mildew are a real signal. Regent Ramkhamhaeng 22 scores higher and offers roomier space at a similar price, just 5–10 minutes further from the stadium.
- 💡If you are booking around a concert or event — prices spike dramatically and the hotel fills fast. Book 2–4 weeks ahead with free cancellation, and double-check your event dates since concert schedules can shift.