Charoenkrung Place — A Budget Hotel with a Pool in the Heart of Charoen Krung
If you want a good-value base in the Charoen Krung-Bang Kho Laem area that comes with a pool and a fitness room, Charoenkrung Place is worth a look — 10 Soi Mahaisawan 6, a 5-minute walk from Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre and under 1 km from Asiatique The Riverfront. A 3-star hotel with 168 rooms, some with balconies looking over the city, and prices from about ฿900/night. Its average score of 6.1 from real reviews says this hotel has both genuine strengths and things you'll want to know before booking.
Soi Mahaisawan 6 is an area most tourists probably don't know well, but it sits on the old Charoen Krung axis — the first road in Thailand built to a Western design — surrounded by architectural heritage, trading streets, and long-standing communities that still carry the pulse of old Bangkok. Charoenkrung Place was built as a 168-room 3-star hotel for both short-stay and monthly guests, hosting international travellers and Thais alike who want a base in this part of town.
Location is the most interesting thing here. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, a classic performance hall open since 1933, is just a 5-minute walk away. Asiatique The Riverfront, the riverside night market on the Chao Phraya that travellers love, is about 1 km away. And the Creative District — Warehouse 30 and TCDC — is within easy reach by public transport, though it takes a bit of walking or a short Grab ride to get there.
"Good location, very convenient for Asiatique, and the room was clean — but there was a fair amount of noise from the surroundings."
There are two main room types, King Bedroom and Twin Room. Some have a private balcony with a city view, blackout curtains, air conditioning, and cable channels. The main facilities that set this place apart from the hostels in the same area are the outdoor pool and the fitness room — rarely found at this price. The hotel restaurant is open, and there's a shared kitchen for guests who want to cook for themselves.
That said, to be honest, the 6.1 score comes with feedback from real reviews you should hear first: some guests mention poor soundproofing — noise from neighbouring rooms or from outside can carry. One review notes there's no kettle in the room, which some travellers consider a basic. And check-in closes at 6:00 PM, a significant limitation if you're arriving on a late flight.
For anyone planning to explore the Charoen Krung area and Asiatique, this is a stop with a pool at a rate clearly below the big riverside hotels. From about ฿900–1,200/night depending on the season and room type. If you spend most of your time out of the hotel and come back mainly to sleep and swim, Charoenkrung Place offers reasonable value for the price. But if you want a boutique atmosphere or attentive, detail-focused service, you'll need to set your expectations to match the price.
Compared with the hotels and hostels in the same area, Charoenkrung Place has one clear selling point that its price-range rivals rarely offer: a swimming pool with a fitness room. For guests who want to work out or unwind in the pool after a day out, without paying riverside-resort rates, that's a genuine, tangible advantage.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Location near Sala Chalermkrung and Asiatique makes getting around easy
- ✓ Has a pool and fitness room — very rare at this price point
- ✓ Rooms are reasonably clean, and some have a balcony with a view
- ✓ Both daily and monthly rate options available
- ! Poor soundproofing — noise from neighbouring rooms and outside is disruptive
- ! No kettle in the room; you have to ask for one
- ! Check-in closes at 6:00 PM — not suitable for late-arriving flights
- ✓ Good value for a hotel with a pool and fitness room
- ✓ Located in the Charoen Krung-Bang Kho Laem area, near Asiatique
- ✓ Rooms have balconies, blackout curtains, and air conditioning
- ! Noise from the surroundings, especially rooms close to the road
- ! In-room amenities are lacking (no kettle)
- ! Overall service isn't quite up to a full 3-star standard
- 💡If you're a light sleeper who needs quiet — reviews mention noise from neighbouring rooms and outside the building. Try requesting a higher floor on the side away from the main road before you book.
- 💡If your flight arrives after 6:00 PM — check-in closes at 6:00 PM per the hotel's policy. Contact the hotel in advance to give your ETA and confirm the policy.
- 💡If you want fully stocked in-room amenities like a kettle, minibar, or included breakfast — breakfast isn't included here and rooms may lack some items. Plan to pick up supplies from a nearby convenience store yourself.