Citrus Sukhumvit 13 Nana Bangkok — a 3-star hotel with a rooftop pool and an official day-use window bookable online
For anyone wanting genuine privacy in a real hotel on Sukhumvit — without paying a full nightly rate — Citrus Sukhumvit 13 Nana Bangkok is the name that keeps surfacing in real guest reviews. It is a 79-room, 3-star property on Sukhumvit Soi 13, open since 2012, that completed a top-to-bottom renovation in late 2024 and early 2025. Day-use is bookable directly on Dayuse.com for the 10am–6pm window, pool access included, with a standard hotel check-in — no awkward questions, no by-the-hour atmosphere. BTS Nana is roughly 650 metres away and a free hotel shuttle covers BTS Nana, BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit. Overnight rooms start from approx. THB 1,350/night, with a score of 8.6 from 1,778 Booking.com reviews.
Citrus Sukhumvit 13 is operated by Compass Hospitality, a Bangkok-based group that runs several boutique hotels across the city. The property has been around since 2012, but what makes it worth discussing in 2025 is the complete renovation finished in early January of that year. Fresh rooms, new furniture, updated fittings — the reviews written after the refurbishment are consistently positive: cleaner and more comfortable than guests expected for the price.
What sets Citrus 13 apart in the context of this roundup is that it is officially registered on Dayuse.com for a 10am–6pm daytime window, priced from around $43 (approx. THB 1,500–1,600). That package includes the room, rooftop pool access, and Wi-Fi. Check-in is the same process as any overnight stay — no special counter, no unusual questions, no atmosphere that signals anything other than a legitimate hotel booking. For couples or solo travellers who want a genuinely private, clean, proper hotel space in the middle of Sukhumvit for a few hours, this is a straightforward and above-board route.
"The room was beautiful and very clean. The staff were excellent, check-in was easy, and the rooftop pool was a real highlight — lovely views and well maintained."
On location: Sukhumvit Soi 13 is a quieter side street branching off the main Sukhumvit Road. BTS Nana is approximately 650 metres away — around an 8–10 minute walk — but the hotel runs a free Tuk-Tuk shuttle to both BTS Nana and BTS Asok as well as MRT Sukhumvit, which takes the sting out of that distance entirely. Terminal 21 Asok is about 900 metres on foot. Bumrungrad International Hospital is within a 12-minute walk. The immediate area around Soi 13 is lively after dark: Nana Entertainment Plaza is about 400 metres away, and Soi 11 offers a wide range of restaurants and bars.
Room types cover three main tiers: Premier Room (approx. 22 sq m), suited for 1–2 guests travelling light; Premier Corner Room (approx. 28 sq m), with wider window angles and a bit more breathing room; and the Family Suite (50 sq m) for groups or families. All rooms have an in-room safe, complimentary bottled water, flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi. The on-site Citrus Café serves breakfast and light meals through the day, and a spa room offers Thai massage and aromatherapy treatments.
The rooftop pool gets the most attention in post-renovation reviews — described as clean, well kept, and better than guests anticipated for a 79-room hotel. Staff — front desk and Citrus Café alike — come in for consistent praise across Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com reviews: friendly, responsive, and helpful with directions and restaurant recommendations.
Honest caveats: the smallest Premier Room at 22 sq m can feel tight for two people with full-sized luggage. The shower temperature control takes a moment to dial in, as multiple reviewers have noted. The in-hotel restaurant has a limited menu — fine for breakfast or a snack, but you will want to head outside for a proper meal. And that 650-metre walk to BTS Nana in Bangkok's afternoon heat is real — the free shuttle is not just a perk, it is genuinely useful.
The headline is clear: Citrus Sukhumvit 13 is a clean, freshly renovated hotel that does what it says, offers an official and dignified day-use option, and sits in a location that is genuinely convenient. The score of 8.6 from nearly 1,800 Booking.com reviews — and 8.5 from nearly 4,000 Agoda reviews — suggests guests broadly get what they came for.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Clean, freshly renovated rooms — post-renovation reviews consistently rate them better than the price suggests
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff noted repeatedly across Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com reviews
- ✓ Rooftop pool is clean and well kept — a genuine highlight for a 79-room property
- ✓ Free shuttle to BTS Nana, Asok and MRT Sukhumvit; free parking on site
- ! Smallest Premier Room (22 sq m) is tight for two guests with full-sized luggage
- ! TV channels are limited and signal can be intermittent
- ! On-site restaurant menu is limited — adequate for breakfast but not a substitute for a full meal out
- ✓ New rooms, comfortable beds — sleep quality comes up positively in many Agoda reviews
- ✓ Staff service across all hotel areas gets consistent praise
- ✓ Rooftop pool is a strong point — clean, relaxing, good views for a Bangkok soi hotel
- ✓ Free parking and free BTS/MRT shuttle add real value
- ! The walk to BTS Nana is closer to 8–10 minutes than the '5 minutes' sometimes listed on OTA sites — use the shuttle
- ! Shower temperature takes some adjustment
- ! Wi-Fi can be slower in corridor areas than inside rooms
- 💡If you need proper space for two people — book the Premier Corner Room (28 sq m) or above rather than the 22 sq m Premier Room, which feels cramped with luggage.
- 💡If you are booking day-use — go to Dayuse.com, search by date, book the 10am–6pm slot. Free cancellation within the stated window. Check-in is identical to a regular overnight stay.
- 💡If the walk to BTS concerns you — it should, in Bangkok midday heat. Tell reception you need the shuttle when you check in; it runs to BTS Nana, BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit.