De Botan Srinakarin Bangkok — Rooftop Pool 3-Star in Bangkok's Eastern Suburbs, Near Seacon Square
Srinakarin Road has a quietly compelling character that Bangkok insiders appreciate: Seacon Square — a vast mall with a water park and ice rink — anchors one end, while Suan Luang Rama 9 Park (the city's largest public green space), the buzzing Train Night Market, and quick expressway access to Suvarnabhumi Airport round out the appeal. De Botan Srinakarin Hotel & Residence, tucked into Soi Supapong 3 in Prawet District, offers 46 rooms with a rooftop pool, gym, restaurant, and free parking — at a price point that is genuinely competitive for Bangkok. Rates run from approximately ฿900 to ฿1,500/night. The composite review score is 8.1 from 428 ratings on Booking.com, with the staff score at an impressive 8.8.
De Botan Srinakarin Hotel & Residence sits on Soi Supapong 3, a short turn off Srinakarin Road in the Prawet district of east Bangkok. The address is not one that appears in standard tourist itineraries, but that is precisely part of its charm — this is where Bangkok residents actually live, shop at Seacon Square, and spend weekends at Suan Luang Rama 9 Park. Paradise Park, Paseo, and Thanya Park are all within a short drive, giving guests a range of dining and leisure options without venturing into the traffic-heavy centre.
The 46 rooms span three categories: Standard Room (28 sqm) with king or twin beds; Deluxe Room (31 sqm), refurbished with city views and a king bed; and Junior Suite (41 sqm), which adds a large work desk and extra floor space suitable for extended business stays. All rooms include air-conditioning, LED TV, free Wi-Fi, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Select rooms have private balconies with views over the Prawet district.
"Staff at the front desk were incredibly helpful — they arranged a Grab, recommended a nearby restaurant, and made check-in effortless. The only small issue was some corridor noise at night, but the value for money here is hard to beat."
What genuinely sets De Botan apart from most 3-star hotels in this price bracket is its rooftop outdoor pool, open 7 am to 9 pm and offering panoramic city views. Guest reviews mention the pool consistently and positively, often with the phrase "better than expected for a 3-star." The gym is compact but equipped for light training sessions. The hotel restaurant serves an American-Asian breakfast from 7 am to 10 am at an additional charge of approximately ฿189 per person — a reasonable add-on if you prefer not to venture out first thing.
For transport, the nearest station is MRT Yellow Line Suan Luang Rama 9 (YL15), about 1.5 km from the hotel — roughly a 10-minute Grab ride. From there, change to the Blue Line at Lat Phrao for connections across central Bangkok. By car, Srinakarin Road feeds directly onto the expressway, placing Suvarnabhumi Airport approximately 20–25 minutes away outside rush hour. Free on-site parking makes the hotel particularly practical for guests arriving by their own vehicle — a meaningful perk in this suburban district where most people drive.
The staff score of 8.8 on Booking.com is the hotel's most consistent talking point across all review platforms. Guests describe front-desk staff as polite, proactive, and communicative in English. Cleanliness scores sit at 8.5 on Booking.com and 8.7 on Trip.com, indicating that housekeeping standards hold up reliably over time. The value-for-money score of 8.5 reinforces the sense that the room rate punches well above its weight when factored against the rooftop pool and the staff service level on offer.
There are genuine trade-offs to acknowledge. The location is not suited to guests planning daily sorties into the Sukhumvit or Siam shopping districts — expect 45 to 60 minutes each way during peak hours. Some reviews note noise from adjacent rooms and street traffic, particularly on lower floors near the road. A handful of guests describe beds as firmer than comfortable, and English-language TV channel choices are limited. The overall score of 8.1 reflects solid satisfaction for what the property offers, not a claim to five-star refinement.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Friendly, helpful front-desk staff — English spoken, quick to assist with Grab calls and local tips
- ✓ Rooftop pool with city views — well above average for a 3-star hotel
- ✓ Consistently clean rooms with daily housekeeping
- ✓ Free parking and reliable, fast Wi-Fi
- ✓ Very good value for money given the facilities on offer
- ! Noise from neighbouring rooms and street traffic, especially on lower floors
- ! Beds described as firm by some guests
- ! Some rooms look older or don't fully match the photos on booking platforms
- ✓ Friendly and professional staff for the price category
- ✓ Rooftop pool clean and well maintained
- ✓ Convenient location for Suvarnabhumi Airport and east Bangkok
- ✓ Free parking, no additional cost for car users
- ! Far from Sukhumvit and tourist-heavy central districts
- ! Some reviews mention noise from AC units and corridor traffic
- ! Limited international TV channels
- 💡If your itinerary centres on Sukhumvit, Siam, or Chinatown sightseeing every day — the 45-to-60-minute commute from Srinakarin during peak hours can stack up quickly. Factor in Grab costs against the room saving before deciding.
- 💡If you are a light sleeper — request a room on a higher floor, away from the street side, at check-in. Some reviews flag noise from both the road and corridor traffic, which is worth managing proactively.
- 💡If room aesthetics matter to you — a handful of guests noted that the room condition was not entirely consistent with photos on booking platforms. Checking photos uploaded by recent guests on Booking.com or Agoda before reserving will set expectations accurately.