Evergreen Place Siam by UHG — a suite hotel with kitchenette in Ratchathewi that you can actually walk to Siam from
Picture this: you wake up and brew coffee in your room's own little kitchenette, step out onto the balcony to catch the breeze over the city, then walk under two minutes to BTS Ratchathewi and reach Siam in a single stop — Evergreen Place Siam by UHG is a 4-star suite hotel on Phaya Thai Road in Ratchathewi district, sitting right where the Siam and Pratunam areas meet · What people talk about most is the rooms being spacious suites with a separate sitting area, a small kitchenette, and a private balcony, good for families and for anyone who wants more space than a standard hotel room for the same price · 161 suites, from about THB 1,500/night, scored 8.8 from 1,380 reviews on Trip.com.
Who Evergreen Place Siam suits — to put it as simply as possible, Evergreen Place Siam by UHG is a hotel for people who want "plenty of space" and a "central Siam location" at the same time · It is not a compact, sleep-only hotel with tiny rooms, and it is not a lavish five-star riverside property · It is a 4-star suite hotel where almost every room is a suite, meaning a sitting area set apart from the bed, plus a small kitchenette and a built-in dining nook, on Phaya Thai Road in Ratchathewi district, right where Siam meets Pratunam · It has been open since 2001 and had a major renovation in 2012 under Urban Hospitality Group (UHG) · It is still running as usual today and keeps performing well, with TripAdvisor scoring it 4.8 out of 5 and ranking it #92 of more than 1,380 hotels in Bangkok · The real reviews line up on this: the people it suits best are families travelling with kids or older relatives who need the space, couples who want a roomy, uncramped suite, and travellers who plan to use Siam as their base for shopping and eating every day — rather than anyone chasing flawless luxury in every detail or the latest modern design · Another group that says they loved it is people staying many nights, because the little kitchenette lets you reheat food or boil water yourself, which is cheaper and more convenient than eating out every meal.
Location and getting around — this is Evergreen Place Siam's number-one selling point, no question · The hotel sits on Phaya Thai Road in Ratchathewi district, just a 2-minute walk to BTS Ratchathewi station, which is one stop before Siam · From here it is about an 8-minute walk to Siam Paragon and about 10 minutes to MBK Center, while CentralWorld, Pratunam, and Palladium are an easy walk away or one short hop further on the BTS · Many overseas reviewers give this location's walkability a full 100 out of 100, because once you leave the hotel you barely need a car at all to reach the main shopping areas · Longer trips are easy too: BTS Ratchathewi connects to every line in the city, and the Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai station is just one stop away, so you can take the train straight to Suvarnabhumi Airport without fighting traffic in a taxi · One small note: Phaya Thai is a big, busy road with traffic noise, so rooms facing the street or on lower floors may pick up some of it, and calling a car around here in the evening often means sitting in jams — walking to the BTS is much faster.
"The location is so good you barely need a car at all — under two minutes from the hotel and you're on the BTS at Ratchathewi, and you can walk to Siam Paragon and MBK · The room was much bigger than I expected, with a separate sitting area, so bringing my parents along was very comfortable."
Room types and decor — Evergreen Place Siam has 161 rooms in total, and the highlight is that almost every room is a suite, larger than a standard hotel room in the same area · It starts with the Superior Room at around 26 sqm as the entry room, moving up to the Deluxe Suite with kitchen and bathtub that has a clearly separate sitting area, and larger rooms like the One Bedroom Suite with pool view, plus two-bedroom rooms for families or groups of friends · The decor is classic suite-hotel style in warm tones, focused on being genuinely usable rather than fashion-forward design · Every room has a small kitchenette with kettle, a minibar fridge, a dining nook, a work desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private city-view balcony · Many reviews agree the rooms are spacious with plenty of storage, and well suited to people staying several nights or coming as a group, because they don't feel cramped like a typical hotel room · What makes it feel convenient is the little kitchenette and dining nook in the room, letting you boil water, brew coffee, or reheat a takeaway yourself, which is great for families with young kids or older travellers · And to be straight about it, some reviews say the layout of certain room types looks plain, and the bathrooms in some rooms are fairly small, plus the building and some of the furniture are starting to show their age given how long it has been open and that the last renovation was in 2012 · If pristine newness matters to you, set your expectations accordingly — but for space and practicality it is very good value.
Facilities, pool, and spa — a frequently mentioned highlight of Evergreen Place Siam is the good-sized outdoor pool with cabanas to relax in, which is hard to find for a hotel this central · Many reviews say the pool is clean and big enough to actually swim laps in, not just a small dipping pool for photos · Downstairs there is a fully equipped fitness centre that gets praised as better than expected for people who want to work out during their trip · There is also a sauna and steam room, a Thai massage spa, and free aerobics classes for anyone who wants to unwind after a day of shopping · Other facilities include free Wi-Fi throughout, free parking, and an in-house restaurant · It is fair to say the pool and fitness centre here lean toward being genuinely usable rather than sleek and modern, but for completeness and a leafy atmosphere in the middle of the city, it does well for a 4-star hotel · One thing some reviews complain about is that there are few lifts relative to the number of floors, so at peak times like morning or evening you may have to wait a while for one.
Food and bar — the hotel has its own restaurant serving breakfast and other meals, and many reviews praise the breakfast as varied and filling, with plenty of choice across Thai, Asian, and Western dishes · For other meals, the hotel's location does a lot of the work, because it sits in the heart of the Siam-Ratchathewi area surrounded by countless restaurants, street food, and mall food courts — a few minutes' walk gets you to popular spots in Siam Square, food courts in Paragon and MBK, and street-side restaurants around Pratunam · So many people choose to eat out for most meals and use the little kitchenette in their room to make drinks or reheat something late at night · This is the charm of staying right in this area: you barely need to rely on the hotel restaurant for every meal, because there are so many options outside at every price point, from street food at a few dozen baht a plate to restaurants in upscale malls · Overall, food at Evergreen Place Siam is not the reason you come to eat in the hotel — it is a nice extra that does well at breakfast, with the in-room kitchenette making it more flexible than a typical hotel.
Service — service is another area that gets consistent praise in the real reviews · Many staff are mentioned as friendly, polite, attentive, and warm in greeting guests from the moment you step into the lobby, which puts a lot of guests at ease right from check-in · Help with calling a car, recommending places to eat and visit, and coordinating various things also gets praised as quick and willing · But to be straightforward, a few voices in the reviews say housekeeping is sometimes inconsistent — for example forgetting to restock toilet paper or some supplies on certain days · There is also the matter of a deposit of around 1,000 baht at check-in, and you should allow time for staff to inspect the room before refunding it at check-out, which is normal at many hotels but worth knowing in advance · Overall the service is still good and a strength that brings many guests back.
What the real reviews say (praise and gripes) — pulled together from Trip.com, Booking.com, Hotels.com, and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: a central Siam location, 2 min walk to BTS Ratchathewi, walk to Siam Paragon and MBK; spacious suites with a separate sitting area and a kitchenette; a clean pool and fully equipped fitness centre; varied breakfast; friendly, attentive staff; and good value for the price given the location and room size · On the watch-out side: the most-mentioned point is that the building and furniture are starting to show their age, since it has been open since 2001 and last renovated in 2012, with some spots looking worn from use · Next is few lifts relative to the number of floors, meaning long waits at peak hours; the layout of certain room types and the fairly small bathrooms in some rooms; sometimes inconsistent housekeeping; and traffic noise from Phaya Thai Road in rooms facing the street · Most of these gripes are things you can manage by choosing the right room and setting expectations correctly, rather than big problems that keep people from coming back.
"The room was really spacious with a little kitchenette and a balcony, so bringing the family was easy, and the staff were lovely · The only downsides are that the building is starting to show its age and the lift took a while in the morning, but for this price and location it's very good value."
Price comparison and value — the starting price for a Superior Room is around THB 1,500/night in normal periods, rising to about THB 2,500–3,500+ during high season or long holidays · Larger suites like the Deluxe Suite with kitchen and the One Bedroom Suite with pool view sit in the range of about THB 2,200 up to around THB 4,000–5,000 depending on size and timing · Compared with other 4-star hotels in the Siam-Ratchathewi area, where rooms are often smaller and priced similarly or higher, Evergreen Place Siam feels like very good value in terms of room space for the price, especially when you factor in getting a spacious suite with a kitchenette and balcony, plus a location that genuinely walks to the BTS and to Siam · If you plan to use Siam as your base for shopping and city sightseeing every day, or you are coming as a group and need the space, every baht you spend on this location and room size is fully earned back · But if you would pay extra for pristine newness and modern design, you may want to look at a newer hotel in the same area instead.
Good to know before you book — a few things help make the stay smoother · One, if you are a light sleeper or sensitive to noise, ask at booking for a higher floor or a side that does not face Phaya Thai Road, because that road is busy and has traffic noise · Two, make the most of the in-room kitchenette and fridge if you are staying several nights — buy supplies from a convenience store or a supermarket in a mall and keep them in the room, which is cheaper and more convenient than eating out every meal · Three, allow time to wait for the lift at peak hours, especially in the morning when guests head down to breakfast at the same time · Four, prepare a deposit of around 1,000 baht at check-in, and allow time for staff to inspect the room before refunding it at check-out · Five, during high season and long holidays the Siam area fills up fast and prices climb quickly, so book ahead and compare prices across several platforms, and choose free cancellation up front if your plans are not yet certain.
The bottom line — from all the real reviews, Evergreen Place Siam by UHG is the hotel that suits people who want a spacious room with a kitchenette in the heart of Siam on a manageable budget · The suites with a separate sitting area and a kitchenette, the outdoor pool, and a location that is 2 min walk to BTS Ratchathewi and a walk to Siam Paragon and MBK make it good value, with few rivals at the same price offering this much space · If you are after a brand-new hotel with flawless modern design, or you want five-star luxury, this may not be the answer, since it is a building that has been open a long time and has details that show their age — and you should consider a newer hotel in the same area instead · But for a city-centre trip where you want the best location in Bangkok's main shopping area, with spacious rooms and attentive service, Evergreen Place Siam meets that need at a good price, and it is why it has kept scoring well year after year.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central Siam location, 2 min walk to BTS Ratchathewi, walk to Siam Paragon and MBK
- ✓ Spacious suites with a separate sitting area, a kitchenette, and a balcony
- ✓ Clean outdoor pool, fully equipped fitness centre
- ✓ Friendly, attentive staff, varied breakfast
- ! Building and furniture starting to show their age (opened 2001, renovated 2012)
- ! Few lifts relative to the number of floors, long waits at peak hours
- ! Bathrooms in some rooms fairly small, and the layout of certain room types looks plain
- ✓ Good value in terms of room space for the price, rooms larger than typical hotels in the same area
- ✓ In-room kitchenette, good for long stays and coming as a group
- ✓ Close to Airport Rail Link Phaya Thai, easy to reach the airport
- ✓ Easy to get around, in the heart of the Siam-Pratunam shopping area
- ! Housekeeping sometimes inconsistent
- ! A deposit at check-in and time for a room inspection at check-out
- ! Traffic noise from Phaya Thai Road in rooms facing the street
- 💡If you want a brand-new hotel with modern design — the building opened in 2001 and was renovated in 2012, with some spots starting to show their age → set your expectations around the room space and location, or look at a newer hotel in the same area
- 💡If you're in a hurry and dislike waiting for lifts — there are few lifts relative to the number of floors, with long waits at peak hours → allow extra time in the morning and evening, or choose a lower floor
- 💡If you're a light sleeper sensitive to noise — Phaya Thai Road is busy with traffic noise, and rooms facing the street or on lower floors pick it up → ask for a higher floor or a side not facing the road at booking