Floraville Serviced Apartments — Real Kitchen Units for Long Stays, 1.7 km from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
If you are in Bangkok for treatment at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital and need to stay for several weeks, finding somewhere with a real kitchen and enough space to live in matters enormously — Floraville Serviced Apartments is a 3-star complex on Soi Pattanakarn 51 in Suan Luang, about a 6-minute drive (1.7 km) from the hospital. The case for it is simple: many units come with a full kitchen, fridge, microwave, washing machine, and a private balcony, letting you cook your own meals and do laundry without leaving the building. Roughly 200 units, from studios up to 3-bedroom suites, starting from about ฿1,500/night. That said, real guest reviews are candid that the building is dated and the common areas need attention — so this review lays out exactly what you get and what you do not.
Who this place is for — Floraville Serviced Apartments is not a hotel for tourists passing through Bangkok for a night or two, and it is not a polished serviced residence targeting corporate expats. It is a tall, older-build complex on the corner of Srinakarin and Pattanakarn Roads whose main proposition is large units with kitchens at a price that still makes sense in this part of Bangkok. The two groups it genuinely suits are: patient families or patients themselves here for extended treatment at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital — a 6-minute drive (1.7 km) away — and longer-stay workers or families who want to self-cater in the Suan Luang–Hua Mak area. The proximity angle is real and useful. That said, the honest picture from reviews across TripAdvisor and other platforms is mixed, ranging from guests who found the space and location workable to others who were upset by the state of the building and non-functioning facilities. Going in with clear expectations makes the difference between a stay that works and one that does not.
Location and getting around — The complex sits on Soi Pattanakarn 51 (also called Soi Floraville) off Pattanakarn Road in Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250. This is a residential and office neighbourhood, not a hotel district — there is no BTS stop outside the door. The most practical way to reach Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital (1.7 km, approx. 6 min) is by taxi or Grab outside rush hour; Srinakarin Road can be slow during morning and evening peaks, so build in extra time. For public transit, ARL Hua Mak station is about 600 m away — walkable in cooler weather or a quick motorbike-taxi hop — connecting to Phaya Thai and Suvarnabhumi Airport. The MRT Yellow Line along Srinakarin is also reachable by a short ride. One thing reviews consistently flag as a positive: the street immediately outside the complex has restaurants, convenience stores, and a 24-hour supermarket all within a few minutes' walk — a genuine day-to-day convenience for long-stay guests.
"The location works — you can walk to restaurants and a 24-hour supermarket, and it is only a few minutes by car to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital. If you need a large room with a kitchen at a price you can live with in this area, it is hard to find better nearby."
Rooms and units — The project spans 4 buildings with roughly 200 units in sizes ranging from studios and 1-bedroom apartments up to 2- and 3-bedroom units, and some duplex penthouses with rooftop gardens. The genuine highlight that reviews mention is the size and the kitchens: many units come with a hob, pots and pans, a fridge, a microwave, coffee-making facilities, a washing machine, and an ironing set. For a stay of two to four weeks near a hospital, those details translate directly into money saved on every meal and every load of laundry. Some west-facing balconies draw specific praise for the Bangkok city view. It is worth knowing that Towers A and B are privately owned condominiums that one reviewer noted feel more lived-in and better maintained, while Towers C and D are the serviced-apartment blocks that most reviews refer to. Across all towers, the consistent caveat is that furniture and fittings are old, some utilities have issues, and many units are vacant — the emptiness of the complex contributes to an atmosphere that some guests found dispiriting.
Facilities — On paper the project has a swimming pool, a gym, a tennis court, a sauna, a restaurant, a business centre, meeting rooms, and parking. In practice, this is the area where real guest reviews diverge most sharply from the listing. Multiple reviews report the courtyard pool sitting drained and full of debris, with no safety barrier — creating a mosquito-breeding concern. The gym has no air conditioning and most equipment is broken. The tennis court needs major renovation. Several in-complex shops and services have closed. The picture that emerges is a development that once had comprehensive facilities but has not kept them in working order. If using the pool or gym is part of your plan, verify with the property directly before booking — do not assume from the listing that they are operational.
What real guests say — the honest balance — Drawing from TripAdvisor (19 reviews, aggregate 2.4 out of 5) and Trip.com, the pattern is consistent. On the positive side: large rooms for the price; kitchen units allow genuine self-catering; the location is convenient for Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital and the ARL; restaurants and a 24-hour supermarket are walkable; some balconies have good city views; and the price-per-square-metre is hard to beat in this part of east Bangkok. On the negative side: the building and common areas are in poor condition and need significant renovation; the pool is not in use; the gym and tennis court are broken; air conditioning units are noisy; plumbing issues occur periodically; the majority of units are empty, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere; and some staff have limited English. A handful of older reviews mention deposit disputes and pest concerns. The best-reviewed stays come from guests who arrived with realistic expectations, chose their unit carefully, and came specifically for the kitchen and space — not for the building's facilities or ambience.
"Spacious room, a proper kitchen, and a balcony with a view — but the pool is not usable and some things in the common areas are broken. If you pick the right unit and manage your expectations, the value for a long stay is real."
Pricing and value — Rates start from about ฿1,500/night for a studio or 1-bedroom unit in the standard season, rising with size and dates (monthly or weekly rates negotiated directly with the property can come out considerably cheaper per night). In the Suan Luang–Hua Mak corridor, where purpose-built hotel stock is thin and most options are serviced apartments aimed at longer stays, this price for a kitchen-equipped unit is competitive. The real value calculation is cumulative: cook three meals a day instead of eating out and you save hundreds of baht daily; do your own laundry over four weeks and you save thousands more. That arithmetic is the reason some guests give Floraville a cautious recommendation despite its shortcomings. The caveat is stark: if you end up in a badly maintained unit with broken plumbing or a noisy air conditioner, none of the savings matter — which is why the pre-booking due diligence (unit photos, renovation status, facility availability) is not optional here.
What to know before you book — First, ask the property directly which specific units are in good condition and have been recently refurbished — request actual photos of the room before confirming. Second, ask explicitly whether the swimming pool and gym are currently operational; do not infer from the listing. Third, if your stay is more than a week, enquire about weekly or monthly rates; these are often substantially lower than the nightly figure. Fourth, ARL Hua Mak is about 600 m away — a short motorbike-taxi ride or a walk in cooler weather — connecting to Phaya Thai and Suvarnabhumi Airport. Fifth, the immediate neighbourhood has a 24-hour supermarket and restaurants within a few minutes' walk, which is genuinely useful for a long hospital-adjacent stay. Sixth, Srinakarin Road slows badly at rush hour, so if you have early morning hospital appointments, leave earlier than you think you need to.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Large units available, many with a full kitchen and washing machine
- ✓ Convenient for Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital — about 6 min by car
- ✓ Competitive price per square metre for this part of east Bangkok
- ! Building and common areas are in poor condition and overdue for renovation
- ! Pool not in use; gym and tennis court broken and unserviceable
- ! Most units are vacant, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere throughout the complex
- ✓ Kitchen-equipped units with fridge, microwave, and washing machine suit long stays
- ✓ Close to ARL Hua Mak station and walkable to restaurants and a 24-hr supermarket
- ✓ West-facing balcony units offer a decent Bangkok city view
- ! Multiple facilities listed but not actually operational — verify before booking
- ! Air-con units noisy; periodic plumbing issues reported in some units
- ! Reviews trend mixed-to-negative overall; unit selection matters enormously
- 💡If you plan to use the pool or gym — multiple reviews confirm the pool is drained and the gym has broken equipment with no air-conditioning. Ask the property directly whether these are open before you book. If facilities matter to you, choose elsewhere.
- 💡If you want hotel-standard service and atmosphere — this is an older serviced apartment complex where most units are vacant and service is minimal. For a more hotel-like experience near the hospital, consider Onix Hotel or The 9 Residence Hotel instead.
- 💡If you want a room you can rely on without surprises — unit condition varies widely; some have noisy air-con and plumbing problems. Always ask for photos of the specific room and confirm it has been recently refurbished before confirming your booking.