Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 — Bangkok's freshest 3-star on Soi Phahonyothin 35, five minutes' walk from BTS Ratchayothin
Soi Phahonyothin 35 is not the kind of address that shows up in travel magazines, but for anyone with business at Kasetsart University, a hospital visit in the Kaset district, or simply in need of a clean, well-priced base on the Green Line — Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 is one of the most interesting new openings of 2025 in this part of Bangkok · located at 168 Phahon Yothin 35 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, the hotel sits just 400 metres from BTS Ratchayothin, a comfortable five-minute walk · 50 rooms across four types, a gym, free private parking, a Metro Cafe and free Wi-Fi throughout · rates start from around THB 800 per night for a standard room · a score of 9.0 out of 10 from 261 Trip.com reviews is impressive for a property barely open — and those numbers come from real guests, not the brochure.
Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 opened in 2025 with a clear brief: contemporary, spotless rooms at a price that makes sense, four minutes' walk from the BTS · Getting a new hotel off the ground in Bangkok is notoriously hard when guests are cautious about unreviewed properties — but this one seems to have cleared that hurdle quickly, with the majority of early Trip.com reviewers citing genuine surprise at the cleanliness and attentiveness of the team.
There are four room categories to choose from: Deluxe King (28 m²) · Superior King Bathtub (30 m² with soaking tub) · Suite 2 Beds (35 m²) · and Family 3 Beds (40 m²) · all rooms sit on floors 3–7 with natural windows, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi · at 28–30 m² the standard rooms are compact rather than spacious, but multiple reviews note that the layout makes good use of the space and the bathrooms are cleaner than expected at this price point.
"Very clean room, staff were kind and helpful, free parking was convenient, five minutes to BTS — great value for money."
The facilities most praised by guests include the free private parking, the gym and Metro Cafe offering complimentary coffee and pastries in the lobby · The property also has massage chairs, a kids' club, a coworking area and free in-room amenities that punch above what you would expect at this price · There is no full-service restaurant — main meals require heading outside — but the streets around Soi Phahonyothin 35 are lined with local eateries and a convenience store sits within easy reach.
The location is the real headline: BTS Ratchayothin (Green Line) is roughly 400 metres away, a flat, easy walk that takes under five minutes · One stop north reaches BTS Kasetsart University, surrounded by markets, street food and easy transit connections to the rest of Bangkok · By Grab or private car, Central Plaza Ladprao is about ten minutes, and the journey down to the Silom or Siam areas runs around 25–30 minutes outside rush hour.
The numbers from guests tell a consistent story — service 9.1 · location 9.0 · cleanliness 8.9 · amenities 8.9 · The handful of negative comments in 261 reviews mention sound insulation between a few rooms and hallways, and one or two reports of ants — minor issues common to any new build that the team will iron out · For the price-to-quality equation in this neighbourhood, the hotel makes a compelling case.
To be straightforward: Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 is not the right fit for every traveller · If you need a swimming pool, a hotel restaurant for every meal, or the kind of room where you can spread your luggage across a suite and never feel squeezed — this is not your property · But if the brief is a brand-new, spotlessly maintained hotel with great BTS access and honest prices under THB 1,000, for a trip that involves Kasetsart University, a hospital appointment, or a Green Line commute into the city — it delivers more than its rate suggests.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Brand-new hotel, everything spotlessly clean and in excellent condition
- ✓ Friendly and attentive staff who speak both Thai and English
- ✓ Free private parking in the building — rare and very convenient in this area
- ✓ Five-minute walk to BTS Ratchayothin, great location for the price
- ! No full-service restaurant; breakfast not included in the standard rate
- ! Rooms are on the compact side (28–30 m²) — better suited to transit stays than extended lounging
- ! Kettle and iron not automatically in room; available on request
- ✓ Superior King Bathtub room offers a soaking tub — excellent value at this price point
- ✓ Metro Cafe with complimentary drinks in the lobby, pleasant atmosphere
- ✓ Free gym and massage chairs included — feels like good value for money
- ✓ 24-hour front desk, smooth and efficient check-in and check-out
- ! Family 3 Beds room (40 m²) works for small families but may feel tight for a large group
- ! Some rooms had slight sound leakage from the corridor
- ! Soi Phahonyothin 35 neighbourhood has no tourist sights — every outing requires transport
- 💡If you need a swimming pool or a sit-down hotel restaurant — Metro Hotel does not have either; consider Livotel or Maruay Garden Hotel in the same neighbourhood for broader facilities.
- 💡If you are travelling with young children and expecting dedicated family spaces — the kids' club is available but the property is not purpose-designed for families; the Family 3 Beds room works practically but common areas are modest.
- 💡If you plan to work from the room all day on an extended stay — the coworking area in the lobby is a good option, but a 28 m² room can feel tight for sustained desk work; budget accordingly or upgrade to the Suite.