Siam Tharadol — a quiet boutique hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 97 with a pool to escape the city's bustle
Picture this: you turn off the chaos of Sukhumvit into a small soi and find a boutique hotel with a garden, an outdoor pool, and quiet so complete you almost forget you're in Bangkok — Siam Tharadol is a small 4-star boutique hotel with just 37 rooms on Sukhumvit Soi 97/1 in Bang Chak–Phra Khanong, positioned as a retreat from the city's noise while still keeping you connected to the BTS · what many guests talk about is the quiet, the roomy spaces of around 36 sqm with a balcony, and the clear-water outdoor pool · it's about a 7–10 min walk to BTS Bang Chak, with a free shuttle to the station and a 7-Eleven in front of the hotel · from around THB 1,700/night, rated 8.9 from 178 reviews on Trip.com
Siam Tharadol overview — who it's for — to put it as simply as possible, Siam Tharadol is a hotel for people who want "quiet, but still connected to the BTS into town" on the far Sukhumvit end of Bangkok · it isn't a luxury hotel on Sukhumvit proper in the heart of Asok or Thonglor selling buzz and a big mall by the station, and it isn't a budget hostel that gives you just a bed · it's a small 4-star boutique hotel with only 37 rooms tucked into Sukhumvit Soi 97/1, Bang Chak subdistrict, Phra Khanong district — a quiet residential area away from the bustle of the main road · it has been open since 2017 and is still running today · real reviews line up on who fits best here: couples and travelers who genuinely want to rest in a quiet setting, families who want a roomy room and a pool for the kids, and foreign travelers tired of crowded, noisy hotels in the city · another group that says it loved the place is people who mix work with travel, because the rooms are roomy, there's a work desk, a balcony, and an atmosphere calm enough to sit and get things done · you could say it leans into "calm in the middle of the city" rather than being a hotel in the thick of the entertainment scene — and if you set your expectations to match what it actually is, trading a short walk into the soi for the quiet and the space you get, you'll have a place that does its job better than the price suggests
Location and getting around — this is where you have to be straight: it's both a strength and something to come to terms with at Siam Tharadol · the hotel sits at 50 Sukhumvit Soi 97/1, Bang Chak subdistrict, Phra Khanong district, a soi that runs fairly deep off Sukhumvit Road · it's about a 7–10 min walk to BTS Bang Chak, roughly 500–600 meters, and the hotel runs a free shuttle to the station (several reviews mention the hotel's smart-looking shuttle) which helps a lot, especially midday when it's hot or you have heavy bags · from BTS Bang Chak the Sukhumvit line takes you straight into town with ease, whether you're heading to On Nut, Thonglor, Ekkamai, Asok, or Siam · the location's strength is the quiet, because it's in a residential soi, not on a busy road with traffic noise · there's a 7-Eleven in front of the hotel and local eateries in the soi for grabbing a bite · popular spots like Terminal 21, Emporium/EmQuartier and the various night markets are just a few BTS stops away · nearby is also Bang Krachao (Bangkok's green lung), where you can cycle around · the honest note is that this location is "fairly deep" for people who like stepping out of the hotel and hitting a mall or a station right away — if you measure convenience mainly by walking distance to the BTS, you'll need to make peace with the walk through the soi or rely on the shuttle · but if you value quiet and space, a location like this turns into an advantage
"Love how quiet it is — so quiet I almost forgot I was in Bangkok · a short walk out of the soi and you're at the BTS, easy to get into town · clean, clear pool, rooms bigger than expected, the front-desk staff are so lovely. For this price you get a lot."
Room types and decor — Siam Tharadol has only 37 rooms in total, and it's exactly this small size that keeps the whole place quiet and private · what reviews agree on most is the roomy rooms: standard rooms like the Premier Twin and Premier King run around 36 sqm, larger than the typical 4-star hotel room in the Sukhumvit area, which usually sits around 28–32 sqm · step up to the Premier King Connected Suite and Two Bedroom Suite at around 72 sqm for families or groups who need two bedrooms · every room has a private balcony, a point many guests love, because you can step out for some air or sit with a morning coffee · the decor is contemporary boutique in warm tones, with woodwork and details that feel considered, not a cookie-cutter chain-hotel room · one foreign reviewer even wrote "excellent room," praising the Sony TV that swivels to adjust direction and the plentiful power outlets · every room has a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fridge, and an en-suite bathroom · many reviews praise how clean the room is and how comfortable the bed · one thing to know, and a common gripe, is the bathroom design in some rooms, especially the placement of the fixtures and the glass shower door, which sometimes lets water splash out or feels a little awkward to use · it's a small detail that doesn't ruin the stay, but it's worth knowing before you expect perfection in every corner
Facilities, pool, and fitness — even as a small hotel, Siam Tharadol has facilities many wouldn't expect at this price · the highlight is the outdoor pool with a garden, which real reviews agree has clean, clear water and a quiet atmosphere, with sun loungers to relax on · some reviews describe it as a corner that makes you feel like you're at a small resort rather than a city hotel, a charm you won't find at hotels in the same price bracket on Sukhumvit Road · next is the fitness room, which many reviews say has good, clean equipment, handy for anyone who wants to work out during the trip · on top of that there's a green garden, free Wi-Fi throughout, free parking, and a shuttle to BTS Bang Chak · there's a concierge service and a reception desk that helps with calling cars, booking restaurants, and giving sightseeing tips · to be straight, the pool here is a size meant for soaking, relaxing, and letting kids play rather than a long lap pool for serious swimming, but in terms of atmosphere and cleanliness it punches above its weight for a small boutique hotel in a soi
Food and breakfast — Siam Tharadol has an in-house restaurant serving both Thai and Western food, plus breakfast for guests staying over · on breakfast, the honest take is that it's one of the most common gripes · many reviews see breakfast as still simple with not many choices, some describing it bluntly as toast, cereal, fried eggs at a basic level, not a big, varied buffet · that's understandable for a 37-room hotel, but it's a point to set expectations on if breakfast matters a lot to you · the good news is the location makes up for it, because there's a 7-Eleven in front of the hotel and plenty of local eateries in the soi and around Bang Chak–On Nut · a few BTS stops gets you to Thonglor–Ekkamai, packed with cafes and well-known restaurants · so many people choose a light breakfast at the hotel and head out for the main meal · some reviews note the hotel restaurant doesn't serve wine, a small detail for anyone who wants a drink with dinner · in short, food here isn't a strong point, but it isn't a big problem either, if you see this hotel as a quiet rest base and use the location and BTS to eat out
Service — service is another point that gets steady praise in real reviews, and one of this hotel's highest sub-scores · on Booking.com the staff category scores as high as around 9.1, which is very good · reviews agree that the front-desk staff are friendly, polite, and helpful, with many praising the reception as excellent and attentive in the way of a small hotel that remembers its guests' faces · the shuttle to BTS Bang Chak also gets mentioned positively, because it solves a lot of the in-and-out-of-the-soi problem · to be fair, some reviews say English communication with a few staff is still limited, with one foreign reviewer joking that the most fluent English speaker was the IT officer · and there's a note that the shuttle usually stops running after around 9–10 PM, so if you're out late you may have to walk or get your own ride · overall, service is still a strength that lifts the stay to feel warm and better than the price paid
What real reviews say (praise and gripes) — pulled together from Trip.com, Booking.com and Tripadvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · on Trip.com the hotel scores around 8.9 from 178 reviews, while Booking.com sits at around 8.2 from a few hundred reviews, with standout sub-scores for comfort (around 9.0), location in terms of quiet (around 9.2), and staff (around 9.1) · on the praise side: a quiet rare to find in Bangkok, roomy and clean rooms, comfortable beds, a balcony in every room, a clear-water pool and a fitness room with good equipment, friendly and helpful staff, a shuttle to the BTS, and a price that's great value for what you get · on the watch-out side: the most talked-about point is the location set deep in the soi and fairly far from the city center, needing a walk or relying on the shuttle to the BTS · next is the simple breakfast with few choices, the bathroom design in some rooms (placement of fixtures and the glass shower door), a smell from the small canal beside the hotel at certain times, and pet or motorbike noise in the residential area that may disturb light sleepers on some nights · most of these gripes are things you can manage by setting the right expectations and choosing your room, rather than big problems that keep people from coming back
"Rooms are roomy and clean, the pool is lovely with clear water, the staff are so kind · my only gripe is breakfast has a bit too few options, and it's a little deep in the soi, so you have to take the hotel shuttle to the BTS. I'll come back next time because I love the quiet."
Price and value compared — the starting price for a Premier room is around THB 1,700/night in normal pricing (about USD 47–62 as it appears on the OTAs) and can climb to around THB 2,200–2,800 over long weekends and festivals · the 72 sqm suites sit higher depending on size and timing · compared with 4-star hotels on Sukhumvit Road in the city center that have smaller rooms and often higher prices, Siam Tharadol feels great value among boutique hotels that give you space and facilities beyond the price · think about it: in the low-to-mid thousands you get a roomy 36 sqm room with a balcony, a pool, a fitness room, and quiet, all hard to find in the Sukhumvit area · what you trade is a location deep in the soi and farther from the city center, but if you plan to use the BTS and value genuine rest, every baht you pay comes back in full · for anyone who wants the feel of a small resort on a budget in central Bangkok, this is a hard option to match in the same price range
What to know before booking — a few things help make the stay smoother · one, ask ahead about the times and rounds of the free shuttle to BTS Bang Chak, because it usually stops running in the evening (around 9–10 PM), so if you plan to be out late, have a backup plan to walk or get a ride · two, if you're a light sleeper or sensitive to noise, accept that this is a residential area that may have pet or motorbike noise on some nights, and try to ask for a room that doesn't face the canal beside the hotel to avoid the smell at certain times · three, if breakfast matters a lot to you, set expectations that it's simple, and plan to head out for the main meal around On Nut–Thonglor–Ekkamai, just a few stops away · four, the bathroom in some rooms has a glass shower-door design that may let water splash, so check at check-in and tell staff if you want to switch rooms · five, choose free cancellation if your plans aren't firm, and compare prices across platforms because rates shift with timing · six, if you can drive yourself you have an edge, because there's free parking and getting in and out of the soi by car is easier than walking on a hot day
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Siam Tharadol is the best fit for people who want a quiet stay in central Bangkok on an affordable budget, with a roomy room, a balcony, and a pool, in exchange for a short walk into the soi · the quiet rare to find in the city, the clear-water pool, the good fitness room, and the praised service make it good value that's hard to match in the same price range in the Sukhumvit area · if you're looking for a hotel where you step out of the lobby and hit a mall or a BTS station right away, chase a big breakfast buffet, or want to be in the thick of the entertainment scene, this may not be the answer, and you should consider a hotel on Sukhumvit Road around Asok–Thonglor instead · but for a trip where you want a retreat from the bustle, genuine rest in a roomy room with a pool, and still a BTS connection into town, at an affordable price with warm service — Siam Tharadol fits that need neatly and at good value
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very quiet, away from the city's bustle, great for resting
- ✓ Roomy, clean rooms with a balcony in every one and comfortable beds
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff (staff score high at around 9.1)
- ✓ Clear-water pool and a fitness room with good equipment, plus a shuttle to the BTS
- ! Set deep in the soi, needing a walk or the shuttle to BTS Bang Chak
- ! Simple breakfast with few choices
- ! A smell from the small canal beside the hotel at certain times
- ✓ Great value among boutique hotels with a pool and fitness room
- ✓ Roomy rooms around 36 sqm, larger than the typical 4-star hotel in the area
- ✓ Quiet atmosphere like a small resort in the middle of the city
- ✓ 7-Eleven in front of the hotel, free parking, near Bang Krachao
- ! Bathroom design in some rooms (glass shower door lets water splash)
- ! English communication with a few staff is still limited
- ! Shuttle stops running in the evening; out late means walking or getting your own ride
- 💡If you measure convenience by walking distance to the BTS — the hotel is deep in Sukhumvit Soi 97/1, about a 7–10 min walk to the station → use the hotel's free shuttle, and check the rounds ahead because it stops running in the evening
- 💡If a big breakfast buffet matters to you — breakfast here is simple with few choices, fitting a 37-room hotel → eat light at the hotel and head out for the main meal around On Nut–Thonglor–Ekkamai
- 💡If you want to be in the thick of the entertainment scene — this is a retreat from the bustle in a quiet residential area → consider a hotel on Sukhumvit Road around Asok–Thonglor instead if you want to walk to a mall and a station right away