Somerset Sukhumvit 71 Bangkok — The Upscale Day-Use Pick with a Real Rooftop Pool, Bookable Online
If you want a proper daytime room on Sukhumvit — one you can book with a credit card, get a receipt, and walk into without explaining yourself — Somerset Sukhumvit 71 Bangkok is the cleanest answer on this stretch of the city. Part of the Ascott Group, this 4-star serviced apartment opened in late 2024 on Soi Pridi Banomyong 45, off Sukhumvit 71 in the Ekkamai residential district. Day-use bookings are available officially through Dayuse.com from approx. ฿1,400 (~US$39), representing a 58% saving on the nightly rate — check in for your chosen window, enjoy the rooftop infinity pool and Sol & Luna restaurant on floor 15, then check out. Nightly rates start from approx. ฿2,000/night. Guest score: 8.8 out of 10 from 569 reviews on Trip.com.
What does "day use" actually mean here? — Worth being direct about this. Somerset Sukhumvit 71 is not a short-time hotel in the traditional Thai sense. It is a legitimate 4-star Ascott-branded serviced apartment that officially partners with Dayuse.com to offer daytime room access. The process is entirely above board: book online, arrive at reception, check in normally, use the room and all facilities — including the rooftop pool and gym — then check out within your booked window. From approx. ฿1,400 (~US$39), you get a room that would otherwise cost ฿2,000–2,200 for a full night. This makes Somerset 71 the premium, no-awkward-questions option for couples wanting a spacious private space in the middle of the day, or for transit travellers who need to rest, shower, or swim before a late flight. Every booking comes with a proper receipt, and the hotel operates at full Ascott service standards throughout.
Location — quiet neighbourhood, but BTS is not walkable — The property sits on Soi Pridi Banomyong 45, off Sukhumvit 71, in a calm, residential part of Ekkamai. The surrounding area has coffee shops, local restaurants, a 7-Eleven downstairs, and Gateway Ekamai shopping mall around 1.5 km away. What you need to know upfront is that the nearest BTS stations — Phra Khanong (E8) and Ekkamai (E7) — are both about 3 km away, roughly a 10-minute taxi or Grab ride (฿60–80). The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle to both stations regularly, which solves the problem for most guests. If you are planning to spend most of your time at the property (as most day-use guests do), the quiet neighbourhood works in your favour — no traffic noise, no tourist crowds. But if you are hoping to stroll to BTS and be at Emporium in five minutes, this is not that kind of address.
"Room was spotless, modern, and exactly like the photos — staff couldn't have been more helpful. The rooftop pool view is genuinely beautiful. You do need a Grab or the free shuttle every time you want to go anywhere, which we factored in."
Rooms and what you actually get — Somerset Sukhumvit 71 has 141 rooms ranging from 35 to 75 sqm, all opened fresh in late 2024. The range runs from Deluxe King/Twin (35 sqm), Premier King and Executive King (40 sqm), Studio Deluxe and Studio Executive (35–40 sqm), a Family Room with Bunk Bed (50 sqm, sleeps 5), One-Bedroom Executive (50 sqm), and Two-Bedroom Executive (75 sqm). Every unit has a balcony or patio, flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar and a small kitchenette with a refrigerator. Important caveat: there are no in-room washing machines — a paid laundry pickup service is available, but this sets Somerset 71 apart from other Ascott properties like Somerset Thonglor, which do include washers. Guest reviews consistently praise room cleanliness (rated 9.2/10 on Trip.com), comfortable beds, strong air conditioning, and good water pressure — with many noting the rooms look exactly as advertised.
The rooftop and Sol & Luna — the genuine draw — Floor 15 is where Somerset Sukhumvit 71 earns its place in the shortlist. The outdoor infinity pool sits alongside Sol & Luna, the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails against a 360-degree Bangkok skyline backdrop. Guest reviews — across Trip.com and TripAdvisor alike — name the rooftop as the single best thing about the property. The sunset view during the 17:00–19:00 "golden hour" gets specific praise. Hotel guests receive a 10% discount on food and drinks at Sol & Luna. The gym sits on floor 2 with standard equipment. One caveat from reviews: the pool itself is not large, with limited sunloungers — during busy weekend check-ins it can feel crowded. For day-use guests arriving mid-morning on a weekday, this is rarely an issue.
What real guests say — the good and the honest — Compiled from 569 reviews on Trip.com (score 8.8) and 136 on TripAdvisor. The praise: brand-new rooms that match the photos; attentive staff (specific shout-outs to concierge staff for going out of their way); Sol & Luna rooftop genuinely impressive; complimentary afternoon snacks (14:00–17:00) are a welcome touch; free parking; reliable shuttle. The concerns: the most frequently cited issue is noise transmission between rooms — thin walls and floors mean guests can hear footsteps, conversations, and bathroom sounds from adjacent units. This came up enough to be a real pattern, not an outlier. A handful of reviews also noted cramped bathrooms in some units and grout discolouration. A few guests felt certain add-on charges (such as ฿100 for a laundry bag, or half-night rate for early check-in) felt out of place for a property at this price point. The location inconvenience — needing a ride every time — was the other consistent note.
"Sol & Luna at night is worth the stay alone — city lights everywhere. Sound insulation between rooms is the one thing that needs fixing: I could hear my neighbour's TV clearly. Corner room next time."
Pricing and value — Day-use via Dayuse.com from approx. ฿1,400 (~US$39), representing a 58% discount on nightly rates. Nightly rates run from approx. ฿2,000–2,200 in quieter periods, rising in high season and on weekends. Breakfast packages are available in some nightly rate bundles. For day use specifically, ฿1,400 is excellent value for an Ascott-branded room with a real rooftop pool in a Bangkok address — it sits well above the "hourly hotel" tier both in quality and in the legitimacy of the booking process, while costing considerably less than a full night. For overnight stays, the value is solid for a brand-new property — especially compared with older 4-star serviced apartments nearby that charge similar rates for more dated rooms. The absence of in-room laundry is the one facility gap that affects long-stay value.
Before you book — practical notes — First: day-use bookings go through Dayuse.com, not Agoda or Booking.com. Search "Somerset Sukhumvit 71" on Dayuse.com, pick your date and time window, pay online, and check in at reception. Second: for overnight stays, compare Agoda, Booking.com, and Trip.com as rates vary between platforms. Third: if you are noise-sensitive, request a corner room or a high-floor unit — sound insulation between rooms is the most common complaint in reviews, and corner rooms reduce the number of shared walls. Fourth: the free shuttle to BTS runs on a schedule; if you need to leave at a specific time, leave 15 minutes earlier or take a Grab for certainty. Fifth: there are no in-room washing machines — budget for the laundry service if staying more than two or three nights.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Brand-new rooms that match the photos exactly; high-quality furnishings and bedding
- ✓ Staff praised for attentiveness and willingness to arrange same-day requests
- ✓ Rooftop pool and Sol & Luna restaurant — genuinely the highlight of the property
- ✓ Free parking and complimentary shuttle to BTS Phra Khanong / Ekkamai
- ! Thin walls and floors — noise from neighbouring rooms (footsteps, bathroom sounds) is audible
- ! BTS stations are 3 km away; relies on shuttle or Grab for every trip outside
- ! No in-room washing machines; paid laundry service only
- ✓ Opened late 2024 — everything is new, clean, and in excellent condition
- ✓ Sol & Luna rooftop at sunset is a genuine Bangkok highlight, not just hotel decor
- ✓ Official day-use via Dayuse.com makes legitimate short-stay booking easy
- ✓ Quiet residential neighbourhood — no traffic noise, no street-level bar scene
- ! Sound insulation between rooms is a consistent complaint across multiple reviews
- ! Some bathrooms feel cramped relative to the overall room size
- ! Minor surcharges (laundry bag fee, early check-in at half-night rate) surprised some guests
- 💡If you are a light sleeper or sensitive to noise — wall and floor sound insulation is the most consistently flagged issue in reviews; guests report hearing neighbours clearly. Request a corner room or high floor at the time of booking to minimise shared walls.
- 💡If you need to walk to BTS — BTS Phra Khanong and Ekkamai are both 3 km away. The free shuttle is reliable but not instant. If your itinerary requires frequent BTS access, properties on Sukhumvit 10–16 would serve you better.
- 💡If in-room laundry matters — Somerset 71 has no washing machines in units. For longer stays, compare with Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok (Soi 4) or Centre Point Sukhumvit 10, which both include in-unit washers at similar price points.