The Lux Ladprao 10 — Kitchen Rooms & Outdoor Pool in Lat Phrao, Bangkok
If you want more space than a standard hotel room in the Lat Phrao-Chatuchak area — somewhere with a real pool to cool off after sightseeing and a kitchenette for those days you would rather not eat out — The Lux Ladprao 10 is worth a look. This 3-star aparthotel on Soi Lat Phrao 10 in Chatuchak comes with an outdoor pool, children's pool, spa, gym, and apartment-style rooms with full kitchenettes. MRT Lat Phrao is about 1 km away (a 12-minute walk or a 5-minute motorbike taxi ride from the soi entrance). Starting from approx. ฿1,200/night · score 8.8 from 40 reviews on Trip.com.
Soi Lat Phrao 10 sits in Chom Phon sub-district, Chatuchak — it sounds tucked away, but in practice the neighbourhood is well connected. MRT Lat Phrao is roughly 1 km on foot (around 12–15 minutes), though a motorbike taxi from the soi entrance drops you there in under five minutes for about 15–20 baht. Union Mall is closer still, at around 700 m walking distance, and Big C Extra Lat Phrao 2 is even nearer at about 500 m. Central Plaza Ladprao is two MRT stops away — so despite being in a side street, the hotel sits in a practical corner of northern Bangkok where daily errands and transit connections are genuinely easy.
The headline feature is the apartment-style rooms: each comes with a kitchenette (fridge, microwave, and basic cookware), a separate living area, and a bedroom behind a sound-reducing door. Multiple guests note that rooms feel considerably larger than the photos suggest — a welcome surprise in a city where hotel rooms often disappoint in person. The separate bathroom door gives a sense of privacy that standard rooms in this price bracket rarely manage.
"Great location, easy access to malls, spacious and clean room with a proper kitchen — the cafe downstairs is good value too."
Where The Lux Ladprao 10 punches above its price point is the facilities list: outdoor pool, children's pool, spa, gym, a restaurant, a bar, and free parking. You would pay significantly more to get all of these in a Bangkok hotel closer to the BTS lines. The on-site cafe-restaurant earns consistent praise for its Thai food — fried rice, basil stir-fry, iced coffee and tea land between 40 and 100 baht, making it an easy default for breakfast or a quick dinner when you do not want to venture further.
Real guest reviews surface a few points worth knowing before you book. The beds are quite firm, with no mattress toppers provided and pillows that several reviewers describe as uncomfortably hard — a recurring mention across platforms. The pool is pleasant when maintained but has been noted to accumulate fallen leaves and sediment at the bottom, suggesting upkeep is not always consistent. Some staff have limited English, which can make communication uneven for non-Thai speakers. There was also one reported short power outage that disrupted Wi-Fi briefly. None of these are dealbreakers, but they shape whether the hotel is the right fit.
Overall, The Lux Ladprao 10 offers a genuinely generous package at this price point — kitchen, pool, spa, and gym together for under ฿2,000 a night is a hard combination to find in Bangkok. It suits couples planning a multi-night stay, small groups or families who want cooking flexibility, and business travellers needing a practical base near Chatuchak and the northern MRT corridor. The score of 8.8 from 40 Trip.com reviews, with predominantly positive sentiment across platforms, reflects a property that delivers on its promise for the right traveller.
A tip picked up from repeat guests: ask for a higher floor — the views are better and it is noticeably quieter away from the car-park entrance. Check the pool condition with front desk on arrival; staff are generally forthcoming. The soi entrance has a 7-Eleven and local food stalls within walking distance if you want an alternative to the in-house cafe.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Spacious apartment-style rooms with kitchen and separate living area — feels more like home than a hotel
- ✓ Friendly staff who go out of their way to help, even with limited English
- ✓ Pool and gym combo rarely available at this price in Bangkok
- ✓ Free parking for guests who drive
- ! Beds are very firm with no mattress topper; pillows are hard and uncomfortable for many guests
- ! Pool sometimes has leaves and sediment at the bottom — maintenance is inconsistent
- ! About 1 km from MRT; not within easy walking distance of rail transit
- ✓ Excellent value: pool, spa, gym, and kitchen-equipped rooms under ฿2,000/night
- ✓ On-site cafe and restaurant with good Thai food at budget-friendly prices
- ✓ Rooms are new, well maintained, and noticeably spacious for the price
- ✓ Near Union Mall, Big C Extra, and local eateries — daily errands are easy
- ! Rear car-park entrance closes at night; guests returning late need to use the front door
- ! One reported short power outage affecting Wi-Fi; not a recurring issue but worth noting
- ! Shower door opening is narrow — may be tight for larger guests
- 💡If you sleep light and need a soft bed — multiple reviews flag the mattresses as very firm with no topper option and hard pillows. Consider asking the hotel ahead of arrival whether extras are available, or manage expectations accordingly.
- 💡If you rely on rail transit and dislike walking — MRT Lat Phrao is about 1 km away (roughly 12–15 minutes on foot in Bangkok heat). Budget a motorbike taxi (฿15–20) each way, or use Grab for convenience.
- 💡If a clean pool is a priority — the pool gets mixed reports on upkeep; some days it is clear and inviting, other times leaves and sediment have accumulated. Check with front desk on arrival before committing your swim plans.