The Pool Resort Bangkok — A Budget Pool Resort Just 0.3 km from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
Finding affordable accommodation within easy reach of Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital — and still managing to have a decent pool to unwind beside after a long day — is harder than it sounds in Bangkok's eastern suburbs. The Pool Resort sits at 43/2 Soi Rama 9 Soi 57/1 in Suan Luang, just 0.3 km from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital — a 3-minute drive, or a short walk on a cooler day. The small property has 22 rooms, an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a garden, a restaurant and bar, 24-hour room service, and free parking. Rooms start from around ฿650/night in low season and rise to roughly ฿1,100 in peak periods. The score is 7.3 from 20 reviews on Trip.com — not sparkling, but useful context: this is budget territory, the location advantage is real, and knowing the honest trade-offs lets you choose with open eyes.
The Pool Resort is tucked into a small soi off Rama 9 Road in Suan Luang, a residential and office district on Bangkok's east side that sees almost no tourists. What it does see is a steady flow of patient families coming and going from Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, which sits just 0.3 km away on Srinakarin Road. That proximity is the hotel's defining argument: in this particular neighbourhood, being half a kilometre from the hospital entrance is genuinely difficult to improve on at any price, let alone at budget rates.
The 22 rooms are divided across Standard Double (29 sqm, double bed), Standard Twin (two single beds), Double with Pool View and King with Pool View. All come with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, en-suite bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Reviewers consistently describe rooms as clean and smelling fresh, which matters more than it might seem when you are staying for medical reasons and spending most of your time inside. The room layout is functional rather than inspired — a budget resort, clearly — but the basics are covered.
"The pool was great — we swam in the evenings after visiting the hospital. Very quiet, staff were friendly and the price was fair. Close to Samitivej. Would use it again for hospital visits."
The headline feature — and the reason most guests give it a pass on the age of the fittings — is the outdoor swimming pool with hot tub (Jacuzzi), ringed by a garden, sun loungers and outdoor seating. The atmosphere is genuinely quiet. For families spending days in a hospital ward, being able to sit by a pool in the evenings is not nothing. The on-site restaurant covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and room service runs around the clock. Free parking is available on-site, which matters if you are driving to appointments daily.
The honest picture from the reviews is this: some rooms show their age. Reviewers have noted ceiling damage, the occasional pigeon wandering onto the property, bathroom shower enclosures that let water overflow, and rooms with dim natural light. The rating breakdown on Trip.com reflects it — Facilities sits at 7.1, Cleanliness at 7.2. Some guests also reported noise from other guests on louder evenings, and a few noted communication difficulties with staff in unusual situations. These are real issues, not deal-breakers for the right traveller, but they deserve mention.
Transport in this part of Bangkok takes some planning. There is no rail station at the door: the closest is Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station, roughly 3.5 km away by Grab (around 10 minutes). The MRT Yellow Line's Sri Kritha station is about 2.5 km out. For the day-to-day hospital run, a Grab or short walk is perfectly workable. Seacon Square and The Nine Center — both with food courts, supermarkets and pharmacies — are within a 5–10 minute drive, which covers most practical needs during a longer stay.
The bottom line is straightforward: The Pool Resort fits one type of guest well — someone accompanying a patient at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital who needs accommodation close by, is working within a limited budget, and values having a pool to decompress beside. The 7.3/10 score signals mixed experiences, so the advice is to look at the most recent photos on whichever platform you use and read the reviews from the past six months before booking. Go in with accurate expectations and it is likely to deliver what you need; go in expecting a polished resort and you will be disappointed.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Clean rooms with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere — good for rest and recovery
- ✓ Outdoor pool with garden and hot tub — the standout feature for most guests
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff; good value for the price in this location
- ✓ Free parking on-site — convenient for guests driving to hospital appointments daily
- ! Some rooms show signs of age and need maintenance attention
- ! Breakfast options are limited; reported quality below expectations
- ! No public transport nearby — Grab or taxi needed for most outings
- ✓ Very close to Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital — convenient for daily visits
- ✓ Pool is cool and relaxing; quiet garden atmosphere praised by multiple guests
- ✓ Low price makes longer stays manageable for families on a budget
- ! Room condition inconsistent — ceiling damage and dated fittings noted in some rooms
- ! Shower enclosure design lets water overflow into the bathroom floor
- ! Noise from other guests reported on some nights; occasional communication difficulties with staff
- 💡If you expect a polished, well-maintained room — guest reviews flag ceiling damage, dated fittings and maintenance gaps in some units. Check the most recent room photos on your booking platform and, at check-in, inspect before settling in.
- 💡If convenient public transport is important — there is no rail station near the hotel. The Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak is about 3.5 km away by Grab, and the MRT Yellow Line's Sri Kritha station is around 2.5 km. Budget for Grab or taxi costs throughout your stay.
- 💡If you are sensitive to noise — some reviewers experienced disturbances from other guests on livelier nights. Mention this at check-in and ask for a room away from common areas; staff are generally responsive.