Tints of Blue Hotel — Rooftop Saltwater Pool and Free Breakfast on Sukhumvit Soi 27
For the price of a decent 3-star, Tints of Blue Hotel quietly overdelivers: a rooftop saltwater pool on the 8th floor with Bangkok skyline views, a free breakfast that guests consistently rave about, a complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle to BTS Asok, and 42 individually decorated rooms spread across 7 design themes — all on a calm residential soi just one BTS stop from Phrom Phong's EM District. Scored 9.0/10 from 5,638 Agoda reviews and 9.3/10 from over 1,400 Booking.com reviews. From approx. ฿1,500/night including breakfast.
Sukhumvit Soi 27 runs on the odd-numbered side of the main road — quieter than the busier even-numbered sois across the way, but just a short hop to everything. Tints of Blue Hotel originally opened in 2015 and underwent a full renovation in 2022, emerging with a design identity built around natural materials: rattan, warm wood, and cascading greenery that make it feel more like a thoughtfully restored townhouse than a generic chain property. Each of the 42 rooms follows one of 7 distinct design themes, which means no two rooms look quite the same.
The detail that shows up in almost every review is the rooftop saltwater pool on the 8th floor, open around the clock. In the evening, the Bangkok skyline lights up behind you while you float in warm water — a genuinely special experience for a hotel at this price point. The fitness centre sits adjacent to the pool. For a 3-star property to offer a private rooftop pool in the Sukhumvit corridor is unusual, and guests clearly notice.
"Woke up to a genuinely good breakfast — fresh eggs, good coffee — then went up to the rooftop pool with the skyline view. Hard to believe this cost less than many standard rooms nearby."
The free breakfast buffet is served daily from 7:30 AM in the 2nd-floor restaurant. Real guest sentiment here is consistently strong: fresh-squeezed juice, made-to-order eggs, a rotating selection of Thai and Western options, and quality coffee. Breakfast is included in the room rate, not bolted on as an optional add-on, which makes the base price feel even better value. The café and bar on the same floor stay open through the day.
Location sits on Sukhumvit Soi 27 — BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit are approximately 700 m away. That is a 10-minute walk in Bangkok heat or rain, which is why the hotel runs a complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle to the main road and BTS Asok from 7 AM to 10 PM. From Asok it is one stop to BTS Phrom Phong where Emporium, EmQuartier and EmSphere all cluster together; Terminal 21 is right at Asok. The hotel also offers bicycle rentals for guests who prefer to explore independently.
Rooms come with a small kitchenette, refrigerator, in-room safe, and flat-screen TV. Several room types include a private balcony. Trip.com guests score service at 9.7/10 and cleanliness at 9.4/10. The one honest caution from real reviews: soundproofing in certain rooms is not perfect — some guests noted they could hear neighbours through the walls. If you are a light sleeper, mention it at check-in and ask for a quieter room; the soi itself is quiet, so internal noise is the main variable.
Tints of Blue consistently earns its high scores across all platforms — 9.0 on Agoda (5,638 reviews), 9.3 on Booking.com (1,421+ reviews), 9.4 on Trip.com (125 reviews), and a 4.6/5 TripAdvisor bubble rating from 621 reviews, ranking it #14 among Bangkok B&Bs and boutique inns. It is the kind of place that converts one-time guests into repeat visitors — people come back specifically for the breakfast, the rooftop, and the staff. For budget-conscious travellers who want boutique charm without boutique prices, this is hard to beat in this part of Sukhumvit.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Free breakfast is better than expected — made-to-order eggs, real coffee, fresh fruit and Thai options rotating daily
- ✓ Rooftop saltwater pool is a genuine highlight: quiet, well-maintained, open 24h with city views
- ✓ Staff score is exceptional — English-speaking, responsive and genuinely welcoming
- ✓ Rooms are spotlessly clean, individually designed, with a homey rather than corporate feel
- ! 10-15 minute walk to BTS; rely on the free tuk-tuk shuttle or motorbike taxis for convenience
- ! Some rooms have thin walls — noise from neighbouring rooms can occasionally carry through
- ! Rates rise noticeably during peak season and public holidays
- ✓ Strong value once you factor in free breakfast and rooftop pool access — hard to find comparable at this price in Sukhumvit
- ✓ Quiet residential soi but free tuk-tuk makes transit easy; neighbourhood feels safe and walkable
- ✓ Rooms with kitchenettes and fridges make longer stays very practical
- ✓ Staff score of 9.7 — consistently praised across thousands of reviews as the standout differentiator
- ! Rooftop pool is compact — good for relaxing but not suited to lap swimming
- ! Some reviews report external noise when balcony doors are open
- ! Limited parking on site; guests driving should enquire ahead
- 💡If you need to catch the BTS before 7 AM daily — the tuk-tuk shuttle starts at 7 AM; before that you will walk or take a motorbike taxi. If early departures are frequent, ibis Sukhumvit 24 (100 m from BTS) may suit you better.
- 💡If you are a light sleeper who is sensitive to noise — mention it at check-in and request a room with better soundproofing. The street outside is quiet; the variable is walls between rooms.
- 💡If you need a pool for serious lap swimming — the rooftop pool is compact and best suited for relaxing. For lane swimming, look at properties with larger pools in the area.