Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 02:13 pm
Where to Stay in Pratunam, Bangkok
With Pratunam Hotel Reviews
Whether you are a honeymoon couple in Bangkok or especially a traveling family, Pratunam is a good area because a lot is going on around the area. It is well-developed with many restaurants and cafes. Many low to high-end shopping options as well as peculiar attractions like temples and shrines throughout.
And because it is in what’s considered a prime Bangkok neighborhood hotel room prices in Pratunam are slightly higher compared to hotel rates in the outer districts of the city like nearby Huai Khwang and Bangkok’s Chinatown.
That said, hotel rates in Pratunam are very affordable, especially for hotels in the 4 to 5 star range.
If you’re traveling with family I highly recommend staying around Pratunam, This area has the most hotels with spacious rooms, big enough for 3 adults and a child. There are just so many family-friendly hotels in Pratunam. The fact is most of the hotels I reviewed below were built before 2000.
Most hotels built before that period have large rooms. While more recently built Bangkok hotels have smaller rooms. Even though most of the hotels mentioned below are older, they are updated to modern standards.
The hotels I reviewed here are located around the 1-kilometer stretch of Phetchaburi Road. Between Ratchadamri Road and Phaya Thai Road. This is one of the particular areas I recommend staying in Bangkok for your first visit to Thailand.
Choosing a hotel in Pratunam is one of the best ways to explore and experience that hectic chaotic side of Bangkok. And it is one of the super busiest areas in the city.
Why Stay in Pratunam, Bangkok
- Pratunam has the most affordable 4 to 5-star hotels with rooms that fit a family of four comfortably.
- Many affordable Thai and international brand hotels in Pratunam.
- It is located in the city center.
- Lots of Western, Asian, and especially Thai food options.
- If you love to shop, Pratunam won’t disappoint.
- It’s sort of close to Ratchathewi BTS station.
- Close to Airport Rail Link station at Phaya Thai BTS station.
- You can walk to many places of interest.
- Many popular Southeast Asian shrines for true believers around Pratunam.
Pratunam is one of the busiest areas in Bangkok, 7 days a week because it is one of central Bangkok’s most important commercial business hubs. A popular Thai wholesale clothing industry located within Pratunam Market attracts clothing retail shop owners from all over Thailand.
As well as foreign visitors looking to bring items to sell back to their home country. In many ways, it is the same as Sampeng Market near Yaowarat Road in Bangkok’s Chinatown.
5.9 kilometers to the north of Pratunam is the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. The nearby Ratchathewi BTS Sky Train station will take you to Bangkok’s largest open-air market in 15 minutes.
To the south, on foot, you can take a leisure stroll down to Bangkok’s mega-mall Central World for shopping therapy. A large popular budget supermarket called Big C. An Apple store and other buildings filled with luxury goods like Gaysorn.
Siam Square another popular section of Bangkok full of shopping centers can be reached on foot, but will be a bit of a hike to malls like MBK Centre. But you can reach these shopping centers via Skywalk, an elevated, shaded walkway that is connected to major shopping centers.
The Erawaran Shrine is also in the vicinity and you can visit all on foot.
So your feet never touch the street pavement. You can pop in and out of a shopping center to cool down with air-con while sipping bubble tea.
Booking a hotel room in Pratunam makes it easy to explore this exciting, fast-paced center of Bangkok.
Quick Bangkok Hotels Booking Tips & Advice
Bangkok’s high season is typically from November through late April. But because there are so many hotels in Bangkok many hotels keep room rates competitive. This means that even through the high travel season you can find hotel deals and discounts from various hotels throughout Pratunam.
Thai hotel check-in times are usually 2 pm. However from my experience, if you arrive a few hours earlier, and the room type you reserved is available, they will allow early check-in for guests.
Thai hotel check-out times are noon. And of course, it never hurts to ask for a late check-out if needed.
- All hotels and hostels listed provide Wi-Fi internet access at no cost.
- Complimentary water, tea, and coffee with hot water kettle in rooms.
- Be sure to reserve 1000THB to 2000THB on hand as most Thai hotels require security deposit during check-in.
If it is in your budget I recommend staying at a 4 to 5-star hotel around Pratunam. Because you can get a really good deal for around USD 100 per night and that’s an excellent price.
To find discounts and reviews of hotels in Thailand I recommend Agoda.com. It is a website I use to find hotel deals around Asia.
We’ll start with some of the best 4 to 5-star hotels I Pratunam below. While one of the most well-known 4-star hotels in this area is the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, billed as the tallest hotel in Thailand with 83 floors, I think there are much better alternatives.
Best 4 to 5 Star Hotels in Pratunam Bangkok
Amari Bangkok ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the top hotel in Pratunam right on the Petchaburi Road and Ratchadamri Road intersection. The Amari is a Thai brand hotel and well-known in Southeast Asia. It’s the perfect hotel for travelers looking for high-quality rooms, guest facilities like a swimming pool and gym, and top-notch service.
This hotel was built in early 1990 which means the rooms are larger than today’s newly built hotels in Bangkok. But of course, the rooms have been updated with a modern feel and environment.
As the only true 5-star hotel in Pratunam, you think you could expect a crazy 5-star price.
When the standard 40 square meter room at Amari Bangkok will set you back around USD 130.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½
This Novotel is one of the newest hotel properties in Pratunam district even though it was built in 2011. And the poshness certainly shows in the price even though standard rooms are in the 20 square meter range. So out of all the Pratunam hotels on this list, because Novotel is the newest the rooms are the smallest.
Though without a doubt this hotel location is perfect for exploring the surrounding area. Such as the Platinum Malls, Pratunam Market as well as the local night market next to the Berkeley Hotel across the road.
This hotel is connected to the Ratchaprasong Skywalk. So you can easily walk down to Central World Mall, Big C Supermarket, Chidlom shopping district, and even down to Siam Square.
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam is also one of the taller hotels so you can get an amazing view of the city. It’s got the usual facilities you’d expect at a top-notch hotel.
The standard guest rooms cost around USD 150. But it is possible to find rooms for around USD 80 if the timing is right.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
Centre Point Pratunam Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don’t know about you but I prefer large rooms with a balcony. When I first stayed at Centre Point Pratunam Hotel many years ago I liked it instantly. Back then it was also a serviced apartment so I stayed there for 6 months.
It’s tucked a short distance down Petchaburi Soi 15 so you get this little bit of an oasis feeling, while outside there’s a lot of car traffic. It gave off a cozy feeling. And I stayed on the 17th floor facing the main Petchaburi Road so I had a terrific view from the balcony.
Though today of course the hotel has gone through a renovation and updated. I think it’s an even better value today.
For around, USD 85 two guests can stay in a decent spacious 47 square meter room. There’s a nice little swimming pool and a small gym for guests to use. Young kids will certainly enjoy the playroom.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With over 750 rooms the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is easily the largest hotel on the block. Of all the 4 to 5 star hotels in this review, this is another recommended hotel if you want to stay in a spacious room for families.
They have these 58 square meter family rooms with two large beds, separate showers, and a bathtub. For USD 170 per night for 3 adults and 1 kid occupancy. That’s a fantastic deal considering the size of the room.
Plus the great location, and the amount of food options in and outside the hotel. There is a small and sort of popular street bazaar called Palladium Night Market outside. This is a hotel you should consider staying with family.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
Grand Diamond Suites Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think this hotel has the most affordable large guest rooms in Pratunam. For around USD 160, you can stay in a 120 square meter 2 bedroom executive suite! I think most traveling families with four adults and one child will appreciate all that space.
The hotel is directly connected to a popular Thai shopping complex called the Grand Diamond Plaza. Inside you will find many Thai and Asian styles of clothing plus accessories, shoes, and nail and hair salons. Directly below there’s a Burger King and Starbucks close by.
Even though the rooms are a little dated I think it’s still clean and well maintained. Highly recommended for those traveling in groups and who want to stay inside the same room.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
Vela Dhi Glow Pratunam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
One of the newly renovated hotels in Pratunam, this comfortable, cool, and fashionable hotel is recommended for couples. Who is looking for clean and modern rooms that are most importantly not overpriced.
The size of standard rooms at Vela is 29 square meters. Which is fine for 2 people. And one night cost around USD 70. Usually, it costs more but if the timing is right I think it’s a really good deal!
The tiny drawback is the tiny fitness room and swimming pool.
Read reviews and find discounts on Agoda.com
In Conclusion
Of all the areas I reviewed in Bangkok for hotels, Pratunam, without a doubt has the most family-friendly hotels. Large spacious rooms, playrooms for kids, and swimming pools.
And as you can see the hotel rates are not crazy high.
So if you’re traveling with a lot of people and want to stay together, consider any one of these fantastic Pratunam hotels!
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