Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok

I had previously visited this hotel on an excursion from Pattaya. Now, traveling with my daughter to Koh Samet via Bangkok, we didn't hesitate to book this hotel again. I wanted to show my daughter the revolving observation deck on the 84th floor, the museum, and the large, diverse dinner buffet. We stayed on the 28th floor. The staff was welcoming, and the hotel's floor layout is well-planned. The reception is on the 18th floor. We were greeted immediately upon arrival, our luggage was taken care of, and we were escorted to reception. We were checked in a bit early, at 1 PM, and led to our room. The door opened and… I was surprised. The exterior impression didn't match the interior. The room was spacious, but had low ceilings, old and worn-out furniture. It was a corner room and very dark, with only one small, narrow window (very dirty) and unwashed curtains, overlooking a neighboring hotel wall. You could barely catch a glimpse of the city (we had booked a non-corner room with a city view). The large room had only two small lights, perhaps to hide the room's surprises. The entire room had carpet (which also seemed ancient). The bed linen and towels were clean but visibly old and worn from countless washes; the duvet cover even had pilling, and the towels were far from white – they really should have been replaced. The carpet also extended throughout the hotel corridors, which I believe contributed to the musty smell in both the room and corridors, a smell even the air fresheners (sprayers located everywhere – in corridors and lifts) couldn't mask. During housekeeping, the maid constantly turned on the air conditioning in our room. Initially, we didn't understand why. We went to reception to return a misplaced card (thinking the maid had left it during cleaning), and they told us to leave it on so the air conditioner would run. Then the picture became clear: if you turned off the air conditioning, an unpleasant smell filled the room, and even the sewage smell from the toilet carried through the ventilation. Strangely, there's no ventilation in the toilet, so we had to leave the door open when we left the room and keep the air conditioning on 16°C. This hotel is in dire need of renovation! The room's price doesn't reflect its condition. The hotel has a sports area with mini-golf and a small swimming pool (also from the same outdated facilities). There's also a floor with a spa and fitness center. On the 18th floor, there's a small shop and a few cafes. The food at the hotel, both breakfast and dinner, was excellent. You can dine on the balcony (with glass railings) on the 81st floor – the view is superb. This is the only thing that makes up for the hotel's aging facilities. There's a free transfer to the airport metro line – which is great! I recommend staying on the upper floors for a magnificent view! I only recommend this hotel for short stays.

This is a very good hotel; my daughter and I absolutely loved it. You don't even need to leave the hotel – it's like a city within a city, with a pool, mini-golf, spa, museum, restaurants, and a shop. The rooms are excellent, and the view from the window is simply amazing! It's about a 30-40 minute bus ride to the Old Town. Right outside the hotel, there's a market with a great selection and excellent prices. If we had known about it earlier, we would have bought all our souvenirs there. Getting to the airport also took about 30 minutes and only cost 300 baht. When we come back to Bangkok next time, we'll definitely choose this hotel again!

The hotel is almost 30 years old, and it's clear that the interior and furniture are a bit dated, but this only adds to its charm. Pros: 1. Location: The complimentary shuttle will take you to the nearest metro station, from where you can go anywhere in the city. You'll have to wait a long time for a taxi. You can use the taxi drivers waiting at the hotel, but their rate is x2. 2. We stayed on the 57th floor, but guests have the option to go up to the very top for free, where the 360-degree platform offers breathtaking views of the city. 3. There are numerous shopping malls and local markets near the hotel for shopping enthusiasts. Cons: If you plan to dine outside the hotel, you'll need to go into the city, as there's only Indian street food nearby. Overall, I rate my stay at the hotel as positive.

The accommodation was clean and had a great atmosphere. We also got to experience dinner on the 81st floor and enjoy the city view.

The views are absolutely stunning, and the housekeeping staff is incredibly friendly. I'm so happy I chose this place for my first trip to Thailand. The location is super convenient, and every single staff member is so enthusiastic and helpful!

Smooth stay. Great location near large shopping malls and a big bazaar right in front of the hotel for shopping.

It's an old hotel, but you get a panoramic view of Bangkok! The revolving observation deck offers a 360-degree view. The night view from the room is also amazing. Bangkok's traffic jams are truly intense, but it's interesting how the car lights contribute to the night scenery. Be careful with large suitcases as there are stairs leading up to the elevators.

Fantastic view from your hotel room. Spacious room with all amenities. Because there's no ventilation, it smells damp due to the air conditioning.