Hotel Royal Bangkok

This hotel boasts the best location in Bangkok's Chinatown, hands down. Right across the street are the famous fish ball noodles and粿汁 (rice noodle roll) soup. Step out to the right and you'll find an even more authentic street food alley – definitely try the fish maw soup stall there, it's delicious and cheap, plus there are unique grilled skewers available at night. A short walk to the left will take you to Lek and T&K Seafood. The hotel also has coin-operated washing machines and dryers on the 9th floor. It costs ten 10-baht coins for one wash, and the drum is large enough for plenty of clothes. Drying takes about 30 minutes. If you don't have coins, you can exchange them at the front desk – just ask for 'coins' or even speak Chinese, they'll understand. The rooftop view is stunning, probably the highest point in the Chinatown area. The pool is a bit small, suitable for kids. The poolside bar drinks are average, but it's a nice spot for photos.

Loved it! Right in the heart of Yaowarat. The room was spacious, and they were really helpful with luggage storage even after I checked out to grab some food.

There's a swimming pool with a bar. The hotel is located right on Yaowarat Road, and it's just a few minutes' walk to MRT Wat Mangkon. Very convenient.

The staff were lovely and the service was excellent. The room was spotlessly clean and there was a pleasant fragrance everywhere. The blackout curtains worked very well. It's conveniently located on the main road, making travel easy, and the decor is beautiful.

The location right in Chinatown is great, but it's very crowded. We had a long wait during check-in. The rooftop terrace is lovely.

The hotel is a bit old-fashioned, but it's clean, the staff are friendly, and the breakfast is excellent. The location is perfect for winding down the day in Chinatown in the evenings.

I could easily find a hotel with better value for money in Bangkok. Given the price of this hotel, the front desk staff were incredibly short-tempered. As new arrivals, we asked them a couple of times for directions because we weren't familiar with the area, and they immediately became impatient. A hotel's service should aim for the highest quality in both service and facilities, yet they completely overlooked this crucial aspect.