ASAI Bangkok Chinatown

I chose this place mainly for its location. It's super close to the subway station and right in the heart of Chinatown. You can easily walk to places like Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Poh Teck Tung Foundation, Wat Anongkaram Worawihan, and Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan (Golden Buddha Temple). Going out early in the morning, there are fewer crowds. In the evenings, you can experience the lively bustle and vibrancy of Chinatown. The room conditions were also quite good.

Quiet and convenient. It's within walking distance to the MRT station and pier, and getting a taxi is also easy. There's a 7-Eleven and Starbucks downstairs. I really liked the quiet massage shop across the street, which offers a discount for guests on massages of 1.5 hours or more. The little elephant in the hotel lobby is super cute and delicate! The only minor downside is that the desk is a bit small, making it inconvenient for eating takeout. Overall, it's good value for money.

Pros: 1. The location is genuinely excellent, on a street parallel to the main thoroughfare of Chinatown. 2. The subway station is close by, just diagonally across the street. 3. Daily necessities are easily accessible, with a mall next door, and a 7-Eleven and Thai Tea shop right downstairs. 4. Overall, the hotel is very new; the lobby decor has good taste, and the bedding is quite new. Cons: 1. The front desk staff are indifferent; more than one staff member had a cold demeanor. 2. Toiletries need to be picked up separately, which is somewhat understandable. 3. The room slippers are of very poor quality. 4. Even after receiving a tip, the cleaning staff didn't restock items, despite us leaving a note. 5. There are very few hangers, making it inconvenient to dry clothes. 6. Soundproofing is mediocre; light sleepers will need earplugs. 7. There's no sign to hang, so you can't indicate whether you need cleaning or 'do not disturb'. 8. The wall sockets are very loose; you need to prop things up to charge devices. Other: If you're unfamiliar with the entrances/exits, choosing a drop-off point can be tricky, and taxis often end up in the parking lot.