Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit 5 stars

If you are visiting Bangkok for business or pleasure or both this is the place to stay. I have tried many different hotels and I am in many different programs. As I travel a lot I am fortunate to be Diamond with every major group. The property ticks all the boxes and is my only destination in Bangkok. It has a great location in the best part of BKK for whatever you are looking for. Plus located on the BTS for quick access to the city when traffic is bad. Like all Sofitels it has amazing facilities, Gym, pool, restaurants, awesome lounge! For me the reason I only stay here is the team, they always make me feel like family. I know it is just not me as I see how they are with all the guests! The hotel has created something special that makes everyone's stay an experience to remember! So much so I feel like the team here are my friends and I always look forward to seeing them!! Shout out to Nok, Mackay, Bees and Bin!

Got a corner suite. It is old but are quiet, clean & relatively spacious. TV channels & WiFi are good. Only downside is the working area is too dim. A very warm welcome from the reception lady with a cool drink offered. I paid my deposit of 6000 for 3nites by cash even though its all already pre paid but that's fine with me. Current check in for all is at 32nd floor due to lobby reno. Breakfast are good. Impressed by the selection of egg done & can even request for ice coffee. Staff at breakfast are extremely attentive compared to other 5stars I had stayed. Location of the hotel is convenient considering the sheltered bridge link to Asoke BTS & where u can connect to the MRT. So, what's the downside? I find the 300 meters walk from Asoke still relatively far after returning from my long day walk but that's me because I am a lazy bum:) When u walk past various 5stars along the bridge I wished I had stay nearer. Secondly, most taxi & tuk tuk do not know the hotel well. Hotel lobby is not visible along the main road. Things to avoid. Do not take those taxi waiting just as you exit hotel compound. Fares are often quote almost 3x higher. I would walk 50meters away & wave down a taxi or tuk tuk. Sukhumvit is relatively safe & with lots of activities. Don't worry about those trans standing by the pavement waiting for business. It's part of the free sightseeing in Thailand. :)

We stayed three nights at Sofitel Sukhumvit in January. Location is very good, direct connection to MRT and BTS stations. Terminal 21 and Robinson department store are both very near. Big superior room but already dated. Only one and rather small wardrobe, comfortable beds and very effective (and noisy) A/C. We had access to Executive Lounge. Huge space and friendly staff but nothing special if I think the display of breakfast, afternoon coffee or canapés in the evening. The Sky Bar is great place, awesome views. And very good Fitness Room. The receptionist told us that there will begin a huge renovation at lobby, 2nd floor restaurant and reception area and it will take about three months. Actually it started the day when we checked out.

Once the renovation is done this would be a 4 but while work is in process and chemical smell strong it’s only a 3. I knew work was being done in the lobby as mentioned on site when booking. But the chemical smell reached up to rooms up on 24-30 floors and gym on the 9th floor. We did change floors and room and 2nd one was better but process was slow to make the room change. Service was mostly sincere and friendly when attempting to change and tried a little for service recovery but not enough. The renovation means you need to walk around the back or come in from 3rd floor skywalk. Rooms were reasonable but some wear and tear showing on cupboard and ceiling. Breakfast was up on 32nd floor due to the renovation which was lovely due to the beautiful views across the city. Food selection was reasonable and the quality was very good.

Our family stay from Jan 3 to 8 2023. We only stayed there because it’s my fathers go to hotel in Bangkok for location. We booked club room suite with living room and office. Size was great but the room looked very tired, dark and had bad odour smell when you enter the room. The lights in the bathroom mirror didn’t work and couldn’t see anything. I didn’t shave for 4 days and wife did her makeup in hallway mirror from natural light. We complained but they just added a lamp in living room and nothing was done regarding smell. Manager said they are surpose to Reno the room. Not sure why they didn’t put us in newly renovated room. Actually should have been renovated during pandemic closure. Breakfast was included and was great. Club access was awesome and the staff there were extremely friendly and accommodating. We had great time. We went to skybar on roof and was bad experience. Big lady named Nana was straight out nasty very rude. We almost got up and left until another waiter guy came and helped us. If you don’t like your job don’t be in hospitality. Especially things just opened up in Thailand and was closed for so long. End of day we came to spend money there. Over all great location but wouldn’t suggest it for family. Quite of ladyboys and prostitution’s in front outside of hotel. And black men selling drugs. Sky train is great in front to get around since traffic is really bad in Bangkok. Terminal 21 is awesome for shopping and restaurants which is block away. Vancouver Canada