Title: Bangkok City Suite Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=604&destination=Bangkok%2C+Bangkok+Province%2C+Thailand&selected=11974052&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bangkok City Suite Travelers stay refreshed with convenient laundry services while maintaining fitness routines at the on-site gym, all from this perfectly positioned urban sanctuary. ## Photo gallery for Bangkok City Suite ![Lobby - Bangkok City Suite (Bangkok)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974100/11974052/04636de8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room - Bangkok City Suite (Bangkok)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974100/11974052/03daebb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports facility - Bangkok City Suite (Bangkok)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974100/11974052/0007b240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Bangkok City Suite (Bangkok)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974100/11974052/385f2ee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Bangkok City Suite (Bangkok)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11980000/11974100/11974052/9a8ac0ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bangkok City Suite is steps from Siam Paragon Mall, a location praised by guests. The hotel offers practical dry cleaning and laundry services for travelers, plus a well-equipped gym to maintain workout routines while on the go. ## Popular amenities - Restaurant - Gym - Breakfast available - Laundry room - Room service ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=11974052&PinnedHotelID=11974052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Property amenity](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/527300/527254/2a4ba163_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Amari Bangkok Bangkok City Centre - Pool - Spa - Kids’ pool - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-Amari-Bangkok.h527254.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-17&chkout=2026-4-18&rm1=a2®ionId=178236&destination=Bangkok (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=13.7475,100.53601&searchId=fb6d05ae-851b-4261-ae2f-a6afbee49949&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/113000000/112950000/112946200/112946127/07355f24_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### QUEENSLAND HOTEL BANGKOK Bangkok City Centre - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 106 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-QUEENSLAND-HOTEL-BANGKOK.h112946127.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-9&chkout=2026-4-10&rm1=a2®ionId=178236&destination=Bangkok (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=13.7475,100.53601&searchId=fb6d05ae-851b-4261-ae2f-a6afbee49949&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Valia Suite | City view](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/88000000/87560000/87555200/87555119/ddd408f5_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Valia Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit Sukhumvit - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 1,162 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-Valia-Hotel-Bangkok.h87555119.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-9&chkout=2026-4-10&rm1=a2®ionId=178236&destination=Bangkok (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=13.7475,100.53601&searchId=fb6d05ae-851b-4261-ae2f-a6afbee49949&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38900000/38891100/38891044/4f57d3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Eleven Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 1,732 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 22 Apr - 23 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-Eleven-Hotel-Bangkok.h38891044.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-22&chkout=2026-4-23&rm1=a2®ionId=178236&destination=Bangkok (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=13.7475,100.53601&searchId=fb6d05ae-851b-4261-ae2f-a6afbee49949&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBangkok-Hotels-Bangkok-City-Suite.h11974052.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBangkok-Hotels-Bangkok-City-Suite.h11974052.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Bangkok City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bangkok, is home to Bangkok City Suite. Victory Monument and Erawan Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pratunam Market and Siam Paragon Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rajamangala National Stadium or IMPACT Arena. [Visit our Bangkok travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok.dx178236) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C13.75699%2C100.52188&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4wcIu22qJjgsGVPjWBsqYu5ubl0=) 1 Petchburi Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Bangkok Province, 10400 ### What's nearby - ![The House of Jim Thompson - the Thai Silk Museum in Bangkok, Thailand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067861/f502131f-d702-4b7f-810e-e6f6cb98d138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jim Thompson House Museum 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Night view of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067873/ef785970-af7a-43b4-b6f9-748db6f8a815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chulalongkorn University 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Bangkok , Thailand - 12 June, 2019 :a lot of traffic car at MBK shopping center in Bangkok](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160169/a368087a-7b40-4c52-aee4-474808343da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) MBK Center 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Bangkok, Siam Square, Thailand - January 4, 2016; Center Point of Siam Square, commercial center with Christmas tree](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635956984759/48af2377-2210-4ed6-81e9-a5fc7f560f98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Siam Square 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Bangkok Cityscape at twilight, The traffic in the city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067867/8cb65aac-34bc-4c1b-84aa-b67ceca2305d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Siam Center 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Yommarat 3 min walk - Chitlada Station 16 min walk - Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ผัดไท หอยทอด (แอ๋ม + ออม) 4 min walk - เกาเหลาเลือดหมูเจ๊หมวย โจ๊กโคลิเซี่ยม 3 min walk - ห้องอาหาร Bangkok city 1 min walk - ไทยดุสิต (แว่น) 4 min walk - RanZone 3 min walk ## About this property ### Bangkok City Suite Hotel near Siam Paragon Mall Bangkok City Suite provides amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Bangkok City Suite Hotel Bangkok City Suite City Suite Hotel Bangkok Bangkok City Suite Hotel Bangkok City Suite Bangkok Bangkok City Suite Hotel Bangkok ## Frequently asked questions ### What time is check-in at Bangkok City Suite? ### What time is check-out at Bangkok City Suite? ### Where is Bangkok City Suite located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---