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 The hotel has a sports area with mini-golf and a small swimming pool (also from the same outdated facilities).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 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!

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.

Great location, with a night market right next door. The rooftop offers beautiful views of the city lights, and there are plenty of dining and drinking options nearby.

Pros: 1. Perfect view: Located on the 84th floor, you can enjoy stunning day and night views from the comfort of your room. 2. Excellent dining: The breakfast offers a wide variety of international dishes, all delicious and nothing to complain about. 3. Spacious rooms: Even with a standard room booking, the room was incredibly large. 4. Convenient airport access: The hotel is within walking distance of the airport line, so you don't have to worry about traffic jams causing delays on your way to the airport. 5. Equipped with a swimming pool and gym. Cons: 1. The night market is right downstairs. If you're checking in, try to arrive before 4 PM, otherwise, getting a taxi through the traffic will be a nightmare. 2. The hotel shows its age; some of the furniture is a bit old-fashioned. 3. There are coin-operated washers and dryers, but they are often in high demand. It would be great if they could add 3-5 more machines.

Overall, the location is excellent. There are two large shopping malls nearby and plenty of markets where you can buy travel essentials, luggage, groceries, etc. The views from our 58th-floor room were stunning and a pleasant surprise. The observation deck and the hotel breakfasts were exceptional. The staff were responsive and friendly. If I return to Bangkok, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to stay at this hotel again, with breakfast included!