Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok

• 3 minutes to Ratchadamri BTS, 5 to Chit Lom
• Free tuk-tuk shuttle to BTS and CentralWorld
• 314 rooms and 2 suites, renovated
• Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, gym on the M floor
• MoMo Cafe and MoMo Bar on site

Essentials

Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok is a mid-to-upscale hotel on Soi Mahadlekluang 1, a side street off Ratchadamri Road. Marriott gives 3 minutes on foot to Ratchadamri BTS and 5 minutes to Chit Lom.

A complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle runs to Ratchadamri station, Chit Lom station and CentralWorld, so the walk to the Skytrain is optional. The hotel is a short step from the main road but not on it.

Overview

The hotel has 314 guest rooms and 2 suites, all renovated around a “Touch of Nature” concept with earthy colours and a work desk in each room. The Corner larger room has two large windows. Many family rooms and suites have city views.

The side-street position keeps the hotel off the main road. The cost is distance from food: there are few restaurants on the soi itself, so meals mean the shuttle, the walk to the malls or the hotel’s own cafe. MoMo Mart, a convenience store, is on site.

Compared with the towers on the main roads in hotels near Siam and Chit Lom, it is the base with a pool and a free ride to the station.

Tip: Use the tuk-tuk for the return trip from CentralWorld or Chit Lom in the afternoon heat, and walk only on the way out.

Food and drink

MoMo Cafe

MoMo Cafe is the all-day restaurant, with Thai and Western dishes in a casual setting and a wine list in the evening. Breakfast is a buffet with Asian and international dishes, an egg station, a salad bar and halal choices. Marriott lists breakfast as an extra charge.

MoMo Bar and the Pool Bar

MoMo Bar serves cocktails and tapas, and reservations are required. The Pool Bar, on the M floor, serves light bites, cocktails and mocktails. In-room dining is available.

Amenities

The outdoor pool is about 105 m2 and has a Jacuzzi, sunbeds with parasols and the pool bar. The fitness centre is on the M floor, with cardio and weight machines and free weights, and is free for guests.

Parking is free on site. Marriott’s room page currently lists no accessible rooms, so ask the hotel directly about step-free access, lifts and bathroom layout before you book. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is in every room.