Novotel Bangkok Bangna

• Free shuttle bus to BITEC, per the hotel's website
• Two restaurants, a deli shop and a live-music bar
• Swimming pool, fitness centre and Thai massage
• About 25 minutes by car from Suvarnabhumi Airport
• One accessible room (Superior Twin Beds)

Essentials

Novotel Bangkok Bangna is a mid-range Accor hotel at 333 Srinakarin Road, on the south-east side of Bangkok, about 4 km from the BITEC halls. It works as a shuttle-and-car hotel rather than a walk-to-the-station one: the hotel’s website lists a free shuttle bus to BITEC Exhibition Centre, a shuttle to Seacon Square and a scheduled shuttle to Mega Bangna.

The same site puts it about 25 minutes by car from Suvarnabhumi Airport, so a taxi or hotel car is the simple route on arrival and departure days.

Overview

The website lists six room categories and two suite categories, so there is a step up in space if you stay longer than a show week. One accessible room is listed, in the Superior Twin Beds category. The hotel also has meeting rooms, which is why exhibition groups book it.

The distance from BITEC is the main trade-off. The hotels in the walking cluster sit 0.5 to 0.8 km from the halls, while here the shuttle replaces the walk. Ask the front desk for the shuttle timetable for your show dates and whether it returns in the evening. The comparison of walking, shuttle and train options is in hotels near BITEC in Bangna.

For an early flight, hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport lists places closer to the terminal.

Tip: Ask about the BITEC shuttle departure time at check-in on the first evening, so the show morning does not start with a taxi queue.

Food and drink

The Square

The all-day restaurant serves international buffets and an a la carte menu of international and local dishes. A buffet is the easy option after a long day on a show floor, and the a la carte menu suits a quieter table.

Shui Xin Chinese Restaurant

Shui Xin serves Szechwan and Cantonese cooking. It suits a sit-down dinner without leaving the hotel.

The Bar

A lounge with live music, drinks and light snacks. The hotel also runs Les Delices Deli Shop for baked goods, sandwiches and drinks, handy for an early start.

Amenities

The hotel has a swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. The spa offers Traditional Thai Massage and aroma relaxing massage, a good way to end a day on your feet.

An airport shuttle is available at an additional charge, and the free shuttles above cover BITEC and two malls. The accessible room is in the Superior Twin Beds category; ask for it when booking if you need extra floor space or a step-free layout.