Samala Hotel Bangkok

• Scheduled shuttle to BTS Asok, MRT Sukhumvit and Terminal 21
• One-bedroom suite of 57 m2 with kitchenette and living area
• Rooftop pool and 24-hour rooftop gym
• Accessible room and wheelchair access throughout

Essentials

Samala Hotel Bangkok is a Kingston Hotels property at 43 Sukhumvit Soi 15, in two buildings, one of 7 floors and an adjacent block of 13. It sits on a side soi between Nana and Asok, about eight minutes on foot from MRT Sukhumvit according to listings, and it runs a scheduled shuttle to BTS Asok, MRT Sukhumvit and Terminal 21.

Soi 15 is not on a station, so the shuttle does the work of the last stretch: ride out in the morning and decide on the way back whether to walk.

Overview

The decor draws on Thai royal heritage, with Thai motifs on the walls and a regal colour palette. Superior rooms are 24 m2, Deluxe 26 m2, Premier 27 m2, Executive 35 m2 and the Samala Jacuzzi room 36 m2, all with a king or twin bed. Suites are far larger. The One-Bedroom Suite is 57 m2 with a fully equipped kitchenette and a separate living area, designed for extended stays, and family suites reach 70 m2.

That kitchenette suite is the reason to look here for a long stay: it gives you a place to cook and wash up while staying in a hotel with a daily housekeeping service. Entry-level rooms start at 24 m2, so a couple with a lot of luggage may prefer Premier or Executive. The boutique and design hotels guide compares Samala with Maison and the other design hotels nearby.

Tip: Book the 57 m2 One-Bedroom Suite if you will stay a week or more, and ask the front desk for the shuttle timetable at check-in.

Food and drink

Mariga

Mariga is the all-day restaurant, with Thai cooking from across the regions, from the bold spices of the north to southern flavours, under Chef Alongkot Chiemoranphong. Breakfast is an international buffet. The hotel also offers room service.

Tan & Tonic Pool Bar

Tan & Tonic is the swim-up bar on the rooftop pool, on the 7th floor of Tower A. It suits a late afternoon drink after a hot day out.

Amenities

The rooftop pool sits on top of Tower A with shaded sun loungers. The rooftop gym is open 24 hours and has panoramic views.

For access, the hotel has an Accessible Room (26 m2 with a king bed) and says wheelchair access is available throughout, with handrails, wheelchair-accessible showers and shower chairs in select rooms. Laundry service is available for a fee, and on-site parking is available. An airport shuttle runs for an additional charge. Suite guests also have the SAVAN Lounge.