Somerset Rama 9 Bangkok

• 445 apartments, from 33 m2 deluxe to three-bedroom
• Full kitchens and washer-dryer in Executive and Premier units
• Phra Ram 9 MRT about 450 m, roughly 6 minutes on foot
• Rooftop pool on Level 8, gym on Level 9, sauna and steam rooms

Essentials

Somerset Rama 9 Bangkok is a serviced residence with 445 apartment units on Ratchadaphisek Road in Huai Khwang. Phra Ram 9 MRT station is about 450 m away, roughly a 6 minute walk according to the Somerset website.

It is built for weeks, not nights: kitchens, laundry and separate living space replace the hotel-room routine. The area is a business district of offices, condos and malls, so the Blue Line is the way to reach the rest of the city.

Overview

Units range from Deluxe King and Deluxe Twin rooms of 33 m2 up to a three-bedroom of 123 m2. The Studio Executive is 42 m2, the One-Bedroom Executive 45 m2, the One-Bedroom Premier 57 m2 and the two-bedroom units 90 m2. The Somerset website says the Executive and Premier categories include an in-suite washer and dryer, and its photos show kitchen areas in the studio and one- and two-bedroom units. If cooking and laundry matter, pick one of those categories over the Deluxe rooms.

The hotel says the property is fully accessible, with an entrance ramp, accessible rooms and accessible public restrooms. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is only permitted in the garden. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out before 12 noon.

Nearby alternatives, including a hotel with a wellness floor, are compared in the Ratchada and Rama 9 guide. Those planning a stay of several months can read the guide to renting near a BTS station.

Tip: Book a One-Bedroom Executive or larger if you plan to cook: those are the categories whose photos show a kitchen and which list a washer-dryer. Ask the hotel which unit has which equipment.

Food and drink

Ja Dare Bor’

The on-site restaurant. Breakfast is served in the Level G restaurant.

Most meals for long stays come from the kitchen in your unit and from the 7-Eleven downstairs and the Central Rama 9 food court.

Amenities

The rooftop swimming pool is on Level 8 with sun loungers, next to a children’s playroom. The gym is on Level 9 with floor-to-ceiling windows. Sauna and steam rooms and a Sky Garden are also listed.

A complimentary shuttle covers local trips, and an airport shuttle van can be arranged. Ask at booking what the local shuttle covers.