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 The hotel has a sports area with mini-golf and a small swimming pool (also from the same outdated facilities).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

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!

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.

Getting from the 1st floor to the 18th-floor lobby, then to the room, involved a bit of elevator hopping, which took some getting used to at first, but I quickly adapted. The room was spacious, and the bathroom was large, which was great, but the facilities are a bit dated. The breakfast was excellent, and the hotel view is absolutely stunning. It's also very convenient being close to the airport train. I had a wonderful and relaxing stay.

1000 baht deposit. Corner room on the 23rd floor. It was clean, with new furniture and a spacious room. The bathroom had everything except a comb and razor. The toiletries were good. The towels were old but clean. There were bathrobes, but they weren't hung up as usual; they were in the closet, so it took a while to find them. Four bottles of water were provided. The soundproofing was good. The plumbing was old but functional. The hotel itself is old, but they try to keep it in good condition. The breakfast on the 81st floor was varied. We booked dinner on the 78th floor, which was also decent. Downsides: The bed was old and the mattress was terrible. The hairdryer was old and not powerful enough to dry hair. It's fine for one night, but for a longer stay, you'd need to consider it. It was impossible to get a taxi; they wouldn't come because the area is congested.

The breakfast selection was great, I really enjoyed it. The staff were very helpful, and the breakfast crew and baggage handlers were all incredibly attentive and friendly.

Excellent hotel with a stunning view. While the price is a bit steep, it's definitely worth it. I particularly want to highlight the buffet breakfast on the 77th floor; it offers a great selection of cuisines from several countries. The staff are also very helpful and polite.

For me, it's a perfect hotel, even if the rooms are a bit dated. The service was impeccable, breakfast was perfect, the location is very central, and they let you leave your luggage and shower if your flight is late that day.

The hotel is luxurious for its price. Guests get free access to the observation decks and lounges with drinks and snacks. The upgraded suite has a large bedroom + living room, and the bathroom is also spacious. The sofa is small; only a small child (up to 1.40m tall at most) could sleep on it, but the bed is really big, so you could even fit four people if you wanted to. The area is good, but Bangkok traffic is something else. For example, allow about an hour to get to Iconsiam Pier or the Grand Palace.