Ah, Bangkok – every Singaporean’s paradise city. Tons of us flock to Thailand’s capital year after year for the best of cheap shopping, mouthwatering street food, world-class nightlife, and a taste of Thai culture.
Most of us often opt for the cheapest of accommodations on our trips to Bangkok, thinking that they should serve as nothing more than a base camp for exploring the city. On your next trip to Bangkok, embrace your hotel as part of the holiday experience too! These 10 boutique hotels are not just affordable but also beautifully and uniquely themed. A stay in any of them is sure to add a pop of colour to your next trip to the Land of Smiles!
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel exudes the cultural grandeur of a colonial palace. It’s white, pristine exterior and luxuriously furnished guestrooms will have you feeling like kings and queens. All 80 rooms even boast fireplaces, so you can curl up on the soft carpet and bask in the warmth of a hearty fire after a long day of exploring and shopping.
This hotel is conveniently located within short walking distance of your favourite shopping places like Siam Square, MBK Center and Siam Paragon Mall. Cultural landmarks such as the Erawan Shrine, Wat Thep Sirin Thrawat, Suan Pakkard Palace and Jim Thompson House are also easily accessible by foot.
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel
Price: From SGD 109/Night
Address: 400 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan Bangkok, Bangkok
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This beautifully themed hotel is as exquisite as an oriental pearl. From the flashy red neon signboards of the hotel’s exterior to the intricately carved patterns of the guestrooms’ bed frames, no detail is spared in making this hotel look like the grand old manor of a wealthy Chinese family.
Shanghai Mansion is aptly located in Bangkok’s Chinatown, and is within walking distance of attractions such as Sampeng Market, Wat Pho, Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Saket.
Shanghai Mansion
Price: From SGD 92/Night
Address: 479-481 Yaowaraj Road | Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Escape to the lush gardens of an Italian splendidness in this lovely hotel. The charming, elegant Praya Palazzo will have you feeling like a wealthy Italian aristocrat with its grand courtyard, renaissance architecture and finely adorned guest rooms.
Praya Palazzo is located in the heart of Bangkok, just a 15 minute walk away from attractions such as Phra Sumen Fort and Khao San Road. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and National Museum Bangkok is also easily accessible by foot.
Praya Palazzo
Price: From SGD 146/Night
Address: 757 1 Somdej Prapinklao Soi 2, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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A stay in this futuristic hotel will have you wondering if you’re laying your head in a luxurious space capsule. With its tasteful combination of LED lights, modern architecture and sleek interior design, this hotel truly lives up to its name of being lit.
LiT Bangkok Hotel is located within easy walking distance of major shopping areas such as Siam Square, MBK Center and Siam Paragon Mall, as well as cultural landmarks like Erawan Shrine, Suan Pakkard Palace and Jim Thompson House.
LiT Bangkok Hotel
Price: From SGD 96/Night
Address: 36 1 Soi Kasemsan 1, Rama 1 Road | Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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You’ll experience the posh lifestyle of urban-chic living with a stay at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. This swanky hotel has similar vibes to that of an upscale apartment in New York, and its iconic lobby is tastefully designed with whitewash brick walls, modern art and warm hanging lights.
The hotel is conveniently located in Silom, just a stone’s throw away from attractions such as Sri Mariamman Temple, Patpong Night Market, Lumpini Park and MBK Center.
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G
Price: From SGD 115/Night
Address: 188 Silom Rd | Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
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This sleek and modern design hotel is great for anyone looking for a fashionable space to rest the night. The lobby’s interior design is a classy blend of wooden and metallic tones adorned with stylish embellishments, and the rooms exude the same cozy vibes as a personal apartment.
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 81 is conveniently situated in Sukhumvit, just a stone’s throw away from the city’s best shopping areas such as Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, Siam Paragon Mall, Pratunam Market, Siam Square and MBK Center.
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 81
Price: From SGD 83/Night
Address: 9 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Sukhumvit Road | Klongteoy, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Dream Hotel Bangkok is the posh living space of your dreams. Lounging by the poolside at the rooftop bar, sipping on a refreshing cocktail – you’ll wonder if you’re living the high life in your own fancy penthouse. The rooms also share a common theme of cool ice blue that has a calming effect on your soul.
The hotel is located near various attractions such as the Erawan Shrine, Lumpini Park, and the Sukhumvit and Ploenchit fashion and retail precincts where you’ll find the large shopping complexes of Times Square, Sukhumvit Plaza and Emporium.
Dream Hotel Bangkok
Price: From SGD 88/Night
Address: 10 Sukhumvit Soi 15 | Kloengtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Sukhumvit 12 Bangkok Hotel and Suites feels more like a stylish service apartment than a hotel. The hotel’s theme is that of a tropical oasis, so you’ll be able to easily escape the Bangkok heat and flurry by taking a dip in the sparkling pool surrounded by balmy greens.
The hotel is conveniently located in Sukhumvit, near attractions such as Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, Pratunam Market, Siam Ocean World, Jim Thompson House, Siam Paragon and Emporium. The BTS Asoke Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT underground stations are also just a stone’s throw away.
Sukhumvit 12 Bangkok Hotel and Suites
Price: From SGD 73/Night for a bed in a mixed dorm
Address: 22 Sukhumvit Soi 12 Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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This funky boutique hotel is so much fun! The stylistic fusion of retro colours and modern designs lend this hotel a really unique charm, and there’s even a cute little rooftop pool and bar where you could spend a lazy afternoon working on your tan with a refreshing bottle of Chang beer as company.
Galleria 10 Sukhumvit Bangkok is conveniently situated in the bustling Sukhumvit, near multiple shopping complexes and areas such as Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central World and Korean Town.
Galleria 10 Sukhumvit Bangkok
Price: From SGD 68/Night
Address: 21 Sukhumvit Soi 10, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Sala Rattanakosin is a charming riverside boutique hotel with the best views of Bangkok any visitor could ask for. The hotel overlooks the peaceful Arun River and the grand, imposing Wat Arun, and there are even rooms overlooking the majestic Wat Po. The interior design is a perfect mix of cozy and elegant, and the hotel even houses a world-class bar and restaurant with the best views.
The hotel is located along the Arun River, near attractions such as Wat Arun, Wat Po, Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Giant Swing.
Sala Rattanakosin
Price: From SGD 143/Night
Address: 39 Maharat Road, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
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With all these amazing boutique hotels in Bangkok, you’ll be able to return to the city multiple times for a holiday without it feeling repetitive or mundane! If you’ve stayed in any of these hotels before or have any unique boutique hotels in Bangkok to recommend, feel free to share it with us in the comments below!
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