Villa Hotel, Bangkok
Expert reviews
“Villa Bangkok Hotel, formerly Villa Phra Sumen, is a great budget choice with modern rooms edging the Rop Krung canal in the heart of the historic Phra Nakhon district.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Bangkok.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Garden
All you need to know
Nestled in the core of historical Bangkok is the Villa Bangkok Hotel, positioned on Phra Sumen Road. This road was historically significant as it traced along the old city’s boundaries, linking Phra Sumen and Maha Kan Forts over two centuries ago.
Of the 14 bastions constructed to shield the city from invasions in the late 1600s, only Phra Sumen and Maha Kan Forts remain erect today.
This urban boutique hotel in Bangkok incorporates two renovated and preserved historic structures, offering 29 suites that blend modern design with traditional Thai aesthetics.
At the property’s rear, a two-level building made of wood and concrete borders the Rop Khrung Canal. Each of these suites boasts high ceilings, wooden flooring, vintage furniture, and canal-facing windows, providing guests a glimpse into the local residents’ customary lifestyle.
The front building spans four levels, housing rooms that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical, each complete with private balconies that offer views of the internal courtyard.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 December 2024
Perfection
Absolute perfection.. this is a small boutique hotel that retains all the style of a typical Thai residence. Rooms are clean and comfortable and stylishly furnished. The pool areas is simply perfection and the perfect place to relax. Location is about 1 minute from the chaos of Khao San Road (but you'd never know) and the staff are super friendly and efficient. I don't often write reviews about big corporate style hotels (as they don't need it) This on the other hand is a fabulous unique boutique residence that should be experienced.
That I couldn't stay longer :-)
17 December 2024
Beautiful modern hotel. They have a great restaurant too!
The hotel looks stunning. Like an oasis in the middle of the city. The pool is wonderful, the food at the hotel is quite nice, and the drinks are amazing! (best thai tea!) Room was beautiful, and staff were very kind.
In the evenings, the area around the pool had quite a few cockroaches crawling there. But I understand that’s normal here. None in the room though!
16 December 2024
Exceptional
Good location and staff very friendly
16 December 2024
Great place to start an adventure
Really great location and just generally lovely to stay at. Nice hotel with nice staff.
I had to pay for an additional pillow, but it was not much. Otherwise everything was great.
13 December 2024
Would recommend
Stylish rooms, quiet location, great pool area and helpful staff
12 December 2024
Great hotel, great location!
Big room, all facilities needed and very clean. Great staff and enviornment overall is beautiful. Love the area!
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11 December 2024
Perfect location and nice pool
The pool was perfect for a break to avoid the heat and sun around noon. We really enjoyed having the small garden and pool but being located in the city center.
Our room was just over the pool, so everyone could easily see throgh our whole room. So we had to close the curtains all day. There weren't many lights and no big lamp, so it was extremely dark.
6 December 2024
Near perfect. Thanks a lot !!
Everything
Some other people in next rooms were very noisy (disrespectful to be honest aka Russian) before and after going to party and unfortunately we heard a lot due to bad sound insulation
5 December 2024
The staff was super nice and helpful. I think the structure is in a very convenient position in the old city, close to t
Loved the great staff, the convenient position and the pool.
The room was a little bit dark.
4 December 2024
Fabulous
Great location, lovely and helpful staff, unpretentious but cozy rooms
27 November 2024
Very good
Rooms are well designed, the available washer / dryer is very useful. The availability of food and drink is competitively priced.
The wi-fi is the only negative for me, particularly in the bedrooms. I think this is balanced out by the pool area, price, location, atmosphere, friendly staff.
23 November 2024
Great location for visiting sites in old town and Chinatown
Great location, very nice pool area with good food
22 November 2024
It was comfortable in a quiet area but near to the sights.
The pool area was lovely it was pretty and quiet.
Vegetarian options were limited
22 November 2024
Nice garden, nice pool, friendly and helpful staff, good location.
Nice garden, nice pool, friendly and helpful staff, good location.
Sometimes slower internet
18 November 2024
Great stay In old bangkok
Lovely stay here - staff were excellent and the rooms were comfy, clean and modern. Great location. Would stay here again. The food was top notch too.
17 November 2024
Exceptional
The location is just perfect. The rooms are super clean & cute.
15 November 2024
Very good
Spacious room and hotel looks nice. Shower has excellent water pressure. Food was good and prices are in the range of cafes nearby. Good wifi. Location was okay, only a 10 minute walk to Khao San road area, 30 minutes to Grand Palace.
Rooms are too hot because most of the hotel is open air. No breakfast included. The 1000 baht deposit for an old keycard is excessive and unnecessary. Smaller issues: No small towels and no soap. No bin in the room, only a small bin in the toilet.
12 November 2024
Stay was great
Room was great bed and pillow very comfy good breakfast staff are ver friendly and efficient
Loved everything
12 November 2024
Comfortable stay, great location.
Hotel was nice and comfortable. Staff were friendly.
Could have done with a long mirror in the room and a side table on both sides of the bed as there only one on the right.
5 November 2024
Perfect for visit the old town
Clean and cozy room! Very modern
5 November 2024
Wonderful place and value for money
The swimming pool was amazing. Feeling the Thai atmosphere The hospitality of the staff made me feel welcome. Room very spacious and clean
4 November 2024
Perfect stay in Bangkok
Very nice staff, extremely helpful and organized Great breakfast
2 November 2024
Exceptional
The staff was most helpful. They spoke English well and offered many suggestions for a good trip.
Air con took a while to provide cool air to the room.
30 October 2024
Exceptional
Good location, very nice people, Near to Khao San Road and quit, Pool was also good
29 October 2024
Exceptional
We stayed at this hotel as a family and were overall very satisfied. The spacious family room with a beautiful river view, stylish design, ambient lighting around the property and pool, and friendly, English-speaking staff made our stay comfortable. The hotel’s designer did a great job— the interiors are sooo cozy. However, some execution details could be improved. For example, the room lighting was quite dim, which caused some inconvenience, and there was a gap between the shower door, allowing water to leak out. Additionally, the hotel isn’t adult-only, and in our family room (215), wooden floors with insufficient soundproofing led to complaints from neighbors downstairs. Despite our efforts to minimize noise, a family vacation with children naturally brings some activity. When we checked out at 2 a.m. (with prior notice to the reception), we tried to be as quiet as possible, but unfortunately, received direct remarks from the neighbors below. The squeaky main door added to the inconvenience. Overall, the hotel is well-suited for family vacations, and despite these points, our rating remains high. It would be great if the hotel could enhance soundproofing and address the lighting for guests’ added comfort.
28 October 2024
Exceptional
Friendly staff
28 October 2024
10/10 would go again!
It was an oasis of silence and calm in a very, very busy city. The staff was incredible! We checked in after the restaurant was closed so they helped us order food through their own phones, aswell as a taxi to the airport. Really nice!
The only little minus (could also be seen as a plus though) is that the location is a little far from most sightsee locations. But then again a tuktuk or taxi around every corner!
28 October 2024
Exceptional
Green oasis in Bangkok, very central, enjoyed the stay!
27 October 2024
Amazing place to stay, the swimming pool does not reflect as good on the pictures but is amazing after a day of visits.
The pool, the calm while near the living area
The breakfast starting only from 8am
24 October 2024
I want to come back.
Nicely located…although far from BTS or Metro stations I enjoyed walking around the river in the morning. There’s a 24h laundry mat nearby that’s very convenient and cheap. The room very beautiful and comfy, the staff very friendly and hospitable.
It’s their rule but the breakfast is not included and the meals they offer are pricey even they give you coupons. But don’t worry you can find many places to eat nearby, I specially enjoyed the local diner “Aunt Daeng’s kitchen”.
23 October 2024
We elevated our stay at in Thailand with Villa Bangkok.
The room was clean and had a reasonable bar fridge. We used the tea in the morning that was necessary. Villa Bangkok was the right place to stay for our stopover in Bangkok. My wife and I stayed in Bangkok for two days and wanted to explore as much as possible. We loved our two days in Bangkok which included culinary masterpieces, local markets, and temple pilgrimages all made possible with the help of Villa Bangkok. The place is centrally located, close to everywhere you want to explore. The staff is very nice and accommodating. We were in Bangkok at the end of mansion season and the pool and cold drinks at the hotel allowed us to cool down and explore more. We will come back!
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22 October 2024
Exceptional
Nice atmosphere with pool, clean rooms, friendly staff
Sink was getting clogged easily in the room and that was not that comfortable to use it
21 October 2024
Lovely oasis in Bangkok old town
Room was clean and comfortable. Good location - close to temples, the river and many eateries. The staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was fantastic.
20 October 2024
Exceptional
The pool was an amazing way to relax after a hot day in the city! Also has washer and dryer available for guests for a reasonable price, which is great if you are traveling for a long time. The food was good, the staff was friendly. We loved our stay!
19 October 2024
Great value for money.
Calm oasis, amazing food places around. Looks like on the photos. Very nice and welcoming staff.
15 October 2024
Excellent place to stay in Bangkok! Would love to visit again.
Loved the location and the comfort of the rooms. Great bed and excellent shower. Enjoyed the pool, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Nothing!
12 October 2024
Great place, totally recommend and hope I would definitely stay there again.
The place is beautiful in a great area, surrounded by local attractions but at the same time, quiet to relax and have a good night sleep.
That I wasn’t aware that they had everything to make coffee or tea and a safe inside a cabinet.
11 October 2024
Fabulous
Location near Kao San Road, nice staff, value for money, pool in front of the room and possibility of having breakfast outside
Everything was great
10 October 2024
Exceptional
This hotel is gorgeous and close to everything
Nothing
9 October 2024
A calm and relaxing sanctuary away from the city hustle and busy ❤️
A beautiful little oasis in the madness of hot, busy Bangkok. It was green, dark, calm and safe. Absolutely loved every minute of this hotel from the decor/furniture, lovely smoothies, pool area, beautiful cool huge bedroom and great bathroom. Would go back again and again. Infact I miss it now I’ve left!
Nothing
9 October 2024
Very good
The pool and the bathroom
The balcony
7 October 2024
Amazing hotel in Bangkok with great value for money.
Incredible interior. A nice blend of tradition with modernity. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The location was great. I already miss the vibes of this place and will definitely come back on my next visit to Bangkok!!
The pool could be deeper and I don’t think it’s necessary to put that many chairs, tables, and sunbeds in the inner courtyard (it makes it a bit crowded).
4 October 2024
Exceptional
Lovely place and staff, good location!
3 October 2024
I loved this little gem for its coziness, ambience and polite staff.
The ambience and coziness of this place is fantastic. Tucked away from all the city noise, with a little pool and lush garden for you to enjoy on hot days. Would definitely stay again!
Hotel only accepts credit cards for payment and requires 1000 baht cash deposit (refundable). I’ve never had issues anywhere in the world with paying by debit card until now. Would be also great to have anti mosquito nets installed on the balcony door so it could stay open.
1 October 2024
Exceptional
Good location, nice pool, clean rooms. Would definitely stay again!
30 September 2024
Really nice. Awesome staff! Good facilities! Perfect spot in Bangkok
Super friendly and helpful staff! Nice pool, laundry equipped. Has a nice cafe in front of. Very nice
Rooms very dark at night
27 September 2024
Would highly recommend great hotel good location for exploring
Very nice ambience and decor and nice courtyard pool area with h relaxed oasis atmosphere
Not a negative about the property but not close to public transport
26 September 2024
Very good
Good location, pool was fab and nice to have somewhere to hang before check in if you have an early flight in!
3 September 2024
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff,
Very good location and helpful staff
Hotel facilities
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Pool and wellness
- - Salt-water pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
19 December 2024
Exceptional
Gorgeous cute property tucked away near all the main streets