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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Recent guest reviews
6 December 2025
Promises made and promises kept
We were initially disappointed when we checked into our room at Villa Bangkok after a long day of travel. We had stayed at Villa the year before and we were looking forward to enjoying a beer in the calm atmosphere of the pool and getting to our elegantly designed room after a hectic day’s travelling. A room was assigned and we made our way expectantly to enjoy a moment of private peace; it was with a shock of disappointment to enter a room that was little more than a box with basic amenities designed as an afterthought. The feeling of confinement was shared by both of us and we hurried to the serenity and calm of the patio to consider our options. We were staying one night and we were so tired that we decided not to make a fuss but to have a quite beer by the pool and count our blessings. When I passed reception I just had to share our disappointment - the room seemed so out of character with the whole design concept of space and mood. The lady couldn’t have been nicer! She offered to move us to a different room but I said it was fine since we were tired and only staying the night. She promised, since we were coming back on the 24th, to make up for our disappointment. I went back to the pool and a few minutes later she came to our table and gave us two drinks on the house, again expressing her consolation and understanding in a very personable and professional manner. You can imagine our feelings when we arrived back at Villa some days later. We arrived two hours ahead of check-in time and were initially informed that the room was not ready, but the lady immediately corrected herself and kindly accommodated an early check-in. We were given a beautiful room with shower and bathtub; a very comfortable double bed in a very large spacious room overlooking the canal. The staff, just as on our previous visits couldn’t have been nicer or more professional - a combination that isn’t easy to achieve. Thank you once again for a promise kept.
6 December 2025
Exceptional
Hotel is amazing good for relaxing also near to centrum khosan roud you can by walk only 10 minut the rooms are looks old but very clean and safe 🙌🏻🫶🏻🙏🏻 the personal is beautiful people very help full ..if you want to stay here dont thınk just buy and make safe and beautiful holıday 🩷🩷
30 November 2025
Fabulous
Quiet, friendly and helpdull staff
27 November 2025
Great!
Clean, large room, details all perfect. Very friendly people at the reception. Great location to explore the old town by foot or tuk tuk, temples, …
26 November 2025
Great location and the room, but the cockroaches in the evening
Hotel room, good AC, comfortable shower. Very friendly and helpful receptionists. Free water every day. Great location to get to the main attractions. Comfortable swimming pool and the hotel zone.
The hotel doesn’t provide: hand towels, slippers, soap. No trash bin inside the room, just the small one in the toilet that is not very convenient. The main concern for us was the COCKROACHES IN THE EVENING IN THE YARD!!! We were so scary of them (1-2 every evening came to us) that it wasn’t possible to relax near the pool in the evening. Seems like they live somewhere near the hotel and ran inside where the people are in the evening ;//
24 November 2025
Amazing option in Kao Area
Amazing Location great staff at the reception, very kind and polite very comfortable bed everything looks like new great wifi
22 November 2025
Excellent choice for a stay in BKK
Very nice rooms, beautiful pool and within walking distance distance from main attractions.
22 November 2025
Very good
The gargen is fantastic.
This is third time we stayed here. The room price fluctuated upon season. This time we had problem with hot water, sometimes we had but sometimes we couldn't. Room was cozy but noisy with room neighbor (after 10 p.m.)
18 November 2025
Lovely place
Nice comfortable and stylish room, amazing pool, and great location
The only downside (but hey we are in bkk) is that it’s a little noisy sleeping in a room facing the street + the walls are not very soundproof
16 November 2025
Lovely hotel for a few day in Bangkok
Perfect location for a few days in Bangkok. Close to the Grand Palace. Spacious room with a nice balcony. The pool area is lovely.
9 November 2025
My go to in Bangkok
Great hotel, great location near everything but not too busy. Lovely facilities Lovely pool.
Nothing
9 November 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel, friendly staff, very nice swimming pool. Great smoothies and food on the terrace, good location
I cannot think of anything
30 October 2025
amazing
The atmosphere was very special and you could relax very good after a loud city day!! The villa Bangkok is a very great place and I can recommend for you all!!
29 October 2025
Nice place to stay in Bangkok
The location was good, near historical’places but in a quiet area.Staff was friendly and helpful and the swimming pool patio great to relax.
26 October 2025
Fabulous
We arrived late at night and were accommodated! Very central, short walk to khoa san road. Very nice pool.
Floor didn’t seem to be brushed, dust/dirt but this really didint effect our stay everything else was perfect
26 October 2025
Exceptional
Nice place down town with beatyful poolarea.
Roadwork in front last night and airco not working,But we got another room !
22 October 2025
A really nice place to stay in Bangkok.
Lovely place to stay. Our room was large with a balcony over the canal and an entrance that felt quite private. The bathroom and room itself also enjoyed natural light with floor to ceiling windows over a private space, ensuring complete privacy. A large TV and a mini fridge was a bonus . Fans and aircon made the room extremely comfortable. Another bonus was a bath, which was a treat, although not used. The pool was beautiful. The restaurant was all day breakfast. It was great
Caaan't think of any complaints.
21 October 2025
Excellent place!
This place is a real gem! Really nice big rooms with lots of attractions close by. Staff is really nice and helpful and loved the pool area!
The laundry doesn’t wash well the clothes and they still smell after washing and drying
19 October 2025
Great!
Beautiful hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful and they have front of house 24/7 which is perfect! Pool area is really nice. Room has everything you need and is spacious. Aircon worked perfectly and felt relaxed staying here.
17 October 2025
Exceptional
Lovely staff and amazing coffee and breakfast!
9 October 2025
Very pleasant stay, the reception staff is super friendly and welcoming. The facilities are great and the pool area is b
The property is lovely and the pool area is definitely a highlight. There’s a cute cat walking around, making the terrace even cuter 😊
8 October 2025
Comfortable and stylish
We selected this hotel because of the nice courtyard and pool which were indeed super Nice! Room was comfortable and stylish, great shower. Location is great, within 30 mins you can walk to the big temples. Quiet street. Great coffee and roofed porch so you can wait out any rain
Doors are super noisy so closing them by neighbours can be bothersome at night.
7 October 2025
Very good
The hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of multiple temples, and vibrant nightlife. The staff were all very friendly and willing to help.
7 October 2025
Fabulous
Location was amazing, pool was nice and hotel provided clean towels to use for swimming etc. Staff was very welcoming and kind. The food in the restaurant was okay and price a bit high, but with the coupons doable. Room was clean, comfortable.
Beds were hard, which is common in Thailand. I don’t mind a hard mattress but had some sore spots after.
6 October 2025
We went there during raining season and it rains a lot, but the room made us feel very comfortable
The room The view The bed The decoration The swimming pool The people Everything to be exit it was like a hiding place of heaven
It is a little bit far from every subway station So be prepared to walk or to take a cab if you wanna go around the city. There’s a little Neighbourhood really nice nearby east side
4 October 2025
Loved it, plan on coming back
Absolutely loved it there, convenient location, chill pool, no smoking anywhere around, super helpful staff and the room was good and comfy. Anything you need !
It’s not something not to like, but coffee option before 8am. would be huge plus :)
30 September 2025
Exceptional
Staff was very good. Food was good. Pool was nice and always very clean in spite of many shade trees.
Nothing.
30 September 2025
Great stay, we’ll be back for sure ;)
Upgraded room. Pool. Possibility to leave luggage between bookings for free in locker. Location.
29 September 2025
Exceptional
Looks good, nice and cool air, amazing pool
28 September 2025
Very good
Decent hotel right near where I wanted to be. Staff were lovley as well
Nothing. You want a pad to stay in the city, go here
26 September 2025
Best place
The locatie and the staff, i was up graded to a room the a balcony which was lovely.
21 September 2025
Should have stayed longer. Lovely.
Lovely sitting area, comfy beds, big rooms. Shower was amazing; best I've had in Thailand.
20 September 2025
Amazing stay for first visit in Bkk
Amazing value for money, pool is great
It’s not super close to MRT or BTS
13 September 2025
Fabulous
Pool and location
13 September 2025
Calm oasis in old Bangkok
Location, swimming pool and very friendly staff!
No soap to wash your hands
13 September 2025
Very good
Ok room with air conditioning, good bed and exceptional pool with chill area.
There is nowhere to sit in the room and you can hear noise from the others' room a lot, but not a big deal :)
6 September 2025
A great stay
It was pretty nice. - Very comfy. - The staff are amazing. - Very close to seven eleven. - They helped me print some paper I needed, so thanks a lot!
- The hotel is a bit far from the lively areas of the city. Every night when I want to come back to the hotel, it takes me at least 45mins with public transportation. Maybe it’s close to some attractions that can be seen in a day or so. But definitely wasn’t close enough for me. - Taking a shower makes the whole bathroom’s floor wet. - Really late at night, insects would be running around the pool area, but that’s understandable because of the nature and the weather, so not a problem. But still, a great place to stay in.
3 September 2025
Oasis to be cherished
We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Bangkok. The staff were welcoming from the first step towards reception. It was an oasis of calm in a city which can overpower you with noise and smells. The double room with its balcony overlooking the pool allowed you to take in the lush green foliage reaching up from the courtyard and also to look up to the bright blue sky. The air conditioning did its job inside and the bed was wonderfully comfortable. We can highly recommend the breakfast including some great smoothies. And with a 7Eleven on the corner just up the road you’re all set for a great stay. We found some good stalls nearby for shopping and it was simple to reach the sights by walking or tuk tuk.
The only minor blemish was the water in a powerful shower leaked under the door into the rest of the bathroom so the bath mat was thoroughly wet. You can obviously moderate the power of the shower and the amount of water you use but a bracing shower is the perfect way to unwind after a long hot steamy days taking in such a vibrant city.
3 September 2025
Just wish we had more time here...
Absolutely loved this spot! Thrilled with this find. Front desk staff were amazing and helpful. Rooms super cute and the family room was perfect. Walked to ko sahn easily with kids and pool was beautiful.
2 September 2025
Exceptional
When we did leave the hotel (check out) they did allow to keep the luggage and... even better... to use the swimming pool after the check out. It did really help as our flight was at night. Great service.
27 August 2025
Exceptional
The vibe and the pool was nice and it is also in the center.
25 August 2025
Ideal place to rest on the end of your trip throught thailand. Nice pool, nice food
Very nice staff, especially Fah from the reception desk.
23 August 2025
Very good!
The environment was very cozy.
11 August 2025
Central and beautiful
The atmosphere is the best, you get the feeling of being literally living in a old time thai building. The personnel is very kind and helpful. The location is also super! Recommend
There is no hand soap, but is a common thing apparently in most hotels.
6 August 2025
Fabulous
Perfect place and location in Bangkok
5 August 2025
Exceptional
Everything was best value for money. Super comfortable bed and really quiet but in a super great location. Can’t fault this place and will go back for sure. Thank you to all the team as everyone was super helpful and friendly
22 July 2025
Exceptional
Incredible value for services offered, pool, AC, restaurant, friendly reception
21 July 2025
Close to Khoasan road, beautiful pool and garden
The location is perfect and as described in Manu other reviews, it’s a little sanctuary amongst the Bangkok chaos. The pool is perfection, with plenty of lounges amongst the stunning gardens.
The rooms were clean, but pretty basic. The beds were firm, which I didn’t mind, but my partner prefers a soft bed. There were no face washers provided and only one set of pillows (one each)
17 July 2025
Great hotel
Short walk to bars and restaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. Large and quiet room.
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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

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9 December 2025
Exceptional