Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG — Hotel in Khlong Tan Subdistrict

Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit: A Perfect Urban Retreat for Solo TravelersLocated in the heart of Sukhumvit, one of Bangkok's most vibrant and well-connected neighborhoods, the Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit is an excellent choice for solo travelers seeking a comfortable, convenient, and modern place to stay for a weekend getaway. Situated close to the Emsphere Mall and other popular attractions, the hotel combines accessibility with warm hospitality, ensuring a memorable experience.Prime LocationThe hotel’s location is one of its biggest advantages. Nestled along Sukhumvit Road, it is a short walk from two BTS Skytrain stations, Phrom Phong and Asoke, making it easy to navigate Bangkok’s bustling streets. For shopping enthusiasts, the nearby Emsphere Mall trio—Emporium, EmQuartier, and the soon-to-be-completed EmSphere—offers a world-class retail experience with high-end brands, boutique stores, and an array of dining options. The proximity to lively nightlife spots, parks like Benjasiri, and a host of authentic street food vendors makes this area a dynamic hub for solo travelers looking to explore Bangkok.Comfortable and Stylish AccommodationThe rooms at Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit are thoughtfully designed with a modern aesthetic and all the amenities a solo traveler might need. Standard rooms feature comfortable beds, blackout curtains, a work desk, and a spacious bathroom with a rain shower. The large windows provide ample natural light and offer stunning views of the bustling Sukhumvit skyline. For tech-savvy travelers, the free high-speed Wi-Fi and universal charging ports are a big plus.The rooms are spotless and well-maintained, with daily housekeeping ensuring a fresh and welcoming environment. Solo travelers will appreciate the hotel’s attention to detail, from the cozy bedding to the complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities.Dining and AmenitiesHoliday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit boasts an impressive selection of dining options. The all-day dining restaurant Zeta Café serves an extensive breakfast buffet, featuring both Western and Asian dishes to cater to diverse palates. The variety of fresh fruit, local delicacies like Pad Thai, and classic breakfast staples ensure a great start to the day. For evening meals, Maya Restaurant and Bar, located on the rooftop, offers a fusion of Indian cuisine with breathtaking views of the city—a perfect spot for solo travelers to unwind after a day of exploration.The hotel also features a rooftop pool, ideal for a relaxing swim while soaking in the cityscape. A well-equipped fitness center caters to health-conscious travelers, while the friendly concierge team is always on hand to provide recommendations and assist with bookings for tours and local attractions.Solo-Friendly AtmosphereWhat stands out about the Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit is its welcoming atmosphere for solo travelers. The staff goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home, providing personalized service and ensuring all needs are met. The communal areas, such as the rooftop bar and pool, create opportunities for solo travelers to mingle with fellow guests or simply enjoy their own company in a serene setting.Perfect for a Weekend StayFor a Friday-to-Sunday stay, the Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit delivers the perfect balance of relaxation, exploration, and indulgence. Whether you’re shopping at the nearby Emsphere Mall, dining at local restaurants, or unwinding in the hotel’s comfortable rooms, the experience is seamless.ConclusionThe Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit is an excellent choice for solo travelers seeking a convenient and comfortable base in Bangkok. With its prime location, stylish accommodations, and top-notch amenities, the hotel offers everything needed for a stress-free and enjoyable weekend stay. Whether you’re visiting for leisure or exploring the city’s vibrant culture, this hotel ensures a delightful...

The Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit holds a dear place in our hearts. Its service is tough to beat. Our last visit was in January 2020 before COVID. In early 2022, Thailand opened to tourists and we stayed for 14 days in June.

Our earlier reviews of this hotel cover the human resources, hospitality and maintenance perspective, in detail. All in all, with every aspect covered, it is indeed a quintessential gold service without boundaries.

To borrow a quote – ‘’Hospitality is a combination of people and magic — people who care enough to go beyond their own selfish desires in order to create magic.’’

The above is positively authentic, vibrant and colourful today as it has been before in this hotel. Led by an able team, helmed by – Ms Poom (Nuttanicha Srikaew), they collectively exhibited that effervescent magic, with their current staff strength. The hotel welcomed new staff members as tourism returned.

HOTEL PREMISES – Like before, at every step, all matters appeared in place, from the cleanliness and food in Zeta Café, to the array of multiple dishes, the room atmosphere, the bed comfort including the equipment was all in order and good operational condition. Clean lobbies and the concierge busy and alert. Swift at arranging taxis. An amazing effort by the hotel staff as they geared for the influx of tourists with happy smiles.

TRUE TEST – A true test of hospitality reveals a high level of professionalism, care and concern displayed by hotel staff.

My husband suffered acute abdominal pains in the first week, later diagnosed as kidney stones & blocked urethra. Ms Poom immediately recommended ‘Wellness Clinic’, as the first response to investigate. The clinic is a short walk from the hotel. Dr Sumait Premmanisakul attended and gave prescriptions to my husband and we observed for 3 days. The pain emerged again and Dr Sumait recommended a further detailed investigation, and off we were to Sukhumvit Hospital followed by a stay at Camillian Hospital.

The success of the whole operation is in part due to early groundwork by the hotel staff especially Ms Poom, and her able assistant staff (photo at right). The options available, clinics & hospitals and calling to check the availability of the doctors etc. The hotel staff followed up with us regularly and extended a warm helping hand.

The medical incident was a big scare for us in a foreign land. Fortunately, Ms Poom and her team responded swiftly and amazingly that assisted in decision-making. Our heartfelt gratitude to all of them. For the readers, Wellness Clinic & Dr Sumait is recommended a visit in the event you face medical issues. Sukhumvit Hospital and Camillian Hospital both have their strengths and are affordable.

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The Good: As a Platinum member, I was upgraded to a Premium room. It is always nice to get a room upgrade! The room itself was fine, albeit it felt a bit dark.

Staff were consistently very friendly. Always greeted with a smile. They were able to arrange a taxi to the BKK airport for a very reasonable 500 Baht.

The Not so Good: Check in was slow and you have to go up to level 9 (it is not on the ground floor). It does not feel great when after a lengthy journey, you have to wait in queue to get served. I did not see any priority check in counter for those who have status.

The shower was one of those where you have to stand in a bathtub, something which personally I am not a fan of. The shower did not drain properly and as a result, my feet would be standing in a pool of water each time I showered. Also, one time as I climbed into the bathtub/shower, I skinned my leg on the sharp outer edge. Ouch!

The bathroom sink is very horizontally flat and as a result, did not drain very well. When you brush your teeth, the white toothpaste residue would often stay on the sink and defy attempts to rinse away. I would literally have to cup water and splash it around repeatedly to get rid of the residue.

Internet would sometimes slow down to unacceptable speeds. Fortunately, it would return after a few minutes so it was not a show stopper, just irritating.

The automatic Hotel front sliding doors would often not open. You had to back up, and wave your arms repeatedly for the sensors to detect you. This is something that a hotel should be able to get right.

Room Service whilst keeping the place quite clean, were perhaps a bit overzealous. Having forgotten my toothbrush, I opened one of the hotels toothbrushes and was using it. I noticed Room Service kept throwing away the one I was using and giving me a new one! There is no need as it is a bit wasteful! Worse yet, they also threw away my favourite comb which I had brought from home. Whilst they did replace it with a hotel comb, I wanted my original one one back (obtained from some hotel a million years ago, it was a slightly longer one with wide bristles)! A very slight and unusual inconvenience!

Location: Located right next to EmSphere shopping centre. This is great for shopping and dining. Just a very short walk to Emporium and EmQuartier shopping centres. It is in between BTS stations, with Phrom Phong probably being slightly closer.

General Impresisons: This hotel has great friendly staff, a good location, but the hotel ambience seems quite clinical and dark (lacking warmth) and a departure from the typical decor of a Holiday Inn. There were also a number of relatively minor issues that marred the...