Hotel Royal Bangkok
4-star hotel · Samphanthawong, Bangkok
Long Weekend score
Good1 serious report in 290 reviews: a physical hazard
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Bangkok are rated 8.4 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 50% of Bangkok hotels
- 93% of guest comments are praise
- 93% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 50% of Bangkok hotels. Compared with 1,626 hotels in Bangkok. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 93% of guest comments are praise. 632 praise, 47 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 93% of guest photos show no damage. 56 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $43 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $39
- 3 min walkto the nearest station
- 290 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- A station within walking distanceA station is 212 m away
- Staff175 praise · 4 complain
- Location153 praise · 0 complain
- Cleanliness81 praise · 5 complain
- Views51 praise · 6 complain
Against
- On a main road: Yaowarat Road11 m from the building
- Room condition10 complain · 4 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
290 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (175 guests). Weakest: room condition, where 10 of the 14 who mention it complain.
Location1530Strength
The location and hotel are beyond amazing.
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel is located in Chinatown and is close to everything: the subway, the market, restaurants, shops, etc.
Google, June 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Staff1754Strength
Friendly staffs and very helful, conceous was very actively called the taxi for me to get to the airport it just about 5mins waiting.
Google, May 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Lovely clean hotel with amazing staff.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Certainly no warm welcoming attitude upon reaching the reception desk.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Room size241Strength
We had good and spacious rooms.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The hotel rooms are spacious, and the rooftop pool offers the best views.
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The room was relatively small and everything was a little tired.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Value231Strength
Good hotel at a reasonable price.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Very strategic location, relatively affordable price, close to everywhere, automatically saves transportation costs, spacious and roomy rooms, excellent service...can check in early at 12 noon, cold AC, varied TV channels, complete amenities...
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Cleanliness815Strength
Clean rooms with everything you need.
Google, June 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Large hotel in Chinatown, clean, comfortable bed.
Google, September 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
rooms are certainly quite tired and slightly dirty
Booking network, May 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Food192Strength
The fruits and vegetables were fresh, food was tasty, and staff were so kind and professional.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Ploy June Bam is very good Chinese is very nice and beautiful Rooms are clean, comfortable Spacious and hygienic
Tripadvisor, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The food and beverage offering was disappointing but this didn’t worry us as we prefer to hit the streets anyway.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Views516Strength
Great breakfast plenty of options, great outlook above the city.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The pool was spectacular and the service was excellent.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The lack of a window causes a feeling of claustrophobia.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Breakfast334Strength
Everything is excellent, from the cleanliness to the rooms, to the kind staff and the very rich breakfast (a little less so for vegetarians).
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Service was fantastic and the breakfast was lovely with many options.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Breakfast needs more variety
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Pool386Strength
But otherwise, it's excellent, and the rooftop pool is fantastic—a 10 out of 10!
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The rooms were great and the pool was an amazing extra touch.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds204Mostly good
Very comfortable beds, soundproof rooms, amazing cold rooftop swimming pool, in the middle of China town,
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The air conditioning was cool, there was hot water, and the bed was comfortable.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds were not very comfortable
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Quiet at night114Mostly good
Room very quiet and fun roof top pool and bar.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Our room was spacious and quiet.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The beds and rooms were comfortable and clean, and soundproofed well, except for the sound of doors slamming shut (BANG!!).
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Room condition410Weak spot
The rooms could be in better condition.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Rooms were dated and could use a refresh.
Google, August 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
There are areas that are looking a bit dated and tired.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 3,149 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: not as shown or booked, in 4 of 290 reviews.
Not as shown or booked4 of 2901 in 72 reviews
A simple but comfortable hotel, I was disappointed by the pool which looked bigger in the photos.
Google, June 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The pool looks big on the photos but in reality is not that big.
Google, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Problems in the bathroom3 of 2901 in 97 reviews
I can hear someone running from the floor above mine, the water pressure in sink is a bit slow.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
There are holes in various places, and the water leaks quite a bit.
Google, August 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Parking3 of 2901 in 97 reviews
The parking lot was a bit difficult to access, but overall it was okay.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Good room, near travel spot but parking kinda narrow
Tripadvisor, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Serious reports
1 in 290 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
A physical hazard1 of 290 reviews
The emergency exit was also closed.
Google, July 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
4 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (7%).
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: swimming pool (7), restaurant (3), bar (5).
The hotel says it has no spa.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$43 is a typical night, from 304 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Nov 2026, $41Dearest month: Sep 2027, $52
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- Agoda$39
- kayak.co.th$39
- hotelscombined.co.th$39
- evendo.com$39
- Traveloka$40
- Vio.com$40
- th.bluepillow.com$40
- hutchgo.com$40
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
The nearest station is 212 m away by road, about 3 minutes on foot. There are 4 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: 7-Eleven1 min walk7 m by road
- Nearest main road: Yaowarat Road11 m
- Nearest station3 min walk212 m by road
- Wat Arun2.9 km
- Khao San Road3.3 km
- The Grand Palace3.4 km
- Chatuchak Market9.3 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
14 room types, from 28 to 60 m².
- Superior Twin Room - No Window28 m²Sleeps 2
- Superior Double Room - No Window28 m²Sleeps 2
- Deluxe Triple Room30 m²Sleeps 33 Twin bed
- Deluxe Room30 m²Sleeps 22 Twin bedBathtub
- Deluxe Twin Room30 m²Sleeps 2
- Deluxe Double Room30 m²Sleeps 2
The other 8 room types
- Premier Deluxe Twin Room38 m²Sleeps 2
- Triple Room38 m²Sleeps 33 Twin bedBathtub in its photos
- Premium Deluxe Double Room38 m²Sleeps 2
- One-Bedroom Apartment60 m²Sleeps 3Bathtub in its photos
- Apartment Suite60 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtub
- Family Suite60 m²Sleeps 21 King bedBathtub
- Family Room60 m²Sleeps 31 Queen bedBathtub in its photos
- Premium Deluxe TripleNot statedSleeps 33 Twin bedBathtub
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.4 out of 10. 50% of the 1,626 hotels in Bangkok are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 8.4.
Every review site, out of 100
Trip.com rates it 90 out of 100 and Booking network rates it 84. Booking network only takes reviews from people who booked and stayed, while Trip.com takes them from anyone.
If room condition matters to you
Here, 10 of the 14 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
290 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 771 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 290 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 55 older, 149 in other languages, 268 with a score but no words and 9 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 197 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 23 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 4 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.