Sukhumvit never really takes a break. The traffic hums, the BTS glides past, street vendors shout, and the night never quite ends. It’s Bangkok at full volume, which is exactly what makes it both thrilling and tiring. That’s why DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit feels like such a find.
Step off Sukhumvit onto Soi 2 and everything slows down. The lobby is bright and understated, setting the tone for what’s upstairs. Rooms are spacious and quiet, with soft lighting, crisp sheets, and blackout curtains that shut out the city completely. From these windows, Bangkok feels almost calm.
The seventh-floor saltwater pool sits among palms and glass towers, offering a rare kind of stillness above the streets. Downstairs, Open Restaurant serves familiar comfort food and strong coffee, ideal for lazy mornings or a reset after a long day while Open Bar in the lobby offers a relaxed lounge setting.
Step outside and you’re in one of Bangkok’s most walkable pockets, where street vendors fry up pad kaprow beside sleek cafés and hidden bars. Terminal 21 is a 15-minute walk away, while Central World and Siam Paragon sit just down the road in the other direction. Soi Nana’s nightlife is around the corner, and the BTS Phloen Chit station is only minutes away, connecting you to old town and beyond.
DoubleTree Ploenchit captures what every Bangkok local craves. It’s in the middle of everything yet somehow manages to feel worlds away. A calm, unpretentious space to recharge before you step back into the city’s beautiful chaos.
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