Akara Hotel
A boutique hotel near the Airport Rail Link featuring marble soaking tubs and a rooftop infinity pool.
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Akara Hotel is a boutique Bangkok property known for its rooftop infinity pool and marble-clad bathrooms with scenic soaking tubs. Reviewers appreciate the attentive service, comfortable beds, and convenient two-minute walk to the Airport Rail Link. However, guests note that rooms lack opening windows, can take an hour to cool down, and suffer from thin soundproofing along the hallways. 1734
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What travelers noticed
- The rooftop infinity pool is widely praised for its expansive views across the city skyline. 7413
- Bathrooms earn high marks for their luxury marble decor and circular soaking tubs set against floor-to-ceiling windows. 4
- Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds and stylish wood and marble room aesthetics. 435
- The location is appreciated for being just a two-minute walk from the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi Airport. 173
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking quick Airport Rail Link access
- — Guests wanting marble soaking tubs with city views
- — Rooftop pool enthusiasts
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to hallway and lift noise
- — Travelers who require opening windows for fresh air
Seen on camera
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“through the bathroom looks like little steps everywhere oh nice tub tub shower accommodation”
youtube.com1:35“Many of our rooms also offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, allowing you to watch the city lights…”
youtube.com0:58“The restaurant itself and the kitchen itself seem to be very well furnished and everything here shines with a cleanness…”
youtube.com4:22“the location of the hotel is attractive and guests enjoy the beautiful surroundings”
youtube.com2:17“that was my dessert and those little rolled cakes were tasty too”
youtube.com3:47“the hotel has a relatively good location it is located in a walking distance from the large terminal 21 shopping mall an…”
youtube.com0:07“The lobby itself despite the fact that we are only on the seventh floor has a nice views”
youtube.com0:34“part of the lobby is also a small coffee shop where you will be served by a smiling Hotel employee”
youtube.com0:40“we will show you the best part of the hotel the wonderful infinity pool with beautiful views from the pool you have a vi…”
youtube.com0:51“This hotel is newly opened and some things here do not work as they should for example you will not find a free coffee o…”
youtube.com2:02“our room has a large TV built in the wall a comfortable bed and since this room is one of the cheaper rooms you don't ha…”
youtube.com2:15“The internet speed is above average download 80 Mbps and upload 102 Mbps”
youtube.com3:14“The Panorama Executive Suite which cost approximately $180 per night this room is 60 square m has two sinks a shower bu…”
youtube.com3:23“Located on the 61st floor of one city center in Plonit just across from Central Embassy, the bar offers stunning 360 deg…”
youtube.com0:08“the restaurant is fine video group fruits different Thai foods and you can order the menu things like eggs benedict scra…”
youtube.com3:03“the hotel changes the items on the breakfast buffet every single day yesterday I have one of those steamed sweet potatoe…”
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Score breakdown
How the 98/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97- “The main attraction in this room however is the bathroom; a stunning circle bath with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Bangkok skyline.” 4
- “Say hello to the marble bathroom! Females will love spending their time here, especially with the marble decor, taking hundreds of photos for Instagram.” 3
Food
90- “Breakfast is served on the top floor and is a true highlight. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of Thai and international dishes, fresh fruits, salads, and made-to-order delights such as fluffy omelets prepared right in front of them by the hotel's chef.” 7
- “Beyond the sights and sounds of Bangkok, Akara Hotel invites you to discover a truly inspiring symphony of flavors and aromas, offering a wide range of handcrafted local and international delicacies created by talented chefs in the hotel's restaurants.” 7
Location
93- “Siam - Loved that its an oasis in the city. The second you walk in, you forget about the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Location was perfect for us and we LOVED the Thai Resto and Breakfast.” 14
- “The location is incredibly convenient as it's just around a 2-minute walk away from an Airport Rail Link station that you can use to get to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport.” 17
Noise
87- “our room was facing highway but thankfully the bathroom door helped with the soundproof. It was also just beside the lift so could hear others- the room door can improve in the soundproofing.” 17
Room
95Service
96Bed & Sleep
96- “The room itself was very stylish keeping in check with the rest of the hotel with wood and marble decor and one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on.” 4
Value
95- “For one of the best hotels in Bangkok, you're almost certainly going to pay well less than £100 a night for a room here. Using Booking.com, if you're a genius member (I'm level 1), you can expect to pay a price around £61 for a Superior King Room and £86 for a Deluxe King Room including breakfast (obviously dependent on availability, time of booking etc). Isn't that amazing?” 4
- “For the money, nothing beats The Peninsula. You're on the "wrong" side of the river, but they have a regular boat shuttle at all hours. It's true 5* at upper 4* prices.” 14
Where it is, how to reach it
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 10 points above the modest median of 88, across 134 hotels in the same bracket. In Bangkok it sits 4 points above the local median of 94.
- This hotel
- 98
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 134 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “The main attraction in this room however is the bathroom; a stunning circle bath with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Bangkok skyline.” 4
- “through the bathroom looks like little steps everywhere oh nice tub tub shower accommodation” On camera161:35
- “Say hello to the marble bathroom! Females will love spending their time here, especially with the marble decor, taking hundreds of photos for Instagram.” 3
- “Very clean room and really aesthetics vibe!” 17
- “Siam Suite is a spacious 45sqm room and the rooms are classily-furnished with natural white wood. We love the artisanal luxe decor, it makes you feel elegant just living here.” 3
- “The room itself was very stylish keeping in check with the rest of the hotel with wood and marble decor and one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on.” 4
- “Elegantly furnished with natural wood and marble decor, our rooms come with not only style but also state-of-the-art amenities.” 5
- “The Panorama Executive Suite which cost approximately $180 per night this room is 60 square m has two sinks a shower bu to VI the view all these rooms have huge Windows this one has a large desk two chairs a large double comfortable bed a sofa set a pullout large TV and very nice view of the streets and the sea” On camera153:23
- “Staying at the Hotel Akara, decent room and breakfast included.” 12
- “Room & amenities were all great. They even provide bath bombs for the tub if your room has one, but only if you ask for it.” 17
- “Hotel room is very comfortable and spacious with a big bath tub inside.” 17
- “our room has a large TV built in the wall a comfortable bed and since this room is one of the cheaper rooms you don't have a view of the Sea” On camera152:15
- “The room didn't had a window that can actually open and not much of a view.” 17
- “The room was a bit warm and took about an hour to cool down. No opening windows.” 17
- “The room was neat and clean and I liked the style of it.” 17
- “The lighting and air-conditioning of the room are controlled by a mini-tablet by the bed and it makes turning on/off the lights such a breeze.” 3
- “For one of the best hotels in Bangkok, you're almost certainly going to pay well less than £100 a night for a room here. Using Booking.com, if you're a genius member (I'm level 1), you can expect to pay a price around £61 for a Superior King Room and £86 for a Deluxe King Room including breakfast (obviously dependent on availability, time of booking etc). Isn't that amazing?” 4
- “On top of the Sky Bar prices, you also have what are probably the two most expensive restaurants in the country, Mezzaluna and Chef's Table.” 14
- “Edit/ if it's in your price range consider the Oriental. Perfect location, great bars and restaurants, and it's got an awesome history.” 14
- “For the money, nothing beats The Peninsula. You're on the "wrong" side of the river, but they have a regular boat shuttle at all hours. It's true 5* at upper 4* prices.” 14
- “The Shangri La is also a bit (a bit) of a bargain and has a legendary Chinese restaurant.” 14
- “Don't know if it's in your price range but have you considered The Peninsula? Great river views, shuttle boats to the bts and river ferry (which is what you need to get to most places you'll want to see)” 14
- “Convenient to get to from airport, direct train and just a couple stops away.” 17
- “Siam - Loved that its an oasis in the city. The second you walk in, you forget about the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Location was perfect for us and we LOVED the Thai Resto and Breakfast.” 14
- “The location is incredibly convenient as it's just around a 2-minute walk away from an Airport Rail Link station that you can use to get to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport.” 17
- “the location of the hotel is attractive and guests enjoy the beautiful surroundings” On camera102:17
- “Lebua is a great location but as you referred to, you need to be very unrestricted on your budget.” 14
- “Location was perfect for us and we LOVED the Thai Resto and Breakfast.” 14
- “Not only is the cafe located in a cool spot by...” 8
- “the hotel has a relatively good location it is located in a walking distance from the large terminal 21 shopping mall and about 30 m from the non-stop grocery store 7eleven” On camera150:07
- “Therefore you should strive for a hotel that is VERY close to a BTS/MRT station, which of there are PLENTY so it's not tough. Of the three you mentioned, only Hotel Muse is remotely close, and I consider that one a bit too far.” 14
- “On your list, I only know Akara, which is fairly priced for it's location and quality.” 14
- “Located on the 61st floor of one city center in Plonit just across from Central Embassy, the bar offers stunning 360 deg.” On camera110:08
- “Muse has by far the best location.” 14
- “Haven't stayed there myself but I've walked past it a bunch of times in Bangkok. Looks decent from the outside, seems pretty centrally located which is nice.” 20
- “I stayed at Anantara Siam and Chiang Mai and LOVED both properties - just last week actually. They're an amazing brand - great food and above all the staff is incredible.” 14
- “The restaurant itself and the kitchen itself seem to be very well furnished and everything here shines with a cleanness and Novelty” On camera154:22
- “Breakfast is served on the top floor and is a true highlight. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of Thai and international dishes, fresh fruits, salads, and made-to-order delights such as fluffy omelets prepared right in front of them by the hotel's chef.” 7
- “that was my dessert and those little rolled cakes were tasty too” On camera163:47
- “Beyond the sights and sounds of Bangkok, Akara Hotel invites you to discover a truly inspiring symphony of flavors and aromas, offering a wide range of handcrafted local and international delicacies created by talented chefs in the hotel's restaurants.” 7
- “Siam - Loved that its an oasis in the city. The second you walk in, you forget about the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Location was perfect for us and we LOVED the Thai Resto and Breakfast.” 14
- “. You have to try the omelette in the morning breakfast!!!” 17
- “Yeh 100%. I near took a heart attack when I seen the menu. At least breakfast is free.” 14
- “Location was perfect for us and we LOVED the Thai Resto and Breakfast.” 14
- “We also got to check out the Thai food at Ross Kitchen. They feature food from different regions of Thailand in a modern fusion style but you will still get to enjoy the authentic flavours from it.” 3
- “This hotel is newly opened and some things here do not work as they should for example you will not find a free coffee or tea in the rooms” On camera152:02
- “the restaurant is fine video group fruits different Thai foods and you can order the menu things like eggs benedict scrambled eggs tomato” On camera163:03
- “the hotel changes the items on the breakfast buffet every single day yesterday I have one of those steamed sweet potatoes yam they're really good the pineapple all the fruit is excellent” On camera164:23
- “You can also walk all the way down to the Siam area from the hotel. We never tried the restaurant and bar outside of the breakfast buffets, but the food was fine.” 17
- “Many of our rooms also offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, allowing you to watch the city lights dance from the comfort of your own room.” On camera130:58
- “Just went ahead with Mahanakhon only. It was brilliant as always. The 4th floor show is a gimmick stuff but the view and weather was rewarding.” 18
- “Loukgolf and her team is super helpful and service is great.” 17
- “The lobby itself despite the fact that we are only on the seventh floor has a nice views” On camera150:34
- “Staffs are all very helpful, kind and cheerful. They are always at your service.” 17
- “Ray at the front desk was incredibly helpful and facilitated early check in so we could put our bags down and freshen up.” 17
- “part of the lobby is also a small coffee shop where you will be served by a smiling Hotel employee” On camera150:40
- “The stuff were very nice and we enjoyed our staying!!!” 17
- “A refreshing welcome drink is served at check-in by the attentive staff, who then invite you to the Culinary Library Lounge a space where taste and aroma merge through inspiring mixology, complimentary gourmet snacks, and refreshing beverages served daily from 2 PM to 5 PM.” 7
- “I stayed at Anantara Siam and Chiang Mai and LOVED both properties - just last week actually. They're an amazing brand - great food and above all the staff is incredible.” 14
- “The hotel's attentive staff and affordable rates make it a top pick for a comfortable stay.” 4
- “The staff at the hotel were more than happy to help too though Emma had planned a little surprise for my birthday which was, initially, forgotten about.” 4
- “The staff were very kind, super helpful and a pleasure to be around.” 17
- “our room was facing highway but thankfully the bathroom door helped with the soundproof. It was also just beside the lift so could hear others- the room door can improve in the soundproofing.” 17
- “The room itself was very stylish keeping in check with the rest of the hotel with wood and marble decor and one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on.” 4
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 20 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Deep coverage · 60/100We read 20 sources for this property, and pulled 95 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-26.
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- 1Akara Bangkok Hotel Thailand - Breakfastyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes onlyRead originalyoutube.com
- 2รีวิว โรงแรมอครา กรุงเทพฯ - โรงแรมติด Airport Link ที่มีสระว่าย ...wongnai.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote usedRead originalwongnai.com
- 3Akara Hotel Bangkok - 5-star Boutique Luxury Hotel in ...aroimakmak.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“From the room, you can look over to Pratunam and as you can see, the Airport Rail Link station is in close proximity. You can't stay in Akara Hotel and not visit the swimming pool. The pool is not big but it offers an ex…”
Read originalaroimakmak.com - 4Hotel Review: Akara Hotel, Bangkokjamiechancetravels.comReview siteDate not stated9 quotes used
“The main attraction in this room however is the bathroom; a stunning circle bath with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Bangkok skyline.”
Read originaljamiechancetravels.com - 5Akara Suiteakarahotels.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Elegantly furnished with natural wood and marble decor, our rooms come with not only style but also state-of-the-art amenities.”
Read originalakarahotels.com - 6รีวิว โรงแรมอครา กรุงเทพฯ - โรงแรมเล็ก แต่ตกได้สวยงาม ห้องพัก ...wongnai.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes usedRead originalwongnai.com
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