Baiyoke Sky Hotel
A high-rise tower offering 360-degree Bangkok views from the 84th floor, paired with long elevator waits and dated rooms.
The verdict
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Baiyoke Sky Hotel is a high-rise tower providing budget-friendly rates alongside access to its 77th floor observation deck and 84th floor revolving viewpoint. The property offers spacious rooms and reliable bathroom water pressure. However, guests frequently complain about excruciating elevator wait times, long check-in lines, and tired, dated furnishings. 821524
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the panoramic 360-degree city views from the 77th floor observation deck and 84th floor revolving viewpoint. 8524
- Rooms and bathrooms are notably large and spacious, equipped with bathtubs and strong water pressure. 15259
- The hotel offers very affordable room rates within walking distance of the Airport Rail Link Ratchaprarop station. 8915
The catch
- While many visitors praise the extensive international breakfast buffet, others criticize the dining area as a crowded tour-bus buffet. drawn from the full read
- Some guests experience quick check-in and friendly staff, whereas others face waits of 30 to 60 minutes and excruciating lift queues. 6
Who it's for
- — Budget-conscious skyline seekers
- — Airport Rail Link transit travelers
- — Guests wanting large high-floor rooms
Skip it if
- — Impatient travelers dreading slow elevator queues
- — Anyone expecting modern luxury linens and decor
- — Visitors avoiding crowded lobby lines
Seen on camera
24 moments · 9 videos · Baiyoke Sky Hotel
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“But boy, look at the view. Like I said, this is the 73rd floor and this is a view over Bangkok. It just look like we are…”
youtube.com1:39“I think this is a really great low-cost option for taking in the view taking in the sites of Bangkok and enjoying some g…”
youtube.com10:59“In today's video, we're diving into one of the most exciting breakfast buffets in Bangkok the Stella Palace at Baiyoke S…”
youtube.com0:00“the hotel staff is friendly and helpful the food and drinks were good and there's plenty to do just within the hotel its…”
youtube.com6:15“the lobby has a really nice area to sit in with a great view of the city and the staff here are extremely helpful and ve…”
youtube.com1:11“and then there's two chairs over here which is comfortable”
youtube.com4:18“And we're currently on level 83 here and look at these magnificent views and shortly we'll be heading up to the observat…”
youtube.com1:20“food here is great this is really such a good International Buffet this and this View I can't get over it”
youtube.com6:49“I'd rather come enjoy a meal here at the Skybox or the back of balcony and taking the beautiful view City and comfort an…”
youtube.com8:40“for 850 baht one night's accommodation in this hotel was such a good find and an absolute bargain”
youtube.com9:45“I came back around 7:30 PM and wow, the night view was so worth the trip. The intersection below was all lit up, and the…”
youtube.com12:50“From the 35th floor I had come down to the 18th floor to access the lobby area and then take another elevator to go down…”
youtube.com3:03“the view is beautiful but not very spectacular cuz I was expecting something like this absolutely not like this it's oka…”
youtube.com1:46“The hotel is special for its height, architecture, and breathtaking 360° views.”
youtube.com2:08“Being near Pratinam makes this hotel perfect for tourists. Shopping, food, night life, everything is within walking dist…”
youtube.com2:24“security, staff support, luggage service, everything is smooth.”
youtube.com3:37“The cleanliness is great. The room size is large and the bathrooms are quite spacious as well.”
youtube.com5:02“The dinner buffet happens on the 76th and 78th floors. Seafood, Thai dishes, desserts, everything is available. Dinner c…”
youtube.com11:57“by the way in case you're wondering what the washroom looks like here it is I've purposely kept it till the very end of…”
youtube.com5:29“Our accommodation cost us around 5,000 rupees per day. It had a decent washroom with bathtub, a nice view from the 35th…”
youtube.com1:36“In one of the floors we found a photo booth to capture the mesmerizing views of the skyline.”
youtube.com5:21“This is the Baiyoke Tower which is a four-star hotel and it's famous for its sky-high buffets and also for its views and…”
youtube.com0:28“so we booked this panoramic Suite which should give us a more spectacular view of the city we're on the 55th floor and h…”
youtube.com1:10“if you're planning a trip to bangkok you might be surprised to learn that you can stay at one of the tallest hotels in t…”
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Score breakdown
How the 72/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
74Food
88Location
82- “Around the hotel, you'll find endless shopping and food options. Nearby locations, Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Central World, Big Sea Supermarket, Indra Market Street, Food Lanes. For shopping lovers, Bayoko Sky is a paradise.” 1512:42
- “Being near Pratinam makes this hotel perfect for tourists. Shopping, food, night life, everything is within walking distance.” 152:24
Noise
85- “if you're going to come up here to the 81st floor then you definitely have to come sit outside it's really cool out here also it's quiet inside there it can get quite noisy there's a lot of people bu” 227:21
- “t see it gets quite noisy inside here so I definitely recommend sitting outside yeah oh dear it's really peaceful this is new and the view” 22
Room
74- “Book in the "space zone." Best view you'll have out of a hotel room ever.” 16
- “I am admiring The View one last time before I head back home the new year really is something amazing it is truly incredible that is why I say if you do come to the Bangkok balcony or to the Skybox make a point of coming here early so that you also have time to come and enjoy the view up here” 2210:05
Service
73Bed & Sleep
79- “so i'm gonna take my shoes off and check this bed and that's comfortable” 124:04
Where it is, how to reach it
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 16 points below the modest median of 88, across 103 hotels in the same bracket. In Bangkok it sits 21 points below the local median of 93.
- This hotel
- 72
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 103 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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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.
View the 91 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Okay, let me show you the bathroom now. Here we have a large shower cabin, toilet, washing baser, shampoo, things like that. Oh, we have a nice bath.” 10
- “I will say the water pressure/heat were amazing, and it's a fantastic location” 25
- “the bathroom's a very good size it's got a shower and it's also got a bath here as well” On camera124:42
- “The bathroom had a separate bathtub and a walk-in shower, and we would recommend having a soak after a day of shopping.” 9
- “The bathroom comes with a bathtub-great for relaxing after a full day out.” On camera188:14
- “Water pressure and temperature were constant.” 9
- “But boy, look at the view. Like I said, this is the 73rd floor and this is a view over Bangkok. It just look like we are in an airplane.” On camera101:39
- “the view is beautiful but not very spectacular cuz I was expecting something like this absolutely not like this it's okay though” On camera141:46
- “In one of the floors we found a photo booth to capture the mesmerizing views of the skyline.” On camera115:21
- “Welcome to the tallest hotel in Thailand! There are a few photo spots, but the real star is the breathtaking city view.” On camera189:56
- “If you pay slightly more, rooms have wonderful view” 6
- “HATED THIS PLACE it was so bad so bad like just dont they insulted my wife and the building was just shit full of bad tourists goin for the view” 6
- “From here, you get a full 360° view of Bangkok city. Daytime, sunset or night, the view is stunning in all three times.” On camera1511:10
- “The bathrooms are clean but aged, with basic fixtures and a noticeable need for renovation in some areas. That said, the rooms are spacious by Bangkok standards, and many offer incredible views of the city skyline, especially if you're placed on a higher floor.” 8
- “I live in Bangkok and from my condo I have a very good view too but this is really something absolutely extraordinary” On camera226:58
- “Included with your stay is access to the Observation Deck (77th floor) and the Revolving Viewpoint (84th floor) - a 360-degree platform offering breathtaking panoramic views of Bangkok.” 8
- “this is the lighting is good for working and i mean working and looking out at this view” On camera122:52
- “No, it's a crap hotel. Bad food too.” 25
- “Restaurant on the top level is great that is all I'm going to say.” 6
- “I think this is a really great low-cost option for taking in the view taking in the sites of Bangkok and enjoying some good food at it too well in your eyes” On camera2210:59
- “In today's video, we're diving into one of the most exciting breakfast buffets in Bangkok the Stella Palace at Baiyoke Sky Hotel!” On camera180:00
- “Breakfast buffet was good many options.” 17
- “i went to the buffet worst buffet i ever had and the building looks too old if you like to stay with indians and pakistanies maybe is good for you” 1
- “The breakfast is wonderful Three floors of breakfast buffet” 6
- “Now here's where Baiyoke Sky Hotel truly shines - its international buffet is not just good, it's fantastic.” 8
- “From the 35th floor I had come down to the 18th floor to access the lobby area and then take another elevator to go down to the ground floor to step outside. This is the Pratunam Market where I spent some time before gearing up for a lavish breakfast buffet the next morning.” On camera113:03
- “The dinner buffet happens on the 76th and 78th floors. Seafood, Thai dishes, desserts, everything is available. Dinner combined with the night view becomes one of the highlights of your Bangkok trip.” On camera1511:57
- “food here is great this is really such a good International Buffet this and this View I can't get over it” On camera226:49
- “Its an old decrepit bug infested building that no one who really lives here considers "5 star luxury hotel", one of the worst china bus tourist buffets youll ever see in thailand, and the location is just downright awful..” 1
- “The lift is honestly so confusing and tiring. We had ordered food and by the time we got to the lobby to pick it up, it was half an hour. The wait time for lifts is excruciating” 6
- “during our stay we had dinner at the bangkok sky restaurant breakfast on the bangkok balcony and enjoyed a drink at the tee off sport bar as well as a couple at the rooftop bar our meals were delicious and our drinks were pretty good too” On camera53:57
- “Breakfast buffet was good many options. Also the observation deck is free if you are staying.” 17
- “But the restaurant on the upper level is wonderful” 6
- “the one bed or two bed presidential suites are on floor 70 to 74. however the 84th floor observation deck is the real treat here you can stand and see the sprawling city beneath you as the observation deck rotates to give you views in all directions” 5
- “The Standard Zone is not the newest part of the hotel, but it is also not the oldest. The room still feels a bit dated but overall quite comfortable and spacious.” 9
- “I'd rather come enjoy a meal here at the Skybox or the back of balcony and taking the beautiful view City and comfort and peace and you can get a even better view when you go up to the 84th floor” On camera228:40
- “The cleanliness is great. The room size is large and the bathrooms are quite spacious as well.” On camera155:02
- “Book in the "space zone." Best view you'll have out of a hotel room ever.” 16
- “so we booked this panoramic Suite which should give us a more spectacular view of the city we're on the 55th floor and here's the view it's a nice spacious room” On camera141:10
- “Let's address the elephant in the room first: the rooms at Baiyoke Sky Hotel are noticeably outdated.” 8
- “As far as I know it's old and haunted but room view is beautiful (which I love at night)” 17
- “Yeah i can imagine the room type matters. I booked a room there years ago for the view and my windows were like 80% covered up with ads” 16
- “Decor is a little dated, but clean. The room is a bit plain in terms of décor, so if you are after high-end luxurious finishes, you will be a little disappointed.” 9
- “I am admiring The View one last time before I head back home the new year really is something amazing it is truly incredible that is why I say if you do come to the Bangkok balcony or to the Skybox make a point of coming here early so that you also have time to come and enjoy the view up here” On camera2210:05
- “Our accommodation cost us around 5,000 rupees per day. It had a decent washroom with bathtub, a nice view from the 35th floor, a double bed television set, mini fridge, closet with locker, and a work desk.” On camera111:36
- “Room comfort and quality - 7/10” 9
- “Stay somewhere in Sukhumvit Reply Share Apprehensive-Deer105 • 4mo ago We live in Bangkok but got a Staycation gift card a couple of years ago. We live in Bangkok but got a Staycation gift card a couple of years ago. We had a very nice room, renovated and fresh.” 16
- “I think it's worth it for a night or two. Book in the "space zone." Best view you'll have out of a hotel room ever.” 16
- “the hotel staff is friendly and helpful the food and drinks were good and there's plenty to do just within the hotel itself before venturing out to explore the city” On camera56:15
- “I stayed there in 2010 the staff were so lovely.” 25
- “the lobby has a really nice area to sit in with a great view of the city and the staff here are extremely helpful and very friendly” On camera121:11
- “Furniture tired, rooms kind of musty, VERY busy, people everywhere, lines at check-in, lines at lifts.” 1
- “It was cool to say I've been there but it was like staying at a Travelodge they used to be a Best Western 20 years ago. Smells kind of funny isn't as nice as you would expect it to be and definitely is not an experience I would repeat again.” 1
- “I just got back from staying 4 nights at Baiyoke and honestly two minds about it. Pros: Wonderful staff” 6
- “A friend stayed there in January..totally unimpressed. Furniture tired, rooms kind of musty, VERY busy, people everywhere, lines at check-in, lines at lifts.” 1
- “Furniture tired, rooms kind of musty, VERY busy, people everywhere, lines at check-in, lines at lifts. There are much better at half that price.” 1
- “let me check what time it is 11 20 and check-in's meant to be at two o'clock but we got checked in really quickly which is awesome” On camera121:55
- “When we arrived at the hotel, it was super busy, and the lobby was heaving with tour groups and guests walking in off the street. It took us about 20 minutes to check in, which is a little on the long side, but given the number of people, it is understandable.” 9
- “Check-in time is crowded. Expect a 20 to 30 minute wait.” On camera1513:16
- “security, staff support, luggage service, everything is smooth.” On camera153:37
- “All the toiletries were clean and replenished, and the towels were fresh.” 9
- “The beds are decent, but don't expect luxury linens or high-end amenities.” 8
- “The lobby is a bit compact, but the check-in process is very professional and fast.” On camera153:42
- “The Baiyoke Sky Hotel sits in Pratunam, a bustling shopping area filled with local markets, wholesale clothing stalls, and food vendors. It's not far from Platinum Mall, CentralWorld, and the Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link station - making airport transfers easy.” 8
- “Stayed last month, did not like the area compared to our other hotel near Phaya Thai. Walking distance to arl station though and lots of cabs downstairs.” 17
- “Never stayed there, but the location would put me off. It's not on any public transport lines and the recent closure of the road flyover nearby will cause traffic mayhem in that area for a year or more.” 16
- “Location is terrible, so is the hotel. Change if you can.” 1
- “Around the hotel, you'll find endless shopping and food options. Nearby locations, Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Central World, Big Sea Supermarket, Indra Market Street, Food Lanes. For shopping lovers, Bayoko Sky is a paradise.” On camera1512:42
- “Being near Pratinam makes this hotel perfect for tourists. Shopping, food, night life, everything is within walking distance.” On camera152:24
- “Its an old decrepit bug infested building that no one who really lives here considers "5 star luxury hotel", one of the worst china bus tourist buffets youll ever see in thailand, and the location is just downright awful..” 1
- “DustyDogLovesRain • 2y ago It's not a fabulous location” 1
- “I will say the water pressure/heat were amazing, and it's a fantastic location” 25
- “Personally, I feel the best reason to stay in this hotel is that they are really near to Airport Rail Link Ratchaprarop station. This makes airport transfer really convenient.” 9
- “if you are going to take the SkyTrain then you should use the light green to Comfort Line and get up at the Payette station and the hotel is about a 15 minute very pleasant walk from the station” On camera223:50
- “I think this is a really great low-cost option for taking in the view taking in the sites of Bangkok and enjoying some good food at it too well in your eyes” On camera2210:59
- “for 850 baht one night's accommodation in this hotel was such a good find and an absolute bargain” On camera129:45
- “The Baiyoke breakfast buffet is elite. One of the best I've had in bkk at that price point” 1
- “Check in/check out can take 30-60 minutes, elevators were crowded and had problems, and room was just okay at that price.” 25
- “This is the Baiyoke Tower which is a four-star hotel and it's famous for its sky-high buffets and also for its views and its 360° observation deck. We paid £9 to come in here and go up to the top and it was well worth it and that included a free cocktail.” On camera210:28
- “The hotel is a little shabbier around the edges and it can get a little crazy busy, but it is great value for the price, location, room size and especially for the experience of the rooftop viewpoint.” 9
- “If the 6.6K bhat is for 3 nights, then that seems like a reasonable (rather cheap) price for what's considered a 4-star hotel, especially if that includes your transfer and breakfast.” 1
- “Price seems about right considering 5 star luxury costs 8k-9k in Sukhumvit.” 1
- “And although it's five star, it's really really for a budget price. We pay €75 for a night. So that is yeah, really a bargain if you see what you get for it.” On camera102:11
- “If it's for one night it's Not cheap at all For the price I can get Sofitel at lumphini or Marriot marquis near Sukhumvit Or a suite at banyan tree Fir it's 3 nights then yes.” 1
- “There are much better at half that price. It's not a fabulous location” 1
- “for its location at the center of the city with easy access to major roads and the sky train system paired with the experience and available amenities the bay oak sky hotel is definitely worth the nightly rate” On camera55:55
- “as for the actual rooms they do look a bit dated but it is a 25 year old hotel with affordable room rates” On camera51:35
- “Here's the best part: room rates are incredibly affordable, especially for a hotel of this size and stature.” 8
- “so i'm gonna take my shoes off and check this bed and that's comfortable” On camera124:04
- “if you're going to come up here to the 81st floor then you definitely have to come sit outside it's really cool out here also it's quiet inside there it can get quite noisy there's a lot of people bu” On camera227:21
- “t see it gets quite noisy inside here so I definitely recommend sitting outside yeah oh dear it's really peaceful this is new and the view” 22
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- 1Is 6.6K Baht cheap for Baiyoke Sky Tower 2? : r/Bangkokreddit.comForum threadDate not stated19 quotes used
“i went to the buffet worst buffet i ever had and the building looks too old if you like to stay with indians and pakistanies maybe is good for you”
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“the one bed or two bed presidential suites are on floor 70 to 74. however the 84th floor observation deck is the real treat here you can stand and see the sprawling city beneath you as the observation deck rotates to giv…”
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“Restaurant on the top level is great that is all I'm going to say.”
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