- See Also: Samkip.com/Bangkok – Hotels for Families
Tip: Bangkok is a great place for getting good deals on top notch accommodations. Even the best hotels will have great specials that aren’t much more than a mid-range hotel.
The best website for Bangkok hotel deals is hotelscombined.com. It’s awesome and finds some incredible discounts.
*I try to update this article on a monthly basis and link to the website that has the best rates (usually HotelsCombined but it could be Booking.com, Agoda, or any site that I trust).
Family friendly hotels in central Bangkok
Here’s a list of Bangkok’s top rated hotels for families with children – or any travelers looking for good value and a reliable place.
Pullman Bangkok King Power
This one gets great reviews from families with children of all ages – from babies and toddlers up to teenagers. A nice, if simple, swimming pool, fantastic service, very nice rooms and phenomenal breakfasts keep families coming back. Close to the Victory Monument Skytrain station and the shopping at Siam Center.
Millennium Hilton Bangkok
The Hilton gets rave reviews for its attentive staff, great breakfasts, superb pool and the many toys, trinkets and amenities for kids. The only drawback (for some) is the location. The Millennium is situated on the river and requires either a long taxi ride or a boat ride across the water to get to Bangkok’s attractions – though the boat ride is free and it might be an amusing for some kids. Spectacular views should entertain both kids and adults.
Legacy Suites Bangkok
The staff get raves at the Legacy hotel. The Legacy has a nice pool with small separate area for kids. And a good location: close to many attractions on Sukhumvit Road but down a quiet street that will be appealing to many families. Some rooms come with a small kitchen.
Mandarin Oriental
Everything is outstanding at the Oriental – but the price. Better value for money is definitely available at the other hotels, but if you’re looking for the absolute best in accommodations then the Mandarin Oriental is your hotel.
Anantara Riverside Spa & Resort Bangkok
If you’re looking for an oasis from the chaos of Bangkok this is a good choice. Located a short boat shuttle across from a skytrain station you can leave the city behind. The free kids club gets mixed reviews, but the pool and great amenities (if slightly dated) please most guests. The Japanese and Italian restaurants are not cheap but are highly recommended.
Sofitel So Bangkok
An elegant hotel with excellent breakfasts, a great location (near the Chong Nonsi skytrain and Silom underground station), this hotel really impresses its guests. The swimming pool is small but pleasant.
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit
Look for big discounts online and the Millennium Sukhumvit looks even better than its gold starred reviews. The swimming pool is small but this is made up for by its close proximity to the Asoke skytrain station.
Adelphi Suites Bangkok
The location (close to restaurants and Nana Skytrain station) and great swimming pool are the main draws here. The simple and limited breakfasts draw some travelers complaints.
Royal President Serviced Apartments
Another great deal. The Royal President has a nice pool and great location near Sukhumvit road and the Nana and Asoka skytrain stations. Most rooms have kitchenettes.
Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
If you need a hotel close to Suvarnabhumi International Airport you can’t go wrong with the Novotel. Great restaurants, nice pool, exemplary service. It’s not connected to the airport, as some reviews suggest, but a free shuttle bus zips you to the airport in minutes.
Siam City Hotel Bangkok
A luxury hotel at bargain prices. The pool, the food, the staff all get great ratings with vacationers. The hotel isn’t exactly centrally located but it’s very near to the Phaya Thai skytrain station which makes getting around the city easy. They offer a kids cooking class to guests.
Hotels With Swimming Pools in Bangkok
Luxury Hotels with Pools
Most 4 and 5 star hotels in Bangkok have swimming pools so I’ve picked out my favorites.
- Pullman Bangkok King Power
- Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
- Millennium Hilton Bangkok
- Mandarin Oriental
- Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok (pool is largely in the shade if that works for you)
- The Peninsula Bangkok
- Shangri La Hotel Bangkok
- Amari Watergate Bangkok
- Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
- Conrad Bangkok Hotel
- Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok
- The Sukhothai Bangkok
Budget Hotels with Pools
- Hotel De Moc
- Viengtai Hotel
- Buddy Lodge Hotel
- Bangkok Centre Hotel
- Indra Regent Hotel
- Asia Hotel Bangkok
- Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
- Pathumwan Princess Hotel (the best and biggest pool in the budget/mid-range category)
- Malaysia Hotel (possibly the cheapest hotel in Bangkok with a pool)
- Miami Hotel (also very cheap)
- Bangkok Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit
- Davis Hotel Bangkok
- Bel-Aire Princess
And Near The Airport:
- Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Best Western Premier Amaranth Hotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
Further Reading:
If you could stay at any hotel which one would it be? For a strange coincidence of reasons money isn’t an issue for this next trip and I’m willing to splurge. Would like something 5 star but with character too. I’m with a group of 6 – 4 adults and 2 kids. We’ll be getting 2 rooms. Thanks for your valuable time and suggestions. All the best.
Probably either the The Peninsula or the Shangri-La. Both are world class luxury hotels. The Shangri-La has better restaurants.
hi david…
do you have any other recommendations or ideas for close to Khao San Road, on the more budget side but still a good place for a toddler…pool being the main goal. we REALLY don’t need anything fancy…just basic and a pool. saw the tree house which looks beautiful but still a bit above our desired price range. in the past we’ve stayed at mai kaidees which is fine and very cheap but would really like a pool for the little one. thanks for your help….
The Viengtai hotel is great: http://www.viengtai.co.th/en. It’s fairly cheap for a place with a pool and just one block from Khao San Road. Rooms include a breakfast buffet which is nothing special but saves you buying breakfast out. The pool has a very deep deep-end which is great for lifting the kids over your head and tossing them down into the water.
hi david,
i am just starting to plan our family trip to thailand for mid dec 2013 – early jan 2014 …we will have about 3 1/2 weeks. we are looking for an experience, not a resort holiday, yet i do want clean and safe family accomodations.
i have been told that getting rooms is not a big problem without booking too far ahead, expect perhaps during the holidays when we are planning to travel. we are hoping to start in chiang mai and head to a few gulf islands then the western side near railey/koh phi phi…
do you think i need to book rooms for our entire trip? i did want some flexibility but am concerned that we will be ‘homeless’ if i dont plan ahead…also we are 2 adults and 2 children, but my son will be 16, my daughter 9 – most accomodations seem to be for 2 adults and children under 10 – do i have to book 2 rooms?
thx so much
melanie
Hi Melanie. As you probably know from reading my website, I’m very big on not booking in advance. You’ll often get the best hotel deal by looking around once you’re in a city or beach town, so I usually recommend booking the first night or two (and booking for places that you’ll only be in for a night or two) – and then looking about for a hotel you like at a competitive rate. Perhaps one thing I don’t mention as much as I should is that this process takes time – you’ll end up spending a couple mornings a week (depending how much you’re moving around) walking around the town, looking for hotels, asking about deals – when you could be out at the beach, taking a tour, or sitting by the pool. That said, I strangely enjoy hotel-hunting. It usually involves walking and exploring and meeting people, and the kids often like seeing each and every hotel they can. But, as I say, it does use time. So there’s that.
It can also cause some people some anxiety not knowing if they have a place. In all my years of traveling though I’ve never not found a place to sleep. There’s always some room, somewhere. (Admittedly this has involved sleeping in the personal quarters of the hotel owners but hey!)
Christmas and New Years are tough times to travel and find hotels – and it does seem like you’ve got a little concern about it, so I’d say go ahead and book some of those dates. But, there’s sort of a half-way flexibility that comes from booking after you arrive in the country but before you arrive at individual destinations. Even in Chiang Mai you’ll end up meeting people that just came from Krabi – and they’ll say, “Oh, you’ve got to stay here, you’ve got to go there.” – so then you can make your plans a few days before you get there so it still feels like a living breathing plan-as-you-go trip but you get some certainty of a place to stay as you pull into a new town.
As for the rooms and room size. Some places will have bigger rooms some places won’t. You’ll just have to see, ask, email.
Dear David,
Thank you for the information in your website. I am going to visit Thailand for 8 nights, and this will be our first trip going there.
Since we are arriving in Bangkok around 10 pm, I am thinking to stay closed to the airport for 1 night and fly the next day to Phuket for 2 nights. Then coming back to Bangkok and stay in Bangkok for 5 nights. Do you see any flaw in this plan??
Since I am coming with my 1 year old daughter who is still in the stroller, I dont think staying in Mandarin Oriental while we are in Bangkok will be a wise idea. I read if we stay over there, we need to take a boat anytime we want to go out. With a stroller, I think it will be a nuisance although I might be wrong. I will also be travelling with my husband and my 4 years old daughter.
My friend suggested me to stay in GrAnd Hyatt. But, if I am not wrong, Grand Hyatt’s bed is only a twin sharing which will be too small for us. That leaves me to stay in either Intercontinental (double queen bed) or Renaissance. Or perhaps you have a better idea??
Also, I dont know if asking about Phuket is out of context, but if not, do you have any recommendation which hotel should we stay?? I would love the white sandy beach by the place so we can take a walk.
Thank you so much for the help.
Sincerely,
Dianah
Hi Dianah. That sounds like a great plan (unless you wanted to spend more time on the beach and a few less days in Bangkok).
As for the Mandarin Oriental, no you don’t not have to take the boat everywhere though if you want to use the free shuttle boat then yes, of course, you would. It’s not far to the Skytrain station which can zip you all over the city. Taxis are abundant too, so you needn’t use the shuttle boat.
I love the Amari Watergate and I’m sure they’d have some bigger sized beds at a very good rate: http://hotelscombined.com/Bangkok/Amari-Watergate.
In Phuket, I’d go for the http://hotelscombined.com/phuket/kata-Beach-Resort. Beautiful pool and beach.
I hope that helps. Good luck.
Bangkok is a tough one. For budget hotels then yes, the best way to get them is to window shop from one to the next until you get a great deal. Outside of mid-December to early January you’ll have no trouble getting a great deal. However, if you have a little more money to spend some of the online deals are just amazing. I’ve stayed at 5 star hotels for $70 bucks (with breakfast). It’s an awesome city for living in luxury. A lot of people skip through Bangkok and don’t give it a chance but for me, if I had 3 weeks in Thailand, I’d do 1 week in Bangkok, 1 in the north, and 1 on Koh Phangan, Koh Lanta, or Koh Samui. (Koh Chang and Koh Samet are killer too.) And it all depends on the weather and if you can get cheap flights or have to take the bus or train. But regardless, don skimp on Bangkok!
Hi David, me and my husband are going to Thailand and flying into Bangkok in September for 1 week. We will have our 9 month old daughter. We would like to stay in a nice family hotel/motel, preferably somewhere with a pool and the room with a kitchen, needs to be extremely clean as my daughter will be crawling. Have you any suggestions on where to stay please?
The Aspen Suites Bangkok has kitchenettes, a good location, and is great value.
David,
I am 69. I want to travel in Thailand from Sep21 for 10 days and continue to Cambodia for 3 or 4 days before returning to home in NY. Please recommend accomodation and flight, NY to Bangkok, Bangok to Cambodia and back and return to NY. Are there challenges in my travel considering my age. Also, tips on what to sight see in Thailand and Cambodia. thanks and appreciate. any idea of much the whole trip would cost considering I am an average spender.
You should be able to do the whole trip for under $3000. For flights from New York to Bangkok search Kayak.com for the best fares. For flights within SE Asia use AirAsia.com. For finding hotels the best site is . For senior travelers to Thailand I would say travel insurance is highly highly recommended (World Nomads is good for travel insurance).
The best way to keep costs down is to stay flexible. Meaning flexibility on where you stay, when you travel, where to go. Search for options then choose the cheapest flights, hotels, destinations.
Good luck.
Hi David
Would like to visit Bangkok with wife and kids,
5 yr and 1 yr old.
Plan to be there for 6 nights
Can you plan an itenary for me .would like to cover Bangkok and pattaya.
Also recommend 4-5 star accommodation at. Both places
Amari Watergate is great. Nice pool and good location.
For Pattaya try the Nova Platinum or take a look at this page as it will get you some great discounts: Pattaya Hotels.
For itinerary, I would spend 3 nights in Bangkok seeing the sights. It’s easy to fill a couple days there. The zoo, the parks, boat rides on the canals, the big malls and markets, an aquarium. Then 3 more nights in Pattaya hanging at the beach and swimming pool. Have fun.
thanx so much for ur reply.This is very helpful.
I was zeroeing on Centara grand mirage pattaya or sheraton pattaya for 3 nights and hansar bangkok for 2 nights.
Kindly advise.
Anand
The Sheraton is nicer, the Centara is cheaper. I suppose it’s just what is more important to you. Both are good choices.
I think we’ll stay at the Viengtai in Khao San. It sounds fun and I’ve always wanted to hang out on KS road but will we be too far removed from the sights? Is it easy to get around by skytrain? thanks.
Actually Khao San is pretty close to a lot of the most interesting attractions in Bangkok (including the Grand Palace and the Chao Phraya river). However, it is not near to the SkyTrain so you will end up taking lots of buses, tuk tuks, or taxis. It’s loaded with places to eat and has a high-density of street food stalls. The Viengtai is a great choice. One of the few places in Khao San with a pool and just a little removed from the hub-bub of Khao San to afford a bit of quiet while still be steps from the action. Have fun.
We are going to Bangkok in September,We have been to Phuket twice and loved it. We have 2 boys 12 and 14 and we love the food. We wanted to see some new things and thought we better do Bangkok. We want to see death railway, floating markets,tigers, etc etc. We love to shop but we also love to relax and visit beaches. Should we go to chiang mai. hua hun and not go back to Phuket for end of trip.We like to sight see one day and veg out the next, Not sure what we should do. We have up to 2 weeks. Thanx, all advice is appreciated.
You’ll love Chiang Mai and I’d recommend doing the overnight train trip from Bangkok – your kids will love the experience. September is rainy season for Hua Hin but the heavy rains are in October and November so it shouldn’t be too bad. It usually rains in the afternoon and then clears up again after a good 30 minute downpour. It will likely be better weather than on the west coast at that time of year. There’s lots to do in Bangkok and you could easily be busy for 4 or 5 days there.
Hi David, I wanted to say thank you for your website. I have looked at it an innumerable amount of times for advice regarding our upcoming trip to Thailand in a couple of weeks. I wanted to ask you which hotel you would recommend near most of the Bangkok attractions but very close to a sky train? I need a luxe and a budget choice, as my sis who is coming with us refuses to pay more than $50, however for us two & our 9 yr old, we’d like to spend more. Also, because we will be there in June/July, we need help deciding on which is the best family beach with best weather. Hubby wants to go to Phuket, but sis wants to go to KoSamui via train then bus then ferry. None of us speak Thai. Any advice would be appreciated. Also wanted to know if you could recommend private tour guide? Thank you for any advice. Rose
For a great place in Bangkok (with kids or without) try the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. Top notch luxury.
Nearby is the Golden House V.I.P. Guest House Bangkok that you should be able to get a room for around $50.
For good weather in June/July I’d recommend Samui. For great deals on luxury hotels and resorts I’d say Phuket (because it’s low season).
Hope that helps. Good luck.
Hi David. Im 24 and heading to Bangkok for 3 nights. I am traveling with my best friend. where would you recommend? we have budgeted up to $100 night. Your help would be great
The Amari Watergate Bangkok is a great 4 star hotel with a beautiful pool in a central location for shopping and nightlife.
The Viengtai Hotel is in Khao San Road, not far from the river and the Grand Palace. A great choice if you want to party and hang out with fellow travelers on Khao San – and it will be way cheaper than $100 a night.
Hope that helps. Good luck.
Hi David
I’m heading to Bangkok for 6 nights 11th Dec-17th Dec with my husband and 2 boys (5yrs and 2yrs). I have booked Ariyamsomvilla in Soi 1 but am having seocnd thoughts as I can see money goes far in Bangkok in terms of buying some luxury. It looks to me Ariyamsomvilla is not quite 5 star and I am comparing what I would get for the same money in some of the bigger hotels. Initially however it was the ’boutiqueness’ that drew me to this hotel. To us important is fabulous food incluing breakfast and ease of living with 2 kids. Convenience in terms of location, closeness to massage, restaurants and markets is important.
Thanks for your advise and comments in advance.
Hanna
Don’t over-think your trip Hanna
It looks like a great hotel. Relax and have fun.
Cheers.
You are right. Thanks for the nudge.
hi david
thanks for the great info you have shared here.
i always travel with my kids(5 and 7 year) and just love it, but this time few people made me think twice by saying that Thailand is not an appropriate place to go with kids esp bangkok. would i be able to find budget to moderate accommodation very specific in terms of family environment.
its gonna be 7 days trip, (from 26th oct to 3rd nov) i want to visit chiang mai, phuket and koh phiphi, would it be a lot for 7 days or manageable?
many thanks
Bangkok is a great city but maybe if it’s your fist “overseas” trip with your kids it might be a little tough. It can get be hot, muggy, and smoggy. But I love the city, so I say go for it. In any case, it doesn’t sound like you’ll be there for long. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phi Phi in 7 days would be a lot for a single backpacker. I’d pick 2 places and take more time or you’ll feel you’re on the go your whole trip.
Hope that helps.
Hi David-
I’m flying in to Bangkok for a day with a friend. We want to do all we can within the 24 hours we’ll be there. That said, where would be the best place to stay in order to be assured we are close to the main attractions ans shopping? A few options would be most helpful!
The Viengtai Hotel just off Khao San Road has a great location for seeing the sights. It’s a good-value budget/mid-range hotel with a nice pool. Shopping is a bit of a taxi ride away but in Bangkok the sites and shopping are generally in different areas. Khao San does have lots of touristy things to buy but not high end malls like the Siam Square area.
Hope that helps. Good luck.
Hello there David
Thank you so much for your wonderful website that my husband found by accident. We are brave and crazy enough to make our dream come true and it is great to get some encouragement from your site.
We are a family of 5 (kids aged 1,3 and 5) and have decided to take a break of 3 months in Thailand. We are spending our first 2 nights in Bangkok and are puzzled by hotel rooms now. The hotels seem to have a limit of 1 or 2 children at max. Do they take more or is this a strict limit? Our youngest can sleep in a travel cot that we intend to bring with us. Will they turn us away with our lot of kids? We would really like to stay in one room otherwise it´ll be too costly.
Best wishes and thank you again,
Miia
Most of the places that have really large rooms are expensive (e.g.
Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Ratchadamri). I would get 2 rooms at the Viengtai Hotel (a good inexpenisve place with a pool) which would be cheaper than one room at a 4 or 5 star hotel.
hello miia
marriot hotel apartment in bangkok is a nice family accomodation, they provided us with an extra bed without any additional charge, but we v spoke to them earlier about it.
Hi David,
We are planning a 6 day trip to Bangkok in Feb. I have a 6 year old son.
Would request your help in suggesting a 4 star hotel with a kids club.
Thanks n advance for your help
Regards
Pooja
The Anantara Riverside Spa & Resort Bangkok is one of the few in Bangkok with a kids club (though it’s usually classified as a 5 star not 4 as you had requested.)
Hope that helps.
Hey there,
I was looking for advice. We are planning a trip to Bangkok at beginning of March for 9 days. We will be travelling with our son, 4year old and his grandparents will also be joining us.
We would like to do sight seeing, visit malls and also relax by the pool.
Which of the two hotels would you recommend:
Amari Watergate
Pullman Bangkok King Power
My husband also has some work there, so location is important considering traffic issues Bangkok faces.
Thanks,
Meeta
The Pullman is the nicer hotel for sure. The Amari tends to have great deals online (which is why I recommend it so often). It’s very nice too but not the 5-star feel of the Pullman. They’re not too far from each other but the Pullman is closer to a BTS station and walking distance to Victory Monument. The Amari is well-placed for access to a couple of large malls, however. The Pullman’s pool is bigger and nicer.
Hi David,
We are planning a trip to Thailand in about 3 weeks. Myself and my partner spent some time out there about 5 years ago. This time we are going back with our 2 boys ( 2 & 4 ). After spending a few days in Bangkok we are moving down to Koh Samui for about 2 weeks. We never went to Samui last time we where there, stayed on Koh Phanang last time. Do you where is the best place to stay with small kids on Samui? Good beach and restaurants! Sandy and shallow water but not of the beaten track. Thanks
I think Choeng Mon beach is probably what you’re looking for. It’s a great combination of nice beach and friendly vibe. Not too busy and close to Chaweng if you want more places to eat.