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 Attractions Near Our Central Bangkok Hotel |
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Ease of Commute
As a guest of The Sukhothai, you will discover the superb convenience of the hotel's location as much of the city can be reached with minimal difficulty.
Transport choices
- You are within walking distance of many major points of interest. Lumpini Park, Silom Road, the major commercial district and the famous Chao Phraya River, our River of Kings, at the end of Sathorn Road.
- Hotel limousines are handy and taxis pass the hotel frequently.
- The BTS Skytrain takes you to many locations quickly and in comfort. Trains run every 3 minutes to and from major precincts, such as Siam Square, Silom, Victory Monument, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Asoke, Thonglor, Ekamai and Onnut. Your nearest station is
Sala Daeng.
- The MRT Subway is fast, efficient and convenient. Stations are located at Silom, Klong Toey, Lumpini Park, Sukhumvit, Rama 9, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Hualumpong. Your nearest station is Lumpini.
- Your nearest railway station is Hualamphong.
Central Business District
Nearby Leading Banks
- Citibank
- Bangkok Bank
- Kasikorn Bank
- Thai Military Bank
- UOB Bank
- Siam City Bank
- Bank Thai
- L&H Bank
- HSBC
- JP Morgan Chase Bank
RECREATION
Jogging & Exercise
For serious joggers, we are close to beautiful Lumpini Park, the favourite exercise location for inner-city residents. A breath of fresh air as you jog around the scenic lake.
River Trips
A short distance away is Saphan Taksin Pier for interesting river cruises along the River of Kings.
Bars, Clubs and Restaurants
A short trip to Silom Road or Surawongse Road and you are in the centre of city nightlife.
Concerts, Theatres, Cultural Shows and Cinemas
Check with the Concierge for details of what's on in Bangkok. The city offers some of the world's best shopping venues with a selection of both world-class merchandise and wonderful artefacts of the Kingdom.
Department Stores and Shopping Venues
Robinson Department Store
A leading department store and a trendy place to shop on Silom Road.
Bangrak Market
A traditional but highly popular market with an array of fresh and dried food, and clothing.
Siam Paragon
The largest shopping centre in South-East Asia and the home of more than 100 top luxury brands. Downtown location, large shopping mall and great selections. Located on Rama I Road.
Central World Plaza
A new shopping centre for the fashion-conscious crowd, it features top local and international brands. It also houses Central World Food Hall and one of the world's best conference centres. Located on Ratchaprasong Road.
King Power Downtown Duty-Free Mall
A huge new duty-free venue for the best selection of world-class brand names and high-quality Thai products. Situated on Rangnam Road.
Access to the Central Business District
Sathorn Road is the gateway to Bangkok's CBD and many important office towers are located here. It is one block away and parallel to Silom Road, the city's commercial centre.
- Empire Tower
- Thai Wah Tower
- Q. House Lumpini
- Q. House Sathorn
- Bangkok City Tower
Embassies and Immigration
Major embassies are just a short distance away.
Check with the Concierge.
- Department of Immigration
- Australian Embassy
- Belgium Embassy
- British Embassy
- Burmese Embassy
- Dutch Embassy
- French Embassy
- German Embassy
- Japanese Embassy
- Malaysian Embassy
- Singapore Embassy
- United States Embassy
- Vatican Embassy
Hospitals
- BNH Hospital
- St. Louis Hospital
Other Recommended Destinations
Blue Elephant Thai Cooking School
A respected well established Thai cooking school.
M.R. Kukrit's Residence
A Thai house in Soi Suanplu belonging to the late M.R. Kukrit Pramoj, a genius in politics and a recognised national artist. It now serves as a museum and is open to visitors. The serene backyard also can be used as a unique wedding venue.
YMCA
Bangkok YMCA.
Wat Yannawa
A Buddhist temple built in the reign of King Rama III. The platform of the chedi at this temple is built to resemble, and is the actual size of, an argosy.
Bangkok Fish Market
Sells freshly caught fish at fair prices.
Educational Institutions
Some of Thailand's most prestigious schools are nearby.
- St. Joseph's Convent School
- Assumption School
- Bangkok Christian College
Key Bangkok Destinations
Kaosan Road
Backpackers' paradise with low-cost accommodation, local products and restaurants.
Silom Road
Trendy pubs, chic clubs and daytime and nighttime shopping.
Sukhumvit Road
Long established as a favourite location for Westerners, Sukhumvit is alive with restaurants, shopping centres and late-night clubs.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
A weekend shopping destination offering virtually anything you can think of: clothes, food, home decorations, souvenirs, local goods, plants, pets and a whole lot more… all at great prices!
Jim Thompson Museum
A complex of Thai houses that once belonged to Jim Thompson, the famous American who led the development of the Thai silk industry. The museum has its own retail shop. Daily tours. Closed on Sunday.
Yaowarat Road
The Chinatown of Thailand with more than 100 goldsmiths in business. It is a popular night shopping location and home to several great restaurants and food stalls.
Rajdamnoen Boxing Stadium
Thai boxing stadium on Rajdamnoen Road. Fights are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
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