Spot Stays: This Five-Star Bangkok Hotel Has All the Quiet You Need in Busy Sukhumvit
All while keeping the district's best spots within reach.
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
47 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Sukhumvit Road, Klong Toey Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand
Rates start at THB 3,740 (P5,900)
At a Glance
Rooms: Spacious, spotless, and stylish
Food and drink: Sumptuous and filling breakfast buffet; affordable yet yummy dining options
Staff: Warm and helpful
Why you should stay: Its location is known for a plethora of shopping, dining, and drinking options.
(SPOT.ph) Ever since Thailand loosened up COVID-19 restrictions, many Filipino travelers have booked a ticket to the Land of Smiles. Plus, promo fares and discounted accommodations easily lure back tourists, making it the perfect time to (re)visit this country of golden temples and mouth-watering cuisine.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a repeat visitor whose only goal is to fangirl/boy over your favorite Thai celebrities, Bangkok is always a great starting point for any trip to Thailand. The capital city has so much to offer in terms of culture, shopping, food, and of course, accommodations.
With a wide variety of hotels that cuts across all budgets, picking one for your trip can be a bit stressful. When choosing an accommodation, some important points to consider are its location, cleanliness, and amenities, and Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok scores pretty well on all three.
Located on a quiet side corner of bustling Sukhumvit, the hotel is a calm oasis amid all the action in one of Bangkok’s most exciting districts. The rooms are spacious, spotless, and as a bonus, quite stylish. It’s also accessible, being only a nine-minute walk from Bangkok Mass Transit System’s Nana Station and 10 minutes on foot from Terminal 21 mall.
Mövenpick, a Swiss hotel management company, is known for its unique blend of contemporary city and resort hotels worldwide. For over 70 years since the brand was born, it has stayed true to its philosophy of doing things in an extraordinary way. This heritage is evident in Mövenpick Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok.
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What to Know About This Bangkok Hotel
The hotel has 363 elegant rooms and suites, all equipped with a 46-inch television, an ultra-comfy custom-made mattress by Sealy, a walk-in rain shower, a safe box, a mini-bar with a fridge, and reliable WiFi. Each room boasts a stylish Thai-Colonial elegance that impeccably combines the modern with the traditional.
Mövenpick Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok has six room types guests can choose from. Their Superior Rooms (THB 3,740, around P5,900) are cozy enough for two guests with an option for either king-size or twin beds. Each room also has a work desk which is perfect for business travelers looking for a comfortable nook to work.
The Deluxe Rooms (THB 4,410) have a more spacious bathroom, fitted with both a separate bathtub and a walk-in rain shower. They are located on the hotel’s higher floors and also offer the choice of a king-size bed or twin beds. These rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adults, though an additional bed for a third person can be arranged for an extra charge.
Small families of three or four can book their 34-square-meter Family Rooms (THB 4,860), which are fitted with one king-size and one single bed. These rooms have a sizable bathroom with a walk-in rain shower. Family Rooms can accommodate a maximum of three adults, or two adults and one child in the existing bedding.
Executive Rooms (THB P7,290) come with Executive Lounge privileges, where you can enjoy exclusive services. The rooms are situated on the highest floors with a separate bathtub, walk-in rain shower, and your choice of a king bed or twin beds. In-room features include a capsule coffee maker and a large work desk. These rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adults, while an additional bed can be arranged for a third person at an extra charge.
Located in Mövenpick Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok’s new wing are the 43-square-meter Junior Suites (THB 7,740). These rooms are ideal for a staycation or extended business trip as they have a large space for up to three people. The suites feature a separate living room, bedroom, and pantry, and each comes with an espresso maker, a separate bathtub, and a shower. Like the Executive Rooms, each Junior Suite comes with Executive Lounge privileges.
Lastly are the 60-square-meter Executive Suites, the hotel's most spacious and most expensive. Each room affords guests panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline, a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and an en suite bathroom with a separate bathtub and walk-in rain shower. Benefits include Executive Lounge privileges.
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What to Do
A favorite among guests is the hotel’s 20-meter wide and 1.5-meter deep rooftop swimming pool where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Bangkok skyline. You can soak in the sun in one of the loungers lined up by the pool or hot tubs.
Fitness buffs need not worry about missing their workout as the fitness center on the seventh floor is roomy and well-equipped. There are free weights, a Smith machine, elliptical machines, treadmills, and an exercise bicycle to help you burn those food crawl calories away.
You need not stray too far from the hotel to get a feel of Bangkok’s 24-hour frenetic energy. Mövenpick Sukhumvit 15 is just a quick stroll from Sukhumvit’s many restaurants and bars, from ethnic and exotic restaurants (Uyghur cuisine, anyone?) to an immense array of Thai street food. The nightlife is also worth experiencing with the nearby area of Nana being Bangkok’s entertainment mecca. Trendy bars and craft beer pubs sit aplenty on Soi 11, all within an easy walk from the hotel.
Are you itching for a shopping spree? The hotel is only 10 minutes away on foot from Terminal 21, a huge shopping mall, and many other smaller shops. It’s also a few train stations away from the shopping districts of Siam Square, Pratunam, Ploenchit, and Ratchathewi. You’ll definitely be able to shop until you drop—but make sure you get back to the hotel before you do so.
Where to Eat
Lelawadee, the hotel’s in-house restaurant is known in Bangkok for excellent casual fine dining using only the freshest locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s chefs draw their inspiration from the country’s Siamese roots added with a cosmopolitan flair.
They serve a rotating menu of specials, ranging from barbecued meats and fish to health-conscious offerings, as well as Lebanese and Mediterranean favorites, plus traditional Thai and Swiss meals. Their Indian menu is quite extensive—with dishes from chicken tikka masala to dhal makhani.
Lelawadee has a tropical garden theme that gives it a relaxing vibe amid the urban jungle that’s Bangkok. Its large bay windows let ample natural light in, while plants and a waterfall add to the invigorating atmosphere.
Despite its upscale feel, menu prices are quite affordable. An order of pad thai, for example, is at THB 280 (around P440), while chicken or pork pad kra pao is at THB 220. A plate of salmon steak is at THB 390, while the massaman lamb is at THB 380.
The restaurant has four delightful artisanal pizza flavors to choose from: triple cheese (THB 420), smoked salmon (THB 420), kra-pao (THB 310), and Margherita (THB 290).
For Filipino travelers, a hotel’s buffet breakfast always necessitates special mention. We’re happy to report that Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15’s spread is not only filling, but sumptuous as well. The choices are plentiful from continental to Indian fares, Chinese to Mediterranean early morning favorites.
Must-try are their perfectly fried and sinfully crispy bacon, the garlicky and flavorful hummus, the indulgent youtiao (Chinese fried dough) dunked in soy milk, and so many more. Before you know it, your tummy is all filled up and you’re raring to go on a day packed with temple hopping.
After a long day of sightseeing, you can cap it off with a few drinks and bites at the hotel’s Rainforest Rooftop Bar. It’s the perfect place to take in the nighttime skyline of Bangkok, cocktail in hand. You can choose to lounge about under a canopy, at a table on the al fresco deck, or on a sun lounger by the pool. It even has a replica of a paddy field, a nod to Thailand’s rich rice-eating culinary culture.
A cocktail costs anywhere between THB 320 and THB 350 (around P500), while a glass of wine can set you back from THB 250 to THB 360. They also offer non-alcoholic drinks and sodas.
How to Get There
AirAsia flies from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport 11 times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.