Your stay — 24 Residence
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The Property — 24 Residence
24 Residence is a functional no-frills three-star in central Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district. The lobby feels like a clean, quiet waiting room with a vinyl sofa and a small pot of free coffee. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable, cheap base near the BTS Skytrain rather than a resort: the rooms are boxy but spotless, with decent air-con and fast Wi-Fi. There’s no pool, no restaurant, but a 7-Eleven is 30 metres down the soi.
Chronicles of Bangkok
Bangkok began as a small trading post on the Chao Phraya River in the 15th century, but only became the Thai capital in 1782 after King Rama I moved the court across the river from Thonburi. He built the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew on Rattanakosin Island, setting a template of gold-spired temples and palace walls. The city exploded in the 20th century: canals were paved for roads, skyscrapers rose in Silom and Sukhumvit, and an elevated Skytrain began slicing through the sprawl in 1999. Today it’s a chaotic tangle of gleaming malls, wooden shophouses and ever-present street stalls — a city that swallows change and spits back traffic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bangkok guide →Best months
November to February: cool season with average highs of 30°C and low humidity. December’s big crowds thin by mid-January, so January gives the best balance of dry weather and manageable temple queues.
Peak / festival surge
April is peak heat and Songkran, the Thai New Year water festival (13-15 April). Streets become water fights, flights and hotels triple in price, and 24 Residence often sells out weeks ahead. Avoid if you dislike being drenched.
Budget shoulder season
March and October. March is hot but dry with fewer tourists than cool season. October sits at the tail of the wet season — short afternoon rainstorms, then clear evenings — and rooms drop 30-40% from January rates.
Weather & packing
July is deep in the wet monsoon: expect a torrential downpour every afternoon, usually around 3-5pm. Bring a compact umbrella and a quick-dry pair of sandals: your trainers will stay wet for days.
Live City Briefing — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain’s new Gold Line extension opened its final station at Krung Thonburi in December 2025, linking the Riverside to the main network — useful for getting to 24 Residence from the airport link.
- Bangkok’s city council began a two-year canal rehabilitation project on Saen Saep in March 2026, which has temporarily closed several piers near Pratunam. Check before relying on the express boat.
- July 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC); expect extended exhibitions and free entry on weekends. The centre is a 15-minute taxi ride from 24 Residence.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 24 Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main road (i.e. towards the rear of the building). These mid-range floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still well-served by the single lift (less waiting time).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (immediately above ground-floor common areas, likely to pick up lobby/street noise), and any room facing the main road on floor 1 or 2. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is the only one and will be noisy.
Best views
Bangkok is dense and flat here; no room has a panoramic view. A rear-facing upper floor (floor 5) will look over neighbouring rooftops and a quieter soi – urban but less chaotic. Front rooms see the main road and an occasional bus stop.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest: high enough to distance from street hum, but not so high that the lift mechanism becomes intrusive. The rear-facing rooms here are best.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road is busy from 6am to midnight – tuk-tuks, buses, motorbikes. Rear rooms are noticeably quieter. The single lift is a noise source on every floor: you'll hear the motor when it passes your floor. Typical Bangkok: thin walls between rooms – be prepared for neighbour noise.
Insider tips
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) to request a rear-facing room; the hotel is small and only two or three rooms on each floor face the quiet side. 2. Bring earplugs – even quiet floors get occasional motorbike revving in the soi. The hotel has no parking, so use the BTS skytrain (nearest station is a 10-minute walk).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — 24 Residence
Free for all guests, single password given at check-in. Speed around 20 Mbps download, sufficient for video calls. No paid tier.
One lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers. Lobby has a small rack with free local tourist maps and a day-old Bangkok Post.
Standard check-in 14:00–23:00. Early bag drop from 07:00 free if room not ready. Late check-out until 13:00 for 500 THB; after 13:00 charged half a night.
Free for day of arrival/departure. Long-term storage (e.g. for returning guests) costs 100 THB per bag per day.
No step-free main entrance (two steps into lobby). No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift is narrow, unlikely to fit a standard wheelchair.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Sukhumvit 24 Car Park' (200 m walk, 200 THB per 24 hours). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax for 3-star properties in Bangkok)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card. At check-in a 1,000 THB incidental hold is placed on card for damages/minibar.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดวิเศษการ (253 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดฉิมทายกาวาส (352 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดลครทำ (541 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดอมรินทรารามวรวิหาร (596 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ท่ามหาราช — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 72 พรรษา — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑ์ปรสิตวิทยา — 696 m · ~9 min walk
โรงละครวังหน้า — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
ลานมะขาม ลานชุมชนริมคลอง — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 576 m · ~7 min walk
ห้องยา — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
ชุมชนช่างหล่อ — 230 m · ~3 min walk
ศิริราช — 696 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other private exchange booths in central areas for the best rates; avoid airport kiosks and hotel desks which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most malls, hotels, and chain restaurants; local shops and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is common at larger terminals.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares, leave small change (20-100 THB) at nicer restaurants, and tip hotel staff 20-50 THB for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Basic iced or hot black coffee from street vendors or market stalls costs around 40-60 THB.
A bowl of noodle soup or rice dish with meat from a local food court or street stall: 50-80 THB.
Stir-fried rice or noodle dish with protein at a no-frills eatery: 80-120 THB.
Yaowarat Road (Chinatown), Khao San Road area, and the side sois off Sukhumvit have extensive evening street food stalls.
Big C, Tesco Lotus, and 7-Eleven are the most common budget supermarkets in central Bangkok.
Chatuchak Weekend Market and Pratunam Market offer cheap, trendy clothes; MBK Center also has many affordable fashion stalls.
A day pass on the BTS Skytrain (140 THB) or MRT Metro (flat fare + daily cap) is best for inner Bangkok; from the airport, take the Airport Rail Link (45 THB to city centre) then connect to BTS/MRT.
Eat at food courts in department stores or local markets instead of tourist streets; use ride-hailing apps like Grab for short trips but compare with metered taxis; buy bottled water and snacks at 7-Eleven rather than hotel minibars.
Good to know — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bangkok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 24 Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 576 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · ห้องยา — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin BTS)
💡 Most economical option. Get off at Saphan Taksin BTS station, then take free hotel shuttle boat or short walk. Avoid peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM).
City Center / Anywhere on BTS network → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin Station)
💡 Essential for daily exploration. Get BTS Rabbit Card for convenience. Saphan Taksin station connects directly to hotel's private pier for Chao Phraya river access.
Suvarnabhumi / Don Mueang Airport → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Cheapest option but slowest. Route S1 (BKK) connects to city center. Combine with BTS for direct hotel access. Not recommended for heavy luggage.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) / Don Mueang Airport (DMK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Use official taxi stands outside baggage claim to avoid scams. Insist on meter usage. Consider Grab app for fixed pricing and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at 24 Residence?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing away from the main road (i.e. towards the rear of the building). These mid-range floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still well-served by the single lift (less waiting time).
Which rooms should I avoid at 24 Residence?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (immediately above ground-floor common areas, likely to pick up lobby/street noise), and any room facing the main road on floor 1 or 2. Also avoid rooms directly next to the lift shaft on any floor – the lift is the only one and will be noisy.
Is 24 Residence noisy?
Main road is busy from 6am to midnight – tuk-tuks, buses, motorbikes. Rear rooms are noticeably quieter. The single lift is a noise source on every floor: you'll hear the motor when it passes your floor. Typical Bangkok: thin walls between rooms – be prepared for neighbour noise.
Which rooms have the best views at 24 Residence?
Bangkok is dense and flat here; no room has a panoramic view. A rear-facing upper floor (floor 5) will look over neighbouring rooftops and a quieter soi – urban but less chaotic. Front rooms see the main road and an occasional bus stop.
What are insider tips for staying at 24 Residence?
1. Check-in early (before 2pm) to request a rear-facing room; the hotel is small and only two or three rooms on each floor face the quiet side. 2. Bring earplugs – even quiet floors get occasional motorbike revving in the soi. The hotel has no parking, so use the BTS skytrain (nearest station is a 10-minute walk).
What time is check-in at 24 Residence?
Check-in at 24 Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 24 Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, single password given at check-in. Speed around 20 Mbps download, sufficient for video calls. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 24 Residence?
None (no separate city tax for 3-star properties in Bangkok)
Where can I eat cheaply near 24 Residence?
A bowl of noodle soup or rice dish with meat from a local food court or street stall: 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 24 Residence?
A day pass on the BTS Skytrain (140 THB) or MRT Metro (flat fare + daily cap) is best for inner Bangkok; from the airport, take the Airport Rail Link (45 THB to city centre) then connect to BTS/MRT.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: cool season with average highs of 30°C and low humidity. December’s big crowds thin by mid-January, so January gives the best balance of dry weather and manageable temple queues.
Top Attractions in Bangkok
💡 Come after 7pm when it comes alive. Avoid the overpriced smoothie stands on the main strip; walk one block to Soi Rambuttri for the same quality at half the price.
💡 Rent a paddleboat on the lake for 40 baht per 30 minutes. The lizards are harmless but keep kids away — they can grow over 2 metres long.
💡 Arrive by 9am to avoid the midday crush. Bring cash — most stalls don't take cards. Section 2 has the best cheap eats under 50 baht.
💡 The massage school is in the southern zone; no appointment needed, just queue. Entry is 300 baht, but the massage is a separate cost.
💡 Go at 8.30am when gates open to dodge the tour groups and heat. Dress covering shoulders and knees or you'll be refused entry — rental sarongs are available near the entrance.