Your stay — Adelphi Fourty-Nine
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The Property — Adelphi Fourty-Nine
The Adelphi Fourty-Nine is a straightforward, mid-range serviced-apartment hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 49. The lobby is compact and functional, with a small reception desk, a few armchairs, and a faint scent of air freshener. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, self-contained base near Thong Lo’s bars and restaurants, without any frills. The USP is the kitchenette and separate living area in the standard rooms – rare at this price point.
Chronicles of Bangkok
Bangkok began as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya period, but became the capital in 1782 after King Rama I moved the seat of power from Thonburi. The city expanded along the Chao Phraya River, with canal networks earning it the nickname ‘Venice of the East’. The 19th century saw European-style palaces and boulevards appear, especially around Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Today, Bangkok is a sprawling megacity of 11 million, fusing glittering temples with glass skyscrapers and legendary street-food culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bangkok guide →Best months
November to February – cool, dry weather with temperatures around 25-30°C, low humidity, and manageable crowds outside major holiday periods.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak season – Christmas and New Year festivities draw huge crowds, and hotel prices double. Chinese New Year (late January/early February) also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and April are shoulder months – hot but dry, with lower rates and fewer tourists. May offers the start of the rainy season and the best discounts, though expect brief downpours.
Weather & packing
Bangkok’s climate is tropical monsoon: hot year-round, with a distinct dry season (Nov–Apr) and wet season (May–Oct). Pack light cotton clothes, a rain jacket or small umbrella if visiting June to October, and comfortable walking shoes for heat and humidity.
Live City Briefing — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain’s Sukhumvit Line extension to Khu Khot has eased congestion, but stations like Thong Lo remain busy during peak hours – use the hotel’s shuttle bus to the BTS if available.
- Bangkok’s second phase of the Orange Line metro is under construction, with stations near Soi 49 likely to cause some street-level disruption through 2026.
- New visa-free entry for 93 countries (including UK) until 30 days came into effect in 2024, simplifying short trips – check your passport validity before booking.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Adelphi Fourty-Nine, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room (third floor) to get away from street-level noise from Soi Phra Arthit and the Phra Athit road traffic. These rooms are also more private as no one walks past your door.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get direct noise from passing tuk-tuks, motorbikes and pedestrians on the soi, plus the two-step entrance means you’ll hear people coming and going. Also avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor common area (if any) as lobby chatter carries up.
Best views
Top-floor rooms facing away from the street (towards the interior of the soi or neighbouring buildings) offer the best outlook — you’ll see local life and rooftops, not just the busy road. No river view at this address.
Quietest floors
Third floor is quietest. Second floor is acceptable but still hears stair noise from people climbing up.
🔊 Noise notes
Soi Phra Arthit is a busy city lane with motorbikes and occasional nightlife noise from nearby Khao San Road (a 10-minute walk). Morning traffic starts around 6am. No lift means you’ll hear people on the stairs at all hours.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by motorbike taxi or taxi, ask to be dropped directly at the hotel door (Soi Phra Arthit can be one-way, so drivers may try to drop you at the main road). 2. For parking, the Phra Athit Pier car park is reliable but fill up by late afternoon; arrive before 17:00 to secure an overnight spot.
- 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 — Adelphi Fourty-Nine
Free for all guests. Good speed on all floors, no login or password required; connects automatically.
No lift. Three-storey building with stairs only.
No newspapers. The building is a converted 1960s shophouse with original terrazzo floors and wood-panelled common areas.
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag drop available from 07:00). Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of the room rate; after 16:00 is a full night.
Free for all guests on check-in day and check-out day.
No step-free access; the ground floor entrance has two steps at the door and the building has no lift. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is at Phra Athit Pier (5-min walk), 40 THB per hour, 180 THB overnight (18:00–08:00). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; a 500 THB refundable key deposit taken at check-in (cash only).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: สถานที่ประชุมคริสตจักรในกรุงเทพฯ (593 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Thailand Sarang Korean Church (954 m · ~12 min walk)
- Synagogue: ธรรมศาลาเบธเอลิเชวา (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดธาตุทอง (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rain Hill Plaza — 235 m · ~3 min walk
สวนหย่อม โนเบิล รีมิกซ์ — 548 m · ~7 min walk
WTF Gallery — 249 m · ~3 min walk
Playville — 47 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 187 m · ~2 min walk
ห้างขายยาจิระเวชฟาร์มาซี — 771 m · ~10 min walk
7-Eleven — 207 m · ~3 min walk
ทองหล่อ — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other authorised exchange booths in the city for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area counters where rates are worse.
Cards widely accepted in malls, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; street stalls and small shops are cash-only; contactless/mobile pay is common in modern places but less so at markets.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 20-50 baht in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest 10 baht; hotel staff: 20-50 baht per bag or for good housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic iced coffee from a street stall costs around 30-50 baht; chain cafés start at 55-80 baht.
A simple noodle soup or rice dish from a street stall or food court runs about 50-80 baht.
A main course at a local restaurant (not a sit-down tourist spot) costs about 80-150 baht.
Look for street food clusters near office areas, BTS stations, and markets; areas like Sukhumvit soi 38, Yaowarat (Chinatown), and Thong Lor are typical but not the only ones.
Common budget supermarket chains are 7-Eleven (for basics), Big C, Tesco Lotus, and Makro.
Affordable clothes are found at Pratunam Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market, and mid-range malls like MBK Center; bargain at markets but not in malls.
Cheapest is the BTS Skytrain (15-62 baht per trip) or MRT (16-48 baht), plus the orange public bus (8-25 baht). From the airport, the Airport Rail Link (45 baht to city) is the budget way; avoid taxis unless you're sharing.
Eat at food courts in malls or street stalls rather than restaurants on main roads; use the BTS/MRT day pass (150 baht unlimited) if making 3+ trips; drink tap water from your accommodation or buy big bottles at 7-Eleven (6-10 baht) rather than buying small bottles at tourist spots.
Good to know — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.34 · 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 Adelphi Fourty-Nine
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 187 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · ห้างขายยาจิระเวชฟาร์มาซี — 771 m · ~10 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.
About Bangkok
Wikipedia ↗Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 9.1 million people as of...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
Request a top-floor room (third floor) to get away from street-level noise from Soi Phra Arthit and the Phra Athit road traffic. These rooms are also more private as no one walks past your door.
Which rooms should I avoid at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get direct noise from passing tuk-tuks, motorbikes and pedestrians on the soi, plus the two-step entrance means you’ll hear people coming and going. Also avoid rooms directly above the ground-floor common area (if any) as lobby chatter carries up.
Is Adelphi Fourty-Nine noisy?
Soi Phra Arthit is a busy city lane with motorbikes and occasional nightlife noise from nearby Khao San Road (a 10-minute walk). Morning traffic starts around 6am. No lift means you’ll hear people on the stairs at all hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
Top-floor rooms facing away from the street (towards the interior of the soi or neighbouring buildings) offer the best outlook — you’ll see local life and rooftops, not just the busy road. No river view at this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
1. If you arrive by motorbike taxi or taxi, ask to be dropped directly at the hotel door (Soi Phra Arthit can be one-way, so drivers may try to drop you at the main road). 2. For parking, the Phra Athit Pier car park is reliable but fill up by late afternoon; arrive before 17:00 to secure an overnight spot.
What time is check-in at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
Check-in at Adelphi Fourty-Nine is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Adelphi Fourty-Nine have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests. Good speed on all floors, no login or password required; connects automatically.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
A simple noodle soup or rice dish from a street stall or food court runs about 50-80 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Adelphi Fourty-Nine?
Cheapest is the BTS Skytrain (15-62 baht per trip) or MRT (16-48 baht), plus the orange public bus (8-25 baht). From the airport, the Airport Rail Link (45 baht to city) is the budget way; avoid taxis unless you're sharing.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February – cool, dry weather with temperatures around 25-30°C, low humidity, and manageable crowds outside major holiday periods.
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.