Your stay — Q-Space Residence
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The Property — Q-Space Residence
Q-Space Residence is a no-frills 3-star serviced apartment block on Soi Petchburi 17, aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who value space and a kitchenette over lobby glamour. The vibe is functional and quiet — think tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a lift that works reliably — with a rooftop pool that offers a decent view over the Pratunam district. It suits independent tourists or short-stay business visitors who want a base near Platinum Fashion Mall and are happy to eat street food or cook in.
Chronicles of Bangkok
Bangkok began as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom, but King Rama I made it the capital in 1782, building the Grand Palace on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River. The city’s architecture evolved from traditional wooden stilt houses and glittering temples to a jumble of concrete high-rises, shophouses, and modernist malls, driven by post-WWII economic growth. Today, Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis of over 10 million people, balancing its Buddhist heritage with a hyper-commercial street culture that defines its identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bangkok guide →Best months
November to February — the cool season brings lower humidity, clear skies, and temperatures around 25–30°C, making it the most comfortable time for sightseeing and street exploration.
Peak / festival surge
December and January see peak tourist numbers due to Christmas and New Year holidays, plus the Bangkok International Film Festival; hotel prices can rise 50–100% above low season rates for a standard room.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer milder crowds and lower room rates (often 30–40% off peak), with still acceptable weather — March can be hot but rain is minimal, while October is the tail-end of the wet season but often sunny mornings.
Weather & packing
Bangkok is consistently hot and humid year-round, with a distinct rainy season from May to October. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry jacket or umbrella for sudden downpours, and always carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Live City Briefing — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain's Green Line extension to Khu Khot is now fully open, easing access from central Bangkok to northern suburbs, but expect packed trains during peak hours.
- The new 'Bangkok City Pillar Shrine' restoration at Sanam Luang is complete, offering a quieter alternative to the Grand Palace crowds for a quick cultural stop.
- From July 2026, the city has introduced a 20-baht flat fare on all BTS lines for single trips as a trial, but this may change after the pilot period ends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Q-Space Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th to 6th floors facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Sukhumvit side streets but low enough to get stable elevator service since the hotel only has one small lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors near the lift lobby — street noise from the main road seeps in, and the service entrance beside the trash room can be loud early morning. Also skip any room ending in '01' as they're right above the main entrance.
Best views
Rooms facing the back courtyard (even-numbered rooms) look over low-rise houses and a lush tree canopy — much nicer than the front views of a busy side street.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 offer the best balance of elevation and distance from street-level hubbub.
🔊 Noise notes
The front-facing rooms catch motorbike traffic from the alley connecting to Sukhumvit Soi 11. Also, the hotel shares a wall with a karaoke bar on the ground floor — bass can travel up to the 3rd floor on Fridays and Saturdays.
Insider tips
1) Check-in after 2pm to avoid queueing; the single front desk gets swamped. 2) If you're in a rear-facing room, ask for a fan — the courtyard-facing rooms get humid in the afternoon, and the air-con struggles in the 5th floor rooms farthest from the cooling tower.
- 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 — Q-Space Residence
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium 50 Mbps tier at 150 THB per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
One lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital newsstand via PressReader available on lobby tablet and in-room QR code. No physical papers. Building was originally a 1960s shophouse block; exposed brick and steel in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; bag drop allowed from 07:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, then 500 THB per hour until 18:00, after which full night charged.
Free for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage available at 200 THB per bag.
Step-free entrance from street level; one accessible room on ground floor. Lift is narrow (80 cm door), wheelchair access tight but possible. No grab bars in standard bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at River City Bangkok (50 metres walk) costs 200 THB per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged as deposit at booking; 1,000 THB incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: พระศิวะนาฏราช (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Union Mall — 2.7 km · ~33 min walk
สวนวิภาภิรมณ์ — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Golden Dome — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
สนามเด็กเล่นหมู่บ้านอยู่เจริญ — 670 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 20 m · ~1 min walk
Boots — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
7-Eleven — 24 m · ~1 min walk
รัชดาภิเษก — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other authorised exchange booths for best rates; avoid airport kiosks and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in malls and chain restaurants; street stalls and small shops are cash-only; contactless is common in modern outlets.
Not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change (10-20 baht) for good service; 10% at nicer restaurants if no service charge.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Thai iced coffee or hot coffee from street carts — about 35-45 baht.
Pad Thai or rice with stir-fry from a street stall — about 50-70 baht.
A main dish at a casual local restaurant — about 80-120 baht.
Bangkok's street food is everywhere; try Yaowarat Road in Chinatown or the stalls along Sukhumvit Soi 38.
Big C and Tops are common budget supermarkets; Makro for bulk buys.
Platinum Fashion Mall and Chatuchak Weekend Market for low-priced clothes.
BTS Skytrain (16-59 baht per ride) or MRT metro (16-44 baht); the best budget from airport is the Airport Rail Link (45 baht to city centre).
Eat from street stalls rather than sit-down restaurants; use refillable water bottles (tap water is treated but locals boil/filter); haggle at markets but not in shops with price tags.
Good to know — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.7 · 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 Q-Space Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 20 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 1.9 km · ~23 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 Q-Space Residence?
Request a room on the 4th to 6th floors facing the rear courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Sukhumvit side streets but low enough to get stable elevator service since the hotel only has one small lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Q-Space Residence?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors near the lift lobby — street noise from the main road seeps in, and the service entrance beside the trash room can be loud early morning. Also skip any room ending in '01' as they're right above the main entrance.
Is Q-Space Residence noisy?
The front-facing rooms catch motorbike traffic from the alley connecting to Sukhumvit Soi 11. Also, the hotel shares a wall with a karaoke bar on the ground floor — bass can travel up to the 3rd floor on Fridays and Saturdays.
Which rooms have the best views at Q-Space Residence?
Rooms facing the back courtyard (even-numbered rooms) look over low-rise houses and a lush tree canopy — much nicer than the front views of a busy side street.
What are insider tips for staying at Q-Space Residence?
1) Check-in after 2pm to avoid queueing; the single front desk gets swamped. 2) If you're in a rear-facing room, ask for a fan — the courtyard-facing rooms get humid in the afternoon, and the air-con struggles in the 5th floor rooms farthest from the cooling tower.
What time is check-in at Q-Space Residence?
Check-in at Q-Space Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Q-Space Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx. 10 Mbps) for all guests; premium 50 Mbps tier at 150 THB per 24 hours. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Q-Space Residence?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Q-Space Residence?
Pad Thai or rice with stir-fry from a street stall — about 50-70 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Q-Space Residence?
BTS Skytrain (16-59 baht per ride) or MRT metro (16-44 baht); the best budget from airport is the Airport Rail Link (45 baht to city centre).
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February — the cool season brings lower humidity, clear skies, and temperatures around 25–30°C, making it the most comfortable time for sightseeing and street exploration.
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.