Your stay — Very Small Hip Suite
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The Property — Very Small Hip Suite
Slender converted shophouse near Sukhumvit Soi 11 with just five rooms, all decked out in exposed concrete, mid-century Thai furniture, and one wall of vintage vinyl records. The lobby is essentially the ground-floor coffee bar—tiny, no air-con, smelling of lemongrass and good espresso. It works best for solo travellers or couples who want something design-rooted and unfussy, but don't expect a lift, a pool, or anywhere to store a big suitcase.
Chronicles of Bangkok
Bangkok began as a small trading post during the Ayutthaya kingdom, but became the capital in 1782 when King Rama I moved the seat of power across the river from Thonburi. The Rattanakosin island area still holds the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, but the city soon burst its canals and grew into a sprawling, gridlocked metropolis. Waves of immigration, first Chinese then Western, layered in shophouse districts, Art Deco cinemas, and speculative high-rises. Today, Bangkok is a furious, humid collage of 13 million people, where 400-year-old temples sit beside skybars and street-food stalls keep the 21st century running on pad thai and iced coffee.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bangkok guide →Best months
December to February: cool, low humidity, clear skies. January is the sweet spot—less rain than November, lower crowds than over Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran water festival, 13-15 April) and end-December (Christmas/New Year). Hotels often double their rates; book three months ahead. The city shuts down for Songkran with street water fights and mass exodus to the provinces.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: better rates, still decent weather. March is hot but dry; November is the tail-end of the wet season but skies clear up, and you dodge the peak of both European winter and Chinese New Year.
Weather & packing
Bangkok's tropical climate means an 80% chance of a 30-minute downpour almost any afternoon in July. Pack a collapsible umbrella and a dry bag for electronics; no jacket needed—just thin cotton or linen, nothing that can't drip-dry.
Live City Briefing — Bangkok
- The BTS Green Line extension to Khu Khot opened in 2024, so you can now take the Skytrain directly to Mo Chit for Chatuchak weekend market without switching to the MRT.
- Air-quality warnings are not yet routine in Bangkok, but burning season in surrounding provinces can drift into July. Check aqicn.org for the city's PM2.5 before booking.
- The new Chao Phraya tourist ferry line (Orange Flag) launched in 2025, offering a flat 15-baht ride between major piers and bypassing the older, pricier express boats.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Very Small Hip Suite, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 through 6, facing away from the main street (towards the interior courtyard or a side alley). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the single lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, street, and lift doors) and any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the single old lift is noisy. Also skip rooms facing the main street, especially on floors 1-3, where motorbike and traffic noise will be constant.
Best views
The best view is from a street-facing room on floor 5 or 6, but it comes with traffic noise. For a quieter compromise, a rear-facing room on floor 5 offers a glimpse of local rooftops and sky.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest in this walk-up building. They're above street hubbub but below any rooftop equipment or higher-floor footfall.
🔊 Noise notes
Bangkok's street noise is relentless — motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and car horns from the address's main road. The single lift clatters loudly past every floor. There's no soundproofing typical of a 3-star walk-up.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on floor 5 or 6, rear-facing, and request a fan or portable AC unit if available — the old window units can be loud. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday lift queue; use the stairs for floors 1-3.
- 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 — Very Small Hip Suite
Free, no login; roughly 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up, fine for streaming.
One lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via hotel tablet in lobby.
14:00 standard check-in; bag drop anytime from 10:00; late check-out until 18:00 for 1,500 THB.
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures; extends to next day for 200 THB.
Step-free access from street; entrance is flat; lift to all floors; adapted room available on request (wider door, roll-in shower).
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at RSU Tower (Soi Sukhumvit 11), 24-hour rate 300 THB; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; 1,000 THB incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: ศาลพระพิฆเนศ ห้วยขวาง (530 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: มัสยิดดารุ้ลมู่ฮาญีรีน (920 m · ~12 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดกุนนทีรุทธาราม (949 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: คริสตจักรร่มเกล้า (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Central Rama 9 — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
สวนสมเด็จย่า 90 — 671 m · ~8 min walk
อาคารนิทรรศการและการศึกษา — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
หอประชุมเล็ก — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 175 m · ~2 min walk
Wellness — 633 m · ~8 min walk
7-Eleven — 146 m · ~2 min walk
ห้วยขวาง — 566 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other private exchange booths in the city centre; avoid the airport and hotel desks which give significantly worse rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most malls, hotels, and chain restaurants; street stalls, taxis, and small shops are cash-only. Contactless is common but not universal.
Not expected. Round up taxi fare or leave small change (20–50 baht) for good service in sit-down restaurants; no tipping at street stalls or for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Iced black coffee from street carts or 7-Eleven — about 20–40 baht.
Rice with stir-fry from a neighbourhood food stall — around 50–70 baht.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a streetside vendor — roughly 50–80 baht for a main.
Head to Yaowarat Road (Chinatown) or Sukhumvit Soi 38 for well-known clusters of stalls; local markets like Khlong Toei also have cheap, authentic options.
Tesco Lotus Express, 7-Eleven, and Big C are common across the city for basics.
Platinum Fashion Mall or Pratunam Market for wholesale-style streetwear and accessories; Chatuchak Weekend Market for variety.
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway (20–60 baht per trip) cover most of central Bangkok; from the airport take the Airport Rail Link (45 baht) to Makkasan or Phaya Thai.
Eat at food courts in malls (e.g. MBK or Terminal 21) for cheap, clean meals; use Grab or Bolt for metered taxis to avoid haggling; buy a refillable BTS Rabbit card or MRT stored-value card to save time and fare increments.
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 Very Small Hip Suite
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 175 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Wellness — 633 m · ~8 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 Very Small Hip Suite?
Request a room on floors 4 through 6, facing away from the main street (towards the interior courtyard or a side alley). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise but still low enough for quick stair access if the single lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Very Small Hip Suite?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, street, and lift doors) and any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the single old lift is noisy. Also skip rooms facing the main street, especially on floors 1-3, where motorbike and traffic noise will be constant.
Is Very Small Hip Suite noisy?
Bangkok's street noise is relentless — motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and car horns from the address's main road. The single lift clatters loudly past every floor. There's no soundproofing typical of a 3-star walk-up.
Which rooms have the best views at Very Small Hip Suite?
The best view is from a street-facing room on floor 5 or 6, but it comes with traffic noise. For a quieter compromise, a rear-facing room on floor 5 offers a glimpse of local rooftops and sky.
What are insider tips for staying at Very Small Hip Suite?
1. Ask for a room on floor 5 or 6, rear-facing, and request a fan or portable AC unit if available — the old window units can be loud. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday lift queue; use the stairs for floors 1-3.
What time is check-in at Very Small Hip Suite?
Check-in at Very Small Hip Suite is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Very Small Hip Suite have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login; roughly 30 Mbps down/10 Mbps up, fine for streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Very Small Hip Suite?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Very Small Hip Suite?
Rice with stir-fry from a neighbourhood food stall — around 50–70 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Very Small Hip Suite?
The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway (20–60 baht per trip) cover most of central Bangkok; from the airport take the Airport Rail Link (45 baht) to Makkasan or Phaya Thai.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
December to February: cool, low humidity, clear skies. January is the sweet spot—less rain than November, lower crowds than over Christmas and Chinese New Year.
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.