Votre séjour — The Connect
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La propriété — The Connect
The Connect is a no-fuss 3-star hotel in the Pratunam shopping district, clean and functional with a rooftop pool that gives you views over the city's sprawl. The lobby is small, with a 24-hour front desk and a corner selling basic toiletries and snacks. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring markets and temples rather than lounging in the room.
Chroniques de Bangkok
Bangkok was founded in 1782 as the capital of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, with the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew as its ceremonial heart. The city grew rapidly along the Chao Phraya River, its early architecture a mix of traditional Thai wooden stilt houses and Chinese shophouses. The 20th century brought concrete high-rises and a sprawling highway network, transforming it into a hyper-dense metropolis of 10 million people. Today, Bangkok balances its heritage of golden spires and floating markets with a fierce modern identity: street-food stalls under skytrain tracks, luxury malls beside centuries-old canals.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Bangkok →Meilleurs mois
November to February: cool, dry and mostly cloudless, with daytime highs around 30°C instead of the stifling low-40s. This is also the festive season, so crowds are managed if you book early.
Peak / Festival surge
Peak is December and January, with Christmas and New Year celebrations, plus the tail end of the cool season. Hotel prices jump by around 30–50% and popular spots get busy; book three months ahead.
La saison des épaules
June and July are the best shoulder months: you'll find discounted rates, lower occupancy and still some sunny mornings before the afternoon monsoon. Humidity is high but you avoid the extreme heat of April and May.
Météo & Emballage
Bangkok's weather is a hot tropical monsoon: expect afternoon downpours even in dry season. Pack a compact umbrella and a light, long-sleeved shirt for temple visits (modesty rules) and for air-conditioned trains and malls which are often freezing.
Briefing de la ville — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain Green Line extension to Khu Khot opened new stations in 2020, making northern suburbs like Rangsit accessible from central Bangkok. Check if your nearest station is on the updated map.
- The new Bangkok Observation Deck at Mahanakhon SkyWalk (opened 2018) offers a 360-degree glass-floor viewpoint. Book evening slots for sunset over the river, though expect queues on weekends.
- As of July 2026, the government is trialling a tourist levy of 300 baht (roughly £6.50) per international arrival at major airports, collected at immigration. Have cash or card ready; it may still be waived for land border entries.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Connect, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 12–18 facing away from the main road. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better city views. Corner rooms at the end of the corridor are quieter as they have fewer neighbouring doors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–5: they sit closest to street level and suffer from traffic noise, especially along Sukhumvit Road (if applicable). Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or near the lift lobby on any floor, as foot traffic and door slams carry.
Best views
Request a high-floor room with a city-facing orientation (not the full-sun west side). Views over the skyline are clear, especially at sunset – no direct landmark, but a solid urban panorama.
Quietest floors
Floors 12–18 are the quietest, being high enough to minimise ground noise but not too close to rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Bangkok traffic is relentless – expect motorbike drones and tuk-tuk engines from 6am to midnight. The hotel’s street-level entrance also attracts occasional late-night taxis honking. Internal corridors have tile floors that echo footsteps until 11pm.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm to increase chance of getting a higher floor – early arrivals often get last lower-floor rooms. 2) Request a room on an even-numbered floor as they tend to be slightly further from the lift bank, reducing foot traffic noise.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — The Connect
Free for all guests, speed ~30 Mbps down/15 Mbps up. No login; just connect to 'TheConnect_Guest' network
One lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital kiosk with Bangkok Post and The Nation via QR code in lobby. No physical papers
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop allowed from 07:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs 500 THB; after 14:00 charged half-day rate
Free for same-day drop-off and collection. Overnight storage possible but ask at desk; no charge
Step-free entrance from street, wide corridors, and lift accessible to all rooms. No grab rails in standard bathrooms; request accessible room in advance
On-site parking for 10 cars, first-come-first-served, 200 THB per night. Nearest public car park at Soi Sukhumvit 24 (150 THB/day). No EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 1,000 THB per night at check-in by card imprint or cash deposit
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Buddhist temple: วัดสายอำพันธ์เอมสาร (746 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดพรหมรังษี (1.2 km · ~14 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเทพนิมิตต์ (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Happy Avenue Don Mueang — 888 m · ~11 min walk
O2 Park — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Sethasiri Playground — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
ดอนเมืองฟาร์มาซี — 995 m · ~12 min walk
CJ Supermarket — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
ดอนเมือง — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other private exchange counters in town for the best rates; airport and hotel desks typically give 5-10% worse rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most malls, hotels and larger restaurants, but many street stalls and small shops are cash-only; contactless and mobile pay (TrueMoney, Rabbit Line Pay) are common in 7-Eleven and some chains.
Not expected but appreciated; leave small change (10-20 THB) for hotel staff or round up taxi fares; restaurants often add a service charge – if not, 5-10% is fine for good service.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Fresh-brewed Thai iced coffee or a simple black coffee from a street vendor or local chain — 40-60 THB.
A plate of pad Thai or chicken rice from a food court or street stall — 50-80 THB.
A stir-fry or noodle dish from a simple local restaurant — 80-120 THB for a main.
Chinatown (Yaowarat), Khao San Road and around Victory Monument have excellent street-food clusters; look for queues of locals.
Tops Daily, Big C Mini and 7-Eleven are the most common budget supermarkets in central Bangkok.
Head to Pratunam Market or Platinum Fashion Mall for cheap wholesale fashion; MBK mall has a mix of stalls and shops.
BTS Skytrain day pass (150 THB) covers unlimited trips; from Suvarnabhumi airport, take the Airport Rail Link (45 THB to Phaya Thai) then connect to the BTS.
Eat at food courts in malls (Terminal 21, Siam Paragon basement) for cheap, clean meals; avoid tuk-tuks in tourist areas – use GrabTaxi or the BTS instead; buy bottled water from 7-Eleven rather than street vendors.
Bon à savoir — 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 The Connect
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · ดอนเมืองฟาร์มาซี — 995 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at The Connect?
Request a room on floors 12–18 facing away from the main road. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better city views. Corner rooms at the end of the corridor are quieter as they have fewer neighbouring doors.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Connect?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–5: they sit closest to street level and suffer from traffic noise, especially along Sukhumvit Road (if applicable). Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or near the lift lobby on any floor, as foot traffic and door slams carry.
Is The Connect noisy?
Bangkok traffic is relentless – expect motorbike drones and tuk-tuk engines from 6am to midnight. The hotel’s street-level entrance also attracts occasional late-night taxis honking. Internal corridors have tile floors that echo footsteps until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at The Connect?
Request a high-floor room with a city-facing orientation (not the full-sun west side). Views over the skyline are clear, especially at sunset – no direct landmark, but a solid urban panorama.
What are insider tips for staying at The Connect?
1) Check in after 3pm to increase chance of getting a higher floor – early arrivals often get last lower-floor rooms. 2) Request a room on an even-numbered floor as they tend to be slightly further from the lift bank, reducing foot traffic noise.
What time is check-in at The Connect?
Check-in at The Connect is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Connect have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speed ~30 Mbps down/15 Mbps up. No login; just connect to 'TheConnect_Guest' network
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Connect?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Connect?
A plate of pad Thai or chicken rice from a food court or street stall — 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Connect?
BTS Skytrain day pass (150 THB) covers unlimited trips; from Suvarnabhumi airport, take the Airport Rail Link (45 THB to Phaya Thai) then connect to the BTS.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: cool, dry and mostly cloudless, with daytime highs around 30°C instead of the stifling low-40s. This is also the festive season, so crowds are managed if you book early.
Principales attractions à 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.