Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom in Thailand [In-Depth Review]

Thailand is a dream destination for many, and for good reason. Known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes, Thailand attracts millions of visitors each year.

Bangkok’s bustling capital city is home to world-class nightlife, ornate temples, hectic night markets, and incredible cuisine. It also serves as the center of commerce, culture, and politics.

Although I have been to Bangkok several times, I always enjoy returning. The city has a unique energy and incredible nightlife that keeps bringing me back.

It also has hundreds of hotels, including many Western hotel chains. I decided to give the new Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom a chance on this trip.

Read on for my full review and take on why you should consider this property if you visit Bangkok.

Booking

Since I had 2 nights in Bangkok without accommodation, I began looking at most of the chains we’re familiar with: Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott.

After staying at most Hilton properties in Bangkok over recent years, I chose the Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom this time around. Although the property is relatively old, the hotel recently joined the Hilton portfolio in December 2023. Before that, it was a Novotel hotel.

I was surprised at the cash rates, as they were significantly cheaper than any other Hilton property in the city. A 1-night stay could be booked for as low as ฿1,976 or about $55.

Since cash prices were incredibly low, I decided to take a shot and book this property for 2 nights. However, I needed to compare the cash price to the points price before booking.

Paying Cash vs. Using Points

While booking my 2-night stay at this property, I saw that the room could be booked for 18,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

According to our valuations, Hilton Honors points are worth 0.5 cents per point, making 18,000 Hilton Honors points worth $90. However, the cash price was significantly less than when compared to the points price.

With the cash rate of around $129 for the 2-night stay, an award redemption would have been an incredibly poor use of Hilton Honors points. I decided it would be better to book these nights by paying cash.

I booked a Twin Guest Room, which was the cheapest room available. The Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom has 216 rooms and suites, so I was confident I would get upgraded to a better room as a Hilton Honors Diamond member.

The room for this 2-night March 2024 stay was under $129, including taxes and fees.

I used the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card for payment, as it earns 14x points on Hilton purchases. For this stay, I earned 1,168 base points and an additional 1,168 points for being a Hilton Diamond.

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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Automatic Hilton Diamond status, an annual free night, and a travel and resort credit make this the perfect card for those who stay in Hilton hotels.

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Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership

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Paying hundreds of dollars for an annual fee on a co-branded hotel card might seem ridiculous, but you should know that the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is much more than your run-of-the-mill hotel credit card.

The Hilton Aspire card is not only a phenomenal card for Hilton Honors loyalists, but even those who visit Hilton hotels just a few times a year can still get excellent value out of all the benefits that are packed into this card.

So let’s have a look at what makes the card so valuable to travelers.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• 14x points per $1 on Hilton purchases
• 7x points per $1 on select travel and at U.S. restaurants
• 3x points per $1 on all other eligible purchases

Cons

• High annual fee of $550

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Card Highlights

• Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership
• Earn 14x Hilton Honors Bonus Points when you make eligible purchases on your card at participating hotels or resorts within the Hilton portfolio
• Earn 7x Hilton Honors Bonus Points for eligible travel purchases: on flights booked directly with airlines or AmexTravel.com and on car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies
• Earn 7x Hilton Honors Bonus Points on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
• Earn 3x Hilton Honors Bonus Points for other eligible purchases on your card
• Enjoy up to $400 in Hilton Resort Credits (up to $200 in statement credits semi-annually) on your card each anniversary year when you stay at participating resorts within the Hilton portfolio
• Enjoy complimentary Diamond status
• $550 annual fee

Financial Snapshot

• APR: 20.99% - 29.99% Variable
• Foreign Transaction Fees: None

Hot Tip:

Check out our detailed guide on the valuable benefits of the Hilton Aspire card.

Location

The Hilton Garden Inn Silom is located in the commercial district of Silom. It is a 10-minute walk from 2 BTS Skytrain (the city’s rapid-transit system) stations: Surasak and Saphan Taksin.

The property is near many of Bangkok’s major tourist attractions, including the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Patpong Night Market, Assumption Cathedral, and Chao Phraya River.

Other major Bangkok attractions, such as the ICONSIAM shopping mall, Silom Edge shopping mall, and Lumphini Park, can be reached in less than 15 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk.

Check-In

Exiting my Grab taxi, I headed inside the hotel and proceeded directly to the check-in desk right around 9 a.m. A flower centerpiece was on a table directly between the hotel’s entrance and the check-in desk.

I proceeded to the check-in desk and was greeted by a staff member who welcomed me to the hotel with a smile. Although there wasn’t a dedicated check-in line for Hilton Honors elite members, the early hour meant I had the desk to myself, with no other guests in sight.

The front desk agent courteously requested my passport for identification and promptly located my reservation. She thanked me for being a Hilton Honors Diamond member.

Elite Benefits

As a Diamond elite, I was entitled to the following Hilton Honors benefits:

• 100% points earning bonus on stays
• Daily food and beverage credit or continental breakfast
• Executive lounge access
• Free bottled water
• Premium Wi-Fi
• Space-available room upgrades

The front desk representative upgraded me to a King Deluxe Suite on the 18th floor, which I greatly appreciated. The agent also asked if I wanted a 4 p.m. late checkout entered into the system. Of course, I said yes.

The agent handed over the keys to my room and offered information about breakfast. She highlighted that I was entitled to complimentary breakfast at the hotel restaurant as a Hilton Diamond member. Additionally, she provided instructions on how to connect to the hotel’s Wi-Fi.

Lobby

Several armchairs were located to the immediate right of the check-in counters, offering a cozy spot for guests to relax.

Adjacent to the hotel entrance were the concierge’s desk and a few more armchairs.

Next to the concierge desk, you could find the hotel lobby bar, Stone Bar. More on that later.

The hotel’s elevators were directly across the hall from the concierge desk.

The hotel lobby was relatively small but had an intimate feel to it. Although it was empty when I arrived, it did get bustling around normal check-in time. There were often queues despite 3 hotel staff members working the front desk.

Amenities

Surprisingly, the Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom offers plenty of amenities to guests. Here’s a look at what you can expect.

Rooftop Pool

The property boasted a delightful rooftop pool on the seventh floor’s expansive terrace. The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The pool was immaculate and well-maintained. I loved that the pool deck boasted incredible views of nearby buildings. It made the pool feel like an oasis in the city.

Several pool chairs were also available. A menu was written on the wall, where you could conveniently order food without leaving the comfort of the pool lounging area.

The pool area was equipped with an intricate towel storage system, which ensured guests had easy access to fresh towels.

Fitness Center

The 24-hour fitness center was located indoors near the pool. Although it was relatively small, it was well-equipped with everything you could want in a gym. Cardio, strength, and balance equipment were available.

In the far left corner of the room were 2 treadmills and a single elliptical machine.

There were 2 additional elliptical machines on the right side of the fitness center.

Adjacent to the elliptical machines was a rack with an assortment of dumbbells.

Meeting Room

The property also featured a single meeting room on the seventh floor. The meeting room was relatively basic, with a single table and seating for a dozen.

Parking

The hotel featured complimentary self-parking on-site. Valet parking was not available. Parking is available for up to 40 cars on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Wi-Fi

The hotel also provided complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all areas of the property. The Wi-Fi speeds were adequate, and the network maintained a steady connection, even when connected to a VPN.

King Deluxe Suite

After a few minutes in the lobby, I headed to my room on the 18th floor. After exiting the elevator, I proceeded straight to my room across the hall.

Despite my preference for rooms away from the elevator, I was delighted to have a suite to myself. As I entered my room, I was surprised at how much space there was.

Living Room

I was greeted with an open-concept living room as I entered the foyer. Immediately to the right of the entrance was a half bathroom. More on that below.

The living room was one massive open space. Its focal point was the 2-person sofa with a massive coffee table in front of it. 

To the right of the sofa was a closet with ample storage. A separate section contained amenities, including a kettle, some coffee and tea packets, 2 complimentary water bottles, and some glassware.

The room’s minibar featured snacks several snacks for sale such as Pringles chips, salted cashew nuts, and salted cocktail nuts. Interestingly, a pack of condoms was also available.

The minibar offered a simple selection of beverages, including popular Thai beers and soft drinks.

The room had a massive window across from the minibar and adjacent to the sofa. It offered a captivating view of the bustling highway, nearby buildings, and Chao Phraya River. 

Despite being right next to the busy highway, there was minimal street noise.

The room’s small workstation and mounted TV were to the left of the windows. There was also a comfortable chair. However, it did not have any armrests, which proved necessary as the chair was not very relaxing during extended periods of sitting.

The workstation had a safety information card, a no smoking sign, a small desk lamp, and a Panasonic radio and speaker. A sheet also details the Silom All-Day Dining restaurant’s “Rush Hour” lunch buffet.

Bedroom

The bedroom was separated from the living room with a sliding pocket door.

The focal point of the bedroom was the king-size bed. It was extremely comfortable and came with 4 pillows and 2 throw pillows. The bedding was extremely relaxing and provided a cooling sensation. 

I liked the headboard’s design and feel, which added an elegant aesthetic to the room. Mounted nightstands were conveniently placed on each side of the bed.

The room’s phone was on the nightstand to the right of the bed. Above that was a single AC power outlet and a reading lamp. The nightstand on the left of the bed held the remote.

A surprisingly small TV was mounted to the wall directly across the foot of the bed.

The bedroom boasted 2 expansive closets separated by a small bench. A large mirror was also positioned on the wall directly above the bench.

There was so much storage space that I could probably have stored all the clothes I own between these 2 closets.

The left closet was divided into 2 sections. The room’s iron, ironing board, and safe were found in this closet. 

The right closet was empty save for a few hangers. It was also incredibly spacious.

Bathrooms

The main bathroom was located through the bedroom. Immediately to the left was the bathroom vanity.

The countertop provided plenty of clutter-free space, and the sink was spacious and deep.

The hotel thoughtfully provided spare towels and complimentary toiletries, including 2 toothbrush sets, a shaving kit, a comb, a vanity kit, and a shower cap.

The bathroom was stocked with Deep Nature Spa-branded hand wash and body lotion. 

The hotel also provided 2 pairs of complementary bathroom slippers beneath the sink. 

To the right of the vanity was a massive freestanding soaking tub, which added an element of luxury to the space. Although it looked relaxing, I did not use it during my stay.

The room’s toilet and walk-in shower were next to the deep soaking tub, separated by a sleek glass divider. Each area offered privacy with a dedicated door.

The toilet in the bathroom was equipped with a bidet wand.

The shower was stocked with more Deep Nature Spa-branded toiletries in reusable bottles.

As mentioned, the suite also featured a half bathroom near the room’s entrance. As you walked in, you saw the vanity and an LED mirror above it. There was also more of the Deep Nature Spa-branded hand wash. 

The toilet in this bathroom was also equipped with a bidet wand.

Bottom Line:

Overall, the suite was quite spacious and comfortable and exceeded all expectations. It wasn’t the most luxurious I’ve ever stayed in. However, it served its purpose perfectly. The open-concept living room was a great place to spend some time and get work done. The bedroom boasted incredibly comfortable bedding, providing a few restful sleep nights. Although I paid for the most basic room, I was upgraded to the nicest suite the hotel offered. I must commend Hilton for providing excellent service to their elite members.

Food and Beverage

Although the hotel was quite massive, there was a limited selection of food and beverage options. Here’s a look at what was available.

Silom All-Day Dining

The hotel’s main on-site restaurant, Silom All-Day Dining, was on the sixth floor. The restaurant offers a great selection of Thai and Western food and an extensive international lunch buffet menu.

Lunch Buffet at Silom All-Day Dining

I decided to try the Rush Hour lunch buffet as it was reasonably priced. The buffet costs ฿329, right around $9. Rush Hour buffet is available between 12 and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Before reviewing the food options, I walked around the restaurant to examine the various seating options. Several dining tables along the wall behind the buffet.

Several booth-styled rounded tables were also available. This was the restaurant’s most private and cozy seating option.

The main seating area of the restaurant featured more than 20 individual tables, offering ample seating options for guests.

After looking at the various seating options, I walked around the buffet to see what it offered. The first part of the buffet was the dedicated pasta station, where the chef would prepare pasta based on requests.

Next to the pasta station was a selection of warm dishes, including sauteed vegetables and grilled pork.

There was also a selection of Thai dishes, including stir-fried chicken with chili paste and green curry with pork.

A separate table offered spicy glass noodle salad, boiled pork with lime sauce, and margarita pizza.

There was a separate table dedicated to seafood on ice. However, choices were limited to clams and shrimp.

There was also a small fruit selection, which included pieces of papaya, cantaloupe, and dragon fruit.

There was also a small salad station, offering an assortment of toppings and dressings, allowing guests to customize their salads to their liking.

The buffet also featured 2 coffee machines that served a variety of beverages, from espressos to cappuccinos.

Lastly, a good selection of desserts was available, ranging from pieces of layered cakes to thong yib, an egg-yolk-based Thai dessert.

The buffet even featured a shaved ice machine, allowing guests to make customized shaved ice desserts with a great selection of syrups and toppings.

After perusing the buffet’s offerings, I curated a plate filled with a wide selection of items. I particularly enjoyed the stir-fried chicken with chili paste and the alfredo pasta.

The pasta was quite delicious, so I decided to get another serving. However, this time, I opted for the pasta with tomato sauce.

Overall, the Silom All-Day Dining lunch buffet was quite good, especially considering the price. There was a diverse selection of food options, but the highlight was definitely the stir-fried chicken with chili paste.

I thought the dessert selection was also great. I enjoyed the option of having shaved ice.

Breakfast at Silom All-Day Dining

Hotel guests can also have breakfast at the restaurant. Breakfast is available daily between 6 and 10 a.m.

Although the Silom All-Day Dining lunch buffet had a great food variety, the same could not be said about the breakfast selection.

There was a decent selection of pastries and bread, including butter croissants and cinnamon raisin rolls.

Pancakes and waffles were also available, which unfortunately were cold.

A small section was also dedicated to yogurt, oats, and fruit salad.

Lastly, a small selection of fruits was available, including pineapple, watermelon, and papaya.

After reviewing the various breakfast options, I gathered a mini-pancake, waffle, and a few pastries.

I was surprised at the limited selection for breakfast. I did not even bother waking up for breakfast on the morning of checkout.

Stone Bar

The hotel also features a bar and restaurant combination called Stone Bar in the lobby.

You could order drinks directly from the bartender or choose a soft drink or Thai beer from the fridge.

Stone Bar featured a “buy 1 get 1 free” happy hour promotion every evening between 5 and 8 p.m. There was a wide selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.

The corner couch was the focal point of Stone Bar’s main lounging area. I loved its plush, modern seating options and minimalist design.

The restaurant also features several dining tables spread throughout.

Room Service

The Stone Bar room service menu was on the back wall of the desk in the suite. The menu featured a diverse selection of food.

Service

I found the hotel staff to be incredibly welcoming and courteous. However, I met a language barrier with several staff members, which hindered my ability to communicate certain requests. Regardless, the hotel staff displayed exceptional hospitality and attentiveness throughout my stay.

I felt the hospitality Thailand is known for. Despite my many requests, every staff member conveyed warmth and sincerity, helping me feel welcomed and valued as a guest.

Final Thoughts

The Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Silom is a solid Hilton property worth considering for those visiting Bangkok. The property is relatively close to many major Bangkok attractions. Best of all, it is near 2 BTS stations that connect the rest of Bangkok quite easily.

The hotel perfectly served my needs and provided everything you could ask for at an incredible price. I enjoyed my room and am thankful to the property for the suite upgrade (pun intended). I enjoyed the views from the room, and the outdoor rooftop pool was a great way to pass the time.

The Silom All-Day Dining restaurant offered an excellent lunch buffet selection. However, breakfast options were limited.

I’d consider staying at this hotel again on my next trip to Bangkok. However, with so many other hotels I’ve yet to try in Bangkok, it may be a while before I do.