Discover a Luxury Hilton Escape at The Sukhothai Bangkok, an SLH Hotel: A Detailed Review

Bangkok, the bustling metropolis and capital of Thailand, has so much to offer travelers. From world-class nightlife to incredible night markets to historic temples, Bangkok is a must-visit destination. The city keeps bringing me back — my most recent trip was my sixth visit in the last 4 years. However, this was my wife’s first time.

For our last night in the city, I wanted to book a luxury hotel — and fortunately, Bangkok has many of them. Ultimately, I booked a 1-night stay at the Sukhothai Bangkok, an SLH Hotel.

Here’s an in-depth look at my experience at the luxury property and why you should consider staying there when traveling to Bangkok.

Booking the Sukhothai Bangkok

After a wonderful week in Bangkok, my wife and I decided to book a luxury hotel for our last night there. Since I had visited Bangkok several times at this point, I had stayed in many of the city’s best hotels.

I wanted to stay at a new property, so I narrowed my choice to 2 Hilton properties: the Conrad Bangkok and the Sukhothai Bangkok. After comparing the cash and points prices, I opted for the Sukhothai Bangkok for a simple reason: I received a much better value from my Hilton Honors points.

For our April 2025 stay, cash prices for the Sukhothai Bangkok ($317 per night) were 78% higher than the Conrad Bangkok ($178 per night).

However, the points price difference between the properties was relatively small (only 5,000 Hilton points). A standard room at the Sukhothai Bangkok could be booked for just 45,000 points per night.

According to our valuations, Hilton Honors points are worth 0.5 cents per point, making 45,000 points worth $225. With cash rates for a standard room over $300, including taxes and fees, I got significantly more value from my Hilton points.

I booked a Deluxe Room Queen room, the cheapest room available. I hoped my top-tier Hilton Honors Diamond Elite status would get me upgraded to a nicer room.

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Sukhothai Bangkok Location

The Sukhothai Bangkok is in Bangkok’s central business and embassy district, a short walk from the famous Lumphini Park.

The property is a 10-minute walk from Lumphini Metropolitan Rapid Transit Station, a stop on the MRT Blue Line. It is also less than a 15-minute walk from Sala Daeng Bangkok Mass Transit Skytrain Station. Between these 2, you can easily get around Bangkok.

Getting There

The Sukhothai Bangkok is a 35-minute drive from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). If you are arriving from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Bangkok’s smaller airport, the journey takes approximately 30 minutes by car.

You can also reach the property using public transportation. As long as you can connect to the BTS Skytrain or the MRT Blue Line, getting to the Sukhothai Bangkok is easy.

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Checking In

My wife and I arrived at the Sukhothai Bangkok shortly before 10 a.m., several hours before the hotel’s official check-in time of 2 p.m. As we exited our Grab taxi, we were greeted by a friendly bellman and a hotel representative who welcomed us to the property and walked us to the check-in counter.

As we approached the check-in desk, we stopped to admire the massive roselle floral arrangement in the center of the lobby.

We were greeted by a friendly check-in representative who welcomed us to the property. He then requested our passports to look up our reservation.

After confirming our 1-night reservation, he thanked me for my Hilton Honors Diamond Elite status and told us that he had upgraded us to an Executive Suite. Best of all, he mentioned that the room was ready immediately and that our bags would be sent up to the room.

Within a minute, another hotel representative approached the check-in desk and handed my wife and me welcome drinks and refreshing towels. The beverage was a roselle tea, which was delicious.

The front desk representative informed us that the hotel was a Hilton Honors partner and that specific elite status benefits applied to the property, like a complimentary breakfast and a late checkout. However, certain benefits, like complimentary Executive Club Lounge access, did not apply at the Sukhothai Bangkok.

He then asked if we wanted a 4 p.m. late checkout, to which we agreed. Lastly, he requested a credit card for incidental charges. I handed him my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, which is the card I use for all Hilton charges.

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The front desk agent then handed us our room key cards and informed us that our room was on the third floor of the main building.

After completing the check-in process, the check-in agent politely asked if he could walk us to our room, a simple yet thoughtful gesture. However, we said we wanted to walk around the lobby before heading to the room. He said that we could take our time and that he would walk us up whenever we were ready.

Bottom Line:

Overall, the check-in process was incredibly efficient. Within a couple of minutes, the staff member was ready to direct us to the room. He did a great job explaining what benefits were included with my Hilton Diamond status and which ones were not. The complimentary welcome drink was nice.

Elite Benefits

As a Hilton Honors Diamond Elite member, I received several benefits at the hotel:

• Upgrade to an Executive Suite
• Complimentary continental breakfast (for up to 2 guests)
• Complimentary late 4 p.m. checkout
• No resort fees on reward stays booked using points
• Dailyl bottled water
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Lobby

The hotel lobby was relatively simple, with 2 large, identical seating areas, divided by a hallway leading to several of the hotel’s food and beverage venues and the guest floor elevators.

From the windows in the right seating area, you could see a row of red brick Buddhist stupas in a courtyard, which added a nice historical touch to the hotel.

The colonnade-style hallway was well-lit and created a feeling of relaxation, so much so that I nearly forgot I was in one of the world’s busiest cities.

As we walked down the hallway, we eventually reached the hotel’s guest floor elevators.

From one of the windows, we could see another courtyard. However, this one featured a single Buddha statue directly in the center of the water.

Bottom Line:

The Sukhothai Bangkok’s lobby was incredibly large and spacious, creating a relaxing atmosphere worthy of a luxury 5-star property. The outdoor courtyards also invoked a serene feeling.

Executive Suite Room

As we got off the elevator on the third floor, we walked down a hallway to our room.

I loved the property’s indoor-outdoor design, which made it feel like we were in a villa on a remote island.

The suite had a double door design, which added to the luxury appeal of the hotel.

As we entered the room, we were greeted by a spacious foyer. To the left was the entrance to the suite’s main bathroom, and on the right, the suite’s powder room.

Walking straight through the foyer led to the main living area. I was pleasantly surprised by the ample space there. 

There was a sofa and a loveseat with an ottoman. Both were decorated with vibrant throw pillows.

There was also a massive, round, glass coffee table, which featured complimentary welcome snacks from the hotel.

This included a fruit bowl containing apples, an Asian pear, guavas, and a dragon fruit. There were also chocolate truffles and traditional coconut-based Thai desserts.

The room’s minibar, against the wall, was to the right. It featured a great selection of beverages, including sodas, fruit juices, sparkling and still water, international and local beers, and brand-name liquor for purchase.

Minibar snacks for purchase included granola bars, salted potato chips, and flavored popcorn.

The TV was directly across from the sofa, equipped with an external Bose sound bar. It was on a stand that guests could rotate 180 degrees to view it from the bed.

To the left was the room’s relatively small workstation. It featured a simple chair that was not ergonomic for working.

The suite’s extremely comfortable king-size bed was against the back wall, between 2 large tables. The bed featured 4 comfortable pillows and thick bedding.

There were wall-mounted lamps and reading lights on both sides of the bed. Each side of the bed also had an AC power outlet.

The hotel’s housekeeping staff even placed towel art in the shape of 2 swans, with real flower petals.

The other entrance to the bathroom was on the left side. On the wall, there was a stone carving.

The table to the left featured another interesting stone-carved Buddha. There was also a booklet containing information about the hotel and a door hanger menu for in-room breakfast.

On the table was also a tablet that controlled many of the room’s features, including the light controls, air conditioning settings, and the alarm clock.

I could also request services from the tablet, such as making up the room, picking up laundry, and picking up luggage.

Lastly, the suite’s windows were to the right of the bed. Unfortunately, the room did not have much of a view.

Bottom Line:

Overall, I was very impressed with the suite. I loved the suite’s layout and spaciousness, and I also liked how comfortable the furniture was. I thoroughly appreciated the hotel’s effort with the complimentary fruit platter and desserts.

Bathroom

The suite’s bathroom was the most spacious I have ever encountered in a hotel room. It featured 2 entrances: one from the foyer and one from the bedroom section of the suite.

The bathroom was filled with floor-to-ceiling mirrored walls, a stark difference from the all-marble bathrooms at many other luxury hotels.

The bathroom featured 2 identical vanities directly opposite each other. The hotel provided a whole host of complimentary standard hotel toiletries.

On the left was a massive closet, with enough space and drawers to fit my entire wardrobe.

Here, you could also find the room’s safe, which could be neatly hidden away.

The bathroom featured a massive soaking tub on the far back wall. The hotel also provided bath salts and crystals for an even more luxurious experience. Although I did not use the soaking tub, my wife found it incredibly relaxing.

Left of the soaking tub was a small water closet that housed the toilet, which had a bidet function.

Lastly, the shower was on the other side of the soaking tub and covered in black-and-white marble. It featured both an overhead rainfall shower head and a handheld shower wand. The water pressure and temperature from the overhead shower were incredible.

The shower included luxurious Panpuri-branded toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Lastly, near the second vanity was a storage section with a luggage rack. There was a set of complimentary slippers. Sandals and umbrellas were also available for guests to use throughout their stay.

The suite also featured a powder room. The entrance to the powder room was in the foyer.

Amenities

As expected of any luxury hotel, the Sukhothai Bangkok offered several amenities for guests. The Sukhothai Spa, fitness studio, and outdoor swimming pool were in the Club Wing, the hotel’s other building.

Sukhothai Spa

The Sukhothai Bangkok features a massive luxury spa appropriately named the Sukhothai Spa. The spa was open daily between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

The spa offers luxurious hammam facilities, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, and dedicated spaces for exercise and meditation.

The spa offers an extensive menu of therapeutic massages and beauty treatments.

Swimming Pool

The hotel also has a 25-meter, infinity-edge, saltwater, outdoor swimming pool, open daily between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.

The pool area is large, lined with lounge chairs, and has ample space for guests to swim or relax.

Fitness Studio

The hotel features a fully equipped fitness studio with a locker room, steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi. The fitness center was open daily between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

There is plenty of strength training equipment, including a great selection of free weights, some as heavy as 35 kilograms (77 pounds), with several benches.

There is an excellent selection of Life Fitness weight training machines.

There are also plenty of cardio machines, including several treadmills.

Other cardio machines include different types of stationary bikes and ellipticals.

The fitness center also offers first-come, first-served complimentary scheduled wellness activities, including stretching, yoga, breathing, and movement classes. Hotel guests can also take boxing and Muay Thai lessons with specialized instructors.

Miskawaan Anti-Ageing Clinic

The property hosts a Miskawaan Anti-Ageing Clinic, which offers holistic medical treatments and retreats.

Therapy treatments include IV, hormone balance, epigenetics, and PRP. There are also several traditional Chinese medicine approaches, including acupuncture and cupping.

The clinic is on the second floor of the main building and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Airport Transfer Limousine Service

The property offers a 24-hour-a-day airport transfer limousine service complete with a fleet of Mercedes-Benz limousines. The limousine service operates between the hotel and both of Bangkok’s international airports.

Food and Beverages

The Sukhothai Bangkok featured several on-site food and beverage venues, ranging from a pastry shop to a pool bar to Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Here’s a look at what you can expect at the dining establishments at the Sukhothai Bangkok.

Colonnade

Colonnade is the hotel’s international dining venue. It is open daily for breakfast between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. and for brunch between noon and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Colonnade features an international menu with various Asian specialties.

Guests with Hilton Honors Gold or Diamond status and those who book rates with breakfast included can have complimentary breakfast here. Breakfast costs ฿1,300 (about $40) for those who do not have it included.

My wife and I arrived at breakfast shortly before 9 a.m. to an incredibly packed restaurant. Although the hotel felt relatively quiet and peaceful throughout the stay, the same could not be said about breakfast.

After being seated by a restaurant staff member, we looked through the breakfast buffet offerings. The first section featured a selection of sushi rolls and hot food, including miso soup, Japanese rice, pan-fried seabass fillet, and chicken and vegetable gyoza.

There was a bacon and egg station, which featured a good selection of toppings and condiments.

A selection of cold cuts was available, including Iberico ham, smoked salmon, smoked tuna, smoked duck breast, pastrami, and salami.

There was also a salad bar with a fantastic selection of toppings and dressings. Although I did not try anything from the salad bar, my wife said everything was fresh and tasty.

There was a massive bakery and pastry selection, including different types of bread, croissants, muffins, and carrot cake. There was also a made-to-order station where guests could request waffles, pancakes, and French toast.

Lastly, the breakfast buffet featured a good selection of fresh fruits. The pineapple and watermelon were incredibly sweet and delicious.

After looking at everything the buffet had to offer, we returned to our seats to enjoy our breakfast. The smoked salmon and sushi rolls were delicious, and the bakery featured incredibly tasty pastries.

Bottom Line:

The Colonnade breakfast buffet had a good selection of food. The food was fresh and constantly replenished, and the restaurant workers were quick to respond to requests.

Unfortunately, the breakfast buffet was extremely packed, making the experience feel out of place and less enjoyable. The hotel was so quiet and relaxing, but the breakfast buffet was incredibly noisy, taking away from the luxury feel of the hotel.

Celadon

Celadon is the hotel’s Michelin-recommended restaurant and one of the city’s most acclaimed Thai restaurants. The restaurant is open daily for dinner between 5 and 11 p.m.

The restaurant is in a separate building on the hotel premises, near the hotel’s main building. It is surrounded by lotus ponds, which creates a serene dining experience.

Celadon specializes in authentic Thai cuisine and offers an à la carte menu with specialties from various regions across Thailand.

La Scala

La Scala is the hotel’s primary Mediterranean restaurant, located in the Club Wing. It is open daily for lunch between 12 and 2:30 p.m. and for dinner between 5 and 11 p.m.

La Scala specializes in Italian Mediterranean food. It features an à la carte menu, a 3-course set menu, and a sharing menu.

Pool Terrace Café and Bar

Pool Terrace Café and Bar is where guests can have informal poolside dining. The restaurant features international foods, including wood-fired oven-baked pizza and burgers. It also offers authentic Thai and other Asian cuisines, including noodles and satay.

Pool Terrace Café and Bar is open daily between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Zuk Bar

The hotel’s main bar, Zuk Bar, is next to Colonnade and offers shareable plates and an extensive drink menu, featuring a comprehensive liquor selection. 

The bar features a daily happy hour menu between 5 and 7 p.m., during which certain beverages are buy 1, get 1 free.

Zuk Bar is open daily between 5 p.m. and midnight.

Lobby Salons

As its name indicates, Lobby Salons is in the hotel’s lobby. It features a selection of sweet and savory snacks, including seasonal fruits, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and the signature Sukhothai Tea, made with a blend of organic lotus parts.

Lobby Salons is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the pastries are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The venue also offers a daily afternoon tea between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. and a chocolate buffet from 2 to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Thimian

The hotel is also home to Thimian, a dining and pastry shop. Thimian is open daily between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In-Room Dining

The Sukhothai Bangkok also features a diverse in-room dining menu with an excellent selection of appetizers, salads, soups, and main courses.

An à la carte menu is available from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and a late-night snack menu is available from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Service

I found the staff and service at the Sukhothai Bangkok to be excellent, which is what we expected from a luxury hotel in Thailand.

The staff provided genuine hospitality and were there to answer any and all questions and requests without hesitation. I loved how the hotel staff greeted us by name and bowed to us whenever we interacted.

The staff placed a complimentary fruit basket and Thai desserts in our room prior to our arrival. The housekeeping staff also created a romantic honeymoon towel art display on the bed. These little acts of service are always appreciated, as they differentiate good hospitality from great hospitality.

When we went out to dinner in the evening, we returned to another dessert and a bouquet of flowers in our room. This was a nice surprise, as I’d briefly mentioned that my wife and I were on an extended honeymoon.

Final Thoughts

The Sukhothai Bangkok is a garden oasis in urban Bangkok. The property is luxurious, private, and does creates an atmosphere of pure relaxation in the busy Thai capital. The location is excellent — just a short walk from Lumphini Park and both an MRT and BTS station.

I absolutely love staying at luxury hotels, and I am extremely glad I chose the Sukhothai Bangkok, even if it was just for 1 night. Best of all, I got tremendous value from my Hilton Honors points.

I would absolutely consider staying at the Sukhothai Bangkok again. However, I like having new experiences, I’ll still consider other luxury properties in the city to see how they stack up.