Pros

  • Conveniently located off of vibrant Sukhumvit Road
  • Five-minute walk to Nana Skytrain plus restaurants and shops
  • Apartment-style rooms with full kitchens
  • Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs and DVD players
  • Small swimming pool and fitness area
  • On-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi and tuk-tuk shuttle to the skytrain station
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Cons

  • Wi-Fi is slow, while faster Internet incurs extra fee
  • Rooms are a bit small
  • Swimming pool is tiny
  • No free breakfast
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Bottom Line

The 130-room Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok is a mid-range hotel that attracts both long-term and short stay guests with rooms that have full kitchens and modern amenities, though they can feel a bit cramped. There is a small rooftop swimming pool as well as a fitness area, while the on-site restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch. Located on a quiet street off of bustling Sukhumvit Road, there are lots of eating and drinking options nearby, as well as public transportation. Guests complain about slow Wi-Fi, however, and there's a charge for a faster connection. For a hotel with more features, travelers might want to consider the nearby Legacy Suites Bangkok or the Asia Hotel Bangkok, though rates will be higher. 

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok

Scene

Apartment-style hotel attracts many business travelers and families

This mid-range apartment-hotel is mainly frequented by corporate guests staying in Bangkok for a short time who value the quiet yet convenient location. Like a true residential building, there aren't too many facilities or public spaces. The lobby is small and narrow, with a black and white floor paired with wooden panelling on some of the walls and ceiling. Colorful abstract paintings adorn the walls, while a couple of couches with colorful Thai throw pillows provide seating. There are a few iMac computers here for guests' use as well. In contrast with the Citadines Sukhumvit 11 -- which is far more lively -- this is a rather nondescript hotel in a quiet spot with an equally quiet atmosphere, and while its prime demographic is business travelers, families, couples, and groups of friends pass through as well.

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Location

A quiet street off of busy Sukhumvit Road, close to restaurants, bars, and shops

The hotel is situated on a quiet side street running off of Sukhumvit Road, a major artery that's one of Bangkok's main areas for dining, drinking, and nightlife. While Sukhumvit itself is congested with traffic, it is also full of an endless array of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Nana Skytrain station is just over a five-minute walk at the end of the block, and the hotel also provides a free tuk-tuk shuttle to Sukhumvit Road. The area surrounding the hotel is quiet and feels like a bit of an oasis, but certain side streets in the area and the end of the block on which the hotel sits do have their share of go-go and hostess bars, and it may be a bit seedy at night for some travelers. The trendy and vibrant Silom area, home to chic restaurants and the notorious Patpong Night Market, is about 30 minutes away by skytrain, while the Chatuchak Weekend Market will take 35 minutes to reach by skytrain. Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports are both around 40 minutes away by taxi, depending on traffic, though travelers should budget at least an hour just in case.

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Rooms

Contemporary apartment-style rooms with fully furnished kitchens

These rooms -- which are really apartments -- are geared toward long-term residents as well as overnight guests, though the Studio Executive Rooms can feel a bit cramped despite having full kitchens and dining/living areas. Still, with Studios starting at 25 square meters (269 square feet), they have more space than many hotel rooms in central Bangkok. Simple, contemporary decor includes hardwood floors paired with white walls and sleek, modern furniture. Full kitchens are outfitted with microwaves, stove tops, toasters, tea- and coffee-making facilities, cookware, and dining-ware. The One- and Two-Bedroom units have full-size fridges, while the Studio Executive Rooms have small ones. Even the smaller rooms have loveseats, small dining tables, writing desks, and plenty of closet space, and all units include modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, DVD/MP3 players, electronic safes, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi, though guests complain that it's slow and faster Internet incurs an additional fee. Studio Room bathrooms have showers, while larger units have shower/tub combos, with the toilet being in a separate room from the bath. Unfortunately, there are no balconies here, and not much in the way of views. 

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Features

Tiny rooftop pool, fitness corner, restaurant,and coin-operated laundry

The hotel offers a tiny rooftop pool, though it's only good for a dip to cool off and there are neither lounge chairs nor space for sunbathing. There's also a mid-size fitness center equipped with free weights and machines, along with a few cardio trainers.The coin-operated laundry room next to the pool and fitness center is convenient for those staying here long term. The on-site restaurant, The 18, serves breakfast and lunch, but not dinner, and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Breakfast is not included in room rates, and includes Thai and Western options, though doesn't get the best reviews -- cheaper and better options can be had in many of the stalls lining Sukhumvit Road. The hotel has plans to change the concept and look of this restaurant, so it may be upgraded in the near future. There are a few iMac computers for guests' use in the lobby, and the hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle to nearby Sukhumvit Road and the skytrain station. Wi-Fi is free, but can be slow and there's a fee to upgrade to a faster connection.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Citadines Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok

Scene

Apartment-style hotel attracts many business travelers and families

This mid-range apartment-hotel is mainly frequented by corporate guests staying in Bangkok for a short time who value the quiet yet convenient location. Like a true residential building, there aren't too many facilities or public spaces. The lobby is small and narrow, with a black and white floor paired with wooden panelling on some of the walls and ceiling. Colorful abstract paintings adorn the walls, while a couple of couches with colorful Thai throw pillows provide seating. There are a few iMac computers here for guests' use as well. In contrast with the Citadines Sukhumvit 11 -- which is far more lively -- this is a rather nondescript hotel in a quiet spot with an equally quiet atmosphere, and while its prime demographic is business travelers, families, couples, and groups of friends pass through as well.

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Location

A quiet street off of busy Sukhumvit Road, close to restaurants, bars, and shops

The hotel is situated on a quiet side street running off of Sukhumvit Road, a major artery that's one of Bangkok's main areas for dining, drinking, and nightlife. While Sukhumvit itself is congested with traffic, it is also full of an endless array of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Nana Skytrain station is just over a five-minute walk at the end of the block, and the hotel also provides a free tuk-tuk shuttle to Sukhumvit Road. The area surrounding the hotel is quiet and feels like a bit of an oasis, but certain side streets in the area and the end of the block on which the hotel sits do have their share of go-go and hostess bars, and it may be a bit seedy at night for some travelers. The trendy and vibrant Silom area, home to chic restaurants and the notorious Patpong Night Market, is about 30 minutes away by skytrain, while the Chatuchak Weekend Market will take 35 minutes to reach by skytrain. Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports are both around 40 minutes away by taxi, depending on traffic, though travelers should budget at least an hour just in case.

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Rooms

Contemporary apartment-style rooms with fully furnished kitchens

These rooms -- which are really apartments -- are geared toward long-term residents as well as overnight guests, though the Studio Executive Rooms can feel a bit cramped despite having full kitchens and dining/living areas. Still, with Studios starting at 25 square meters (269 square feet), they have more space than many hotel rooms in central Bangkok. Simple, contemporary decor includes hardwood floors paired with white walls and sleek, modern furniture. Full kitchens are outfitted with microwaves, stove tops, toasters, tea- and coffee-making facilities, cookware, and dining-ware. The One- and Two-Bedroom units have full-size fridges, while the Studio Executive Rooms have small ones. Even the smaller rooms have loveseats, small dining tables, writing desks, and plenty of closet space, and all units include modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, DVD/MP3 players, electronic safes, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi, though guests complain that it's slow and faster Internet incurs an additional fee. Studio Room bathrooms have showers, while larger units have shower/tub combos, with the toilet being in a separate room from the bath. Unfortunately, there are no balconies here, and not much in the way of views. 

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Features

Tiny rooftop pool, fitness corner, restaurant,and coin-operated laundry

The hotel offers a tiny rooftop pool, though it's only good for a dip to cool off and there are neither lounge chairs nor space for sunbathing. There's also a mid-size fitness center equipped with free weights and machines, along with a few cardio trainers.The coin-operated laundry room next to the pool and fitness center is convenient for those staying here long term. The on-site restaurant, The 18, serves breakfast and lunch, but not dinner, and offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Breakfast is not included in room rates, and includes Thai and Western options, though doesn't get the best reviews -- cheaper and better options can be had in many of the stalls lining Sukhumvit Road. The hotel has plans to change the concept and look of this restaurant, so it may be upgraded in the near future. There are a few iMac computers for guests' use in the lobby, and the hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle to nearby Sukhumvit Road and the skytrain station. Wi-Fi is free, but can be slow and there's a fee to upgrade to a faster connection.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

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