Pros

  • Excellent location near train station, metro, and Chinatown markets
  • Great breakfast buffet with hot and cold options
  • Stylish rooms with understated Asian decor, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning
  • Chyna Restaurant has excellent views of Bangkok
  • On-site Cense by SPA Senvaree with massage, sauna, and fitness center
  • Gler lounge with outdoor terrace and wading pond
  • Full room service available until late
  • Six meeting rooms and business center on-site
  • Wi-Fi free throughout
  • Laundry and dry cleaning services available
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Cons

  • Superior Rooms lack windows and feel cramped
  • Breakfast is only included with some bookings
  • No full swimming pool
  • Hotel sits on a busy roundabout surrounded by traffic
  • Dirty grout in some showers
  • No toiletries provided and minibar only available on request
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Bottom Line

The upscale Centra Central Station Bangkok offers 150 stylish rooms within 15 minutes' walk of Chinatown, the metro, and the Hua Lamphong Train Station. Contemporary minimalism runs throughout the hotel, with rustic touches and Chinese-inspired design flourishes. Rooms have similar amenities, though It’s worth upgrading to Premium Rooms, as Superior Rooms have no windows and can feel cramped. An outstanding buffet breakfast is served at the Station Cafe (for a fee), while Cense by SPA Senvaree offers an array of wellness treatments and a gym. Guests looking to stay in the lively Lower Sukhumvit area may want to try Ad Lib, which is slightly more expensive but has an outdoor saltwater pool.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Spa

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Prime Hotel Central Station Bangkok

Scene

Contemporary Asian vibe with good views of Bangkok

The perimeter of shops that ring the hotel's modern building don’t make it the most attractive from the outside, but the large, light-filled, white marble lobby makes a much better second impression. The hotel’s design embraces its proximity to Chinatown, from large Netsuke-inspired shelves holding decorative pottery to giant lantern-shaped lights dangling overhead. A small area is tucked off to the side of the lobby with natural wood floors, gray contemporary sofas, bamboo chairs, and views of Bangkok in the distance. The hotel’s Chyna Restaurant is a chic space with an elegant, Cantonese style; the outdoor wood terrace has an earthy feel, with a row of trees, simple wood and glass furniture, and excellent views of Wat Traimit, home of the Golden Buddha. Gler lounge, another outdoor terrace, is a sophisticated place to relax with a cocktail or sunbathe, with loungers set in a lengthy, ankle-deep wading pool. Station Cafe offers a more laid back, cafeteria-style vibe, with vaguely industrial-style gray and neutral furnishings. The on-site Cense by SPA Cenvaree has an airy, rustic quality with soothing blue walls and dark wood accents. Guests here range from couples and families to business travelers.

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Location

On a busy roundabout within walking distance of Chinatown, train station, and metro

On a traffic-heavy roundabout across from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Train Station, the immediate area isn’t particularly scenic, but Chinatown’s narrow lanes and vibrant markets are only 15 minutes away from the hotel on foot. The dizzying colors of the Bangkok Flower Market and the historic Grand Palace are both 10 to 15 minutes away by tuk-tuk or taxi. Hua Lamphong Metro station is a few minutes' walk from the hotel, providing easy access to Chatuchak Weekend Market in about 30 minutes to one hour, or Bangkok’s biggest mall, Central World, in 25 minutes by connecting to the Skytrain. The metro also connects to the Airport Rail Link, reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport in one hour, a trip that takes 30-40 minutes by taxi.

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Rooms

Pleasant rooms with understated Chinese style, though some lack windows

The hotel’s contemporary Asian vibe permeates its guest rooms too, with a classic Chinese latticework motif repeated in bathroom lighting, doors, and in headboards or panels that flank the beds. Recessed maroon and black ceilings and long, hanging lanterns add dashes of visual drama to the light wood floors and furniture. All rooms have small flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-fridges with minibars upon request, individually controlled air-conditioning, and electric kettles with tea and coffee. Superior Rooms (the smallest options) can feel a bit cramped and stuffy since they do not have windows, and the two comfortable double beds take up a lot of space. Premium Rooms (a bit larger) get plenty of natural light and some have nice views of Bangkok, with king and twin beds (for four adults or two adults with two children) and comfortable, light gray banquettes with stylish throw pillows. Bathrooms have large vanities and circular sinks with contemporary fixtures, as well as walk-in showers, though the hotel does not provide any toiletries. We did notice a bit of dirty grout in some showers when we visited. 

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Features

Soothing outdoor lounge, two restaurants, and spa with herbal treatments

The spa is a tranquil place to get a massage or herbal treatment and includes free teas and juices, as well as a sauna and steam room. The hotel also has a clean, bright fitness center with several cardio machines, and cable and free weights. Chyna Restaurant offers modern twists on Chinese classics, but while the space is extremely chic, the food is mediocre and plenty of more authentic (and less expensive) meals are available all over Bangkok. Station Cafe serves a great breakfast buffet with hot and cold options, and also serves western and Thai dishes for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is only included with some bookings, but is reasonably priced if added ahead of time. Gler lounge is a stylish place for drinks and light snacks in the tropical sun. Room service is available until late, Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and laundry services can be arranged. The hotel has a small business center in the lobby area, as well as six attractive meeting and event rooms of varying size that can be booked with catering and/or audiovisual services.

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Things You Should Know About Prime Hotel Central Station Bangkok

Also Known As

  • Centra Central Station Hotel Bangkok

Address

23/34-35, Trimitr Road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand

Website

Oyster Hotel Review

Prime Hotel Central Station Bangkok

Scene

Contemporary Asian vibe with good views of Bangkok

The perimeter of shops that ring the hotel's modern building don’t make it the most attractive from the outside, but the large, light-filled, white marble lobby makes a much better second impression. The hotel’s design embraces its proximity to Chinatown, from large Netsuke-inspired shelves holding decorative pottery to giant lantern-shaped lights dangling overhead. A small area is tucked off to the side of the lobby with natural wood floors, gray contemporary sofas, bamboo chairs, and views of Bangkok in the distance. The hotel’s Chyna Restaurant is a chic space with an elegant, Cantonese style; the outdoor wood terrace has an earthy feel, with a row of trees, simple wood and glass furniture, and excellent views of Wat Traimit, home of the Golden Buddha. Gler lounge, another outdoor terrace, is a sophisticated place to relax with a cocktail or sunbathe, with loungers set in a lengthy, ankle-deep wading pool. Station Cafe offers a more laid back, cafeteria-style vibe, with vaguely industrial-style gray and neutral furnishings. The on-site Cense by SPA Cenvaree has an airy, rustic quality with soothing blue walls and dark wood accents. Guests here range from couples and families to business travelers.

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Location

On a busy roundabout within walking distance of Chinatown, train station, and metro

On a traffic-heavy roundabout across from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Train Station, the immediate area isn’t particularly scenic, but Chinatown’s narrow lanes and vibrant markets are only 15 minutes away from the hotel on foot. The dizzying colors of the Bangkok Flower Market and the historic Grand Palace are both 10 to 15 minutes away by tuk-tuk or taxi. Hua Lamphong Metro station is a few minutes' walk from the hotel, providing easy access to Chatuchak Weekend Market in about 30 minutes to one hour, or Bangkok’s biggest mall, Central World, in 25 minutes by connecting to the Skytrain. The metro also connects to the Airport Rail Link, reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport in one hour, a trip that takes 30-40 minutes by taxi.

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Rooms

Pleasant rooms with understated Chinese style, though some lack windows

The hotel’s contemporary Asian vibe permeates its guest rooms too, with a classic Chinese latticework motif repeated in bathroom lighting, doors, and in headboards or panels that flank the beds. Recessed maroon and black ceilings and long, hanging lanterns add dashes of visual drama to the light wood floors and furniture. All rooms have small flat-screen TVs, safes, mini-fridges with minibars upon request, individually controlled air-conditioning, and electric kettles with tea and coffee. Superior Rooms (the smallest options) can feel a bit cramped and stuffy since they do not have windows, and the two comfortable double beds take up a lot of space. Premium Rooms (a bit larger) get plenty of natural light and some have nice views of Bangkok, with king and twin beds (for four adults or two adults with two children) and comfortable, light gray banquettes with stylish throw pillows. Bathrooms have large vanities and circular sinks with contemporary fixtures, as well as walk-in showers, though the hotel does not provide any toiletries. We did notice a bit of dirty grout in some showers when we visited. 

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Features

Soothing outdoor lounge, two restaurants, and spa with herbal treatments

The spa is a tranquil place to get a massage or herbal treatment and includes free teas and juices, as well as a sauna and steam room. The hotel also has a clean, bright fitness center with several cardio machines, and cable and free weights. Chyna Restaurant offers modern twists on Chinese classics, but while the space is extremely chic, the food is mediocre and plenty of more authentic (and less expensive) meals are available all over Bangkok. Station Cafe serves a great breakfast buffet with hot and cold options, and also serves western and Thai dishes for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is only included with some bookings, but is reasonably priced if added ahead of time. Gler lounge is a stylish place for drinks and light snacks in the tropical sun. Room service is available until late, Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and laundry services can be arranged. The hotel has a small business center in the lobby area, as well as six attractive meeting and event rooms of varying size that can be booked with catering and/or audiovisual services.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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