As Aloft's first hotel in Thailand, the Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 certainly lives up to its vibrant, eclectic, and youthful reputation. Importantly, as they say, it is infused with the DNA of W Hotels but without the same price tag. Open since 2011, this funky hotel has 296 comfortable loft-inspired rooms spread across 32 floors complete with a restaurant, bar, and pool.
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| Swimming pool at Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 |
Hotel location
The hotel is in the vibrant Soi 11 with is bustling with restaurants, bars, and clubs. In fact, Levels nightclub is in the same building as Aloft. Candy Club x BOBO, which opened near the end of 2022, is just across the street. Also appreciated is the 7-11 convenience store just a few steps away. The hotel is located about 500 metres into Soi 11 from the main Sukhumvit road.
Although the street can get congested, which makes it at times difficult for taxis to come in, traversing out into the main road will lead guests to the Nana BTS Skytrain station within 5 minutes. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to the Terminal 21 mall (which has a very good food court named Pier 21) at Asok station. In the same vicinity of Aloft lies many other hotels including The Westin Grande Sukhumvit and Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
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The Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
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As one would expect from an Aloft, the interiors are colourful and energetic. The different facilities are given characteristic names, just like the Aloft hotels in
Bali,
Dubai, and elsewhere. For instance, the little grab-and-go market on the ground floor is called
re:fuel and offers light bites and drinks 24/7.
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| Hotel entrance |
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| Reception area |
Aloft rooms
The room inventory consists of king rooms and double queen rooms at 32 square metres. The rooms at Aloft Bangkok are comfortable to stay in, as they have a good size and are practically designed. Rooms with city views on higher floors are sold at a premium. Also available are 1 Bedroom Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom Executive Suite, and 2 Bedroom Residential Suite.
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| Room with two queens |
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| Desk area on right |
The television is a 40-inch LCD, which is not great, but there are certainly many things to do in Bangkok apart from watching TV.
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| 40-inch LCD TV on right |
The sink is outside the bathroom, which is also where coffee amenities can be found. Drinking water in glass bottles is available and topped up by housekeeping daily.
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| Bathroom sink |
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| In-room safe and coffee amenities |
It is a spacious standing shower without a bathtub. Bath amenities are provided in bulk containers by California-based Drybar.
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| Standing shower |
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| Bath amenities by Drybar |
Dining & Breakfast
Crave, the hotel's all-day restaurant is located on level 8. It features lunch and dinner buffets on selected days offering local seafood and international favourites. There is also some outdoor seating available.
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| Dinner - seafood on ice |
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| Dinner - other selections |
Breakfast also takes place here. Breakfast time is 6am to 10.30am on weekdays, and 6am to 11am on weekends. This is a good breakfast with no shortage of options, including quite a tasty Thai noodle station. Marriott Bonvoy members Platinum and higher can either choose 500 points per stay or daily breakfast here; the latter is certainly the better option, especially on multi-night stays. A good breakfast is a
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| Breakfast - salad and fruit area |
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| Breakfast - hot dishes |
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| Breakfast - pastry section |
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| Breakfast - egg station |
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| Breakfast - Thai noodle station |
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| Breakfast |
Drinks
The w xyz bar on level 1 (above the ground floor) offers signature sips and a "snack-attack" menu. The re:mix lounge is a social space where guests can drink and mingle, featuring lighting and music that adapts to the mood. Resident DJs perform on some nights. Welcome drinks for loyalty members can be redeemed here, or alternatively, from re:fuel downstairs.
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| w xyz bar and re:mix lounge |
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| Outside the lounge area |
Fitness centre
re:charge is Aloft's full-service, 24-hour gym featuring fitness and weight-training machines. It is located on level 10. Towels and a water dispenser are available here.
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| re:charge fitness centre |
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| Fitness equipment |
Swimming pool
The outdoor swimming pool,
splash (not 24 hours) is located on the same level. Several inflatables are available in the pool. This is a cosy area to relax in the evenings.
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| Outdoor pool area |
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| Pool with view |
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| The pool at night |
Pool parties
Events are occasionally held, such as a full moon pool party at the splash pool during the new year's eve countdown to 2023. For THB 700 it includes one drink with a DJ line up and drag queen performances. Otherwise, Levels club is open 9pm to 2am except on Mondays, or the hotel can surely recommend something ...
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| Full moon countdown party on new year's eve |
Overall impression
Aloft Bangkok is located in a vibrant nightlife district full of bars and nightclubs (Levels club is just outside the hotel), making it a good choice for travellers who are here to party. And it draws a youthful crowd for the right reasons. The rooms are comfortable and the hotel has all the facilities a typical traveller would need, with good loyalty recognition. As a bonus, it offers a good price point relative to the 20+ Marriott properties in Bangkok.
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey-nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Email address: reservations.aloftbkk@alofthotels.com
Telephone: +66 2 207 7000
Thanks for sharing. I would like to add one more bar i.e Hide Cafe Bar on Tanee Road, It is place where you can enjoy a nice cafe during the day and some exciting nightlife at night.
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