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Arawana Express Chinatown

Name: Arawana Express Chinatown
Address: 204-208 Charoenkrung Road Soi 14 Samphantawongse, Bangkok, TH

★★★·8.2/ 10Recommended

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📍204-208 Charoenkrung Road Soi 14 Samphantawongse · Bangkok ↗

📞+6622255000·Official site ↗

Air conditioningLift / ElevatorFax/photocopyingIroning serviceStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysAll 25 facilities +

Review

Official

This hotel enjoys a strategic setting at the heart of China Town in Bangkok. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants and stalls serving authentic cuisines. The hotel is located just a short distance away from the spectacular Grand Palace and Chaopraya River. Links to the public transport network are situated just a short distance away. Don Mueang International Airport is 26 km from the hotel, while Suvarnabhumi International Airport is just 40 km away. This charming hotel comprises beautifully-designed guest rooms, which are equipped with standard amenities for a pleasant stay. Affording guests excellent facilities and services, this hotel is sure to appeal to discerning business and leisure travellers.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 74 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praise the central Chinatown location, friendly staff, and kitchenette value. Common complaints include very hard beds, lack of windows/ventilation causing odors, and occasional issues with cleanliness or worn facilities.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.0

Location8.9

Service8.6

Cleanliness8.3

Value8.2

Facilities8.2

Rooms7.7

Wi-Fi7.5

＋ PraisedStrategic location · Spacious rooms · Kitchenette available · Friendly staff

－ ComplaintsHard beds · Windowless rooms · Worn facilities · Hygiene issues

KEYSuitable for budget travelers prioritizing location. Avoid if sensitive to firm beds, lack of windows, or humidity.

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Room types · 6

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Deluxe Queen with Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 3

The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Queen with Window

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 3

Air-conditioned room features a kitchenette, a satellite TV and a DVD player. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in an private bathroom.

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Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony

2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 3

Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This air-conditioned twin room includes a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe Twin Room with Window

2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 3

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that comes with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned twin room provides a TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe Queen (no window)

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)16 ㎡up to 3

Air-conditioned room features a kitchenette, a satellite TV and a DVD player. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in an private bathroom.

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Deluxe Twin Room (No Window)

2 × Twin bed16 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This twin room is air-conditioned and has a TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.

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Arawana Express Chinatown

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Deluxe Queen with Balcony

Deluxe Queen with Window

Deluxe Twin Room with Balcony

Deluxe Twin Room with Window

Deluxe Queen (no window)

Deluxe Twin Room (No Window)

Facilities · 25

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