A Clean and Secure Hotel with Convenient BTS Access, but Beware of Taxi Scams
I recently stayed at Asia Hotel Bangkok and overall, it was a positive experience. The hotel is clean and secure, which is a top priority for us when traveling. One of the best features is the direct access to the BTS Skytrain from the hotel, making it very convenient to explore Bangkok.
The hotel itself is a bit dated, but well-maintained. The breakfast offered was excellent, with a variety of options that exceeded our expectations. In terms of value for money, it’s definitely a good deal. The staff were very courteous and attentive, which added to the overall experience. However, the only issue with the room was that the bathtub drain was partially clogged.
While the stay was mostly pleasant, we did encounter one major issue when it came to leaving for the airport. We ordered a taxi through the Bolt app, with an expected fare of around 300 THB. However, the hotel’s porter insisted on “helping” us and asked us to wait under the porch. We later realized that he intercepted our Bolt taxi and canceled our booking without informing us, instead arranging for a more expensive taxi (likely one he had a deal with).
Our original Bolt taxi passed by without stopping, and we ended up being approached by this new taxi, which initially asked for 500 THB. We negotiated it down to 300 THB, including tolls, but during the ride, the driver tried to charge us an additional 25 THB for the highway toll, which we re