The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam in Bangkok

Description

The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is a sizable five-star hotel established in 2013 in Bangkok's vibrant Pratunam district. It offers 788 rooms across two towers, including family and city view options such as Premier Triple rooms and Luxury Quadruple rooms. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool on the 11th floor with an adjacent pool bar, three restaurants including The Berkeley Dining Room and Mulberry Berkeley Chinese Restaurant known for quality dim sum, plus two bars. Guests benefit from free Wi-Fi, free parking, and facilities like a spa, fitness center, and massage services. The hotel does not allow pets and requires a 1,000 THB deposit on arrival. The Berkeley is well-suited for families and groups, with kid-friendly amenities like children's menus and cribs available. Its 8.9/10 rating reflects clean, spacious rooms and attentive staff, though some guests note variability between the north and main towers in room condition and elevator speed.

Location

Located at 559 Ratchaprarop Rd in the Pratunam area, The Berkeley Hotel is about 19 km from Don Muang Airport and 40 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport. It sits approximately 1 km from Bangkok’s city center, close to major shopping destinations like Central World, Platinum Shopping Mall, and the Pratunam Night Market, all within walking distance. Nearby eateries accessible through the hotel lobby include McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven, adding convenience for guests. The hotel is also near public transport links such as the BTS Skytrain, facilitating easy travel around Bangkok despite some traffic congestion reported by guests.

Tips

• If you prefer quieter rooms and faster elevators, request a room in the Main Tower.
• For shopping convenience, take advantage of the hotel's location near Central World and Platinum Mall.
• Arrive prepared for potential queues at check-in and be aware of the 1,000 THB deposit.
• Consider trying the hotel's dim sum buffet for a highly rated dining experience.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
• Breakfast: Western, Japanese, American, Asian, Continental, Halal, Vegetarian Buffet [Mon - Sun] 06:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
• Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of THB 1,000.00 (approx. US$30.84) is charged. This property accepts cash and credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed
• Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 20 years old
• Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, JSB, AmericanExpress