As well as being the world’s most visited city in 2024 (according to Euromonitor International), Bangkok’s airports are a popular transit stop en route to Australia and a gateway to much of Southeast Asia – Luang Prabang, Siem Reap and Bhutan are all best reached via the Thai capital. But the city’s gnarly traffic can make getting in and out of the city a game of chance, and who wants to play Russian roulette with an expensive long-haul flight? Mitigate the risk and maximise rest with a stay at a hotel close to the airport. Here’s our pick of the best places to lay your head pre- or post-flight. For more hotels in Thailand, see our guide to the 10 best hotels in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Best hotels in Bangkok near the airport 2025
At a glance
- Best hotel with a free shuttle: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel
- Best hotel with a pool: Courtyard by Marriott at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel
- Best five-star hotel: Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa hotel
- Best hotel in Suvarnabhumi: Siam Mandarina hotel
1. Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel
You get all the five-star frills for three-star prices as this newly rebranded Hyatt Regency hotel. As Suvarnabhumi Airport’s official hotel, guests are able to walk straight from the arrival hall (hotel representatives can be found next to Entrance 4 on the second floor) or you can hop on a round-the-clock shuttle bus. To accommodate unsociable flight times, guests are able to check in any time of day or night and stay for 24-hour blocks. Additional bonuses include an outdoor swimming pool, a choice of very good restaurants and a rooftop bar.
Address: 999 Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Building, Moo 1, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, 10540 Thailand
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2. Dusit Princess Srinakarin hotel
Although this hotel is a 20-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport it’s connected via a low-traffic highway – so there shouldn’t be any surprises. It is also close to must-visit Rod Fai Night Market, a vast sprawl of stalls humming with live music, buzzy bars, street foods and vintage goods, which the market is best known for. Back at base, there are 198 comfortable rooms, and suites which come with club lounge access, including breakfast, afternoon tea, happy hour cocktails, and all-day snacks and drinks. Elsewhere, there’s an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, two restaurants and a grab-and-go deli.
Address: 53 Srinagarindra Rd, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand
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3. Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi, Golf Resort & Spa hotel
Ringed by rolling greens and glistening lakes, Le Meridien works as a brilliant resort-style escape, as well as being a convenient place to stay near the airport. There’s a huge breakfast spread with favourite Thai and international dishes, plus an Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizzas and a large wine list. The second-floor infinity pool has views of the Summit Windmill Golf Club, where guests are given priority access. Other perks include a kids’ club, spa, 24-hour gym and a complimentary shuttle bus to the airport, which is 15 minutes away.
Address: 789/14 Bang Na-Trat Frontage Rd, Bang Phli Yai, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
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4. Courtyard by Marriott at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel
This budget-friendly option is a 10-minute drive from the airport and has free shuttle buses running every hour – but don’t forget to book your ride in advance. Most of the 454 rooms have balconies or little garden terraces, and have been designed to soothe in taupe shades and warm woods, with big cosy beds with toppers and fluffy duvets, proper blackout curtains and smart TVs. Otherwise, you can relax at the spa or by the 40-metre swimming pool, which has a shallow part for kids and a swim-up bar.
Address: 599/9 Lat Krabang Road, Lat Krabang, Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520 Thailand
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5. Mercure Bangkok Makkasan hotel
While this four-star hotel doesn’t orbit the airport, you can go door-to-door in half an hour by using the Airport Rail Link. Other draws include artsy rooms with black and white wall murals of the old State Railway station and open views of Makkasan Park. A bountiful breakfast buffet is included in the rate and offers more than enough to fill you up for the day with tropical fruits, pastries, noodles, dumplings, pancakes, bacon and eggs. Later, you can lunch by the rooftop infinity pool and enjoy sundowners at the wine bar.
Address: 1599 Kamphaeng Phet 7 Road, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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6. Avagard Capsule hotel
Located on the basement level inside Suvarnabhumi Airport, this futuristic capsule hotel is ideal for late-night layovers of six or seven hours, when it’s not worth losing the time to exit and return to the airport. The silvery Star Wars-like pods feel surprisingly spacious with queen-size mattresses, cosy bedding and padded headboards. The rooms have aircon and come with small safes, sockets, USB ports, wifi and lockers large enough to store a couple of suitcases. Longer blocks up to 15 hours can also be booked between 6pm and 9am.
Address: 999 Moo 1, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Basement Floor, Bangkok, Thailand
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7. Siam Mandarina hotel
Calling all aviation enthusiasts: you can watch the planes taking off and landing from your room at this hotel, located just 10 minutes from the airport via a free shuttle bus. The triple-height lobby features lashings of creamy marble, a sweeping staircase and a baby grand piano. There’s an outdoor pool for cooling down and a reasonably priced spa for one last massage before your flight. Contemporary rooms – 129 in total – are sultry affairs decorated with clean-lined dark woods, cappuccino hues and silk cushions. Triple rooms, family rooms and two-bedroom suites are also available, while entry-level deluxe rooms can also be booked for day use from £18 for two hours.
Address: 99 Moo 6 Kingkaew Road Rachatewa, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
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8. Amari Don Mueang Airport Bangkok hotel
Bangkok’s secondary airport, Don Mueang International, is where the majority of low-cost carriers fly from, covering mainly domestic and regional routes. With no direct public transport it isn’t the easiest place to reach, so an early morning take-off or late-night arrival might be best buffered with a night in a hotel. An overhead walkway connects the Amari to the main terminal and has more than enough facilities for a comfortable night, including a crowd-pleasing restaurant and homely Thai-styled rooms with views of the outdoor swimming pool.
Address: 333 Choet Wutthakat Rd, Khwaeng Don Mueang, Don Mueang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10210, Thailand
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FAQs
How far is Sukhumvit from the airport?
There are two main airports in Bangkok. Sukhumvit is around 25-30km from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), the city’s main international airport. Don Mueang Airport (DMK) is located slightly closer to Sukhumvit at around 23km away.
Is it worth staying in an airport hotel in Bangkok?
Airport hotels are a great idea if you’re travelling at certain times of day or night, or if you have just a few hours to kill before transferring to another flight. Rush hour in Bangkok (between 7-9am and 4-7pm) is notoriously busy and can see roads crammed with traffic, resulting in journeys that take more than double the usual time. If you are concerned about traffic jams impacting your airport arrival time, an airport hotel can be a smart move that alleviates your anxiety. Alternatively, if you have just a few hours to kill before transferring to another flight, an airport hotel can be a great place to catch up on sleep and take a shower before your next journey.
What is transport like from the airport?
The Airport Rail Link (ARL) connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to downtown Bangkok. The Express Line is a non-stop service that takes 15 minutes to reach Makkasan station, while the City Line is an eight-stop commuter service that takes 27 minutes to reach Phaya Thai. Both operate between 6am and midnight and run every 15 minutes.
Trains depart very regularly from Krung Thep Aphiwat central train terminal to Don Mueang Airport and take around 17 minutes.
Buses also run between both airports and Bangkok city centre, along with metered taxis and pre-booked private hire car services.
A free shuttle bus also connects Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
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