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Hotel Nikko Bangkok

27 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand

For a refined stay in Bangkok, Hotel Nikko Bangkok sits in Thonglor and pairs 5-star comfort with easy access to Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat) and the best-known sights nearby.

From here, Bangkok's main attractions — including Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat) — are an easy walk or short ride away, so you spend less time in transit and more time exploring.

Because pricing is set live by the hotel and its suppliers, the figure shown here is a recent snapshot; check the current rate for your exact dates before booking.

Key facts

Class
5-star
Area
Thonglor
Guest rating
4.5 (2370)
Address
27 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand

What’s included

24 Hour Front Desk 24H. Security Air conditioning Alarm clock Banquet Bar/Snack/CafEn' Bars Bath Bathrobe Bathroom Beach nearby Bidet

Where to stay in Bangkok: which area suits which traveller

Rattanakosin (the Old City) is where the temples are — Wat Pho, Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya, and the Grand Palace all sit within a 15-minute walk of each other, and guesthouses along Maha Rat Road run $25-45 a night. Khao San and Banglamphu next door are the backpacker strip with dorm beds from $8 and small hotels around $30, while Sukhumvit (from Nana at BTS Asok out to Ekkamai and Thonglor) is the international zone where a four-star runs $90-160. Silom and Sathorn are the business core, quieter after 7pm on weekends, with river-view towers at $120-250.

Siam, Pratunam and Ratchathewi cluster around the shopping malls and the BTS interchange at Siam station — practical for a first visit and priced at $60-130 for a decent mid-range. Chinatown (Yaowarat) suits food-focused stays with boutique hotels at $70-120, Ari and Thonglor are the neighbourhood picks for repeat visitors, and Thonburi across the river trades convenience for river-view resorts at $150-300. Skip Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi unless you have a specific reason — the commute in eats an hour each way.

Best time to visit Bangkok, month by month

November to February is the cool-dry season, 22-32°C, and it is when hotel prices peak — expect 30-50% above low-season rates, and book Christmas and New Year at least two months out. March warms up fast, April is brutal at 36-40°C but includes Songkran (13-15 April), when Khao San and Silom flood with water fights and rates jump for those three nights before collapsing for the rest of the month.

May to October is the rainy season, with the heaviest downpours in September and October — short, hard, usually late afternoon, and rarely a full washout. This is when Sukhumvit four-stars drop to $70-90 and river hotels quietly discount 40%. Chinese New Year (late January or February) and the Vegetarian Festival in Chinatown (September or October, nine days) both push Yaowarat rates up sharply for the week.

Getting around Bangkok: BTS, MRT, boats and when a taxi is faster

You do not need a car in Bangkok, and renting one is a bad idea. The BTS Skytrain (Sukhumvit and Silom lines) and the MRT Blue Line cover most of what a visitor wants — a single ride is $0.50-1.80, and the interchange at Siam and Asok/Sukhumvit puts Silom, Sukhumvit and the malls within 20 minutes of each other. The Chao Phraya Express Boat runs from Sathorn pier up to Phra Athit near Khao San for about $0.50, which is the sensible way to reach Wat Pho and Wat Arun.

The Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai takes 26 minutes and costs $1.30; a metered taxi to Sukhumvit is $10-14 plus tolls, longer if you hit the evening jam on Sukhumvit Road. Don Mueang, the low-cost airport, is 45-90 minutes by taxi to town depending on traffic — the A1 bus to Mo Chit BTS is $0.90. Grab is reliable, tuk-tuks are for short hops and you must agree the fare first.

Questions, answered

Where is Hotel Nikko Bangkok located?
Hotel Nikko Bangkok is in Thonglor, Bangkok (27 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand), close to Wat Ratchanatdaram (Loha Prasat).
How much does Hotel Nikko Bangkok cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Hotel Nikko Bangkok?
Hotel Nikko Bangkok is a 5-star hotel in Bangkok.
Is Hotel Nikko Bangkok a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 2370 reviews. It's a luxury choice for Bangkok.
Is Bangkok walkable?
In patches. Rattanakosin between Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and Wat Suthat is genuinely walkable, and so are Yaowarat's night markets and the strip between Nana and Asok on Sukhumvit. But pavements are uneven, crossings are rare on the big roads, and 35°C with humidity kills walking ambition by 11am. Plan to walk within a neighbourhood and take the BTS, MRT or a boat between them.
How should I dress for Bangkok's temples?
Shoulders and knees covered at every working temple — this is not optional at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho or Wat Arun, and staff at the Grand Palace gate turn people away or rent sarongs for around $6 with a deposit. Slip-on shoes save time because you remove them before entering the ordination halls. Avoid Buddha-image tattoos on show and do not point your feet at any image. On Makha Bucha and Visakha Bucha (February and May full moons) the temples are busier and stricter, not more relaxed.
What's the best area to stay in Bangkok for first-time visitors?
Sukhumvit between Nana (BTS) and Asok is the safe first choice — the Skytrain runs through it, food and bars are on the doorstep, and mid-range hotels sit at $70-130. If temples are your priority, swap it for Rattanakosin or Banglamphu near Khao San, where you are walking distance from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. Siam is the compromise: BTS interchange, malls, and a 15-minute train to either side. Silom works for business trips and weekend quiet.
When is the cheapest month to visit Bangkok?
September is the cheapest month, with hotel rates 30-45% below the December peak — it is the wettest month too, but rain usually falls for an hour in the afternoon rather than all day. May and June are close behind, and both avoid the April heat that pushes daytime temperatures to 40°C. Avoid mid-December to early January, Chinese New Year and Songkran (13-15 April) if you are watching the budget. A Sukhumvit four-star that lists at $140 in January drops to $75-85 in September.
How many nights do I need in Bangkok?
Four nights is the minimum to see the main temples, a market, Sukhumvit and one day trip; five or six is better. Three nights forces you to skip either Ayutthaya or Chatuchak Weekend Market, both of which are worth keeping. If you want the river resorts on the Thonburi side to make sense, add a night — the commute across is not something you want to do daily. Anything over a week and people usually pair Bangkok with Kanchanaburi or a flight down to the islands.
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