The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 is a well-rated 4-star hotel in Ekkamai, Bangkok, popular with guests who want comfort and a strong location near Wat Saket (Golden Mount).
The surrounding Ekkamai district is one of the most convenient parts of Bangkok to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.
Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.
Key facts
Address
50 Thanon Sukhum Vit Khwaeng Phra Khanong Khet Khlong Toei Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260 Thailand, Khlong Toei, Thailand
What’s included
24 H Room Service
24 Hour Front Desk
Air conditioning
Bars
Car parking
Credit Card Accepted
Entertainment activities
Family rooms
Fitness Center
Free car parking
Garden
Lifts
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.
How many nights in Bangkok, and what a first-timer should do with them
Four nights is the honest minimum for a first visit; five or six is better. Day one for Rattanakosin — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun by cross-river ferry — starting before 9am because the Palace closes at 3:30pm and the queue thickens by 11. Day two for Chatuchak Weekend Market (Saturday or Sunday only, 8am-6pm, over 15,000 stalls) or Jim Thompson House in Pathumwan, ending on Yaowarat for the street food after dark.
Day three works as a day trip: Ayutthaya by train from Hua Lamphong takes 1h 20m and costs $0.50-2, or the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi at 2h 30m by train. Keep day four for Sukhumvit — Thonglor bars, an Ekkamai coffee morning, a Sathorn rooftop at sunset. A sixth night lets you add Nakhon Pathom's Phra Pathom Chedi or a slower morning at Wat Saket (the Golden Mount).
Questions, answered
Where is The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 located?
The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 is in Ekkamai, Bangkok (50 Thanon Sukhum Vit Khwaeng Phra Khanong Khet Khlong Toei Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260 Thailand, Khlong Toei, Thailand), close to Wat Saket (Golden Mount).
How much does The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 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 The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50?
The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 is a 4-star hotel in Bangkok.
Is The Capital Resort Sukhumvit 50 a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 487 reviews. It's an upscale choice for Bangkok.
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.
How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to my hotel?
Take the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai — 26 minutes, $1.30, then change to the BTS. A metered taxi to Sukhumvit runs $10-14 including the $2 airport surcharge and expressway tolls, and takes 40-70 minutes depending on traffic. Grab is a fixed $12-18 to central areas. Don Mueang, the low-cost airport, uses the A1 bus ($0.90) to Mo Chit BTS or a taxi at $12-18 for 45-90 minutes.
Do I need to rent a car in Bangkok?
No — a car is actively a bad idea inside Bangkok. Traffic on Sukhumvit and Rama IV can crawl for hours, parking is scarce and expensive, and the BTS, MRT and Chao Phraya Express Boat cover almost everything a visitor wants. Rent a car only if you are driving to Kanchanaburi or Khao Yai, and pick it up on the way out of town. For Ayutthaya, take the train from Hua Lamphong or Krung Thep Aphiwat station — it is cheaper and faster.
Is Bangkok better for families or couples?
Both, but the areas differ. Couples do well in Thonglor, Ekkamai, Ari or on the river in Thonburi, where the mood is calmer and dinner is the point of the evening. Families should look at Sukhumvit around Phrom Phong (BTS) — family rooms in the four-stars, Emporium and EmQuartier malls next door, and Benjasiri Park across the road. Skip Khao San with children, and check whether your hotel counts under-12s as free — many Bangkok properties do.
