The Bhuthorn
96-98 Phraeng Bhuthorn Rd., Phranakhorn,, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
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#8 of 175 guest houses in Bangkok
Location
4.6
Rooms
4.7
Value
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Service
4.9
Sleep Quality
4.5
The Bhuthorn,a newly operated hotel located in the heart of oldtown Bangkok, one of the well-preserved community registered to the Fine Art Department of Thailand. The Bhuthorn, a century-old shophouse has been converted into a boutique accommodation with exclusively 3 guestrooms. Each room has been decorated in their own individual characteristics with a colonial atmosphere. Our main targets are travelers who, while traveling, love to enjoy arts, history, people, and places.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Baggage storage
Newspaper
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Wifi
Breakfast available
Taxi service
Non-smoking hotel
Umbrella
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Telephone
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Historic Hotel
Hidden Gem
Languages Spoken
English, Thai
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96-98 Phraeng Bhuthorn Rd., Phranakhorn,, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
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Felt as if we were back in time 100 years with very tastefully furnished rooms and small charming lobby. The courtyard was a wonderful place to eat our delicious breakfast each morning. The staff were all very polite and accommodating. Two thumbs up!
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is a charming characterful little place to stay and the staff are very friendly.
We stayed in two rooms during our stay, one on the first floor at the start and another room on the ground floor at the end of our stay, so we got to see 2 of the 3 rooms available here. Both were spacious and very clean with beautiful curtains and shutters - traditional touches. The breakfasts are tasty and lovingly prepared with attention to detail. The traditional Thai pork mince breakfast was a novel experience for me! One morning we enjoyed breakfast sat amongst all the beautiful orchids in the garden area - just stunning.
The manager was helpful and suggested some great local restaurants, which we visited and enjoyed. This place is also just a short walk away from the royal palaces so we enjoyed walking to these sites and discovering some of the nearby streets.
The only downside for me was that there was a bit of street noise quite early in the morning from local stall holders setting up their stalls to serve people breakfast. Often noise really does bother me but here, it was all part of the Bangkok experience.
I would have no hesitation in staying here again.
We stayed in two rooms during our stay, one on the first floor at the start and another room on the ground floor at the end of our stay, so we got to see 2 of the 3 rooms available here. Both were spacious and very clean with beautiful curtains and shutters - traditional touches. The breakfasts are tasty and lovingly prepared with attention to detail. The traditional Thai pork mince breakfast was a novel experience for me! One morning we enjoyed breakfast sat amongst all the beautiful orchids in the garden area - just stunning.
The manager was helpful and suggested some great local restaurants, which we visited and enjoyed. This place is also just a short walk away from the royal palaces so we enjoyed walking to these sites and discovering some of the nearby streets.
The only downside for me was that there was a bit of street noise quite early in the morning from local stall holders setting up their stalls to serve people breakfast. Often noise really does bother me but here, it was all part of the Bangkok experience.
I would have no hesitation in staying here again.
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Date of stay: June 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â There is a ground floor room ideal for anyone with mobility issues.
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This is a beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood right in the center of the Old City. Easily accessible is the river, temples and palaces. The style reminds you of the Jim Thompson house and the service is wonderful. This is a little gem at a great price for a bed and breakfast stay in Bangkok. Meals include breakfast AND afternoon Tea.
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Date of stay: December 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â This is a wonderful hotel right in the heart of the Old City and just steps from the Royal Palace...
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I am comparing this B & B to others and unfortunately it needs to offer more to warrant staying number one and charge the prices it does. This is a beautifully restored residence in old Bangkok however it is lacking.
The positives. It is close to the Palace and if you are there in the afternoon you may be lucky enough to enjoy mango and sticky rice.
The negatives. It is not a known hotel or in a known area and even with the map, taxis and tuk tuks find it difficult to find. Once the owner leaves the premises of an afternoon there is no one in the area to be able to interpret with staff. Thank goodness for a laptop and getting it to interpret English to Thai. There are no coffee or tea making facilities and even getting a cup of coffee from staff returned a negative response after 5PM. There are no amenities other than TV available. The room downstairs is small and the bathroom tiny with broken tiles on the floor. You are able to hear any conversation from the people upstairs. Beware the cockroaches you could possibly put a saddle on them and enter them in the Melbourne Cup. If you go on any tours that may leave outside of their breakfast hours bad luck. Most other B&B or hotels will at least pack something for you. Some tours in Bangkok require you leaving at 6AM.
So all in all. For the price I would probably pick somewhere else.
The positives. It is close to the Palace and if you are there in the afternoon you may be lucky enough to enjoy mango and sticky rice.
The negatives. It is not a known hotel or in a known area and even with the map, taxis and tuk tuks find it difficult to find. Once the owner leaves the premises of an afternoon there is no one in the area to be able to interpret with staff. Thank goodness for a laptop and getting it to interpret English to Thai. There are no coffee or tea making facilities and even getting a cup of coffee from staff returned a negative response after 5PM. There are no amenities other than TV available. The room downstairs is small and the bathroom tiny with broken tiles on the floor. You are able to hear any conversation from the people upstairs. Beware the cockroaches you could possibly put a saddle on them and enter them in the Melbourne Cup. If you go on any tours that may leave outside of their breakfast hours bad luck. Most other B&B or hotels will at least pack something for you. Some tours in Bangkok require you leaving at 6AM.
So all in all. For the price I would probably pick somewhere else.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Traveled with family
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We just got back from our trip to SE Asia where The Bhuthorn was our first stop. Many other reviewers have described the three rooms and the wonderful Thai breakfasts so I'll just say that we agree that this is a great place to stay.
If you get a chance, take a morning stroll through the market street that is just a couple of blocks from the hotel. This is where they get the breakfast foods. Anyone at the hotel can give you the directions.
We'd also like to give special thanks to Chaiya. He was a great help during our stay and always tried his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. He made our stay extra special.
My only complaint (and a small one at that) is that our bed was pretty hard compared to our home but we found this to be the case almost everywhere we stayed over there. It certainly wouldn't stop us from staying here again though.
If you get a chance, take a morning stroll through the market street that is just a couple of blocks from the hotel. This is where they get the breakfast foods. Anyone at the hotel can give you the directions.
We'd also like to give special thanks to Chaiya. He was a great help during our stay and always tried his best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. He made our stay extra special.
My only complaint (and a small one at that) is that our bed was pretty hard compared to our home but we found this to be the case almost everywhere we stayed over there. It certainly wouldn't stop us from staying here again though.
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Date of stay: November 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed in the "Nara" suite, which is the two story room with traditional beds on the floor. Everything about the inn and room was just beautiful, full of teak wood, antiques, and fresh cut orchids and jasmine, but inclusive of modern touches such as flat screen TVs. The staff was unobtrusive but so very polite and welcoming. The rate included breakfast and afternoon tea, which was full of surprises every day. While we ordered the continental breakfast (toast or croissants, yogurt and fruit plus juice) we were treated to additional Thai style items like mini coconut pancakes, Thai donuts, and fried peanut snacks with our breakfast. For the tea we had Italian sodas, cappuccino, mango with sticky rice, and coconut ice cream. The inn is tiny, but very quiet and conveniently located for exploring Old Town or anywhere along the river. Very important pluses to this place are: no mosquitos and excellent air conditioning. The very minor drawbacks to this place are: it's hard for taxis to find it, the shower pressure is low, and there isn't enough light in the vanity area. We really loved our stay here and hope to come back in the future.
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Date of stay: October 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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It was an amazing stay at the The Bhuthorn. The hotel only has three rooms so we enjoyed a lot of privacy here while being pampered by the hotel with excellent service, afternoon tea and coconut ice cream! The hotel is very nicely decorated with antique furniture and when we could smell fresh jasmine scent the minute we walked into the hotel. There are fresh flower everywhere. We enjoyed having tea and breakfast at the little courtyard. Time seemed to stop at the Bhuthorn. We stayed at the Nara room and there's a cute living room downstairs; we felt like home every time we came back from outside. The Thai breakfast was just amazing. The food was amazing and they were served in cute little lunch boxes. We were joking that we felt like the royal because our table was filled with nicely decorated plates!
As other reviewers said, the downside of the hotel is its location. Most taxi drivers we met had difficulties finding the hotel but we just called the Bhuthorn and asked them to give the direction to drivers.
Overall, it was a memorable stay and that's what vacation shall be!
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As other reviewers said, the downside of the hotel is its location. Most taxi drivers we met had difficulties finding the hotel but we just called the Bhuthorn and asked them to give the direction to drivers.
Overall, it was a memorable stay and that's what vacation shall be!
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Date of stay: June 2013Trip type: Traveled with friends
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If you want to experience Bangkok like a local, the Bhuthorn is the way to go. Just three rooms, decorated with great taste and authenticity, the inn feels like Old Asia. The staff is charming and most accommodating, the breakfasts are incredible, the location is ideal. Yes, it's hard to find but using a nearby landmark as a clue for tuk-tuk drivers worked well. Ever feel like your modern Western-style hotel served as a kind of moat, separating you physically and culturally from the city around you? In Bangkok the Bhuthorn is the antidote.
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This nice little hotel is near all important sights in Bangkok's old town, just a little walk away from the expressboat pier. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was very good. Everyone was extraordinary helpful and friendly.
It's a bit noisy, especially in the morning, but in a big city like Bangkok it's hard to find absolute silence.
It's a bit noisy, especially in the morning, but in a big city like Bangkok it's hard to find absolute silence.
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Date of stay: April 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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After a 22 hour flight, it was a delight to arrive at The Bhuthorn at 1:30 am and be greeted with smiles & refreshing lemongrass tea. We stayed for 4 nights in two different rooms. Both rooms were very charming and comfortable. The Nara room upstairs was very large with a sitting room and loft for sleeping. Be sure you are comfortable with climbing narrow stairs before booking. Eating breakfast in the little garden was a beautiful way to start the day. Highly recommend the Thai Breakfast! Each morning we were treated to new dishes to try and none disappointed us. The location of The Bhuthorn is perfect if you want to explore old town because everything is very close and helps you avoid getting trapped in heavy traffic. We appreciated the quite of the location after a busy day exploring BKK. The service was fantastic. Staff even walked us across the street to get us going in the correct direction on our first morning. One afternoon, we returned to The Bhuthorn in the afternoon to refresh ourselves before dinner. We were greeted with tea, sticky rice, and fresh mango that was perfect!
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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"Ground level room was excellent--tall windows on street but enclosed by lush, thick plants and shrubbery."Read full review
"This is a wonderful hotel right in the heart of the Old City and just steps from the Royal Palace and Temples."Read full review
"There is no elevator. If you can't carry bags upstairs I recommend you ask for the ground floor room. We slept there and it was quiet."Read full review
"We stayed in the Nara room. The bed is located in the upstairs loft. The stars were extremely narrow and the TV/Bathroom are downstairs. I'd recommend one of the other rooms for comfort and convenience."Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bhuthorn
Which popular attractions are close to The Bhuthorn?
Nearby attractions include Wat Suthat (0.2 miles), Wat Ratchabophit (0.2 miles), and Bangkok City Pillar Shrine (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Bhuthorn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at The Bhuthorn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Bhuthorn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Bhuthorn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Old Town Cafe Bangkok, Mont Nomsod, and Uncle & Friends: Rustic Cafe Bar.
Does The Bhuthorn have airport transportation?
Yes, The Bhuthorn offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Bhuthorn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Thai.
Are there any historical sites close to The Bhuthorn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The Grand Palace (0.4 miles), The Chakri Group (Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat) (0.4 miles), and Phra Sumen Fort (0.8 miles).