Ago Hotel Chinatown

The rooms at Ago Hotel Chinatown have queen, king and twin-bed layouts, and several of them have a city view. Rooms can have bathrobes, a hair dryer, toiletries and a safe box, and some rooms have a walk-in shower.

Children aged 5 to 8 can stay free using the existing bedding. Extra beds depend on the room you choose and carry an additional charge.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, room service, a bar and a restaurant that serves breakfast in a la carte, Asian, buffet and continental styles, plus lunch and dinner. Tours can be arranged, and an airport transfer is offered. Luggage storage, a concierge, currency exchange, laundry service and daily housekeeping are also available, and there is a garden and a massage service.

Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and in public areas, and internet services are available. Parking is paid, and a daily fee applies. The hotel is family and child friendly, with a babysitting service and books, DVDs and music for children.

For entertainment, the hotel offers on-demand movies, satellite or cable channels and a streaming service such as Netflix. Rooms can have individual air conditioning, a safe box, bathrobes, a hair dryer and a refrigerator.

Ago Hotel Chinatown is on Soi Choduk in Bangkok's Chinatown district, the Yaowarat area where Chinese shrines, old shophouses and food stalls line the streets. The area has long been one of the city's trading quarters, and its streets stay busy from morning until late. Staying here puts you in the old quarter by the river, rather than in the shopping area of Siam.

Hua Lamphong MRT station is 400 m away, which links the hotel to the rest of the city by metro, and the Si Phraya Pier, 650 m away, is a stop for the boats on the Chao Phraya river. Wat Traimit, the temple that houses a solid gold Buddha, is nearby, and Talat Noi, a riverside neighbourhood of narrow lanes and old houses, is close by as well.

A full day can start at the Grand Palace, 3.1 km away, where the Temple of the Emerald Buddha stands inside the same complex. The evening can be spent on Yaowarat Road, the main street of Chinatown, where street-food stalls fill the night, and the area is also known for its gold shops along the street. Don Mueang International Airport is 22.1 km away for travellers arriving by air.