Exoresidence The Heart of China town

Rooms at Exoresidence The Heart of China town range from double and twin rooms to suites and a family room. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, and each one has free Wi-Fi, an electric kettle and a mirror.

Some rooms overlook the city, and the suites and the family room sleep up to four guests. Bed set-ups include queen, king and single beds, and the twin room has two single beds.

The 24-hour front desk and the concierge service are on site, along with luggage storage, currency exchange and a cash withdrawal facility. A convenience store, a coffee shop and food delivery cover everyday needs without leaving the hotel.

Daily housekeeping is provided, and the property has an elevator and a terrace. Massage services and a spa with a sauna are available, and private check-in and check-out are offered.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and parking is paid, with a daily fee. Family rooms are among the room types, and English, Mandarin, Japanese and Thai are spoken. Guests who want to explore Chinatown can leave their bags at the luggage storage before they head out for the day.

The hotel sits on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok's Chinatown, a dense district of shophouses, food stalls and Chinese shrines. The streets around Yaowarat Road are busy with street food stalls, gold shops and small markets, so the area stays lively.

Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, the large Chinese Buddhist temple, is a short walk from the hotel, and the Talat Kao old market is close by. The Wat Mangkon MRT station is 100 m away for metro travel, and cross-river ferries leave from the piers nearby. Wat Arun, across the river, is a ferry ride away, while the Grand Palace is 2.1 km away and is best reached by taxi.

A good day here starts at the Chinese temples and the market streets, then continues with the temples of the old city, where the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha temple sit side by side. Wat Arun is reached by ferry across the river, and the riverside walk makes a good end to the day, with the lights of the city across the water. For a different kind of outing, the Chatuchak Weekend Market is 7.6 km away by taxi, and its stalls cover a large area across many lanes and sections.