Lucky Elephant Hotel

Rooms at Lucky Elephant Hotel have single beds, a double bed or a king bed, and some rooms sleep up to three or four guests. Several rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, along with toiletries and a hair dryer.

Some rooms have a city view, and TVs, telephones and satellite or cable channels are available in several of them. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the property is non-smoking.

Guests can use an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, and the 24-hour front desk is open around the clock, backed by 24-hour security. Luggage storage is available on arrival and before departure, and rooms receive daily housekeeping.

The hotel has restaurants and room service, and elevators serve the building. Guests can order from room service as well as dining at the hotel's restaurants. Free parking is available on site, and public areas have air conditioning.

Rooms can have slippers, linens and toiletries, and the property is smoke-free. Non-smoking rooms are available for guests who prefer them, and the languages spoken include English, Mandarin and Thai, so the front desk can be approached in several languages.

Lucky Elephant Hotel stands on Nawamin Road in Bangkapi District, a residential part of Bangkok where local markets, schools and ferry piers sit close together. The area feels residential rather than touristy, and it works well for visitors who want to explore Bangkok by public transport and return to a quieter street in the evening.

Bang Kapi MRT station is 850 m from the hotel, and it links the district to the wider metro network. Bangkapi Market, 350 m away, is a local market selling food and everyday goods, and the Batcat Museum and Toys is a short walk further on. Chatuchak Weekend Market, a large market 11.2 km away, is a longer trip, and Suvarnabhumi Airport is 14.2 km from the hotel.

A simple day can start with a walk to Bangkapi Market, a visit to the Batcat Museum and Toys, and an afternoon back at the hotel by the outdoor pool. For a bigger outing, Chatuchak Weekend Market is worth the longer trip on a weekend, and the hotel's fitness centre is an easy way to finish the day. The outdoor pool and fitness centre offer a quiet place to rest after a full day of sightseeing around the city.