The Rooftop Residence
A 2-star hostel in Pomprab, Bangkok's Chinatown area, with private-bathroom family rooms, free Wi-Fi in all rooms and a metro station 550 m away.
The Rooftop Residence is a 2-star hostel in Pomprab, Bangkok, in the Chinatown area, with single, queen and king beds and continental breakfast served on site. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out is until 12:00, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
A family room of 36 m² sleeps up to six guests, and most rooms have air conditioning. Some rooms have a city view. Restaurants, room service, a shared kitchen and a laundromat are available on the property, and housekeeping is done every day.
The hostel is a short walk from Wat Mangkon MRT Station (550 m), and Talat Kao old market and the streets of Yaowarat Road are close by. The Grand Palace is 2.5 km away, and Suvarnabhumi Airport is 26.2 km away.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Rooftop Residence come with single, queen and king beds, and most of them have air conditioning. Some rooms have a city view, and the family rooms with a private bathroom sleep four and six guests.
A 36 m² family room sleeps six guests, and a three-bed room sleeps three in 16 m². Guests can also book a standard double room with a shared bathroom, and many of the rooms have a shower and toiletries.
Deluxe Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- TV
The Deluxe Double Room measures 30 m² and has a queen bed for up to two guests. Its equipment includes air conditioning, a shower, a hair dryer, a TV and slippers, so two travellers can share it comfortably while exploring Bangkok.
Quadraple Room
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
The Quadraple Room covers 30 m² and sleeps up to four guests, with two single beds and a queen bed. It has air conditioning, a refrigerator, a desk, a shower and toiletries.
Deluxe
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Closet
The Deluxe room measures 30 m² and has a king bed for up to two guests. It has a city view, air conditioning and a TV. The bathroom has a shower and toiletries, a hair dryer and slippers are provided, and the closet gives space for clothes.
Family with Private Bathroom (4 Guests)
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Locker
At 32 m², this family room sleeps up to four guests in two queen beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, air conditioning and a locker.
Three Single Bed Room
- Sofa
- Blackout curtains
- Satellite channels
At 16 m², this room has three single beds and sleeps up to three guests. It also has a sofa, blackout curtains, satellite or cable channels, and a shower with toiletries.
Family with Private Bathroom (6 Guests)
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
This 36 m² family room sleeps up to six guests, with four single beds and a queen bed. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning, blackout curtains and a locker.
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
This room has a king bed and sleeps up to two guests. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
Family triple room
The Family triple room measures 30 m² and sleeps up to four guests, making it a good choice for a family.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the property also has wired internet and Wi-Fi in its public areas. There is an elevator, lockers, luggage storage and a laundromat, and housekeeping is done every day.
Restaurants and room service are available, with a shared kitchen for guests and a breakfast takeaway service alongside the continental breakfast.
English and Thai are spoken at the property. The building has an elevator, and luggage storage is available for guests who need to keep bags while they explore.
General facilities
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundromat
- Family room
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurants
- Room service
- Shared kitchen
- Breakfast takeaway service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Wired internet
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
The Rooftop Residence is in Pomprab, in Bangkok's Chinatown area, a busy quarter of shophouses, street food and older Chinese temples. Yaowarat Road, the main street of Chinatown, is a short walk away and is known for its street food. The neighbourhood is busy and lively, and the easiest way to see the area is on foot.
Wat Mangkon MRT Station is 550 m away, and the State Railway of Thailand station is 650 m away. Within walking distance are the Buddhism Museum, the Tai Hong Kong Shrine and Talat Kao, an old market where you can find street food and fruit. Wat Phlapphla Chai, a pagoda, is close by, and the Nopphawong Pier ferry terminal is a short walk away. Walking through the lanes is the simplest way to reach all of them from the property on foot.
A good day here starts with Talat Kao and the nearby temples, then moves on to the Grand Palace, which is 2.5 km away, for the palace complex and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Wat Arun and the riverside are a short trip further on, and in the evening the Yaowarat streets fill with food stalls. The evening walk back through Yaowarat is a natural end to the day.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.2) and the cleanliness (8.7) most highly, and the value for money (9.0) also scores very well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Rooftop Residence cost?
Rates at The Rooftop Residence change with the season, the room and your dates, so the most reliable way to see the current price is to check live rates and availability.
How do I get to The Rooftop Residence?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 21.1 km away, while Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 26.2 km away. Wat Mangkon MRT Station is 550 m from The Rooftop Residence, and the State Railway of Thailand station is 650 m away, so rail links are within a short walk. The property stands in Pomprab, Bangkok, so the Chinatown streets are reachable on foot or by a short ride.
What is near The Rooftop Residence?
Near The Rooftop Residence are Wat Mangkon MRT Station (550 m), Nopphawong Pier (250 m), the Buddhism Museum (250 m), Talat Kao old market (500 m) and The Grand Palace (2.5 km). Most of these are within a short walk, and the Chinatown streets of Yaowarat Road are close by.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Rooftop Residence?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Rooftop Residence. The property also has wired internet and Wi-Fi in its public areas.
What time is check-in at The Rooftop Residence?
Check-in at The Rooftop Residence runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is until 12:00 on the day of departure.
Does The Rooftop Residence serve breakfast?
Yes, The Rooftop Residence serves a continental breakfast on site, and a breakfast takeaway service is also available for guests who want to eat on the go.
Does The Rooftop Residence have a laundromat and luggage storage?
Yes, The Rooftop Residence has a laundromat and luggage storage for guests, and housekeeping is provided every day. Both the laundromat and the luggage storage are on the property.
Does The Rooftop Residence have a restaurant?
Yes, The Rooftop Residence has restaurants and room service on the property. A shared kitchen is also available for guests, and a breakfast takeaway service is offered as well.
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