Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Bangkok: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium, a upscale property in Sukhumvit, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, and the modest location rating in guest reviews backs that…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Bangkok: Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium, a upscale property in Sukhumvit, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, and the modest location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out a small spa, reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. The team running the place comes across as attentive without being overbearing, and that's a meaningful slice of the overall experience. With well over 1,400 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €43 a night and the value score puts it in a fair-value bracket compared with similar properties. Whether Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Bangkok more often than not.