Penpark Place

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Bangkok: Penpark Place, a mid-range hotel in Khaosan, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the touches…

There's a particular kind of property that travellers keep coming back to in Bangkok: Penpark Place, a mid-range hotel in Khaosan, fits that bill. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the reasonable location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel practical; the touches travellers mention most are on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been mixed but acceptable. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,600 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €26 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. Stack Penpark Place against the better-known names in Bangkok and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.