Sourire at Rattanakosin Island

If what draws you to Bangkok is the rich culture and history of Thailand, the incredibly tasty food conjured up in the smallest and simplest of kitchens, and a sense of curiosity about the everyday life of Thai people, then Rattanakosin is the ideal area for your stay.

And if what you’re looking for in accommodation is a tranquil, comfortable and characterful home away from home, then Sourire, the labour of love of owner Suree, is just perfect. The garden area at the entrance and the spacious rooms with their dark wood floors, beautiful furnishings (no plastic, bling or glaring colours here) and powerful AC are havens of relief after a day out exploring the historic heart of the city - which you can easily reach on foot, as it’s all walkable distance from the hotel.

The hotel kitchen provides a simple but good European style breakfast, but there are many other options in the area too, including home kitchen cooking where you pick your meal from pots of prepared foods.

Be aware that construction is going on nearby on the extension of the Metro line; but this doesn’t affect your stay at all as what noise there is during the day is only very faint, and there is no noise at night at all. You’ll sleep very tranquility, perhaps hearing the call of the koel and other birds early in the morning.

In addition, if you’re ever faced with a bit of a crisis, like we were when something accidentally got left behind, Su is a problem solver of note.

Facilities: Each room has a small fridge and deluxe rooms have a kettle; bring your own coffee/ tea and hair dryer. Ironing board available downstairs.

It is an older building. The hot water wasn’t at night, but was nice and hot in the morning. The lady at the front desk is very friendly and the location is perfect! It is also quiet when you want to end the night, which is really nice. The bathroom is quite small. I was happy that there was a very small balcony to hang our wet clothing after Songkran. I would stay here again but maybe opt for a more expensive room.

Good location cause it’s close to all the tourist must-see spots but the establishments nearby smell like weed. Hotel is also very very old, not many amenities. For the price, it’s fine.

Sue was very friendly with great local knowledge. Definitely recommend this place!

The structure is totally different from the pics on Booking. The room was very dirty and in 3 days noone come to make it. We had only one small tower for all the stay. The owner is awful and mainly not collaborative. Even the run-down elevator was swithced off in the night. I would highly reccomend to stay away if you do not want to have a nightmare vacation.

Bang for buck

Convenient location

My friends and I spent a couple days here and the experience couldn't have been better. The women who owns the place gives off grandma/loving aunt vibes. She's always caring and super-friendly, (just like her staff), and she makes excellent recommends about what to see and where to go. The cost USD to Baht is very affordable for a location so close to Khao San road. I would definitely book here again!

I booked a room with this hotel through an online travel agency in April for January 2025, and I received a confirmation email for the booking.

Since then, I’ve tried to reach out several times via the same online platform, both in English and Thai, for some practical inquiries but never received any response.

In August, I decided to finalize my trip to Thailand and contacted the hotel directly via email in Thai because I wanted to pay for the four nights. I was already suspicious since the hotel hadn't requested a deposit upfront, which is quite unusual for a Bangkok hotel. Once again, I received no reply.

I then sent a message through a well-known instant messaging platform, and I could see that it was marked as “read.” It took them more than a week to finally respond.

Their explanation was that there had been “an error in the system” with my reservation. Firstly, it's not the system that’s at fault, but rather the person managing it who made the mistake. When a hotel receives an online booking, it should be entered into their reservation software, which provides a second chance to spot any errors. Telling someone four months later that you can’t honor their reservation is unacceptable.

They then offered me a “special price” if I booked directly with them: 1,200 baht (around €32.50). However, this wasn’t even for the room I originally booked, but a lower-category one. This was also more than double the amount I was initially supposed to pay.

If you want to avoid any unpleasant surprises when you arrive in Bangkok—such as being told there was an "error in the system" when you check-in—I would advise booking elsewhere.

My experience with them was frustrating and far from professional.

A good value family visit. Friendly service. A quiet location but also very central. Close to main attractions. It’s not particularly modern but well looked after. Comfortable and clean. Pleasant restaurant and lobby where we ate breakfast.

My wife and I enjoyed our stay here. Su was very helpful and accommodating. It's a charming place, and very close to some great food options like Jay Fai, Thipsamai, and walking distance to Pad Thai Fai Ta Lu and a 7-Eleven. Very convenient place to stay while in Bangkok.

This hotel is a true hidden gem! Situated within walking distance of everything you need in Bangkok. The staff are welcoming and always have a smile on their face when you come in and out. The room was clean and a great size, the hotel has a real charm about it that’s unlike other big hotels in Bangkok! For the price you won’t find any better. Can’t recommend enough, thanks for a brilliant stay!

The owner was so lovely!! Absolutely loved this place - was clean and a great location. Would definitely stay again

It's a very basic property in need of some updating. Some complaints: Only one towel and it was pretty old and had holes in it. Noisy hallway. No way to secure the door from inside the room. Somewhat isolated from central Rattanakosin Island by the large boulevard in front of the property. It is possible to cross the boulevard with a crosswalk. The owner was very nice and helpful regarding where to go and where to eat!

Établissement très propre excellent accueil aux petits soins pour les clients à conseiller

Nice place to stay, they have the ideal location to visit Bangkok. 10 minutes walk to Khao San, bus stop for many route 3 minutes walk, lots of restaurant etc. But it’s really quiet so you can have a good sleep. We arrived very late and there was someone waiting for us. The only thing is cleaning staff are noisy in the morning in the hallway and the shower flood the entire bathroom. But overall we enjoyed our stay and we would stay there again without hesitation.

Mosquitos inside the room
Non stop . Elevator not working after 11 pm
No phone no safe box

The place was a hidden sanctuary right in the middle of everything you want to see in the City. Su was very helpful in giving directions and options of what to do, even down to the day of the week. She made sure I didn’t miss the weekend market since I arrived on a Sunday and showed me how to do a self guided walking tour of the temples. I recommend taking tuk tuks even tho things are close, it’s cheaper and easier especially when it’s really hot. I highly recommend eating at the Family which is nearby and also a hidden gem! Everything was great I’ll stay there again on my way back out of Thailand at the end of this trip.

I stayed here for 4 nights. To start I can’t complain - for the price of four nights it was a deal. The room was a little dated. Bathroom was small. There was a safe - but no directions how to use it (I wasn’t going to use it anyway). For location - it’s great. Khoa San Rd is walking distance. Very safe area. The road it’s on may seem a little sketchy but it’s very safe. The hotel entrance is what sold me - the greenery and the atmosphere was great! Would definitely recommend.

Started and ended our thailand journey here, and would definetly book it again.

The Lady owning the place is an absolute powerhouse. Always there, always caring and super-friendly just like her staff.

If you need tips on how to get somewhere or where to go just ask here.

All in all a great base to explore Bangkok with Khaosan Rd just a 5 min walk away and several other must-sees in walking distance.

PS don't miss out on that omlette for breakfast!!!!