The Movenpick makes great use of its rooftop space.
First opened in 2015,the Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 is centrally located on a narrow street from busy Sukhumvit Road. The 363-room hotel is split across three buildings,with the lobby in one,the restaurant in another and the third building dedicated to longer-stay guests. The lane is a bit of a tricky walk,with scooters blocking sections of the footpath (which occasionally disappears completely),but it’s only a short distance from the main drag,where you can catch the BTS Skytrain to nearby shopping mega-malls like Emporium. A complimentary hotel tuk-tuk can drop you off at the train stations if you don’t fancy walking in Bangkok’s notorious heat.
The look
The hotel lobby.
The design is,as befits the tropical climate of Bangkok,focused on greenery and water features. It creates a vibe that feels more like a resort than a city hotel despite the classic black and white marble that dominates the lobby. The hotel makes excellent use of its rooftop,with each of the three buildings joined by short walkways. The swimming pool is here,but there is also an abundance of outdoor spaces with deck chairs and a small pond replete with lily pads and sunken seating,giving the sitting guests the appearance of floating on the water’s surface.
The room
The room is eminently comfortable.