Chatrium Grand Bangkok
A saltwater family pool and indoor play area in one hotel
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Chatrium Grand is built for families staying more than a night: the spacious saltwater swimming pool sits alongside a pool bar for the adults, while the indoor play area gives children somewhere to burn energy on a rainy or overheated afternoon without leaving the property. Modern family rooms come with the usual air-conditioning and private bathroom, and the spa facilities and hot tub give parents a break once the children are settled. A coffee shop covers the in-between hours, and the family-friendly restaurant rounds out a stay that does not require leaving the hotel for a full day if needed. Siam Discovery and MBK Center both sit within roughly two kilometres too, useful for an older child who has outgrown the pool for an afternoon.
- Indoor play area
- Saltwater pool
- Family rooms
- Pool bar
Our take
This is a strong pick for families who need to keep children busy through a full day between flights, since the indoor play area covers rain and heat. The saltwater pool and pool bar give parents their own moment too, and family rooms keep everyone together. Couples or solo travellers wanting a quieter, adults-focused stay will be better served by another Bangkok hotel.
- Use the indoor play area during the hottest midday hours to avoid the outdoor heat
- Book a family room with pool proximity if travelling with young swimmers
- Take advantage of the pool bar once children are settled in the play area
Why we love it
- Spacious saltwater swimming pool
- Indoor play area for bad weather
- Family-friendly restaurant and coffee shop
- Pool bar for the adults
Why guests love itThe indoor play area is why I would put the Chatrium Grand Bangkok near the top of a family list for a stopover: children have somewhere to burn off energy on a rainy or very hot afternoon. Family rooms give everyone space, the spacious saltwater pool fills the rest of the day, and the pool bar gives parents a moment of their own. A family-friendly restaurant and coffee shop keep meals easy without leaving the hotel.