Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam by IHG

Set in a striking building on a commercial street in the Pathum Wan shopping district, this modern hotel is a 4-minute walk from National Stadium Skytrain station, 7 minutes' walk from the shops at MBK Center and 4 km from the Grand Palace royal museum. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, the casual rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Parking is complimentary, as is breakfast served in an airy dining area with a terrace. Other amenities include a rooftop garden and a gym, both with city views, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities.