My girlfriend and I stayed at Belaire Hotel in Bangkok during the Chinese New Year 2025. The experience was a mix of highs and lows. On the positive side, the hotel room was outstanding—clean, spacious, and equipped with all the amenities we needed. Room service was efficient, and the staff were extremely friendly and eager to assist.
One notable aspect of the area was its predominantly Muslim environment, which made finding pork-based items challenging. This was especially noticeable in convenience stores like 7-Eleven, where my usual go-to pork burgers were nowhere to be found!
The major downside, however, was the hotel lobby. It had a persistent, unpleasant odor, similar to a broken sewage system, and the furniture was old and visibly dirty. Every time we returned from outside, we couldn't get to our room fast enough.
Overall, while the hotel had its shortcomings, it provided a satisfactory stay. With improvements to the lobby, it could be a much more inviting place.
Would I stay here again? Perhaps, but only if the lobby situation is addressed.