The Baiyoke Tower II and the Sky Hotel in Bangkok
De Baiyoke Tower II in Bangkok is an imposing building with its 304 meters (328 if you include the antenna on the roof). The Baiyoke Sky Hotel, which is housed in the skyscraper, is even one of the 10 tallest hotels in the world.
From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of the Thai capital Bangkok. This majestic tower with 85 floors was built for no less than 7 years, from 1990 to 1997. In January 1998, the Baiyoke Sky opened Hotel officially its doors.
Shops can be found on the lower floors of the Baiyoke Tower. The 673 hotel rooms can be found from floor 22 to floor 74. Do you not want to sleep in the Sky Hotel, but do you want to enjoy the view? Luckily that is possible!
Observation deck Baiyoke Tower
On floor 77 of the Baiyoke Tower you will find the observation deck. Should you be afraid of heights? No fear. The observation deck is completely enclosed and through the large glass windows you have a great view of Bangkok. The observation deck is equipped with (multimedia) maps and information columns where you can also read which sights you are overlooking. This is also very nice for children to see. The ride up is an experience in itself. You step on the outside of the building in a glass elevator, which gives you a beautiful view of the city on the way up.
The observation deck is open from 10.30:22.00 AM to 9.30:22.00 PM on weekdays and from XNUMX:XNUMX AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
For the brave among us, the Baiyoke Tower also has a Sky Walk on the 84th floor. This is an open-air deck, the roof of the building, from where you have a 360º view of Bangkok. Fences have been installed for safety.
Eating and drinking at the Baiyoke Tower
Lunch, dinner, or enjoy a drink with a view of Bangkok? There are plenty of options in the Baiyoke Tower. For example, on floors 76 and 78 you will find the Sky Restaurant. There are also the Crystall Grill (floor 82), the Rooftop Bar and Music Lounge (floor 83).
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How do you get to Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel?
The Baiyoke Tower is located at 222 Ratchaprarop Road in Bangkok. The two closest Skytrain stops are Phya Thai and Ratchathewi, about a 20-25 minute walk from Baiyoke Tower. However, this walk is not recommended given the heat in Bangkok. It is therefore better to take a taxi or tuk-tuk from the stations. If you can manage well in Thai, it is also doable with the local bus.
Rice you from Banglamphu or Ratanakosin to the Baiyoke Tower, you can take the water taxi (via Khlong Sen Seb). By the way, this is not recommended if you have a weak stomach; a first ride by water taxi is quite intense. Nevertheless, these boats are useful as a means of transport. To get to the Baiyoke Tower, get off at the Pratunam stop. Then you walk along the Rajadamri to the north.
Pratunam market
Do you like shopping? Near the Baiyoke Tower you will find the Pratunam Market. On this market you mainly have wholesale, but there are also stalls where you can buy clothes. A visit to the Baiyoke Tower can also be combined with a visit to Jim Thompson's house.
Before visiting Bangkok, it is highly recommended to buy a Nancy Chandler city map.
Do you want to sleep in the Baiyoke Sky Hotel? Click here for reservation.