Wyndham Garden Bangkok Sukhumvit 42 Review

Out of all the hotels I stayed in Bangkok, Wyndham Garden Sukhumvit 42 was unfortunately my least favourite. While the hotel looks modern and stylish online, the reality didn’t live up to expectations.

Location & Area

The location felt too far from the main city areas and not very walkable. The Ekamai BTS Station is nearby, but I still didn’t find this area as convenient or lively as other parts of Bangkok. There’s a small mall at the bottom of the road, but it doesn’t offer much in terms of shops or atmosphere. That said, it does have a KFC — and honestly, it was the best one I had in Thailand!

The Room & Facilities

I stayed in a duplex room, which looked lovely at first glance, but the bathroom was disappointing — it had visible stains and a strong mildew smell. On top of that, the entire floor I was on had water leaking from the ceiling, leaving the carpet damp and giving off a constant mildew odour. Because of those hygiene issues, I didn’t feel comfortable using the pool or many of the hotel’s shared facilities.

I contacted Expedia and, after providing photos and details, was refunded half the cost of my stay.

Additional Complaints:

• The staff also didn’t make a great impression. For an apartment-style hotel, I expected a warmer welcome, but the service felt cold and unhelpful from the start, which really set the tone for my stay.
• Another major concern was the lift, which didn’t feel safe or well-maintained. Since my room was on the top floor, using it daily made me uneasy — even though the views were nice, it wasn’t worth the stress.
• On paper, Wyndham Garden looks perfect — modern rooms, a rooftop pool, and a fitness centre — but in reality, the hotel needs serious maintenance, improved cleanliness, and better hospitality to match what’s advertised.
• For the price, it’s also overpriced for Bangkok, especially compared to other hotels that offer better service, comfort, and value.

I was just thankful my stay was only three days.

Final Verdict:

Despite its modern design and decent location near the BTS, I wouldn’t stay here again. The hygiene issues, unwelcoming staff, unsafe lift, and poor value for money made this my least favourite Bangkok stay.

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