Name: Chillax Heritage
Address: 10 Phra Athit Road, Khao San Road Area, Phra Nakorn 10200 Bangkok Thailand., 10160 Bangkok, Thailand, 10 Phra Athit Road, Khao San Road Area, Phra Nakorn 10200 Bangkok Thailand., Bangkok Province, 10160, Thailand
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $84 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Chillax Heritage

10 Phra Athit Road, Khao San Road Area, Phra Nakorn 10200 Bangkok Thailand., 10160 Bangkok, Thailand –

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*8.5* National Gallery: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

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Very comfortable bed and really nice rooftop pool!

Michelle

United States of America

The staff was very professional. The room was basically o.k. except for a couple of details. Having a jacuzzi was a delightful extra.

Steven

Spain

Great options for traditional breakfast options and local style (rice/noodles meat)

Shaz

Trinidad and Tobago

Great Khaosan Road location. Very comfortable room. Got to airport and realized left passports in safe. Hotel sent them via taxi and we did not miss our flight. Great staff!!!

James

United States of America

Breakfast excelente. Juanita was excellent at front desk. Hoy tubo was excellent very big. Overall Great

Angela

United States of America

Perfect location about a 5 minute walk to Khao San Rd and steps from lots of wonderful restaurants all around. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room comfortable and clean. The rooftop bar and pool were so relaxing with a great view of the skyline! Would definitely stay here again!

Shanna

United States of America

Excellent location, nice service, nice rooftop pool. Would stay there again.

Steven

United States of America

The pool was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was ok—not too many options but enough.

Sharon

Israel

The staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooftop pool was nice. Easy to get to tourist attractions. The hotel breakfast was good.

Mary

United States of America

Good location. rooftop pool and air conditioning were also very good

Ross

United States of America

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9.1

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Very comfortable bed and really nice rooftop pool!”

Michelle United States of America
“The staff was very professional. The room was basically o.k. except for a couple of details. Having a jacuzzi was a delightful extra.”

Steven Spain
“Great options for traditional breakfast options and local style (rice/noodles meat)”

Shaz Trinidad and Tobago
“Great Khaosan Road location. Very comfortable room. Got to airport and realized left passports in safe. Hotel sent them via taxi and we did not miss our flight. Great staff!!!”

James United States of America
“Breakfast excelente. Juanita was excellent at front desk. Hoy tubo was excellent very big. Overall Great”

Angela United States of America
“Perfect location about a 5 minute walk to Khao San Rd and steps from lots of wonderful restaurants all around. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room comfortable and clean.”

Shanna United States of America
“Excellent location, nice service, nice rooftop pool. Would stay there again.”

Steven United States of America
“The pool was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was ok—not too many options but enough.”

Sharon Israel
“The staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooftop pool was nice. Easy to get to tourist attractions. The hotel breakfast was good.”

Mary United States of America
“Good location. rooftop pool and air conditioning were also very good”

Ross United States of America

One of our best sellers in Bangkok! Located in Bangkok Old Town, Chillax Heritage features unique accommodations inspired by the story of the ancient epic, Ramayana. Just a 5-minute walk to Khao San Road, guests can relax at the swimming pool or stay fit at the fitness center.

Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk and a large flat-screen Smart TV. The bathroom features a private hot tub equipped with body massage jets.

An American breakfast is available every morning at the property.

Staff at Chillax Heritage are always available to provide information at the 24-hour reception.

A 15-minute walk brings guests to Temple of the Emerald Buddha, while Temple of the Golden Mount is 1.2 mi from the property. Grand Palace is 1.1 mi from the hotel, while Wat Pho is 1.3 mi away. The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport, 17 mi from the property.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Bangkok! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Bangkok! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premier Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has a spa bath, air conditioning and mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Double Room with Street View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a flat-screen TV, electric kettle and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Twin Room with View 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premier Double Room with Street View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features air conditioning, spa bath and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Refrigerator • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Closest Landmarks *

UNICEF Thailand
0.1 miles
Phra Arthit Pier
0.1 miles
Wat Chana Song Khram
0.1 miles
Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge
0.2 miles
Santichaiprakarn Park
0.2 miles
National Gallery
0.2 miles
Thammasat University
0.3 miles
Bangkok National Museum
0.3 miles
Khao San Road
0.3 miles
Khao San Road Night Market
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Chao Pra Ya River River
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Don Muang Airport
13.2 miles
Suvarnabhumi Airport
17.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location is perfect for visiting the main city attractions. Near to the leisure areas, but however in a quiet road. Strongly recommended! ”

Neiv

Italy

“Our first time in Bangkok. Totally enjoyed our stay, friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the spa in our room. Awesome breakfast every morning. Loved the pool...”

Pauline

Australia

“Location was great. A short walk to the Palace, Reclining Budda, Khaosan Road and boats. Didn't have to get any taxis, apart from to and from the airport....”

Julie

United Kingdom

9.1

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Restaurant

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	THB 1,000 per child, per night
3+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	THB 1,000 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Chillax Heritage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the name of the credit card holder must be the same as the guest's name and credit card must be presented to the property upon check-in. If the same credit card used to guarantee the booking is not presented for certain reasons, the guest will be kindly asked to settle the full payment via an alternative method upon check-in.

Please also be informed that the restaurant and room services will be available from 1 September 2018 onwards.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in at Chillax Heritage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to Chillax Heritage by:
- Taxi 45 minutes
Chillax Heritage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Fitness
The prices at Chillax Heritage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
In total, there are 52 rooms at Chillax Heritage.

Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
Room options at Chillax Heritage include:
- Double
- Twin
Chillax Heritage has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
The payment methods and timing of payment may vary. However, Chillax Heritage accepts the following payment methods:
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Discover
- iDEAL
- Apple Pay
- Booking.com Wallet
- China UnionPay
- JCB
- Diners Club
- Visa
Guests staying at Chillax Heritage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte

“Great Khaosan Road location. Very comfortable room. Got to airport and realized left passports in safe. Hotel sent them via taxi and we did not miss our flight. Great staff!!!”

“Perfect location about a 5 minute walk to Khao San Rd and steps from lots of wonderful restaurants all around. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the room comfortable and clean. The rooftop bar and pool were so relaxing with a great view of the skyline! Would definitely stay here again!”

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Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Neiv
Italy

2 helpful votes
10

“Perfect staying in Bangkok! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, everything was fine
Location is perfect for visiting the main city attractions. Near to the leisure areas, but however in a quiet road. Strongly recommended!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Kelly
Australia
8.8

“Good hotel in great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room with Street View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could have been more selection at breakfast.
Room was spacious and clean with lovely jacuzzi bath

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Pauline
Australia
10

“Awesome stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room with Street View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our first time in Bangkok. Totally enjoyed our stay, friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed the spa in our room. Awesome breakfast every morning. Loved the pool and the swim up bar! Great location.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 15, 2019

Courtney
Australia
10

“Amazing!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Premier Double Room with Street View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing was to much for the staff, we had someone injured with us and they lent us the hotel wheel chair and helped him get around! As well as the hotel staff sung me happy birthday! Such a beautiful hotel and cant wait to return.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Katherine
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
we weren't told that breakfast was included and so paid to eat breakfast out each day
location close to the Khao San Road and the River with easy ferry transport around the city

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Adam
United Kingdom
9.0

“Nice hotel, great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast isn’t great and the fact you have to put your room key in to use the gym is absurd
Nice hotel, great rooftop pool area and a fantastic location with lots of nice bars and restaurants dotted around it.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Michelle
United States of America
8.8

“Good value for money, but staff at the desk didn't seem interested in interacting.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff were not overly friendly.
Very comfortable bed and really nice rooftop pool!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Dee
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The temp throughout the building and there were no small washcloths and my mat for the tub was molded. Other than that everything else was great..
The staff and facility were very nice.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Tim
Australia
10

“Gem near Khao San Road. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Premier Double Room with Street View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Staff are great, beautiful rooftop area and excellent and well priced restaurant attached. Room was excellent, quiet aircon, comfy bed and amazing spa bath.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

LauB...
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great services”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing much. Some rooms are a bit dark, but that's a detail
Nice room with plenty of space, clean, fridge. Helpful and welcoming staff. We could leave 2 big boxes (1.5 m long each; empty) in the storage space for free during 10 days. Pool on roof very nice, quiet and clean.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Steven
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was an unexpected step down into the bathroom. In one way it was not something that objectively was a big problem but it still represented an unnecessary design flaw that could be potentially dangerous. Something similar could be said about the fact that it was also difficult and potentially dangerous to enter and leave the bathtub.
The staff was very professional. The room was basically o.k. except for a couple of details. Having a jacuzzi was a delightful extra.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Shaz
Trinidad and Tobago
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The deco wasn't to my taste, but it's just
Great options for traditional breakfast options and local style (rice/noodles meat)

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 8, 2019

Jillian
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“A great place to stay for a short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was lovely relaxing in the rooftop swimming pool at the end of a long day of sightseeing. Great views from the pool. The hotel is in a great location- a short walk away from the main sights but still quiet when in the room.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Sergio
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Spa bath in the room

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 7, 2019

Natalie
United States of America
7.1

“With the exception of two or three members off staff I never saw them smile. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They decided to clean the room opposite between 02:00am and 03:00am with the door wide open. Banging, using the shower and making a great deal of noise. I didn’t sleep.

Stayed in July 2019

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