Axel’s take
It's a characterful budget base, but not a dependable choice for light sleepers.
- Choose it for
- Industrial interiors, residential surroundings and an 8-minute walk to Krung Thon Buri.
- Skip it if
- You need strong soundproofing, consistently polished service or sightseeing on your doorstep.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 7.1/10 · An industrial-style budget 3-star in residential Khlong San
The Ex Capital is a budget 3-star with more visual character than a standard roadside hotel: exposed concrete, metal bed frames and a choice of conventional rooms and split-level suites. Its residential Khlong San setting suits travelers who want local food and don't mind taking transport to the sights. Room space and cleanliness earn praise, and free parking is useful. This is a neighborhood base, not a riverfront hotel.
The compromise is consistency. Expedia and Booking.com guest accounts describe sound carrying between rooms and floors; service feedback ranges from genuinely helpful reception to poor handling of problems. Clean, comfortable stays are well represented, but the industrial styling does not guarantee polished upkeep. We'd consider it for an uncomplicated stay near the BTS, but light sleepers and travelers expecting dependable boutique-hotel service have stronger alternatives nearby.
- Rooms
- Industrial interiors and several room configurations, including split-level suites. Space earns praise, but noise between rooms and floors is a recurring complaint.
- Cleanliness
- Expedia's cleanliness score is strong, while guest accounts on Booking.com's distribution network include both very clean rooms and missed housekeeping. Consistency is the concern, not a uniformly dirty property.
- Service
- Helpful reception receives specific praise, but other guests describe unhelpful responses to problems. Do not expect uniformly attentive boutique service.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, complimentary self-parking and breakfast options are documented. Breakfast is not included in every rate.
- Fees and surprises
- Self-parking: THB 0. Agoda publishes a refundable THB 1000 cash security deposit at check-in; this is cash tied up during the stay, not a card authorization.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
218 Soi Krungthon 6 Yeak 13, Bangkok
The entrance is tucked into Soi Krungthon 6 Yaek 13 in Bang Lamphu Lang, away from the riverfront hotel strip. Guest accounts describe local eateries and convenience stores nearby. The defining walk is 8 minutes to Krung Thon Buri; this is not a doorstep location for Bangkok's major sights.
What guests say
- 4.1/5360 reviews
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, complimentary self-parking and breakfast options are documented. Breakfast is not included in every rate.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
Good to know
- Self-parking
- THB 0 for self-parking.
- Cash deposit
- Refundable THB 1000 security deposit in cash at check-in, according to Agoda's published property policy.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00 under the operator's published policy.
- Breakfast inclusion
- Breakfast options are offered, but breakfast is not included in every room rate.
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok is An industrial-style budget 3-star in residential Khlong San in Bangkok, Thailand.
Address: 218 Soi Krungthon 6 Yeak 13, Bangkok. Property ID: 1150008.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bangkok/palette-the-ex-capital-hotel-bangkok-1150008
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About Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 218 Soi Krungthon 6 Yeak 13, Bangkok
- City page: Hotels in Bangkok
Axel's take: 7.1/10
It's a characterful budget base, but not a dependable choice for light sleepers.
- Choose it for: Industrial interiors, residential surroundings and an 8-minute walk to Krung Thon Buri.
- Skip it if: You need strong soundproofing, consistently polished service or sightseeing on your doorstep.
Axel's opinion of Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Location
A residential Thonburi base for travelers willing to ride to the sights.
- The block: The entrance is tucked into Soi Krungthon 6 Yaek 13 in Bang Lamphu Lang, away from the riverfront hotel strip. Guest accounts describe local eateries and convenience stores nearby. The defining walk is 8 minutes to Krung Thon Buri; this is not a doorstep location for Bangkok's major sights.
- Getting around: Use Krung Thon Buri as your rail starting point rather than planning long sightseeing walks from the hotel. Taxis suit luggage and door-to-door trips. The airport journey is 44 minutes by taxi or 74 minutes by transit to Suvarnabhumi; road traffic can make the taxi journey less predictable.
- After dark: Guest accounts describe a quiet residential neighborhood rather than a nightlife strip. Going out means traveling elsewhere; for sleep, noise inside the building is the clearer concern.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com.
Best areas in Bangkok for couples
- Chinatown & Hua Lamphong: 8.2/10 for couples. Combine Yaowarat dinners with Song Wat and Talat Noi wandering; choose a calmer side lane for sleep.
- Silom & Sathorn: 7.9/10 for couples. Convent Road dining, rooftop drinks and strong hotels offer varied evenings without needing to stay on a party street.
- Chao Phraya Riverside: 7.8/10 for couples. River crossings, galleries and dinner terraces suit slower days; hotel quality is excellent, but value and doorstep choice are weaker.
- Phrom Phong & Thong Lo (Sukhumvit): 7.5/10 for couples. Japanese restaurants, cafés and cocktail bars reward food-led stays, provided longer station walks or taxi rides do not bother you.
- Old City & Khao San Road: 7.2/10 for couples. Temple mornings and Phra Athit wandering appeal; choose away from Khao San’s music without expecting guaranteed silence.
- Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam: 7.1/10 for couples.
- Nana & Asok (Sukhumvit): 6.9/10 for couples.
- Ratchada & Rama 9: 5.0/10 for couples. Where to stay in Bangkok for couples
Hotels around Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok
- Saan Hotel Sathorn (Khlong San's riverside-side backstreets). Saan wins when: Standout cleanliness, thoughtful service and a pool make Saan the stronger comfort-first choice. Keep Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok when: Keep The Ex Capital for industrial styling and its range of room layouts when a pool is not important.
- River Home (Khlong San near ICONSIAM). River Home wins when: Exceptionally clean, spacious budget rooms and access to a shared kitchen. Keep Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok when: Keep The Ex Capital for breakfast options, industrial interiors and complimentary parking rather than a shared-kitchen setup.
Alternatives for the same trip
- The Nhorm Hotel Ratchada (Ratchada & Rama 9). The Nhorm wins when: Room space and helpful staff when Ratchada shopping is the purpose of your trip; accept street noise and very firm beds. Keep Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok when: Choose The Ex Capital when your plans favor Thonburi and Khlong San rather than Ratchada.
- River View Residence (Chinatown & Hua Lamphong). River View Residence wins when: Talat Noi character and rooftop river views, accepting awkward taxi arrivals and tired finishes. Keep Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok when: Choose The Ex Capital for industrial-style rooms and complimentary parking when rooftop views are not a priority.
Getting around from Palette The Ex Capital Hotel Bangkok
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Krung Thon Buri: 8 min.
- Suvarnabhumi Airport: 44 min by taxi.
- ร้านพิเศษ สาขากรุงเทพ Piset Restaurant Bangkok: 7 min by taxi.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.1/5 (360 reviews). The aggregate contains 199 five-star and 43 one-star ratings across 360 reviews. No newest-review sample was supplied, so it establishes a divided overall picture rather than a recent trend.
Good to know
- Self-parking: THB 0 for self-parking.
- Cash deposit: Refundable THB 1000 security deposit in cash at check-in, according to Agoda's published property policy.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00 under the operator's published policy.
- Breakfast inclusion: Breakfast options are offered, but breakfast is not included in every room rate.
Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Agoda · Booking.com · en.planetofhotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Industrial interiors and several room configurations, including split-level suites. Space earns praise, but noise between rooms and floors is a recurring complaint.
- Cleanliness: Expedia's cleanliness score is strong, while guest accounts on Booking.com's distribution network include both very clean rooms and missed housekeeping. Consistency is the concern, not a uniformly dirty property.
- Service: Helpful reception receives specific praise, but other guests describe unhelpful responses to problems. Do not expect uniformly attentive boutique service.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, complimentary self-parking and breakfast options are documented. Breakfast is not included in every rate.
- Fees and surprises: Self-parking: THB 0. Agoda publishes a refundable THB 1000 cash security deposit at check-in; this is cash tied up during the stay, not a card authorization.
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