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Axel’s take

It's a good car-free base for pool downtime, not effortless sightseeing.

Choose it for
Courtyard pool, clean rooms and Sri Yan neighborhood food.
Skip it if
You need parking, guaranteed step-free room access or consistently welcoming reception.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · a simple 3-star pool hotel in residential Dusit

UMA Residence is a simple three-star hotel whose strongest selling points are clean rooms, a courtyard pool and somewhere pleasant to sit between outings. Booking.com and Expedia give cleanliness stronger marks than location; Trip.com guests also praise the pool and comfortable rooms. It's a good fit for travelers who want neighborhood food and downtime rather than Bangkok's main sights outside the door.

The compromises are practical. This is a narrow-alley address without guest parking, and some Superior rooms have no elevator access. Reception service is inconsistent: positive accounts sit alongside repeated complaints about unhelpful treatment, especially around parking. Breakfast draws mixed feedback, so it isn't a reason to choose the hotel. We'd pick UMA for a car-free, slower-paced stay, not frictionless sightseeing or reliably warm service.

Rooms
Basic air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, safes and private bathrooms. Superior categories explicitly sold without elevator access are a meaningful distinction, not evidence that the whole hotel lacks a lift.
Cleanliness
A clear aggregate strength: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.5/10 and Expedia 9.2/10. The newest reviews include 3 explicit compliments about room cleanliness.
Service
The service theme is 62% positive across 42 mentions, but 5 of the 10 review excerpts criticize staff or service. Expedia and Trip.com also contain complaints about unwelcoming reception.
Amenities
The outdoor courtyard pool and communal sitting areas are the main attractions. Breakfast is available, but Trip.com feedback repeatedly questions its variety.
Fees and surprises
A THB 1000 cash deposit per stay is listed. There is no guest parking; do not treat the catalog's parking amenity as usable hotel parking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

580 Si yan soi 1 Nakhonchaisi Rd., Bangkok

The entrance is down narrow Si Yan Soi 1, off Nakhon Chai Si Road, in a neighborhood of market stalls and local eateries. Vehicle access is awkward rather than grand-hotel easy. Baan Ladarom Authentic Thai Cuisine is 5 minutes on foot.

What guests say

  • 3.9/5

    754 reviews on Google

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Recent reviews

  • A guest

    3/5Oct 15, 2026
    The accommodation itself was good; the room was spacious and clean. However, the service was terrible. They didn't inform us about the lack of parking. Please update the booking app so customers can prepare.

  • A guest

    1/5Sep 30, 2026
    There's no parking available; you have to find your own parking, and it's far away. The details weren't provided, the staff were rude and constantly made faces, and the alley is very narrow, making it almost impossible to turn around.

  • Aritsara

    1/5Sep 21, 2026
    The staff were rude and made faces! Everything else was okay. The staff was terrible.

  • Kanyapak

    1/5Sep 21, 2026
    The parking situation is the worst I've ever experienced. There was no parking available, and they didn't inform me in advance. There was no assistance from the hotel; they told me to park in the market myself for 300 baht per night.
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Amenities

The outdoor courtyard pool and communal sitting areas are the main attractions. Breakfast is available, but Trip.com feedback repeatedly questions its variety.

  • Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Good to know

Security deposit
THB 1000 cash deposit per stay.
Parking
No guest parking is offered at the hotel.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
Stairs
Some Superior categories are explicitly sold without elevator access. Other parts of the hotel have an elevator.
Pool hours
Pool access is 10:00–22:00.

Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: THB 250 for adults and THB 150 for children (approximately)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

UMA Residence: from $27 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $27 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at UMA Residence on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

UMA Residence is a simple 3-star pool hotel in residential Dusit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Address: 580 Si yan soi 1 Nakhonchaisi Rd., Bangkok. Property ID: 1273231. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bangkok/uma-residence-1273231

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bangkok/uma-residence-1273231/2026-11-13/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$56$78 on Booking.com$22 less (28%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Total price: $27 USD

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About UMA Residence

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 580 Si yan soi 1 Nakhonchaisi Rd., Bangkok
  • City page: Hotels in Bangkok

Axel's take: 7.7/10

It's a good car-free base for pool downtime, not effortless sightseeing.

  • Choose it for: Courtyard pool, clean rooms and Sri Yan neighborhood food.
  • Skip it if: You need parking, guaranteed step-free room access or consistently welcoming reception.

Axel's opinion of UMA Residence, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with city view

2 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

2 Bedrooms Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room with city view

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Family room

Superior Single Family room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Double Family room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe room with pool view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe room with balcony and with view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with pool view

Deluxe Single room with water view

Deluxe Single room with view

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room with water view

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Single room with view (single bed)

Deluxe Single Family room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with pool view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room beachfront (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony and with garden view (twin beds)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony and with view (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room with pool view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with pool view

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Junior Suite

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

1 Bedroom Suite with pool view

1 Bedroom Suite with balcony and with view

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Triple Suite

Double Suite (bunk bed)

1 Bedroom Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Standard Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Standard Single Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Studio

Economy Studio

Villa

Cottage

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Location

Residential Dusit suits local errands and food better than first-time sightseeing.

  • The block: The entrance is down narrow Si Yan Soi 1, off Nakhon Chai Si Road, in a neighborhood of market stalls and local eateries. Vehicle access is awkward rather than grand-hotel easy. Baan Ladarom Authentic Thai Cuisine is 5 minutes on foot.
  • Getting around: Use taxis or ride-hailing for direct trips; nearby buses and the river express boats offer alternatives. This isn't a rail-first base. Wat Benchamabophit is 8 minutes by taxi. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 39 minutes by taxi or 82 minutes by transit; road congestion can complicate the taxi journey.
  • After dark: Guests describe a peaceful setting away from the main road. That favors winding down over nightlife outside the door, although quiet surroundings do not guarantee soundproof rooms.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com.

Best areas in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

  • Chinatown & Hua Lamphong: 8.3/10 for travelers on a budget. The highest value score pairs with strong hotel reviews, food streets and useful Blue Line access.
  • Old City & Khao San Road: 8.0/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value and historic sights support a budget stay, provided you accept party noise and limited rail access.
  • Ratchada & Rama 9: 7.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Typical hotel rates are lowest here, but weaker sightseeing access and fewer nearby options keep it behind Chinatown and the Old City.
  • Silom & Sathorn: 5.2/10 for travelers on a budget. Dining, character and strong hotels earn fourth place, but its value score is well behind the three budget leaders.
  • Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam: 4.6/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong hotels and shopping convenience help, but weak value makes it a compromise rather than a natural budget choice.
  • Nana & Asok (Sukhumvit): 4.4/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Phrom Phong & Thong Lo (Sukhumvit): 4.3/10 for travelers on a budget.
  • Chao Phraya Riverside: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

Hotels around UMA Residence

  • Shanti Lodge Bangkok (Thewet, south toward the Old Town). Shanti Lodge wins when: Rustic guesthouse character and an extensive vegetarian food offering, accepting stairs, thin walls and variable bathroom arrangements. Keep UMA Residence when: Keep UMA for its courtyard pool and conventional private-bathroom hotel rooms rather than Shanti's more variable arrangements.
  • The Raweekanlaya Hotel Bangkok (Southern Dusit, toward the Old Town). Raweekanlaya wins when: A heritage-style atmosphere, garden downtime and welcoming service, accepting compact rooms and windowless entry categories. Keep UMA Residence when: Keep UMA when simple poolside downtime is enough and your plans center on Sri Yan or northern Dusit.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hip Bangkok (Ratchada & Rama 9). Hip Bangkok wins when: A Ratchada base with local food and walkable MRT access, accepting aging fittings and inconsistent air-conditioning or hot water. Keep UMA Residence when: UMA wins when a courtyard pool and a Dusit address matter more than convenient MRT access.

Getting around from UMA Residence

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram: 8 min by taxi.
  • Sam Sen: 8 min by taxi.
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport: 39 min by taxi.
  • Baan Ladarom Authentic Thai Cuisine: 5 min.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3.9/5 (754 reviews).
  • Praised: Service (62% positive).
  • Complaints: Service (38% negative). The latest 50 average 4.0/5. Of 10 excerpts, 4 flag parking, 5 criticize service and 3 explicitly praise room cleanliness. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • A guest · 3/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “The accommodation itself was good; the room was spacious and clean. However, the service was terrible. They didn't inform us about the lack of parking. Please update the booking app so customers can prepare.”
  • A guest · 1/5 · Sep 30, 2026: “There's no parking available; you have to find your own parking, and it's far away. The details weren't provided, the staff were rude and constantly made faces, and the alley is very narrow, making it almost impossible to turn around.”
  • Aritsara · 1/5 · Sep 21, 2026: “The staff were rude and made faces! Everything else was okay. The staff was terrible.”
  • Kanyapak · 1/5 · Sep 21, 2026: “The parking situation is the worst I've ever experienced. There was no parking available, and they didn't inform me in advance. There was no assistance from the hotel; they told me to park in the market myself for 300 baht per night.”

Good to know

  • Security deposit: THB 1000 cash deposit per stay.
  • Parking: No guest parking is offered at the hotel.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
  • Stairs: Some Superior categories are explicitly sold without elevator access. Other parts of the hotel have an elevator.
  • Pool hours: Pool access is 10:00–22:00.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Basic air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, safes and private bathrooms. Superior categories explicitly sold without elevator access are a meaningful distinction, not evidence that the whole hotel lacks a lift.
  • Cleanliness: A clear aggregate strength: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.5/10 and Expedia 9.2/10. The newest reviews include 3 explicit compliments about room cleanliness.
  • Service: The service theme is 62% positive across 42 mentions, but 5 of the 10 review excerpts criticize staff or service. Expedia and Trip.com also contain complaints about unwelcoming reception.
  • Amenities: The outdoor courtyard pool and communal sitting areas are the main attractions. Breakfast is available, but Trip.com feedback repeatedly questions its variety.
  • Fees and surprises: A THB 1000 cash deposit per stay is listed. There is no guest parking; do not treat the catalog's parking amenity as usable hotel parking.
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: THB 250 for adults and THB 150 for children (approximately)

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