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Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok

1695 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak

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A convenient, well-equipped hotel with spacious rooms, a strong gym, practical workspace, broad breakfast and excellent access to shopping and public transport. The main tradeoffs are variable room condition, documented hygiene and maintenance failures, mixed noise insulation, unreliable historical Wi-Fi reports, and potentially limited value at higher rates.

Worth checking: 66 of the 5259 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about smells and damp. See the evidence

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Who it may suit

  • Travellers prioritising shopping, dining and convenient local transport.
  • Guests who value spacious rooms, a substantial gym and a dedicated desk.
  • Travellers comfortable accepting variable room condition in exchange for facilities and location.
  • Short stays when the rate is near the observed lower range.

Strongest: Gym 8.0, Location and getting around 7.8, Staff and service 7.0

Think twice if

  • Travellers requiring consistently modern, spotless rooms.
  • Light sleepers sensitive to construction, traffic or room-to-room noise.
  • Remote workers needing dependable high-performance Wi-Fi and convenient power access.
  • Guests seeking a large, pristine pool or late evening swimming.
  • Travellers paying a premium rate without included breakfast or other benefits.

Weakest: Wi-Fi 4.0, Cleanliness and condition 5.8, Pool 6.0

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Compare the room labels attached to guest reviews. Samples vary; a higher stay rating alone does not prove a better room. Check the exact bed, layout and inclusions before paying.

Most reviewed room731 reviews

Deluxe King

9.2 /10Average stay rating
9 / 731Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option345 reviews

Deluxe Twin

9.2 /10Average stay rating
4 / 345Reviews raising noise

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Room option233 reviews

Deluxe King Room

9.0 /10Average stay rating
3 / 233Reviews raising noise

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Room option156 reviews

Premium Deluxe King

9.0 /10Average stay rating
3 / 156Reviews raising noise

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Room option122 reviews

Deluxe King Suite

9.2 /10Average stay rating
1 / 122Reviews raising noise

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Room option112 reviews

Deluxe Twin Room

8.9 /10Average stay rating
1 / 112Reviews raising noise

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Room option65 reviews

Premium Deluxe Twin

8.8 /10Average stay rating
1 / 65Reviews raising noise

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Room option44 reviews

Premier King Suite

9.1 /10Average stay rating
1 / 44Reviews raising noise

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Room option29 reviews

Deluxe Suite King

8.6 /10Average stay rating
0 / 29Reviews raising noise

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Room option21 reviews

Premier Suite King

9.2 /10Average stay rating
0 / 21Reviews raising noise

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Deluxe Club Twin Room

8.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 15Reviews raising noise

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Premium Deluxe Club King Suite

8.6 /10Average stay rating
0 / 15Reviews raising noise

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Deluxe Club King Room

8.8 /10Average stay rating
0 / 14Reviews raising noise

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Deluxe Club King Suite

8.8 /10Average stay rating
0 / 12Reviews raising noise

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Small review sample10 reviews

Deluxe Club King

8.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 10Reviews raising noise

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Run of House

8.7 /10Average stay rating
0 / 10Reviews raising noise

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Small review sample9 reviews

Premium Deluxe Suite Club King

9.4 /10Average stay rating
0 / 9Reviews raising noise

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Deluxe Room

9.1 /10Average stay rating
0 / 8Reviews raising noise

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Superior Club King Suite

9.5 /10Average stay rating
0 / 5Reviews raising noise

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Deluxe - Room Only

7.4 /10Average stay rating
0 / 5Reviews raising noise

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A closer look, on your terms

What matters for your stay?

Choose a priority to focus the review. Scores are our AI-assisted evidence assessments out of 10, separate from hotel stars and provider ratings.

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Will you actually sleep here?

Sleep and noise

6.6/10

583 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Sleep is mixed: comfortable beds and pillows help, but noise is the main weakness.

Check before bookingRecent supplied evidence includes air-conditioning noise.

Guest evidence & score details

Sleep is mixed: comfortable beds and pillows help, but noise is the main weakness. Guests report roadworks, traffic, noise between rooms, and occasional loud air-conditioning. Light sleepers should request a quiet room and bring earplugs.

  • Bed comfortguest review evidence
    7.8
  • Soundproofingguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Pillowsguest review evidence
    7.8
Beds and pillows353 reviews
65 disliked235 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Noise176 reviews
69 disliked90 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Construction and roadworks2%
raised by 118 of 5,259last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.68/10 on average.

Soundproofing between roomsunder 1%
raised by 16 of 5,259last May 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.25/10 on average.

What guests liked

so quiet

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2026 · Premier Suite King

What guests complained about

it's very noisy because the room doors don't provide sound insulation

Sadly very noisy due to roadworks going on 'till 1.30!

How we got to 6.6
Supports the score
  • Beds and pillows receive more praise than complaints in the stored corpus.
  • Some supplied reviews describe quiet, relaxing stays.
  • Soundproof rooms are listed as a property facility.
Pulls the score down
  • Recent supplied evidence includes air-conditioning noise.
  • Reviews document disruptive construction, roadworks, traffic, and noise between rooms.
  • Blackout performance and aircraft noise are not established.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

What are the rooms actually like?

Rooms

6.3/10
8.4Agoda · 21,136 ratings

949 reviews about this · 69 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 8.4 (city average 8.8); our evidence assessment is 6.3. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with praised beds, bathrooms, and views. However, some guests find them small or report ageing, overly soft mattresses. They suit travelers who value space more than a consistently modern finish.

Guest evidence & score details
Bathrooms381 reviews
134 disliked169 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Beds and pillows353 reviews
65 disliked235 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Room size291 reviews
15 disliked262 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Views178 reviews
12 disliked142 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

the spacious comfortable rooms with great views of the full window

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · August 2026 · Premium Deluxe Twin

Really comfortable bed and pillows

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2026 · Deluxe Suite Club King

What guests complained about

Small room

The mattress is old and soft which gave me a sore back

Is it clean and well kept?

Cleanliness and condition

5.8/10
9.0Agoda · 21,136 ratings

1,318 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 9.0 (city average 8.9); our evidence assessment is 5.8. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Cleanliness is uneven, and the rooms do not always feel well maintained.

Check before bookingSome reviews document mould, dust, dirt, odours, pests and incomplete housekeeping.

Guest evidence & score details

Cleanliness is uneven, and the rooms do not always feel well maintained. Guests praise tidy rooms, but others report musty smells, dust, mould, pests, worn carpets, and dated furnishings. Expect a presentable stay rather than reliably fresh, modern rooms.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Room upkeepguest review evidence
    5.5
  • Common areasphotos and reviews
    7.0
  • Feels currentfrom the photos
    4.5
Cleanliness1100 reviews
68 disliked975 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Wear and maintenance2%
raised by 121 of 5,259last Sept 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.46/10 on average.

Smells and damp2%
raised by 115 of 5,259last Jul 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.26/10 on average.

Plumbing, drainage and hot water1%
raised by 67 of 5,259last Jul 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.07/10 on average.

What guests liked

Highly recommend property to stay and cleanliness is top notch

What guests complained about

Very dirty carpet with suspending particles under lamp light

Rooms are dated

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · March 2026 · Premium Deluxe Twin
How we got to 5.8

5.8/10. Overall condition is mixed: cleanliness is often praised, while datedness, wear, odours and isolated serious hygiene failures are documented. Recent complaints prevent a higher score; the evidence does not establish a uniform property-wide failure.

Supports the score
  • Many supplied reviews describe rooms as clean.
  • Photographs show tidy, presented rooms and common areas.
Pulls the score down
  • Some reviews document mould, dust, dirt, odours, pests and incomplete housekeeping.
  • Reviews also describe dated rooms, worn carpets and ageing furnishings.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?

Staff and service

7.0/10
9.0Agoda · 21,136 ratings

1,888 reviews about this · 14 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 9.0 (city average 8.7); our evidence assessment is 7.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Staff are usually friendly and helpful, and check-in is often efficient. The weak spot is problem-solving: some guests describe rude encounters or poor handling when things go wrong. It is a better fit if warm service matters more than flawless recovery.

Guest evidence & score details
  • Friendlinessguest review evidence
    7.5
  • Responsivenessguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Check-inguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Problem solvingguest review evidence
    5.8
Staff and service1776 reviews
129 disliked1528 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Check-in and check-out276 reviews
55 disliked135 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Housekeeping82 reviews
14 disliked54 likedlast mentioned Jun 2026

What guests liked

The service was outstandingly friendly and very helpful

efficient check-in after a long flight

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · June 2026 · Deluxe King Room

What guests complained about

one staff member on duty made it very clear that we were not welcome

Had terrible experience during check in and also rude staff at the ground floor bar

Is breakfast worth booking?

Breakfast and dining

7.0/10

1,375 reviews about this · 39 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Breakfast is usually worth considering for its broad buffet and generally praised variety.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews report crowding, food shortages, slow service, and inconsistent preparation.

Guest evidence & score details

Breakfast is usually worth considering for its broad buffet and generally praised variety. Crowding, slow service, shortages, inconsistent cooking, and high prices can take the shine off it. Book it if convenience and choice matter, but compare the rate with nearby options.

Breakfast1066 reviews
90 disliked810 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
On-site restaurant and bar453 reviews
56 disliked306 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Coffee82 reviews
9 disliked45 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The breakfast was amazing with a wide variety of choices

excellent coffee and with a good atmosphere

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · September 2026 · Deluxe King Room

What guests complained about

The very limited choice for Breakfast with limited or no vegetarian choices

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · June 2026 · Deluxe Club King

Food service in the Chatuckak Cafe was disappointing

How we got to 7.0

Breakfast and dining score well for breadth, buffet presentation, and generally positive feedback. Crowding, inconsistent replenishment or preparation, coffee-machine criticism, and price complaints prevent a top score. Recent corpus statistics record complaints within the last 180 days, but detected counts are lower bounds and do not establish prevalence.

Supports the score
  • Breakfast is presented as a buffet with broad food selection.
  • Supplied reviews often praise breakfast quality and variety.
  • Dining includes multiple restaurants, room service, and a rooftop bar.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews report crowding, food shortages, slow service, and inconsistent preparation.
  • Breakfast and restaurant pricing is criticized in supplied reviews.
  • Vegetarian provision is not established.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the pool as good as the photos?

Pool

6.0/10
8.9Agoda · 21,136 ratings

347 reviews about this · 4 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 8.9 (city average 8.5); our evidence assessment is 6.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The pool is pleasant enough for a relaxed dip, with a garden setting and plenty of loungers.

Check before bookingMultiple supplied reviews describe the pool as small or needing improvement.

Guest evidence & score details

The pool is pleasant enough for a relaxed dip, with a garden setting and plenty of loungers. It is smaller than some guests expect, and maintenance complaints include debris, worn tiles, a broken deck, and an unusable whirlpool. Treat it as a bonus, not a standout resort feature.

  • Viewfrom 4 photos
    4.0
  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Matches the photosphotos checked against reviews
    5.0
Pool347 reviews
70 disliked236 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

Lovely pool

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · February 2026 · Deluxe Twin Room

What guests complained about

Pool deck was broken and tiles lacked proper maintenance for 5-star hotel

How we got to 6.0

A real outdoor pool with a strong garden setting and positive guest descriptions merits a good baseline score. The score is held to ordinary-to-good because supplied evidence also documents small scale, dated condition, debris, broken deck or tiles, an inoperative whirlpool, and possibly limited hours.

Supports the score
  • Outdoor pool in a landscaped garden setting.
  • Several supplied reviews describe the pool as nice, great, beautiful, or relaxing.
  • Pool images show many loungers and shaded seating.
Pulls the score down
  • Multiple supplied reviews describe the pool as small or needing improvement.
  • Recent evidence includes complaints about an inoperative whirlpool, broken deck, poor tile maintenance, and debris.
  • Pool hours may be limited; one recent review wished it stayed open later.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

How well placed is it, really?

Location and getting around

7.8/10
9.0Agoda · 21,136 ratings

1,194 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

The location is one of the hotel’s strongest points, with direct access to Central Ladprao’s shops, restaurants, and nearby public transport.

Check before bookingBTS is not established in the supplied nearby data.

Guest evidence & score details

The location is one of the hotel’s strongest points, with direct access to Central Ladprao’s shops, restaurants, and nearby public transport. The trade-off is distance from central Bangkok, difficult taxi journeys at times, and a noisier traffic-heavy setting. It suits shoppers and transit users better than sightseeing-focused visitors.

  • Walkabilitymeasured from the map
    8.8
  • Sightseeing accessmeasured from the map
    6.5
  • Taxi convenienceguest review evidence
    5.8
  • Neighbourhood quietguest review evidence
    5.8
Public transport871 reviews
51 disliked650 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Walking distance to things366 reviews
28 disliked281 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Taxis and ride-hailing162 reviews
27 disliked85 likedlast mentioned Jun 2026
Feeling safe85 reviews
9 disliked54 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

Could just walk across a covered parking to a huge shopping mall

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · September 2026 · Deluxe King Room

Very convenient as there is a BTS station beside the mall

What guests complained about

Location - nowhere to walk to besides the shopping mall

The location is a bit far from central metro

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · April 2026 · Deluxe Suite King
How we got to 7.8

The score combines access to nearby places, transport and sightseeing. Nearby-place counts and distances come from the stored Google Maps/POI scrape; guest reviews supply the practical walkability and taxi context.

Supports the score
  • Connected to Central Ladprao shopping and dining.
  • Nearby MRT and bus stops.
  • Many cafés, restaurants, convenience stores and pharmacies nearby.
Pulls the score down
  • BTS is not established in the supplied nearby data.
  • Some supplied reviews report difficult taxis and distance from central Bangkok.
  • Traffic and occasional construction noise are documented.

Evidence confidence: moderate. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Can you work or take calls from the room?

Wi-Fi

4.0/10

214 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Wi-Fi is unreliable enough to be a real concern for work or calls.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews report slow, unstable, or unavailable Wi-Fi.

Guest evidence & score details

Wi-Fi is unreliable enough to be a real concern for work or calls. Some guests find it fine, but others report slow or unstable service, unavailable connections, and limits or charges for extra devices. Remote workers should have a backup connection.

  • Reliabilityguest review evidence
    4.0
  • Video callsguest review evidence
    3.0
Wi-Fi and internet214 reviews
62 disliked79 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The free WiFi in the room was okay too

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · August 2026 · Deluxe Twin Room

What guests complained about

The WiFi was very slow

How we got to 4.0

Overall connectivity is below ordinary because the supplied evidence documents repeated historical limitations: unstable performance, one-device access, extra charges, and poor video-call usability. Wi-Fi availability and some positive experiences prevent an unusable score. Current evidence is thin: the retrieved reviews are mostly old and relevance-selected, while recent corpus alerts contain only two detected complaints without measured performance.

Supports the score
  • Wi-Fi is listed as an internet service.
  • Some supplied reviews describe strong or good Wi-Fi.
  • Only two detected Wi-Fi complaints fall within the last two years, although this is a lower-bound lexicon count.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews report slow, unstable, or unavailable Wi-Fi.
  • Several supplied reviews report one-device limits or extra charges for additional devices.
  • No measured download or upload speeds were supplied.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is the desk usable for a working day?

Working from the room

7.0/10

229 reviews about this · 4 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

The room has a dedicated desk and chair by the window, and guests find the setup usable for business or study.

Check before bookingPower access is a documented limitation: guests report limited, poorly located, or faulty sockets.

Guest evidence & score details

The room has a dedicated desk and chair by the window, and guests find the setup usable for business or study. Limited, awkward, or faulty power outlets are the main drawback, while chair comfort is uncertain. It works for light workdays, not demanding desk-based stays.

  • Chairfrom 4 photos
    5.0
Wi-Fi and internet214 reviews
62 disliked79 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Desk and working space20 reviews
5 disliked10 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The working desk and chair are provided in the room

The free WiFi in the room was okay too

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · August 2026 · Deluxe Twin Room

What guests complained about

No electrical outlets bed side and only one next to the desk

The WiFi was very slow

How we got to 7.0

A proper dedicated desk and office-style chair are documented visually, and a recent guest calls the desk ideal for business and academic activities. The score is reduced because supplied guests document awkward or insufficient socket placement, while desk dimensions, monitor suitability, and chair comfort remain unverified.

Supports the score
  • A dedicated glass work desk and office-style chair are shown.
  • Recent guest feedback describes the working desk as suitable for business and academic activities.
  • The workspace is positioned beside a large window in supplied photographs.
Pulls the score down
  • Power access is a documented limitation: guests report limited, poorly located, or faulty sockets.
  • Desk dimensions and monitor suitability are not established.
  • Chair comfort and ergonomics are not sufficiently documented.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is there anywhere to train?

Gym

8.0/10
8.9Agoda · 21,136 ratings

136 reviews about this · 4 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

The gym is a solid facility with a useful mix of cardio and resistance equipment, and guests generally like it.

Check before bookingOne supplied review says "the gym is a bit too small for the size of the hotel."

Guest evidence & score details

The gym is a solid facility with a useful mix of cardio and resistance equipment, and guests generally like it. Some find it too small for the hotel, while another report mentions ageing equipment. It should satisfy routine workouts, though serious trainers may want more space and certainty about upkeep.

Gym136 reviews
18 disliked106 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026

What guests liked

Gym is huge and good

What guests complained about

Fitness equipments rusty and old

How we got to 8.0
Supports the score
  • Fitness centre is listed among the facilities.
  • Photographs show multiple cardio machines and resistance machines.
  • One supplied review describes an "Excellent gym with up-to-date equipment."
Pulls the score down
  • One supplied review says "the gym is a bit too small for the size of the hotel."
  • Exact equipment counts, operating hours, cleanliness, and current condition are not established.

Evidence confidence: higher. This is a model assessment, not a statistical probability. Limited or inconsistent sources reduce confidence.

Is it worth the money?

Price and value

6.5/10
8.7Agoda · 21,136 ratings

307 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 8.7 (city average 8.4); our evidence assessment is 6.5. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Value is reasonable when the location and facilities match your plans, but the stay is not consistently polished enough to feel like an obvious bargain. Guests praise the value at some rates while others find it overpriced. Compare prices carefully, especially if room condition or breakfast matters.

Guest evidence & score details
Value for money307 reviews
49 disliked174 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

good value for money

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · August 2026 · Deluxe King Room

What guests complained about

A little overpriced now

Booking.com · rated 7/10 · June 2026 · Premium Deluxe King

Patterns in the reviews we analyzed

What to check before you commit

Patterns from 5,259 analyzed reviews. Use them to ask better questions: review counts are not a prediction of your stay, and text interpretation can miss nuance.

Smells and damp

Higher concern

66 of 5,259 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

66 of 76 classified opinions about this were negative — 87% of these opinions. 41 of those are from the last 730 days. 115 of 5259 reviews mention it at all.

you were hit with a musty smell which was very overpowering

Booking.com · rated 5/10 · September 2025 · Deluxe King Room

Strong odour from the bathroom at times

3- If you turn the air conditioner off (sometimes) you may smell sewage comes from the bathroom

Noise

Higher concern

69 of 5,259 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

69 of 159 classified opinions about this were negative — 43% of these opinions. 16 of those are from the last 730 days. 176 of 5259 reviews mention it at all.

it's very noisy because the room doors don't provide sound insulation

Despite this the noise level at night was terrible at night

kids running and shouting loud which is easy to hear from room

What you can do about it
  • Request a room away from roadworks and major traffic exposure.
  • Request a room away from elevators, corridors, and neighboring rooms.
  • Ask whether current construction or roadwork is scheduled during the stay.
  • If sensitive to noise, request a room with functioning air-conditioning and verify it at check-in.

Insects and pests

Higher concern

26 of 5,259 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

26 of 26 classified opinions about this were negative — 100% of these opinions. 12 of those are from the last 730 days. 26 of 5259 reviews mention it at all.

I found small cockroaches on multiple occasions — one on the countertop that crawled toward my child’s milk bottle

Alot of small cockroaches at the pantry and toilet

Booking.com · rated 1/10 · February 2026 · Deluxe Club King

Insects in the room

Plumbing, drainage and hot water

Moderate concern

41 of 5,259 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

41 of 57 classified opinions about this were negative — 72% of these opinions. 12 of those are from the last 730 days. 67 of 5259 reviews mention it at all.

We did not have hot water in shower and hand basin

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · May 2026 · Deluxe Suite King

No hot water in 19th floor even after informing reception

Toilet drainage has smelly scent and after changed to another room

Construction and roadworks

Moderate concern

65 of 5,259 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

65 of 76 classified opinions about this were negative — 86% of these opinions. 11 of those are from the last 730 days. 118 of 5259 reviews mention it at all.

Recent evidence indicates construction or roadwork noise remains possible, including a complaint dated 2026-06-09.

Sadly very noisy due to roadworks going on 'till 1.30!

Construction continues until 3am

The location is currently terrible as the whole area is under construction

Reasons guests were glad they booked

The bright spots in guest feedback

Staff and service

1528 reviewers praised it, 129 complained · 92% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The service was outstandingly friendly and very helpful

On-site restaurant and bar

306 reviewers praised it, 56 complained · 85% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

We ate in three of the restaurants and were very satisfied with our meals

Get a feel for the neighbourhood

The world outside the lobby

26 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. Distances are straight-line, converted to walking time at 80 m per minute with a 25% detour allowance.

Landmarks and transport

  • Central Ladprao4 min walk
  • Ha Yaek Lat Phrao Station4.3 min walk
  • Somdet Ya Park5.1 min walk
  • Union Mall7.6 min walk
  • Siam8.53 km
  • Asok9.04 km
  • Khao San Road9.42 km
  • Silom10.34 km

We have no confirmed BTS or MRT station in this map sample. Check the public-transport places below and verify the route to your destinations; other rail lines may serve the area.

Explore food, transport and everyday essentials nearby

Cafés and workspaces

Coworking3 mapped

Everyday essentials

Shopping3 mapped · 2 within 5 min
Convenience5 mapped · 3 within 5 min
Pharmacies5 mapped · 5 within 5 min
Groceries5 mapped · 1 within 5 min

Getting around

Public transport5 mapped · 3 within 5 min

Exercise

Yoga studios1 mapped

Green space

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Questions raised by this hotel’s evidence

  • Which room locations are quietest, and can a quiet room be guaranteed?
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What it costs

These are historical observations, not live availability. Room types, occupancy, taxes and cancellation rules may differ between samples. Check the final total with the provider.

USD 70–93per night on sampled dates · historical observations

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USD 702026-10-30 → 2026-11-01google_travel
USD 712026-10-14 → 2026-10-16google_travel
USD 762026-11-29 → 2026-12-01google_travel
USD 932026-12-29 → 2026-12-31google_travel

Good value when: Likely better when the room rate is near the observed $70–$76 nightly range and the location or included benefits matter.

Poor value when: Less compelling at the observed $93 nightly rate, or when breakfast, food, internet, deposits, or other extras are charged separately.

Short answers

Common questions about Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok

Is Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok noisy?

176 of 5259 reviews mention noise. Of the 176 reviewers mentioning it, 69 described a problem and 90 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 118 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 17 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-09-20.

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Is there construction near Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok?

118 collected reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2009-07-16 and most recently on 2026-09-20. 65 described it as a complaint. This historical evidence does not establish whether work is continuing today.

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Is Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok in a good location?

26 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. No BTS or MRT station was identified in the mapped data. Check other rail services and practical routes before booking. 281 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.

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Is breakfast at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok worth it?

1066 reviews mention breakfast. 810 described it positively and 90 described a problem.

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How is the Wi-Fi at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok?

Only 214 of 5259 reviews mention it at all, 62 of them as a complaint — thin evidence either way, which is itself worth knowing if you need to work.

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Is the pool at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok any good?

It scores 6.0/10 here. 347 reviews mention the pool, 70 of them as a complaint. A real outdoor pool with a strong garden setting and positive guest descriptions merits a good baseline score. The score is held to ordinary-to-good because supplied evidence also documents small scale, dated condition, debris, broken deck or tiles, an inoperative whirlpool, and possibly limited hours.

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How much does Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok cost per night?

Rates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 70 to USD 93 a night, with a midpoint around USD 74. Prices move with dates and room type.

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Who should not book Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok?

Travellers requiring consistently modern, spotless rooms.; Light sleepers sensitive to construction, traffic or room-to-room noise.; Remote workers needing dependable high-performance Wi-Fi and convenient power access.; Guests seeking a large, pristine pool or late evening swimming..

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What supports this review

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5,259 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: September 2026. 1,013 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: September 2026. How our analysis works

Sample dates: Feb 2008–Sept 2026. Average stay rating 8.6/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average +0.5 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.

  • No written Google reviews were collected.
  • The photo assessment does not cover every collected image.
  • Some review sources are missing or need refreshing.
Review sources, sample sizes and collection dates
Booking.com498 reviews collectedSource collected · September 2026
Google0 reviews collected · 6,996 advertised by sourceReview evidence unavailable · September 2026
Agoda4,761 reviews collectedSource collected · September 2026

Our sample is not every review or every stay. Missing evidence does not establish that a facility is absent or a problem is resolved.

How this page was made

We hold 5,259 reviews for this property and analyzed 5,259 reviews across 8 languages. Text matching and AI interpretation can miss nuance, sarcasm or translations. Repeated experiences, larger samples and independent sources are more useful than a single vivid quote.

Quotes, however, are only ever drawn from the 4,489 English reviews. Machine-translating a guest’s sentence would change their original wording.

We count mentions using text patterns. Complaints can come from a reviewer’s “disliked” field or negative wording in their review. These counts describe the reviews we hold, not the proportion of all guests who experienced an issue. “Recent” means the last 730 days.

Scores, section explanations and photo descriptions come from a model reading the source material using AI, last run 30 September 2026. Published photos may be old, staged or incomplete; AI cannot measure a room or verify a facility is currently open. Nearby places are mapped within 1500 m; walking times are estimates, not checked routes. Prices are observations for sample dates and will move.

We link to a review or its source page when an address is available. Source, rating, and month accompany quotes to help you locate them. Some links open a collection of reviews rather than the individual quote.