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Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok

69 Yen-Akat Road, Chong Nonsi, Yannawa

The LodgeLens take

Consider it for the strengths below

A strong facilities-and-comfort choice with spacious rooms, friendly service, a good pool and well-equipped gym. The main compromises are inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance reports, variable noise, weak rail access, and unreliable Wi-Fi.

Worth checking: 21 of the 663 reviews in our sample contain a complaint about smells and damp. See the evidence

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Who it may suit

  • Travelers prioritizing spacious rooms and hotel facilities
  • Leisure guests comfortable using taxis or ride-hailing
  • Guests seeking a quieter residential setting with nearby daily conveniences
  • Short stays booked near the lower observed rate range

Strongest: Gym 8.5, Price and value 8.5, Staff and service 8.0

Think twice if

  • Remote workers requiring dependable Wi-Fi or video calls
  • Travelers who want immediate BTS or MRT access
  • Guests highly sensitive to noise, odors or housekeeping inconsistencies
  • Serious strength athletes needing a fully specified training facility

Weakest: Wi-Fi 5.0, Location and getting around 6.8, Sleep and noise 7.0

If it sounds right

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We observed USD 55–86 a night on sample dates. Live prices move with the calendar.

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Choose the room, not just the hotel

A little care here can change your stay.

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 room179 reviews

King Room with Balcony

9.0 /10Average stay rating
5 / 179Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option103 reviews

Studio

9.0 /10Average stay rating
3 / 103Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option82 reviews

Studio with Balcony

8.9 /10Average stay rating
1 / 82Reviews raising noise

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Room option79 reviews

Superior Double Room

9.0 /10Average stay rating
2 / 79Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option53 reviews

Superior King Room

9.3 /10Average stay rating
3 / 53Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option31 reviews

Studio - King Room with Balcony

9.3 /10Average stay rating
0 / 31Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Room option24 reviews

Studio Twin with Balcony

9.4 /10Average stay rating
0 / 24Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample13 reviews

Superior

9.2 /10Average stay rating
0 / 13Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample11 reviews

Junior Suite

8.6 /10Average stay rating
0 / 11Reviews raising noise

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No room-specific strengths established.

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Small review sample9 reviews

One-Bedroom Apartment

9.1 /10Average stay rating
1 / 9Reviews 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

7.0/10

138 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Yes, sleep is generally good, thanks to comfortable beds, quiet rooms and effective blackout curtains.

Check before bookingSome guests report noise from neighboring rooms, hallways, the lobby, parking, playground, and air-conditioning.

Guest evidence & score details

Yes, sleep is generally good, thanks to comfortable beds, quiet rooms and effective blackout curtains. Noise can travel from neighbors, hallways or air-conditioning, and pillows divide opinion. Light sleepers should request a quieter room.

  • Bed comfortguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Soundproofingguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Pillowsguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Blackoutphotos and reviews
    8.0
Beds and pillows88 reviews
16 disliked71 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Noise62 reviews
15 disliked42 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Construction and roadworksunder 1%
raised by 2 of 663last May 2026
Air-conditioning noiseunder 1%
raised by 2 of 663last May 2026

What guests liked

Room was quiet with good black out curtains

The bed is exceptionally comfortable

What guests complained about

you can also hear noise from the neighbors if you have them

There was some building work going on

How we got to 7.0

Sleep quality is good overall but not reliably quiet in every room. Recent reviews include multiple descriptions of quiet rooms and a quiet neighborhood, while documented exceptions involve thin walls, playground placement, lobby or parking exposure, and air-conditioning noise. Bed comfort is a strength; pillow suitability is less consistent.

Supports the score
  • Many supplied reviews describe the hotel and rooms as quiet or peaceful.
  • Beds receive more praise than complaints in the stored corpus.
  • Rooms visibly include substantial curtains, including blackout-style drapes.
Pulls the score down
  • Some guests report noise from neighboring rooms, hallways, the lobby, parking, playground, and air-conditioning.
  • The supplied evidence does not establish consistent soundproofing across room locations.
  • Pillow comfort is mixed, with complaints about pillows being too high or stiff.

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

7.8/10

205 reviews about this · 90 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

The rooms are spacious, modern and generally well maintained, with comfortable beds, good showers and appealing views. Pillows are the main recurring drawback. They suit guests who want more room than a standard city hotel provides.

Guest evidence & score details
Bathrooms89 reviews
30 disliked58 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Beds and pillows88 reviews
16 disliked71 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Room size77 reviews
1 disliked76 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Views45 reviews
13 disliked28 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The room is big and facilities are very well maintained

The bed is exceptionally comfortable

What guests complained about

Reasons I'd not recommend this location: The pillows were way too stiff

The shower was NOT clean

Is it clean and well kept?

Cleanliness and condition

7.0/10
9.4Agoda · 2,184 ratings

231 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 9.4 (city average 8.0); our evidence assessment is 7.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The hotel usually feels clean, contemporary and well kept, but the experience is not fully consistent.

Check before bookingSupplied reviews document isolated but serious cleanliness failures, including dirty bedding, dust, stains, hair, residue, pests, and pet-related debris.

Guest evidence & score details

The hotel usually feels clean, contemporary and well kept, but the experience is not fully consistent. Guests report occasional dirty bedding, dust, pests, dampness and unpleasant smells, including serious cleanliness failures. Check recent room feedback if immaculate upkeep is essential.

  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Room upkeepguest review evidence
    7.0
  • Common areasphotos and reviews
    7.0
  • Feels currentfrom the photos
    8.0
Cleanliness211 reviews
16 disliked188 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Smells and damp4%
raised by 25 of 663last Sept 2026

Those who complained rated the whole stay 6.38/10 on average.

Plumbing, drainage and hot water1%
raised by 8 of 663last Jul 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 7.6/10 on average.

Wear and maintenanceunder 1%
raised by 6 of 663last Apr 2026

Guests reporting this gave the whole stay 8/10 on average.

What guests liked

The room was super nice and clean and it had everything we needed

What guests complained about

Cleaning of the room was not sufficient seeing as how it is a hotel servicing both people that stayed with and without pets

There’s a terrible smell of mold and dampness in the rooms and throughout the hotel

Booking.com · rated 4/10 · May 2025 · King Room with Balcony
How we got to 7.0
Supports the score
  • Cleanliness is positively described in many supplied reviews, including recent reviews.
  • Rooms are generally described as modern, spacious, and well maintained.
  • Photographs show contemporary room finishes and furnishings, but cannot establish real-world cleanliness.
Pulls the score down
  • Supplied reviews document isolated but serious cleanliness failures, including dirty bedding, dust, stains, hair, residue, pests, and pet-related debris.
  • Odor and dampness complaints are materially documented, including a recent sewage-smell complaint.
  • The retrieved reviews are not prevalence estimates; corpus counts are lexicon-detected lower bounds.

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

8.0/10
9.5Agoda · 2,184 ratings

337 reviews about this · 21 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 9.5 (city average 7.9); our evidence assessment is 8.0. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

Staff are usually friendly, helpful and communicative, and check-in is often smooth. Problem-solving is less consistent when something goes wrong, with some complaints about poor communication or inflexible early check-in. The service should suit most guests, but not those needing flawless recovery.

Guest evidence & score details
  • Friendlinessguest review evidence
    9.0
  • Responsivenessguest review evidence
    8.2
  • Check-inguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Problem solvingguest review evidence
    6.3
Staff and service333 reviews
21 disliked304 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Check-in and check-out18 reviews
7 disliked9 likedlast mentioned Mar 2026
Housekeeping6 reviews
3 disliked3 likedlast mentioned Feb 2026

What guests liked

Recommended and the staff are very friendly and helpful

and made the check-in/out process seamless

What guests complained about

The staff and their communication was awful

They didn’t have early check-in

Is breakfast worth booking?

Breakfast and dining

8.0/10

144 reviews about this · 21 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Breakfast is generally worth booking for its tasty food, good coffee and pleasant on-site café.

Check before bookingBreakfast is not a buffet, and one recent review described portions as limited.

Guest evidence & score details

Breakfast is generally worth booking for its tasty food, good coffee and pleasant on-site café. It is à la carte rather than a buffet, portions can feel limited and prices may seem high. It works best for guests who value quality and convenience over an all-you-can-eat spread.

Breakfast82 reviews
27 disliked50 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Coffee52 reviews
11 disliked39 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
On-site restaurant and bar49 reviews
20 disliked27 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The breakfast in the nice "Paradiso Cafe" on site is excellent

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · January 2026 · Superior King Room

Gym and pool are good and the cafe attached does great coffee and meals

What guests complained about

Breakfast expensive

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · July 2026 · King Room with Balcony

There is no coffee machine and microwave in the room

How we got to 8.0
Supports the score
  • Breakfast is described as delicious, well served, and available à la carte.
  • Dining spaces appear spacious, bright, and furnished with varied seating.
Pulls the score down
  • Breakfast is not a buffet, and one recent review described portions as limited.
  • Some reviews describe café or restaurant pricing as expensive.
  • Evidence does not establish actual peak-time crowding.

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

8.0/10
9.3Agoda · 2,184 ratings

109 reviews about this · 7 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

The pool is clean, relaxing and attractive, with plenty of space to lounge.

Check before bookingThe pool is described by one guest as small.

Guest evidence & score details

The pool is clean, relaxing and attractive, with plenty of space to lounge. It is relatively small and some guests find the water cold, so it is better for casual swimming than serious exercise. Families and leisure-focused guests should enjoy it.

  • Viewfrom 7 photos
    4.0
  • Cleanlinessguest review evidence
    8.0
  • Matches the photosphotos checked against reviews
    7.0
Pool109 reviews
14 disliked93 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

The pool was excellent

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · King Room with Balcony

What guests complained about

The pool was too cold for me to swim in and there is no shop close enough to pop out to get previsions

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · February 2025 · Superior Double Room
How we got to 8.0

Overall, the evidence supports a good indoor pool: it is listed as an amenity, photographs show loungers and a usable rectangular pool, and supplied guests frequently praise cleanliness or the pool area. The score is reduced for the documented small size, cold-water comments, limited outlook, and lack of reliable measurements. Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative; corpus counts provide context but not prevalence.

Supports the score
  • Indoor pool with substantial lounge seating visible.
  • Guests describe the pool as clean, relaxing, and excellent.
  • Pool area appears suitable for casual recreation and families.
Pulls the score down
  • The pool is described by one guest as small.
  • Some guests report that the water is cold.
  • No reliable measurements of pool length, depth, or capacity are supplied.

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

6.8/10
8.7Agoda · 2,184 ratings

113 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Guests rate this 8.7 (city average 7.7); our evidence assessment is 6.8. These use different methods and samples; the detail below explains our assessment.

The hotel sits in a quiet residential area with cafés, restaurants, shops and pharmacies nearby, and taxis or ride-hailing are convenient.

Check before bookingPublic transport is not close: the nearest mapped transit is approximately 859 metres away, and no BTS or MRT station is identified within 1,500 metres.

Guest evidence & score details

The hotel sits in a quiet residential area with cafés, restaurants, shops and pharmacies nearby, and taxis or ride-hailing are convenient. It is not well placed for sightseeing on foot, and public transport is a noticeable distance away. Choose it for neighborhood calm, not central Bangkok access.

  • Walkabilitymeasured from the map
    6.2
  • Sightseeing accessmeasured from the map
    4.5
  • Taxi convenienceguest review evidence
    8.2
  • Neighbourhood quietguest review evidence
    8.0
Taxis and ride-hailing56 reviews
19 disliked30 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Walking distance to things45 reviews
12 disliked31 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026
Public transport33 reviews
20 disliked7 likedlast mentioned Aug 2026
Feeling safe14 reviews
5 disliked9 likedlast mentioned May 2026

What guests liked

Supermarket is a very short walk away and lots of great restaurants around

The free shuttle to the station was excellent

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · June 2026 · King Room with Balcony

What guests complained about

Location ..not walking distance to anything

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2026 · Studio

It is really far from the MRT (subway) and BTS (sky train)

How we got to 6.8

Overall location is strong for local daily life and a quiet setting, but weaker for rail transit and major tourist or business destinations. The supplied evidence supports a good but not central location.

Supports the score
  • Quiet residential setting with cafés, restaurants, groceries and pharmacies nearby.
  • Ride-hailing is readily available and a shuttle to public transport is reported.
  • Everyday conveniences are well represented within approximately 500 metres.
Pulls the score down
  • Public transport is not close: the nearest mapped transit is approximately 859 metres away, and no BTS or MRT station is identified within 1,500 metres.
  • Several supplied reviews describe the hotel as far from major attractions or tourist areas.
  • Sidewalk condition is not documented.

Evidence confidence: higher. 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

5.0/10

17 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

Wi-Fi is available and can be very fast, but reliability varies between rooms and stays.

Check before bookingReliability is inconsistent across supplied reviews, including reported dropouts and slow performance.

Guest evidence & score details

Wi-Fi is available and can be very fast, but reliability varies between rooms and stays. Guests report dropouts and slow performance, so it is not a safe choice for demanding video calls without a backup. Casual browsing should be fine.

  • Reliabilityguest review evidence
    5.0
  • Video callsguest review evidence
    5.0
Wi-Fi and internet17 reviews
8 disliked9 likedlast mentioned Apr 2026

What guests liked

the WIFI was INSANELY fast!!’ And the lights in the room

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · May 2025 · Studio

What guests complained about

The WiFi was not strong and would often glitch

How we got to 5.0

5/10. Wi-Fi is available and has several strong guest reports, but the evidence also documents instability, glitches, slow remote-work performance, and dropouts. No measured speeds or technical service guarantees were supplied.

Supports the score
  • Wi-Fi is listed as available.
  • Some supplied reviews describe it as reliable or very fast.
Pulls the score down
  • Reliability is inconsistent across supplied reviews, including reported dropouts and slow performance.
  • 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

23 reviews about this · 16 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

Rooms can work well for remote work, with usable tables and good natural light in some layouts.

Check before bookingThe supplied photographs show both dedicated-looking room tables and dining-style tables, so workspace type varies.

Guest evidence & score details

Rooms can work well for remote work, with usable tables and good natural light in some layouts. Workspace quality varies, and chair comfort, outlets and desk dimensions are not established; Wi-Fi can also glitch. It is suitable for occasional work rather than a guaranteed full workday setup.

Wi-Fi and internet17 reviews
8 disliked9 likedlast mentioned Apr 2026
Desk and working space6 reviews
1 disliked5 likedlast mentioned Nov 2025

What guests liked

What I liked the most is that the room was very convenient to work from remotely

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · January 2025 · King Room with Balcony

the WIFI was INSANELY fast!!’ And the lights in the room

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · May 2025 · Studio

What guests complained about

The WiFi was not strong and would often glitch

How we got to 7.0

7/10: supplied photographs establish usable tables and laptop placement, while corpus evidence is mostly positive. The score is held below a higher rating because the photographs show varied table setups and do not establish dimensions, outlet access, monitor suitability, or ergonomic comfort.

Supports the score
  • Work surfaces and laptop use are shown in multiple supplied photographs.
  • Large windows are shown beside some work surfaces.
  • Corpus evidence records five praise mentions and one complaint about desks and working space.
Pulls the score down
  • The supplied photographs show both dedicated-looking room tables and dining-style tables, so workspace type varies.
  • Desk dimensions, outlet access, monitor suitability, and chair ergonomics are not established.
  • The retrieved desk complaint is not specific: "Towel is too small, better change to big size".

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

Is there anywhere to train?

Gym

8.5/10
9.3Agoda · 2,184 ratings

62 reviews about this · 6 photos available · analyzed Sept 2026.

The gym is a strong feature, with cardio equipment, weights, resistance machines and reported 24-hour access.

Check before bookingAt least one supplied review says the gym did not match the photographs.

Guest evidence & score details

The gym is a strong feature, with cardio equipment, weights, resistance machines and reported 24-hour access. Some guests say it does not match the photos and want a better layout or more specialized equipment. It should satisfy general workouts, though serious lifters may want more.

Gym62 reviews
2 disliked59 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

really great gym and pool area too

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · August 2026 · Studio

What guests complained about

Hope you had better layout of the Gym with a Cable fly and a Smith machine

How we got to 8.5

8.5/10. The gym is clearly present and visually equipped for ordinary hotel workouts, while supplied reviews include “Gym had good equipment,” “surprisingly well equipped,” and “small but functional.” The score is reduced because one recent supplied review says it did not match the photographs and another requested a better layout with a cable fly and Smith machine. Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative.

Supports the score
  • Gym exists and is documented with treadmills, cardio equipment, dumbbells, benches and resistance machines.
  • Guest reviews describe the gym as good, well equipped, functional and available 24 hours.
Pulls the score down
  • At least one supplied review says the gym did not match the photographs.
  • A guest requested a better layout including a cable fly and Smith machine.
  • Crowding, cleanliness and equipment condition are not established by reliable evidence.

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

8.5/10
9.4Agoda · 2,184 ratings

42 reviews about this · analyzed Sept 2026.

The hotel generally offers good value, combining spacious rooms with appealing facilities and service. A few guests feel particular offerings are overpriced, so value depends on the rate and how much you use the amenities. It is a good fit for guests who will take advantage of the pool, gym and café.

Guest evidence & score details
Value for money42 reviews
6 disliked34 likedlast mentioned Sept 2026

What guests liked

Good value for money

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · March 2026 · Superior Double Room

What guests complained about

we only used it once as it felt overpriced for what was offered

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · February 2026 · King Room with Balcony

Patterns in the reviews we analyzed

What to check before you commit

Patterns from 663 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

21 of 663 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

21 of 23 classified opinions about this were negative — 91% of these opinions. 21 of those are from the last 730 days. 25 of 663 reviews mention it at all.

There’s a terrible smell of mold and dampness in the rooms and throughout the hotel

Booking.com · rated 4/10 · May 2025 · King Room with Balcony

Sometimes there is a bad canalization smell coming from the bathroom

Booking.com · rated 10/10 · January 2025 · King Room with Balcony

The sewage stench was pervasive on the property

Noise

Higher concern

15 of 663 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

15 of 57 classified opinions about this were negative — 26% of these opinions. 15 of those are from the last 730 days. 62 of 663 reviews mention it at all.

you can also hear noise from the neighbors if you have them

the noise of the air conditioner

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · May 2026 · King Room with Balcony

so lots of traffic noise)

Booking.com · rated 8/10 · January 2025 · One-Bedroom Apartment
What you can do about it
  • Request a room away from the children's playground.
  • Request a room away from the main lobby and parking.
  • Ask for a room away from elevators and high-traffic corridors.
  • If sensitive to noise, ask whether the air-conditioning unit in the assigned room has been checked.

Plumbing, drainage and hot water

Moderate concern

5 of 663 reviews contain a complaint about this.

See the pattern & what to do

5 of 8 classified opinions about this were negative — 63% of these opinions. 5 of those are from the last 730 days. 8 of 663 reviews mention it at all.

The room we stayed in had the balcony looking at the other building for people to see in & the shower water would go cold to boiling hot constantly without touching the taps

rust in the shower (also the water pressure and the noises of the shower were very poor and it changed after few seconds every time

Booking.com · rated 6/10 · October 2024 · Superior Double Room

the shower could've been more consistent in regard to hot water

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · February 2025 · King Room with Balcony

Reasons guests were glad they booked

The bright spots in guest feedback

Cleanliness

188 reviewers praised it, 16 complained · 92% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The room was super nice and clean and it had everything we needed

Pool

93 reviewers praised it, 14 complained · 87% of opinions positive

Read a guest’s words

The pool was excellent

Booking.com · rated 9/10 · April 2026 · King Room with Balcony

Get a feel for the neighbourhood

The world outside the lobby

24 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

  • Brunch Paradiso0.002 km
  • Tops Food Hall, Market Place Nanglinchee0.149 km
  • Thanon Chan0.859 km
  • Silom2.18 km
  • Asok3.42 km
  • Siam3.95 km
  • Grand Palace7.08 km
  • Khao San Road7.28 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

Eating and drinking

Restaurants5 mapped · 5 within 5 min
Bars5 mapped · 4 within 5 min

Cafés and workspaces

Cafés5 mapped · 5 within 5 min
Coworking1 mapped

Getting around

Public transport2 mapped

Exercise

Gyms2 mapped · 2 within 5 min
Yoga studios5 mapped · 1 within 5 min
Bouldering & climbing1 mapped

Green space

Parks1 mapped

Worth knowing about

Large event venues1 mapped

Turn the findings into a better stay

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  • Total price for your dates, including taxes, service fees, breakfast and any deposit.
  • Cancellation deadline, payment timing and whether the rate is refundable.
  • Current opening hours, closures or extra charges for the facilities you need.

Questions raised by this hotel’s evidence

  • Which room locations are quietest, and can a quiet room be guaranteed?
  • Is the in-room Wi-Fi currently reliable for video calls, and is a recent speed test available?
  • What are the pool's opening hours and depth range?
  • Does the balcony have a usable seating area, and which direction does it face?

Observations for specific dates, not a quote

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 55–86per night on sampled dates · historical observations

See sample dates and recorded rates
USD 552026-10-14 → 2026-10-16booking.com
USD 592026-11-29 → 2026-12-01booking.com
USD 862026-12-29 → 2026-12-31booking.com
USD 552026-10-30 → 2026-11-01google_travel

Good value when: When booked around $55–$59 per night, particularly for guests who value spacious rooms, cleanliness, staff service and included or reasonably priced facilities.

Poor value when: When rates approach $86 per night or when purchasing additional breakfast, cafe or other services that some supplied reviews describe as expensive. Location-related transport costs may also matter.

Short answers

Common questions about Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok

Is Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok noisy?

62 of 663 reviews mention noise. Of the 62 reviewers mentioning it, 15 described a problem and 42 described it positively. These are counts of the collected reviews, not all guests. Separately, 2 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 2 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-05-05.

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Is Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok in a good location?

24 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. 31 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.

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Is breakfast at Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok worth it?

82 reviews mention breakfast. 50 described it positively and 27 described a problem.

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How is the Wi-Fi at Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok?

Only 17 of 663 reviews mention it at all, 8 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 Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok any good?

It scores 8.0/10 here. 109 reviews mention the pool, 14 of them as a complaint. Overall, the evidence supports a good indoor pool: it is listed as an amenity, photographs show loungers and a usable rectangular pool, and supplied guests frequently praise cleanliness or the pool area. The score is reduced for the documented small size, cold-water comments, limited outlook, and lack of reliable measurements. Retrieved reviews are relevance-selected rather than representative; corpus counts provide context but not prevalence.

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How much does Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok cost per night?

Rates we observed for the listed sample dates ran USD 55 to USD 86 a night, with a midpoint around USD 57. Prices move with dates and room type.

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Who should not book Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok?

Remote workers requiring dependable Wi-Fi or video calls; Travelers who want immediate BTS or MRT access; Guests highly sensitive to noise, odors or housekeeping inconsistencies; Serious strength athletes needing a fully specified training facility.

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663 reviews analyzed across 8 languages. Latest guest review: September 2026. 323 reviews from the last 12 months. Analysis: September 2026. How our analysis works

Sample dates: May 2024–Sept 2026. Average stay rating 9.0/10, normalized across sources. The latest 12 months average +0.1 points versus the full sample; changing guests and sources can affect this.

  • No written Google reviews were collected.
  • Some review sources are missing or need refreshing.
Review sources, sample sizes and collection dates
Booking.com494 reviews collectedSource collected · September 2026
Google0 reviews collected · 2,121 advertised by sourceReview evidence unavailable · September 2026
Agoda169 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 663 reviews for this property and analyzed 663 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 326 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.