Baan Vajra is a cozy, private, and luxury Boutique Hotel in the centre of financial district of Bangkok. They are conveniently located on Silom Road and near the Skytrain and Chaopraya River Pier.
Baan Vajra, a hidden gem in Bangkok, offers a rare experience of staying at a real family house that dates back nearly a 100 years ago. They aim to provide a quiet family oasis in the heart of Bangkok for every guest.
“Baan” is a Thai word for “House,” and “Vajra” is an abbreviation of “Vajrabhaya,” the family that lived and raised their children on this land and house for generations.
The family name Vajrabhaya was bestowed by King Rama VI in the 1910s, when Thailand was still known as the Kingdom of Siam. Bangkok’s Silom area was full of trees, gardens and canals, and the Vajrabhaya was already living in the neighbourhood.
The traditional house was first built in the 1930s, where it has survived the change of time and been inherited by many generations. Today, the house has been renovated and preserved the characteristics and atmosphere for all guests and travellers to experience.
Baan Vajra offers 16 rooms in total. The two types of room are Colonial and Classical rooms.The Colonial rooms are located in the colonial wooden house, decorated with wooden and antique furniture for an authentic experience. The Classical rooms are located in the white, newly renovated building, where they are decorated with wooden furniture, noise-cancelling windows, and marble-tiled bathroom.
While the area is full of commercial and high-rise buildings, the hidden gem Baan Vajra located in the vibrant centre of Bangkok will still give a sense of an oasis in the city and a peaceful stay for all guests and travellers.
It is also a short walk for guests to get to various public transportation, such as bus stations, Surasak Skytrain Station, and Chaopraya River Pier, where guests could reach many famous and worldly known Bangkok destinations, namely Pat Pong Street, Asiatique the Riverfronts, Siam Paragon, MBK, Jatujak Market, Yaowarat (China Town), the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Kao-San Road. Don't you think it's time to explore Bangkok from this historical hotel? Expat Chocie would think so. Image Credit: Baan Vajra Facebook Page
a. 18 Silom 19 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
