Easy Monday Pool Capsule Hotel - Old Town Bangkok
This property is suitable for budget-conscious travellers seeking a social atmosphere and a central location, provided they are comfortable with traditional, less private shared bathing facilities and can manage their valuables securely.
Easy Monday Pool Capsule Hotel offers a budget-friendly stay in Bangkok's Old Town, providing enclosed sleeping pods within a lively hostel environment. While the capsules offer a degree of privacy and comfort, the shared bathroom experience, featuring traditional Thai-style bucket showers, is a significant point of discussion, with many guests noting a lack of privacy. The property boasts a central location, close to Khao San Road and major attractions, yet remains in a relatively quiet neighbourhood. Staff are consistently praised for their exceptional helpfulness and friendly demeanour, contributing to a positive social atmosphere. However, guests should be aware of limited secure storage for valuables and some mixed reports on cleanliness.
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 369 reviews.
Noise & sleep
Guests generally found the capsules effective at blocking out noise from other guests, though one reviewer mentioned a noisy fan inside the capsule.
“The capsules are incredible comfortable, you are not disturbed by others.”
“Very noisy fan in your capsule”
Pod comfort
Reviews are mixed on pod comfort, with some finding the capsules perfect and beds comfy, while others noted uncomfortable mattresses and small capsule sizes.
“The capsula was perfect. I slept so well.”
“Mattress was not that much comfortable. Size of the capsule is very smal”
“Comfy bed and very private for a dorm room”
Privacy
While the capsules offer a sense of privacy within the dorm, security for belongings is a concern. Pods have a 'paper door' with a padlock, but some are broken, and guests need to purchase their own locks. There are no safes for valuables.
“Comfy bed and very private for a dorm room”
“I was lucky enough to have nothing taken out of my bag but I had a few friends I had met at the hostel saying things of theirs had gone missing nothing important but some clothes, also There is no safe that comes with your room number for important documents and passports so you need to keep that with you at all times, as the door on the capsule is just paper so if you really wanted to get into someone’s room you could even with the padlock on.”
“You have to attach your padlock but some are broken.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews; common areas and rooms are generally described as clean, but some guests reported unpleasant smells from bed linens and ants in their beds. The pool was also mentioned as dirty by one reviewer.
“Overall though the area was clean and nice”
“Hostel is clean and rooms are massive, however the size of the rooms implies that there is a lot of luggage around the guest areas.”
“The smell of the bed linens wasn't pleasant.”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms, featuring traditional Thai-style bucket showers, are a significant point of contention. Many guests found them lacking privacy, with some reporting others showering naked. There are no private cubicles, soap, shampoo, or towels provided. The girls' bathroom was noted as extremely hot, and the bathrooms are a long walk from some capsules.
“If you are staying in the hostel bunk beds, showers are traditional, which may not be what you expect. Overall though the area was clean and nice”
“the traditional showers were nice however lacked a bit of privacy, maybe could offer both cubicles and thai style in future.”
“Traditional showers no one wants that just raise them higher”
Luggage storage
Luggage storage is a notable drawback. There are no lockers or safes for important documents and passports, leading to concerns about security. The large rooms often have a lot of guest luggage around, indicating a lack of dedicated storage.
“Hostel is clean and rooms are massive, however the size of the rooms implies that there is a lot of luggage around the guest areas.”
“There is no safe that comes with your room number for important documents and passports so you need to keep that with you at all times”
“No lockers”
Staff & check-in
The staff consistently receive outstanding praise for their kindness, helpfulness, and responsiveness. Specific individuals like Eri, Leo, Teddy, Nine, Steven, Rocky, and Berry are frequently mentioned for going above and beyond, assisting with room changes, extensions, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
“Eri and the rest of the staff were amazing, available consistently and there to help.”
“Staff and location.”
“Thanks Leo from reception-bar for the service.”
Location & access
The location is consistently highlighted as excellent, being very central and close to Khao San Road and other attractions, yet situated in a quiet neighborhood. This balance makes it convenient for exploring and going out.
“Location is super nice, quiet neighborhood but still very close to khaosan road and landmarks in the central area of bkk if thats what youre looking for.”
“Loved the neighbourhood, the pool and outside area, the bedrooms were massive but well kept, the location is prime, very close to khaosan but still in a quiet area.”
“Staff and location.”
Wifi & working
There is limited information on Wi-Fi quality. One review suggests a lack of suitable air-conditioned spaces for working, with options being noisy or within the small pod.
“If there was a air conditioned area with couches and chairs and a tv for the guests to socialise and maybe do some work, the only options was sit in the heat all the way downstairs or by the pool which is both fairly loud, or in your quite small pod.”
Atmosphere
The hostel generally has a good, friendly atmosphere with a positive vibe among staff and guests. There are cool and clean common spaces and a pool, but a lack of air-conditioned social areas for guests to relax or work is noted as a drawback.
“This have personally vibe.”
“Atmosphere: Amazing atmosphere, very friendly staff and guests, always a good vibe and smiles to go around.”
“If there was a air conditioned area with couches and chairs and a tv for the guests to socialise and maybe do some work, the only options was sit in the heat all the way downstairs or by the pool which is both fairly loud, or in your quite small pod. I think it would make a huge difference if there was an area that people could sit in the cool and socialise and sometimes have some movie nights. Even if they hosted beer pong or pool party’s once a week.”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the property for its excellent value for money, especially considering the inclusion of a pool and comfortable accommodation at a very cheap price point.
“Very cheap, pool”
“Good value for price”
“For this coast in Bangkok it’s okay)”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- lack of privacy in shared bathrooms
- no secure luggage storage
- unpleasant linen smell reported
- ants in beds reported
- no air-conditioned social/work areas
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