Tiang Capsule
This is a well-regarded capsule hotel offering excellent value, particularly suited for those who prioritise privacy and cleanliness in a budget-friendly setting.
Tiang Capsule in Bangkok offers a comfortable and private capsule experience, ideal for solo travellers and those seeking an affordable stay. The enclosed pods are praised for their comfort, good closure, and amenities like a personal TV and blackout blinds, providing a secluded feel. While generally quiet, some guests noted noise from thin doors and uncovered pipes. The property excels in cleanliness, with spotless capsules, linens, and shared bathrooms that are well-maintained and conveniently laid out. Staff are consistently highlighted for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness, often going the extra mile. Located in Silom, it offers good access to local food, convenience stores, and nightlife, though some find it not entirely central. With free internet and common work areas, it also caters to digital nomads.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Sam Yan338 m4 min walk
- Station360 m5 min walk
- Station423 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 406 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests experienced excellent quietness, others noted noise from thin doors and uncovered pipes, suggesting variable noise isolation.
“I had one of the best sleeps ever on holiday, didn't even use the earplugs I usually prepare.”
“I had one of the best sleeps ever on holiday, didn't even use the earplugs I usually prepare.”
“Pipes are uncovered and you hear the water noise every time someone uses their toilets.”
Pod comfort
Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and the sense of security and seclusion provided by the capsules, which include a TV and good closure.
“capsule clean beda with tv and good closure ( the best bed so far to feel safe/secluded )”
“The bed are very comfortable and relax”
“The bed was clean and room/bunk mates were quiet and respectful.”
Privacy
The capsules offer a strong sense of privacy and seclusion, with good closures and blackout blinds, making guests feel safe and comfortable.
“capsule clean beda with tv and good closure ( the best bed so far to feel safe/secluded )”
“Despite being a hostel it never felt like one. The facilities were excellent as they have prioritized the privacy of the guests there.”
“The capsule had a tv and very comfortable clean bedding. Black out blinds. Had a great night sleep.”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a standout feature, with guests consistently praising the spotless property, clean capsules, linens, and bathrooms.
“The location, facilities, and cleaning was excellent.”
“The place is so clean as well. You just can’t complain about this place. Phenomenal!”
“Genuinely clean, very up to date set-up for each capsule space, luggage locker set up is secure and well thought out”
Shared bathrooms
The shared bathrooms are frequently praised for their cleanliness and convenience, with separate shower and toilet cubicles and ample facilities.
“Shower in the morning and evening was shockingly clean for a capsule/hostel crowd.”
“Shower and toilet are in separate cubicles, so very convenient. If anyone is in a rush for toilets, they can use the common area ones.”
“plenty of bathroom facilities to use. Everything was clean”
Luggage storage
The property offers luggage storage and lockers, which are generally sufficient for backpacks and checked luggage, though extra-large suitcases may need to be stored in common areas.
“Luggage storage”
“Locker size was perfect for x1 backpack and x1 checked luggage in your room.”
“Not an issue for me but if you're travelling with a XL luggage it is unlikely to fit in the personal locker. A simple suggestion is to just pack a smaller bag and store your XL bag in the common area.”
Staff & check-in
The staff are consistently highlighted for their exceptional friendliness, helpfulness, and personal touches, often remembering guests and providing local tips.
“They are always so friendly here, the staff always greets you by name (especially the guy at the front desk) and remember me each time. I left some items in the room by accident after check out and the cleaning staff came to the cafe where i was working to return them.”
“The staff is also incredibly helpful and shows me places around town. Purit at the front desk and Bryan in the cafe especially have lots of good tips on places to eat and go shopping etc.”
“Service staff was so kind and would always have a beaming smile on their faces and would greet you at all times.”
Location & access
The location is generally considered good, with easy access to food, convenience stores, and nightlife in Silom, though some find it not entirely central.
“Location, capsule clean beda with tv and good closure ( the best bed so far to feel safe/secluded )”
“Location was good. Lots of nearby food places and convenience store”
“The location is perfect close to lots of nightlife (mostly LGBT nightlife) but not too noisy.”
Wifi & working
The property offers free internet and ample power points, with common tables suitable for working on laptops, making it viable for digital nomads.
“The common tables on the first floor there was almost always at least one person working on laptop.”
“ample power points for charging in the lounge seats capsule space, desk area, so it's great for families.”
“free internet. air con, locker and hot water. The capsule had a tv”
Atmosphere
The atmosphere is mixed; some guests found it easy to socialize, while others noted it wasn't the most social, suggesting a balance between privacy and communal interaction.
“Wasn’t the most social but depends what you’re looking for on whether that’s a positive or negative really.”
“Easy to socialize and meet people. A place where I met an amazing person..”
“Despite being a hostel it never felt like one. The facilities were excellent as they have prioritized the privacy of the guests there.”
Value for money
Guests consistently rate Tiang Capsule as excellent value for money, offering a clean, comfortable, and well-equipped stay at an affordable price.
“It was affordable”
“recommended for a cheap stay in bangkok”
“Excellent value for money, clean, free internet. air con, locker and hot water.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- card activated power prevents charging in bathroom
- uncovered pipes can cause noise
- XL luggage may not fit in personal lockers
- can hear people in hallway and adjacent rooms
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