Review: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Kicking off my Thailand trip in Bangkok in January 2023, I was in search of a hotel to stay at. (By the way, if you haven't visited Thailand, the Land of Smiles, yet, you need to question yourself… you're missing out!)

Thailand has long been known for its top-notch hospitality industry, and I wanted to find out for myself. As I was going to lose my Marriott Titanium Elite status the next month, I also wanted to make the most of it before it expired.

After doing some research on Marriott hotels in Bangkok, I found great reviews of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park and decided to give it a try.

Booking (January 2023)

When I booked in January 2023, room rates here typically ran from $250 to $300 a night. That's quite a decent rate for a signature Marriott property. Still, it was hard to justify in Bangkok, where back then you could easily find a 4-star hotel with breakfast for around $40 a night.

Since I was staying for 5 nights, I took advantage of Marriott's 5th Night Free and paid a total of 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. The first night came free, which took the stay down from 106,000 points.

At $250 to $300 a night, that's about 1.5 to 1.8 cents per point.

Location

The hotel is on Sukhumvit Soi 22, in the Sukhumvit area, with easy access to the city's major attractions and business districts. Phrom Phong BTS station is about a 15-minute walk away, which isn't exactly short in Bangkok's heat.

I didn't pay attention to it at the time, but I'm quite sure the hotel has a shuttle bus to the BTS. Hotels in Bangkok that are a bit far from the BTS on foot usually offer one, so it's worth asking the front desk for the times.

The hotel is right next to Benjasiri Park, a lush green space where I took a walk every morning after breakfast. (Well, I had to, as I was stuffed from the hotel's incredible breakfast every day!)

Lobby & Check-in

The lobby was quite fancy, with a modern design blended with Thai decor. There were plenty of seating areas for guests to relax, and a grand piano that a performer occasionally played in the evening.

1 / 2

Check-in

There were at least eight check-in desks, which keeps check-in smooth even during peak hours.

1 / 3

Despite holding Titanium Elite status, I didn't receive a room upgrade. 😭 Normally, in this situation, the hotel would simply apologize, which I wouldn't mind.

What Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park did was superb. Three days before I arrived, the hotel emailed to say its suites were in very high demand, so it couldn't upgrade me this time. Instead, it offered me a choice of:

• F&B credits valued at THB 1,000 per stay
• 2,000 bonus points per stay
• a complimentary bottle of house wine (red/white)

Since I had access to the executive lounge, I didn't need the F&B credit, and I'm not a big wine person, so I chose the points. This is the kind of hospitality Bangkok is known for.

Elevators

There were eight elevators operating at the hotel, the most I've seen at any single property.

Room (King Guest Room)

The room was quite spacious, and the king size bed was very comfortable.

Welcome Gift

Shortly after I checked in, a staff member knocked on my door with a welcome gift: a glass of iced Thai milk tea and Siam Tea soft baked cookies. It was steaming hot that day, and the cold Thai tea felt like an oasis in the desert.

These small gestures of Thai hospitality kept surprising me and left a lasting impression, making me want to return to this property. I truly wish hotels in other parts of the world understood that small efforts like these turn guests into loyal returning customers.

1 / 2

There was also a small bag of chocolate coins to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Sadly, it's hard to expect even a small thing like this at Canadian hotels.

View

The view was quite stunning, with a wide panorama of Bangkok's skyline and its skyscrapers.

Bed

The king size mattress had medium firmness, with nightstands on both sides of the bed.

Desk Area

By the window, there was a round table with an office chair. You could do some light work there, but the setup wasn't really ergonomic for long hours.

Next to the desk area was a sofa with a coffee table, perfect for relaxing or reading.

TV

The room had a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. A small downside: the TV wasn't aligned with the bed, so watching from bed wasn't ideal (my neck hurt a bit after an hour lol).

I don't normally watch TV at hotels (come on, we should all be exploring outside during our travels!). But during this stay, the Australian Open was on, and I wanted to watch a match.

When I turned on the TV, I noticed severe discoloration on the screen, likely burn-in on the panel. I contacted the front desk to report it, mainly to make sure I wouldn't be held liable for the damage.

To my surprise, ten minutes later, two staff members showed up at my room with a brand-new TV and installed it on the spot. 🤯

I just wanted to report the issue, and perhaps get a new room the next day. Not a brand-new TV right away!

This hotel just never stopped impressing me.

Bathroom

Compared to the size of the room, the bathroom was quite compact, but neat and modern. There was no bathtub, but the shower booth was spacious, comfortable even for a big person like me.

1 / 3

Executive Lounge

Platinum Elite members and above have access to the M Club Lounge on the 27th floor of the South Tower. It has both an indoor area and an outdoor rooftop patio.

The patio had a great panoramic city view, but it was too hot to enjoy for more than 10 minutes. In January 2023, the hotel's pre-arrival email listed breakfast in the lounge from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. and evening cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m.

1 / 3

The lounge serves light snacks and fresh fruit throughout the day. The sandwiches were particularly good, and the fruit was exceptionally fresh and sweet.

1 / 4

In the evening, the lounge serves nearly a full meal, a step up from the usual hors d'oeuvres at many Marriott hotels. The menu mixes Thai and Western dishes, with a good selection of desserts to round it out.

On the nights I took photos, there were spice fried chicken mini buns with coleslaw, a pad thai station and salmon mousse tarts. Dessert ran from apple tart and banana cake to lemon tarts and a cashew nut brownie.

1 / 7

Breakfast

For Platinum Elite members and above, complimentary breakfast is served at goji Kitchen + Bar on the lobby floor.

1 / 2

Without any exaggeration, this was probably the best breakfast I've ever had at a hotel. I'd even wake up at 4 a.m. for this breakfast if I had to. The variety of dishes was just impeccable.

Drinks & Dairy

The drinks counter had juices, iced coffee and Thai iced tea in dispensers, plus a row of milks from soy and oat to strawberry and chocolate. There was even a goji berry milkshake.

The dairy corner had homemade yoghurts (plain, strawberry and goji berry), Bircher muesli, eight cereals and an ice cream counter with mango and yoghurt flavours.

1 / 6

Bakery

The bakery corner had croissants, doughnuts, raisin vanilla swirls, lemon cake and muffins (chocolate, blueberry and carrot pecan). French toast and buttermilk pancakes came with a row of toppings, from berry compote to maple syrup and chocolate sauce.

There were even oversized bagels with smoked salmon or tuna.

1 / 7

Fruits & Vegetables

The fruit bar had cut watermelon, pineapple, papaya, dragon fruit, green mango and guava, with whole fruit in crates below. The salad bar sat on ice and included potato salad and kimchi.

1 / 2

Thai Cuisine

The Thai side had pork noodle soup with fish balls, rice porridge, boiled rice with pork, grilled chicken and roasted pork with rice. Next to it were woks of sour pork fried rice, stir-fried noodles and stir-fried chicken, plus dim sum in bamboo steamers.

1 / 9

Western Cuisine

The Western side had cheeses labelled with their origin (Emmental, Brie, Provolone) and cold cuts, plus eggs three ways and bacon and sausages. There was also oatmeal, baked beans and a carving board with honey-glazed ham and grilled pineapple.

Pork dishes carried a small pig sign.

1 / 10

Indian Cuisine

The Indian corner had idli, dal kachori, gobi paratha, mix veg paratha, samosas, black chole and aloo bhaji, with Indian condiments on the side.

1 / 4

Amenities

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park has a gym, a squash court and a pool.

Gym

The gym was very well maintained, with a staff member on duty. It had an adequate number of cardio and cable machines, plus dumbbells and barbells.

Personal training sessions were also available at an extra cost.

1 / 3

Squash Court

The gym also had a squash court, though I'm not sure if rackets are available for rent.

Pool

There was a large outdoor pool with plenty of space for lounging and sunbathing.

1 / 3

Final Thoughts

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park not only met but exceeded my expectations in every possible way. The staff's dedication and attention to detail made me feel valued and cared for throughout my stay.

This hotel raised my standards, and now I'm afraid I'll be disappointed at other hotels. Without a doubt, it has a permanent spot on my list of favourite hotels, and I look forward to the day I can come back.