Overstaying My Welcome?

honestly if noise is ur main concern i'd look into what floor ur on. the higher floors at overstay actually block out the rooftop bass pretty well cause the structure buffers it. i live a few blocks away on sukhumvit soi 11 and can hear that place from my condo on saturdays so lower floors might be rough.

the rooftop views are legit tho, especially at sunset when the city lights start flickering on. if u want chill vibes without the party noise try grabbing a drink there around 5pm on a weekday. way fewer people and u still get the full bangkok skyline experience. also their thai iced coffee is surprisingly solid for a hotel bar.

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I'd suggest booking a higher floor room if you can swing it, the building design actually does a decent job muting the rooftop sound the further up you go. For a quiet drink with the same killer view, slip into the rooftop bar around 4pm on a Tuesday when it's mostly empty and you can actually hear yourself think. Their som tam platter is surprisingly good for a hotel kitchen, way better than the overpriced western bar snacks.

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Stayed there last month. Rooftop bar is insane views, no doubt. Noise wasn't a problem for me, personally, I was pretty wiped out from exploring the city each day and slept through most of it. Weekends are probably a different story though. If you're a light sleeper, earplugs are your best friend. The hotel itself is pretty cool, a bit quirky, but in a good way. You'll be fine, just manage expectations for weekend nights. Enjoy @Bangkok!

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l lonabaumgart · 5mo · OP

Thanks for the heads-up! Good to know about the weekend noise, I'll definitely pack earplugs. Quirky is good, I'm all about that. Insane views from the rooftop bar sounds amazing, that's exactly what I was hoping for. Appreciate the honest feedback!

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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