Affordable Five-Star Hotel in Central Bangkok & the Dreamy "Pink Room" to Fulfill Your Princess Fantasy

▲ The pink princess room at HowChang Heritage Hotel is super dreamy. (Photo / fromHowChang Heritage Hotel Facebook page)

Reporter Cai Wenjun / Reported from Thailand

Accommodation is always a key part of traveling abroad. Located in central Bangkok, the five-star "HowChang Heritage Hotel" not only offers convenient transportation but also features an incredibly dreamy "Pink Deluxe Room" that fulfills many women's princess dreams. Coupled with its affordable average price of about 3,500–4,000 RMB, it has become a popular new choice for many travelers visiting Bangkok.

▲ Lobby of HowChang Heritage Hotel. (Photo / by Reporter Zhou Chenguang)

▲ The pink chairs in the lobby of HowChang Heritage Hotel are very dreamy. (Photo / by Reporter Cai Wenjun)

▲ The uniforms of HowChang Heritage Hotel staff incorporate design elements from the court style of King Rama V. (Photo / by Reporter Zhou Chenguang)

HowChang Heritage Hotel opened in 2013 and is less than a 5-minute walk from the BTS station. Nearby, there’s also Siam Discovery shopping mall and a variety of local snacks, offering great convenience. The hotel draws inspiration from the era of Thailand’s King Rama V, so from the building’s exterior and interior decor to the uniforms of the hotel staff, all are designed with court-style elements from the Rama V period, while also integrating modern aesthetics to create a uniquely exotic lodging space.

▲ The hotel pool at night takes on a particularly romantic vibe when lit up. (Photo / by Reporter Zhou Chenguang)

Enclosed within white wooden walls in a square-shaped space, the hotel cleverly blocks out the city’s noise and hustle, achieving a low-key luxury that blends retro and modern styles. Upon entering the lobby, the space remains dominated by a clean white color scheme, yet is accented with exquisitely colored decorative pieces that add vibrant splashes of color. Even just sitting on a chair by the floor-to-ceiling windows for a photo feels like being in a painting.

▲ Room numbers at the hotel are located on the floor. (Photo / by Reporter Zhou Chenguang)

▲ If booked in advance, the hotel will also help arrange special decorations on the bed. (Photo / from HowChang Heritage Hotel Facebook page)

▲ The deluxe room with purple walls showcases a refined, understated luxury. (Photo / by Reporter Zhou Chenguang)

Be sure to look down when heading to your room floor, as all room numbers are engraved on the floor — one of the hotel’s unique design features. Standard room types are mainly divided into blue and pink, with the pink rooms being especially popular among female guests. As soon as you step into the room, everything from the walls to the pillows and curtains is a romantic shade of pink. If you’re a newlywed couple, just let the hotel know in advance and the staff will thoughtfully place special decorations on the bed to fulfill every girl’s dream of a “princess room.”

▲ Family room. (Photo / by Reporter Cai Wenjun)

The hotel also offers family rooms, but unlike standard rooms, the living area in these follows a minimalist design. Continuing with the hotel’s overall white color theme, the large furniture in the room is all white, with only the curtains and pillows adding pops of color for a refreshing visual feel.

HowChang Heritage Hotel
Address: 400 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Transportation: BTS National Stadium Station