Avani Ratchada (formerly Grand Mercure Fortune) has the best location in the area — right beside MRT Rama 9 station and sitting on top of Fortune Town mall, scoring 9.1 from 2,254 reviews on Trip.com. You can drop from the lobby straight into the MRT without stepping into the sun, and it's about a 6-minute walk to Jodd Fairs and Central Rama 9. The feature guests mention most is the Japanese-style onsen and outdoor pool on the 12th floor, with a spa alongside. Rooms were recently renovated and decorated with old Bangkok maps. A good fit if you want MRT-side convenience and full facilities at a rate below the same class over in Sukhumvit.
- ✓ Beside MRT Rama 9 — drop from the lobby into the station, no sun
- ✓ Japanese onsen and 12th-floor outdoor pool, with a spa
- ✓ Sits above Fortune Town mall · 6-minute walk to Jodd Fairs
- ✓ Renovated rooms, cheaper than 4-star hotels over in Sukhumvit
- ✗ The building and mall corridors feel dated, with a few lift changes
- ✗ Traffic on Ratchada is heavy — road noise on lower floors