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YOTEL Debuts in Bangkok

by Aoife O'Riordan

Oct 9, 2026

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Design- and tech-led brand YOTEL officially makes its debut in Thailand this month with YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit. The hotel will be the first to open in the new Cloud 11 development, opened in July.

 

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The new YOTEL hotel opens Oct. 15 and will be the first YOTEL in Asia part of Select by Hilton, bearing the brand’s distinctive signature features like self-service stations for check-in and smart rooms with the reclining SmartBed.

 

Rooms offer either views of the rooftop park or Bang Krachao, also called Bangkok’s “green lung.” Higher floors reveal the city skyline. Accommodations range from signature Premium Queen to twin and interconnecting options, as well as larger First Class King rooms.

 

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All rooms have super-fast WiFi, SmartTVs, wireless charging and mini coolers. Monsoon showers, mood lighting and bathroom amenities by Urban Jungle ensure guests feel relaxed. Additionally, the hotel’s guest service robots can deliver bottled water, fresh towels and other amenities to the room. Reception will be open 24/7 for local recommendations.

 

On-site amenities include YOTEL Swim Club, featuring an outdoor pool, pool bar and a modern gym; Komyuniti, an all-day dining and co-working venue; and Grab + Go, a place for drinks and 24/7 snacks.

 

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Opening this November, Fatty’s on the rooftop (23rd floor) will bring another bar and restaurant to guests, complete with bird’s-eye views of Cloud 11 and Bangkok.

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