Fullrich Residence — Budget Stay in Ladprao 71 with Pool and Free Parking
If your brief is "stay in the Lat Phrao corridor, spend under ฿500 a night, and actually want a pool and free parking" — Fullrich Residence is one of the hardest combinations to match in this part of Bangkok. Tucked into Soi Nakniwat 21 off Ladprao 71, it sits around 1.5 km from MRT Yellow Line Chokchai 4 and offers 72 rooms, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms start from around ฿400/night — and the property carries a score of 7.1/10 from 825 reviews on Trip.com. That is an honest, mid-range number for a budget property, and we think it tells the story accurately.
What kind of place is this, and who is it for? Fullrich Residence makes no pretensions about being a boutique hotel or an Instagram backdrop. It is a functional, no-frills service residence that, according to the pattern of real guest reviews, draws three clear groups: workers temporarily stationed in the Lat Phrao corridor, budget travellers who arrive by car, and families or small groups who need a pool without paying mid-range prices. The building sits inside a quiet residential soi — the immediate neighbourhood is calm, removed from the noise of the main Lat Phrao road, which suits light sleepers well.
Location and getting around. The address is 9/122 Soi Nakniwat 21, Ladprao 71, Lat Phrao, Bangkok 10230. MRT Yellow Line Chokchai 4 station is around 1.5 km away — walkable in mild weather, but in Bangkok heat most guests take a motorbike taxi (around ฿10–15) or Grab. From Chokchai 4 you can ride the Yellow Line west to Central Plaza Ladprao and the Lat Phrao five-way intersection (with BTS and MRT interchange), or north toward Ramindra. Chokchai 4 street itself — one of Bangkok's most celebrated 24-hour street-food strips — is about 1 km away and makes a great dinner option. Heads-up from real reviewers: the soi is genuinely hard to find on your first visit. Save a Google Maps pin in advance and share it with your driver.
"The staff went out of their way to help — called taxis, ordered food for us, sorted everything. The pool is clean and quiet. For this price in Bangkok, it's a real find."
Rooms. There are 72 rooms across four categories. Cozy Studio (24 sq m, double bed) is the entry point for couples or solo travellers who want a proper room rather than a capsule. New Budget is the most affordable option, stripped to essentials. Deluxe 1-Bedroom (king bed) adds space and comfort for slightly more. Loft Suite (60 sq m, double bed plus two sofa beds) is the best pick for small groups or extended stays, and several reviewers specifically mentioned the balcony as a pleasant bonus. Every room comes with air conditioning, a fridge, a kettle, free Wi-Fi and a multi-channel TV. Critical note: there is no lift. Access to all upper floors is by stairs only. If you have heavy luggage, mobility concerns or a young child in a pushchair, request a ground- or first-floor room when booking and confirm again at check-in.
Facilities that stand out. The outdoor pool and children's pool are the main selling point at this price tier — reviewers consistently say the pool is clean and rarely crowded, which is refreshing for a budget property. Free parking is the second big draw: guests who drive up from the provinces for work or transit almost always highlight it. The property also has a fitness centre, a restaurant, laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, bicycle rental and a small seminar room. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, though a handful of reviews note that the signal weakens on upper floors — worth bearing in mind if you need a strong connection for remote work.
"Room isn't new but the sheets and towels were fresh. Pool was spotless. Parking was easy and free. At this price in Bangkok, I honestly expected less."
What real guests say — the full picture. Compiled from Trip.com (825 reviews, 7.1/10), TripAdvisor and HotelsCombined (aggregate 6.1/10, 738 reviews). On the positive side: friendly and proactive staff (repeatedly praised for calling taxis, ordering food and going beyond the basics), a clean and peaceful pool, spacious rooms particularly in the Loft Suite category, reliable free parking, and strong value relative to the price. On the critical side: the absence of a lift is the single most-mentioned practical issue, some rooms show their age with musty smells or mismatched photos online, a minority of reviews flag pest issues or maintenance delays, and staff English proficiency is limited — important for international guests who need detailed communication.
Pricing and value. New Budget and Cozy Studio rooms run approximately ฿380–500/night during regular periods, rising to ฿600–800 over public holidays, the New Year period and Songkran. Deluxe 1-Bedroom sits around ฿600–900 and the Loft Suite ฿900–1,200. For a property that includes an outdoor pool and free parking in the Lat Phrao area, the price-to-amenity ratio is genuinely competitive at the budget end. The honest caveat: if you need walkable BTS/MRT access, a lift or a freshly renovated room, the gap between expectation and reality may disappoint. But if your priority is a quiet base with a pool and free parking at a minimal cost, Fullrich delivers that reliably.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Friendly front-desk team that goes out of their way to assist guests
- ✓ Clean outdoor pool, peaceful and not crowded
- ✓ Free parking — a genuine rarity at this price point in Bangkok
- ✓ Strong value for the nightly rate compared to similarly priced options nearby
- ! No lift — stairs only to all floors, a real problem with heavy luggage
- ! Some rooms feel dated with a musty smell that doesn't match the online photos
- ! Location in a quiet residential soi makes it hard to find on the first visit
- ✓ Clean sheets and towels; strong shower pressure in most rooms
- ✓ Loft Suite is spacious with a private balcony — ideal for longer stays
- ✓ Quieter atmosphere than hotels on main roads; good for light sleepers
- ✓ Cheaper than most Lat Phrao hotels offering a pool
- ! Staff English is limited, which can be a barrier for international guests
- ! Wi-Fi signal can weaken on upper floors
- ! Some reviews report occasional insect issues — notify reception immediately if encountered
- 💡If you plan to rely solely on public transport — MRT Chokchai 4 is ~1.5 km away; you'll need a motorbike taxi or Grab to bridge the gap. The soi is also genuinely hard to navigate by foot at night → consider booking a hotel closer to the MRT if car-free transit is your priority.
- 💡If you have heavy luggage or mobility limitations — there is no lift in the building. Request a ground- or first-floor room explicitly at the time of booking and confirm again at check-in.
- 💡If you expect rooms to match the promotional photos exactly — several reviewers found a gap between photos and reality, with some rooms appearing older or less maintained. Book a free-cancellation rate, inspect the room on arrival and ask to switch if needed.