If there's one place in the Bang Chak area that lives up to "near the BTS" most literally, many reviews point here — Viva Garden Serviced Residence is a 4-star serviced apartment right on Sukhumvit Road at the mouth of the soi, just about a 200 m, or 2-minute, walk to BTS Bang Chak. Several international reviewers even write that the station is "almost right in front of the hotel," something other stays in this area don't offer. What brings people back for repeat stays is that these aren't ordinary hotel rooms but an apartment block of around 111 units, from studios up to two-bedroom rooms, every one spacious and with its own kitchen, plus a sofa, dining table and an in-room washing machine in the larger units, which makes it a strong fit for families, long-stay guests, and anyone who wants to cook to save money. The honest takes from real reviews agree that the rooms are big and clean and the staff are helpful and sincere — many call it the best service they've had in Bangkok — and there's a pool that several reviews praise as nice for a swim. Facilities are well covered: a pool, 24-hour gym, sauna, spa, a 24-hour front desk and CCTV, and a buffet breakfast. Honest caveats from the reviews: it's a serviced apartment that has been open for a while, so some corners and furniture look dated with age; some reviews feel the website photos look newer than the real thing; and while it is by the BTS, it's on outer Sukhumvit, farther from the centre than the Asok–Thong Lor zone. In short, if you value the fastest walk to the station, a big room with a kitchen, and good value over several nights, this is the number-one pick in the area.
- ✓ Just about a 200 m walk to BTS Bang Chak, the closest to a station in this article
- ✓ Spacious rooms with a full kitchen, good for families and long stays (from reviews)
- ✓ Sincere, helpful staff — many reviews call it the best service they've had
- ✓ Pool, 24-hour gym, sauna and a buffet breakfast
- ✗ It's a building that has been open a while, so some corners and furniture look dated
- ✗ Some reviews feel the website photos look newer than the real thing
- ✗ On outer Sukhumvit, farther from the centre than the Asok–Thong Lor zone