The current hotel behind the Anantara name
The older Anantara Baan Rajprasong address now operates as Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri Bangkok. Dusit’s corporate material documents the change of management, while the current hotel website confirms the address on Soi Mahardlekluang 3. This is an important correction for anyone returning to a familiar booking link: the building’s history should not be confused with a promise that an earlier operator’s services or room benefits still apply.
Ratchadamri provides a central position without the same immediate street atmosphere as an Asok junction hotel. The official address is close to the BTS corridor and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club area. A guest posting in October 2026 particularly liked the short walk to the station and the ease of reaching the Siam shopping area. Use that as a personal account of convenience, rather than a guaranteed walking time for every traveller.
Suites are the reason to consider it
The current operator markets one- and two-bedroom suite accommodation, with kitchenettes and a residential emphasis. The distinction from a conventional hotel room is useful for families, visitors working during a trip and travellers who prefer some separation between sleeping and daytime activities. Check the exact booked configuration, because a general suite label does not establish the number of enclosed bedrooms or the bedding supplied for extra guests.
A June 2026 guest thought the room generous and suitable for a family. An August guest also appreciated the pool, welcome and friendly staff. These are favourable indications of the hotel’s residential appeal, although a welcome drink or an afternoon-tea experience reported by one visitor should not be assumed to accompany every booking. Current package terms matter more than benefits recalled from a previous stay.
Central does not mean everything is at the door
A contrasting October 2026 account came from a guest in a two-bedroom suite who found the immediate surroundings short of convenient shops and food, describing a longer walk to a convenience store or mall than expected. That does not negate the BTS advantage. It identifies a different question: whether the traveller wants access to the city by rail or a concentration of everyday choices immediately outside the entrance.
This distinction matters with children, heavy rain or limited mobility. A quieter side street can be welcome at night while adding a small extra step to meals and errands. Locate the places you expect to use on the actual map, and assess the route from the hotel rather than relying only on the distance to a large shopping district. Families who intend to make regular use of the kitchenette may also want to identify a suitable grocery source before arrival.
Maintenance and the overall choice
The same October reviewer reported worn towels and bath mats and a leaking air-conditioning unit in the main bedroom. Those are specific complaints from one stay, not grounds for declaring every suite poorly maintained. They are still worth considering alongside the room-size praise, particularly for a longer reservation where comfortable cooling and reliable housekeeping affect daily life.
Dusit published a refurbishment announcement in December 2019. That helps explain the property’s transition but should not be presented as evidence of a new renovation in 2026. Guests who care about the latest finish should ask about the precise suite offered now, including recent maintenance and the layout of the bathroom and kitchen facilities. Historic brand changes are useful context, not a substitute for current room information.
The hotel is a strong candidate for travellers who want a suite close to Ratchadamri BTS and prefer a more residential setting. Its kitchenettes and room configurations give it a distinct role among central hotels. The principal trade-offs are the immediate convenience of the side-street location and the mixed individual maintenance reports. Compare the exact suite, occupancy allowance and inclusions, then decide whether the additional living space is more valuable to this trip than a busier doorstep.
Sources
We may earn a commission from eligible bookings made through our Agoda links.