Following the news of Maya Bay on Phi Phi island of Thailand being closed for ecosystem recovery, visitors willing to travel to Thailand can opt for Bangkok for an alternative option. Who says the city cannot satisfy your desire to travel to the country? A point plus, you can also express your sustainability concerns by staying at these eco-friendly accommodations in Bangkok.
1.Bangkok Tree House, Bangkok
Escape from Bangkok’s high-rise buildings and try to escape to Bangkok Tree House. It offers stylish green construction and allows you to bring your dog with you. If you want to stroll around the complex, the hotel also can serve you with a bike.
2. Akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok
This is the very first single-use plastic free hotel in entire Asia. Located in the centre of Bangkok’s tourism area, the innovative hotel also focuses on sustainable products to cater to the guests. Upon the arrival, guests will be given stainless steel water bottles. The sustainable toiletries also mark the eco-friendly signature of the hotel.
3. Old Capital Bike Inn
Originally known as Old Bangkok Inn, this hotel is only 10-minute away from the King Prajadhipok Museum by walking. Even the hotel systems are supported by energy- efficient sources such as solar power heater.
4. Sivatel Bangkok
If you prefer a more modern hotel interior that has Bangkok skyline view, Sivatel might be the best choice. It offers spacious rooms which are perfect for a family. The first noticeable thing that reflects its commitment to eco-friendliness accommodation is the segregated trash cans that separate recyclable and non-recyclable materials and its toiletries with tree-free packaging.
5. Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
The property is situated by the Chao Phraya River. Its beautified with rooftop farm is supported by the Bangsai Agricultural Centre. The locally owned Bangsai carefully design the farm through an intensive research and specific methods, so that the plants will still be well developed throughout Thai seasons.
6. The Ecotel Bangkok
Eco-friendly accommodations do not always come at an expensive price, the Ecotel Bangkok is one of them. If your concern encompasses budget and environmental sustainability, try to look at Ecotel. Situated in the commercial district of Pratunam, you will find that Pratunam clothing market and other shopping centres are reachable.
7. SO Sofitel Bangkok
The concept of SO Sofitel Bangkok was born out of the owner’s very own idea of nature—water, fire, wood, metal, and so forth, and the arrangement of the hotel is in accordance with feng shui to incorporate modern design and the love for nature. It also pays intense attention to its kitchen trash by managing the waste with Winnow, a leading smart technology system.
8. The Yard Hostel
The construction of The Yard Hostel is made of containers and other reusable materials, making it a unique accommodation to stay in. Even though it is not located in the city centre, but it is close to the BTS system to facilitate the mobility of its visitors.
9. Amari Watergate Bangkok
Amari Watergate is near to Central World Plaza and Pratunam market. Although this accommodation considered as a luxurious hotel, the staffs are very well trained to implement energy-saving systems in the hotel.
10. Shangri-La Bangkok
The hotel chain of Shangri-La is already popular for its fine quality and service worldwide. The riverfront hotel—it sits right on the banks of Chao Phraya river has installed solar panels in 2011 to power the hotel’s heating system.