Retro 39 Hotel

Location is great. Near to station food stores, malls, hospitals

Next to cannabis store.

I like how clean and modern this place is for thailand

There was nothing wrong for my one night here.

Location is wonderful because of the BTS almost 50 m. The staff were helpful

Only location and staff

Weed smell was everywhere. Bed sheet was kinda dirty. AC was so smelly like a curry smell.

Biggest advantages is the location as the Em Quarter & Emporium mall as well as Prom Phrong BTS sky train

It was completely wrong selection for me, it's more of a budget hotel, good for Solo bachelor travelers, not at all suitable for couple, the amenities are basic, bed was not comfy at all, most importantly no safety box in the room. Overall experience wasn't good, so I stayed only 1 night & them move to another hotel although I paid for full 3 nights.

The location and food environment near hotel

Error in key system, sometimes need to update to customer services in the ground floor.

-Location close to Sukhumvit road-The room was clean and modern-The staff were helpful and spoke good English.

-No window in the room ( I was aware, but no other options were available)-As other reviewers have mentioned, the water in the shower is not warm. It is not cold either, but if you enjoy hot showers, you won't be getting them here -I was told that payment would only be accepted in cash as I was checking out. I thought it would be processed from my card so I had already used all the Thai baht I had. In the end it turned out it was possible to pay by card so I don't know what that was all about-The walls are very thin

The location is perfect for short say, rooms are brand new and confy

Connecting room next to me, can hear everything from the other room.

They let us check in at 11pm, seem to always have somebody at reception at all times. Very very friendly (I think) Indian people! 1k deposit returned immediately at check out.Room and bathroom excellent, perfect for the average person sightseeing. Wow at the location, couldn't have done better. 3 min walk from train station, 10 min walk from nightlife on Soi Cowboy.Yes there is a weed shop nextdoor to the entrance yeah (just like the thousands all over Thailand), so if you want a polite family vacation and this upsets you maybe book somewhere 3X the price. But for a couple of younger guys who are still having a laugh in life, it's perfect!!! Definitely planning another stay here asap!

My own fault : I'm scared of heights and balcony is kinda small so you might have to sit on the floor to smoke your cigarettes lol

A last minute booking as due to a Booking.com error. A pleasant surprise, small, probably 40 rooms in retro style but very clean and comfortable and friendly staff was the cherry on top.

nothing that I can think of considering the price

Nothing - this business should be investigated for fraudlent activity

Property charged my card $400, I asked to change my room and canceled my reservation, to change my dates, after that the property declined to offer me a room or my money back, even though the room was empty - thai police and embassy were involved - be cautious of Retro39

good location, room very clean with comfy bed

you can easily hear noisy outside the room or someone walk by

Good and clean, very close to bts Phromphong station

No window

Location good. Did not do breakfast

Did not clean room & did not restock water or coffee Air conditioning pointing down right on bed so either very cold in bed or if turned off very hot in bedCould not adjust where flow was directed

As a long-term traveler and resident of Thailand for over five years, I have come to love and respect the rich culture and warm hospitality that this country offers. I have visited and stayed in over 50+ hotels and accommodations.However, my recent encounter with Retro39 has drastically tainted this image, showcasing a level of behavior I've never experienced before in Thailand.I initially booked a 9-night stay at Retro39, drawn by their seemingly appealing facilities and location. However, due to unforeseen changes in my schedule, I needed to modify my reservation. This is where the nightmare began. Despite the hotel appearing mostly vacant, the staff refused to accommodate any changes to my booking. In an attempt to resolve the issue, I cancelled my reservation with the intention of rebooking. Shockingly, once I cancelled, they barred any rebooking options, refused to undo the cancellation, and, most astoundingly, retained the full $400 payment without providing any services or a room.So to summarize - I was charged for 9 nights, and then after cancelling and trying to rebook, they decided not to give me anything, they didn't want to give me any nights, or none of the money back, so I was left without a room AND without the money.After talking with Booking.com about this (which they agreed was very strange), they said they have nothing they can do, and I need to work directly with the property.Faced with this blatant scam, I reached out to various avenues for help, including the local police and the Thai embassy, both of which have now initiated a thorough investigation into the property.The unprofessionalism didn't stop at just their booking policies. The staff's behavior was juvenile and dismissive throughout the ordeal.

This establishment’s practices seem to be deceitful, as evident from numerous similar complaints by other guests. These include unauthorized charges, refusal to issue refunds, and a general lack of accountability. Their responses to online reviews are superficially polite, yet consistently deceptive, further indicating their manipulative tactics.To potential visitors, I strongly recommend steering clear of Retro39. The risk of falling prey to their questionable policies and behavior far outweighs any potential benefits of a stay. This hotel is a disgrace not only to Thai hospitality but also to the peaceful and ethical principles of Buddhist culture that Thailand is renowned for. Their actions reflect a deep-seated greed and lack of integrity that should prompt serious introspection among the management and staff.As a parting note, I've attached screenshots of my conversations with the property, which serve as indisputable evidence of their deceptive practices. Let my unfortunate experience serve as a cautionary tale to all. It is disheartening to see such an establishment operate, and I sincerely hope that justice through legal and social avenues will soon address their unscrupulous operations. While I believe karma will eventually address such misconduct, I pray that those involved will come to realize the harm they are doing and make amends.BEWARE OF HARRY AND THE THAI GIRL THAT WORKS IN THE PROPERTY - this is just my opinion based on my experience, I pray they will make peace with god, and understand that the path they are taking goes against Thai and Buddhist cultureNOTE: They may respond by saying that everything was outlined in their policy, which is technically true. However, having a policy designed to deceive doesn't absolve them from engaging in fraudulent or unethical practices. They should be ashamed of running a business like this.(I run a very big Thai review website, and will make sure all of my followers are aware of this incident)

Good for short trip but will not recommend for solo female traveller

Near cannabis shop, loud noise at night, smoking smell from outside, uncomfortable bed

Helpful staff. Clean room. Very sufficient amenities. Great location close to public transport, shopping and plentiful variety of meals just a minutes walk from Retro 39.

Nothing. Best accommodation I had in Bangkok.

A really good budget hotel, Friendly staff loads to do in walking distance and the shy train is only a short walk away.

No real problems

Location is good, near BTS station.Easy access to food, transportation, shopping.

Low price. The comfortable bed and good bathroom, specially the shower and hot and cold water with right pressure.Convenient location that was close to BTS and food outlets. The staff were good.

The window that was facing the street didn’t have sound proofing. In the evening the noise coming from the streets was unbearable. This is the main complaint I have. Other problem was that there was no access to the balcony and door permanently locked.