Ascott Embassy Sathorn Bangkok

How to get from Sathorn to IMPACT Muang Thong Thani

The distance from the property to IMPACT Arena is 30 km. No hall is within walking distance, so a car or train is required either way. The fastest option is a taxi or Grab via the expressway from Sathorn, taking roughly 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. On big concert days or Friday evenings, add another 30 minutes.

The train is a more predictable alternative on major event days. Board the BTS at Chong Nonsi station, transfer to the Sukhumvit Line at Siam, ride through to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat station, then switch to the Pink Line and get off at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani station (MT01), which connects directly into the event area. Total travel time is about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes including transfers.

The late-night return trip needs planning. Trains run until around midnight. If a concert ends after that, or a crowd leaves the hall at once and queues for rides build up, allow 30 to 60 minutes of waiting before booking a car back to Sathorn.

• IMPACT Arena: 30 km, not walkable, requires transport. About 40 to 60 minutes by car, or 1 hour 20 minutes or more by train
• Thunder Dome: 30 km, not walkable, requires transport. Travel time is similar to IMPACT Arena since it's in the same complex
• IMPACT Challenger 1 to 3: 30 km, not walkable, requires transport. Get off at MT01 station and walk the rest of the way within the venue
• IMPACT Exhibition Hall 1 to 8: 30 km, not walkable, requires transport. These are the halls closest to MT01 station
• Train route: BTS Chong Nonsi, transfer at Siam, Sukhumvit Line to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat, then Pink Line to MT01

Dining and breakfast

The property has two in-house restaurants, with a breakfast buffet served daily from 6:00 to 10:00, a window wide enough for both early risers heading out to set up a booth or join a queue before 7:00, and late sleepers coming off a late-night concert.

If you genuinely need to leave before 6:00, let staff know in advance by calling 02 343 1999 to ask about alternatives. Outside the building, the Sathorn and Silom area has restaurants open across a wide range of hours, so finding a late meal after an event is not difficult.

• Breakfast buffet, 6:00 to 10:00
• Two in-house restaurants
• Call 02 343 1999 for menu details and table reservations

Pool, sauna, and facilities

There is an outdoor pool and a sauna, both genuinely useful after a full day standing and walking through the halls, or after a concert that had you on your feet for hours. A swim or a sauna session before bed noticeably speeds up leg recovery.

Pool and sauna hours are worth confirming with staff at check-in, since they can shift seasonally or close for maintenance.

• Outdoor pool
• Sauna
• Check pool and sauna hours at the front desk or by calling 02 343 1999

Sathorn location, trains, and exploring the city

What makes a South Sathorn Road address appealing for out-of-town or international visitors attending IMPACT is walkable access to three train stations: BTS Chong Nonsi, BTS Sala Daeng, and MRT Lumphini. That means on days without an event, you can board a train right outside the property to reach shopping areas like Siam or Sukhumvit, or the riverside, without wasting time stuck in taxi traffic.

The area is also home to embassies and leading hospitals, giving it a quieter, safer feel than the busiest tourist districts, well suited to anyone staying multiple days who wants a place that actually feels restful to come back to.

• Walkable to BTS Chong Nonsi
• Walkable to BTS Sala Daeng
• Walkable to MRT Lumphini
• Located in a district known for embassies and leading hospitals

Extended stays and family groups

As a serviced residence, this differs from a standard hotel room by being designed for stays of several days or weeks, making it well suited to groups exhibiting at IMPACT Challenger or IMPACT Exhibition Hall for consecutive days, as well as families bringing children or older relatives to the event who want more living space than just a bedroom.

If traveling as a team or with young children, state the number of guests and children's ages at booking every time, so the property can assign the right room type and extra beds. Details on children staying free and extra bed policies can be confirmed by calling 02 343 1999.

• Serviced residence format, suited to extended multi-day stays
• State guest numbers and children's ages at the time of booking
• The outdoor pool helps keep kids occupied on days when the adults are at the event

Getting around, airports, and parking

South Sathorn Road has convenient expressway access, reaching both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in roughly 40 to 60 minutes by car depending on time of day and traffic. For those using the train to Suvarnabhumi, take the BTS from Chong Nonsi to Phaya Thai, then transfer to the Airport Rail Link.

If driving yourself, ask about parking and any fees in advance by calling 02 343 1999. If you're planning to drive to IMPACT yourself, leave Sathorn at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the event starts on major event days, since traffic builds up both on the expressway and entering the Muang Thong Thani area.

• By car to Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport: about 40 to 60 minutes
• By train to Suvarnabhumi: BTS from Chong Nonsi to Phaya Thai, then transfer to the Airport Rail Link
• Ask about parking and fees by calling 02 343 1999 before you travel

Tips for anyone attending an event at IMPACT

First, accept from the outset that the property is 30 km from the venue, and plan for as few trips as possible. If there's a morning session and an evening concert on the same day, go in once and stay in the Muang Thong Thani area for the whole day, rather than returning to Sathorn midday and heading back out again, since the round trip alone eats up more than 2 hours.

Second, use the train on major event days with tens of thousands of attendees, since travel time is far more predictable than a car stuck in traffic entering and leaving the area. On quieter weekdays with smaller events, a taxi or Grab via the expressway is faster and better value if traveling in a group of 3 to 4.

Third, eat breakfast during the 6:00 to 10:00 window before leaving the property, since food stalls at the venue during peak hours mean longer queues and higher prices.

• On days with both a morning session and an evening concert, stay in the IMPACT area rather than returning to Sathorn midday
• Use the train on major event days, and a car via the expressway on quieter days
• Leave Sathorn at least 1 hour 30 minutes before the event start time
• Eat breakfast at the property during the 6:00 to 10:00 window before heading out
• Allow 30 to 60 minutes of waiting for a ride back after a concert ends

Booking and contact

Book online via the Trip.com button on this page, which shows actual room rates for your selected dates and cancellation terms before you confirm. You can also contact the property directly at 02 343 1999, useful for connecting rooms, extra beds, or stays of a week or longer.

For a major concert or trade show at IMPACT, book at least 3 to 4 weeks ahead, since that's when rooms across Bangkok get booked up quickly.

• Book online via the Trip.com button on this page
• Contact directly at 02 343 1999
• Check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00
• Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead for major IMPACT events