ibis Bangkok IMPACT

Is it really cheap, and what's the value for IMPACT visitors?

Cheap in the sense that matters: it's the only budget-tier hotel in the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani area, and the closest 3-star hotel to the halls. The value isn't just the room rate, it's the costs you avoid: no need to call a car back and forth to the halls several times a day, no need to build in extra time for traffic when an event lets out, and free parking at the hotel.

The hotel is run by Accor and offers tiered advance-booking discounts. Book at least 3 days ahead for up to 15% off, or at least 21 days ahead with Advance Saver for up to 20% off. Joining Accor's free membership programme unlocks further benefits.

• The only budget-tier hotel in the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani area
• Book 3 days ahead for up to 15% off
• Book 21 days ahead with Advance Saver for up to 20% off
• Free parking at the hotel, plus a free shuttle around IMPACT
• Standard Twin rooms let 2 people travelling together split the cost
• Free Accor membership adds extra perks when you book direct with the hotel

How far is it to each hall, and is the walkway covered?

It's a 5-minute walk to IMPACT Arena and Thunder Dome, 8 minutes to IMPACT Challenger, and 10 minutes to IMPACT Exhibition Hall. The distance from IMPACT Arena is 0.4 km. The main route is a second-floor skywalk that's covered the whole way and fitted with a moving walkway, so you don't have to walk through sun or rain to get to an event, and you don't need to factor in traffic.

The skywalk is open from early morning until late at night, so anyone leaving a concert at midnight can walk back to their room without competing with thousands of people for a car. If you'd rather not walk, a free shuttle picks up outside the hotel every 10 to 15 minutes on two routes: one loops around IMPACT and the other runs out to Chaeng Watthana Road.

• IMPACT Arena and Thunder Dome: 5-minute walk
• IMPACT Challenger: 8-minute walk
• IMPACT Exhibition Hall: 10-minute walk
• 0.4 km from IMPACT Arena
• Covered 2nd-floor skywalk with a moving walkway, open from early morning to late night
• Free shuttle every 10 to 15 minutes outside the hotel, two routes

What are the rooms like? Small but comfortable?

There are 587 rooms across two main types: Standard Twin with two single beds and Standard Queen with one large bed. The rooms are bright and modern, compact but stocked with everything you'd actually use. Every room has a window with natural light, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, safe, tea and coffee set with electric kettle, work desk, and a separate shower room with hairdryer.

Multi-night guests tend to mention the comfortable ibis-style beds and daily housekeeping. For anyone catching up on work after a day at the halls, there's a desk in every room plus free high-speed Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas. Reception and security staff are on duty 24 hours, reachable any time by dialling 0 from the room phone.

• 587 rooms in total, across two main types: Standard Twin and Standard Queen
• Twin suits 2 people travelling together, Queen suits solo travellers or couples
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
• 13 accessible rooms spread across every floor
• 24-hour reception and security, reachable by dialling 0 from the room phone

What can you eat at the hotel, and is anything open late?

There are three places to eat, all under one roof. Breakfast buffet is at TASTE restaurant on the 3rd floor from 6:30am to 10:30am, with Thai and Western dishes, an egg station, a noodle station, freshly baked pastries, fresh fruit, cereal and salads, plus two vegan options each on the Thai and Western sides, along with vegan cheese, kimchi, and homemade pickles. If you need to leave before breakfast opens, ask staff in advance for a takeaway box of fresh pastries and hot coffee. Outside breakfast hours, TASTE serves an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, including tom yum, pad Thai, cashew chicken, pasta, pizza, and sandwiches.

On the ground floor is GROOVE & GREENS Café, a plant-based café open daily from 11am to 11pm, with standout dishes like the Kaprao Burger, Larb Tod, Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, Fish & Chips, pad Thai, and desserts like Pavlova. ibis bar next to the lobby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the only bar in the area open all night, serving fresh coffee, smoothies, cocktails, beer, wine, homemade pastries, sandwiches, salads, and cookies. Right beside it is a small Deli shop in the lobby for grabbing food and snacks to take back to your room.

• TASTE on the 3rd floor: breakfast buffet 6:30am to 10:30am, plus a la carte lunch and dinner
• Leaving earlier than breakfast hours? Ask for a takeaway pastry box and hot coffee
• GROOVE & GREENS Café on the ground floor: plant-based food daily, 11am to 11pm
• ibis bar next to the lobby: open 24 hours, the only bar in the area open all night
• Deli shop in the lobby for food and snacks to take back to your room
• Vegan and vegetarian options at both the breakfast buffet and GROOVE & GREENS Café

Can it handle meetings or a large group dinner?

It can host up to 500 people in a single room. TASTE restaurant on the 3rd floor is a multipurpose space with high ceilings, arched windows, and plenty of natural light, seating up to 500 guests, so it doubles as both the breakfast venue and a large event space. It suits a wrap party after a trade fair, a welcome dinner for conference attendees, or a budget-conscious wedding.

There's also ibis meeting space for smaller groups, set up for in-person, online, or hybrid meetings, with direct lift access and wheelchair seating available. For details or to book a restaurant table or event, message LINE @ibisIMPACT or call 02 011 7777.

• TASTE on the 3rd floor seats up to 500 guests in one room
• ibis meeting space supports in-person, online, and hybrid meetings
• Direct lift access, with wheelchair seating available
• Book a restaurant table or event via LINE @ibisIMPACT
• Call 02 011 7777 or email H9060-RE@accor.com

Getting there, parking, and travel from the airport

Driving yourself is the most convenient option, with free parking at the hotel. The address is 93 Popular Road, Ban Mai, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120, accessible from the expressway and the Don Mueang elevated tollway, near Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and Chaeng Watthana Road. Besides regular parking, there are accessible spaces near the hotel's main entrance.

From Don Mueang Airport it takes about 25 minutes by car, a distance of under 15 km. A taxi from the airport to IMPACT costs roughly 150 baht or less. For public transport, the MT02 Muang Thong Thani Lake electric train station is close to the hotel, bus route 166 runs between Victory Monument and Muang Thong Thani every half hour, and vans stop in front of IMPACT Forum and on the 2nd floor of COSMO Bazaar, about a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Some routes connect to the BTS at Chatuchak in under an hour.

• Free parking at the hotel, with accessible spaces near the main entrance
• About 25 minutes by car from Don Mueang Airport, under 15 km
• Taxi from Don Mueang Airport to IMPACT costs roughly 150 baht or less
• MT02 Muang Thong Thani Lake electric train station is close to the hotel
• Bus route 166 runs between Victory Monument and Muang Thong Thani every 30 minutes
• Vans stop at IMPACT Forum and on the 2nd floor of COSMO Bazaar, about a 3-minute walk away
• BTS Mo Chit is roughly half an hour away by car

ibis or Novotel Bangkok IMPACT, which one should you pick?

There are two hotels in the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani area, ibis Bangkok IMPACT and Novotel Bangkok IMPACT. Both are run by Accor and both are walkable to the halls; the difference is tier and budget. ibis is the 3-star, budget-focused option with compact but complete rooms, while Novotel sits at a higher tier and price point.

The simple way to choose: if you're attending a concert solo, splitting a room with friends, or part of an exhibition crew staying 3 to 5 nights on a tight budget, ibis makes more sense since you pay less for a similar walk to the halls. If you need to entertain clients or want a pool or larger rooms, go with Novotel instead. And if you're staying at ibis but fancy a steak dinner one night, 145°F Grill & Bar at Novotel is an easy walk away.

• Both hotels are in the IMPACT area and run by Accor
• ibis is the 3-star, budget option with 587 rooms, suited to tight budgets and multi-night stays
• Choose Novotel for a higher room tier or when entertaining clients
• Fancy a special dinner? 145°F Grill & Bar at Novotel is an easy walk away

Tips for anyone attending an event at IMPACT

IMPACT hosts more than 1,000 events a year, and rooms in the area fill up fast around major events or concerts. Booking at least 21 days ahead secures both a room and up to 20% off. If you're crew needing to be at the hall early to set up a booth, let staff know the night before to arrange a breakfast box to take with you.

Concertgoers should plan to walk back via the 2nd-floor skywalk rather than waiting for a car. If you're not ready to head up to your room yet, ibis bar is open 24 hours for a bit more time out. During the day, COSMO Bazaar is about a 3-minute walk away with an air-conditioned food court, and Outlet Square sits directly across from it with discounts of up to 70%. IMPACT Speed Park, an electric go-kart track, and IMPACT Lakefront are both a short trip away.

• IMPACT hosts over 1,000 events a year; rooms fill up fast around big events, so book 21 days ahead
• Heading to the hall before 6:30am? Ask staff in advance for a breakfast box
• Leaving a late concert? Walking back via the 2nd-floor skywalk beats waiting for a car
• COSMO Bazaar is about a 3-minute walk away, with an air-conditioned food court
• Outlet Square sits across from COSMO Bazaar with discounts of up to 70%
• Cashless payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, Amex, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and QR codes