Novotel Bangkok IMPACT

How many minutes is it to each hall on foot, and why concertgoers choose to stay here

The hotel sits inside IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, so every hall is within a 5-minute walk. The shortest route is to IMPACT Challenger at 3 minutes, via a covered Skywalk you can take directly, no crossing streets and no getting caught in the rain. IMPACT Arena, Thunder Dome, and IMPACT Exhibition Hall are all a 5-minute walk away. The distance from IMPACT Arena is 0.2 km.

What concertgoers actually gain is time after the show ends. When a concert at IMPACT Arena lets out with 11,000 people all leaving at once, drivers can be stuck in the car park for an hour, and people waiting for taxis or ride-hailing face long queues. Guests staying at the hotel, though, can walk back to their room in just a few minutes, still in time to order room service (last orders 10:30 PM) or stop by 94 Bar, open until 11:00 PM.

• IMPACT Challenger: 3-minute walk via a covered Skywalk
• IMPACT Arena: 5-minute walk, 0.2 km away
• Thunder Dome and Thunder Dome Stadium: 5-minute walk, directly across from the hotel
• IMPACT Exhibition Hall: 5-minute walk
• IMPACT Forum: right next to the hotel, connected directly

What can you eat at the hotel, and what are the restaurant and bar hours

The hotel has two restaurants and one bar, covering everything from breakfast to a late-night drink. The SQUARE is Novotel's all-day dining restaurant on the mezzanine floor, serving Thai, Asian fusion, and Western dishes, including chef-recommended vegetarian options. It's open 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with breakfast service until 10:30 AM.

For a proper dinner, head to 145°F Grill & Bar on the 2nd floor, a loft-style steakhouse using beef imported from Australia and New Zealand. Signature dishes include the 1.1 kg Australian Tomahawk and a whole roasted Benja chicken. It's open for dinner only, daily from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with last orders at 9:30 PM. 94 Bar is open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, last orders 10:30 PM, serving draft beer, spirits, and signature cocktails, with an outdoor Sun Deck seating area.

• The SQUARE, mezzanine floor: open 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, breakfast until 10:30 AM
• 145°F Grill & Bar, 2nd floor: open 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, last orders 9:30 PM, private functions for up to 150 guests
• 94 Bar: open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, last orders 10:30 PM
• Room service: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, last orders 10:30 PM
• Grab & Go menu: order 1 day ahead before 7:00 PM, pick up at the lobby at your chosen time, handy if you need to be at a booth early
• Thai Cooking Class offered as a periodic special

Where are the pool, gym, and spa, and what are their hours

In Balance Fitness by Novotel is on the 1st floor of the IMPACT Forum building next door to the hotel, on the same connecting walkway. It's open daily 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with cardio and weight training equipment, a sauna, a steam room, and trained staff on hand. Right next to it is the heated indoor pool, usable year-round regardless of rain or heat.

In Balance Spa by Novotel is also on the 1st floor of IMPACT Forum, open daily 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering Thai massage, foot massage, facial treatments, and private treatment rooms with a choice of rain shower or jacuzzi tub. Booking ahead is recommended. For anyone who's been standing at a booth or walking a trade fair all day, an evening foot massage before heading back to the room is well worth it.

• In Balance Fitness by Novotel, 1st floor IMPACT Forum: open daily 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Heated indoor pool, right next to the gym
• Sauna and steam room, available during gym hours
• In Balance Spa by Novotel, 1st floor IMPACT Forum: open daily 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Book spa treatments and ask about gym membership rates via LINE @NovotelIMPACT
• Executive and Premier Suite guests get a 10% spa discount

Can you hold meetings, conferences, or banquets at the hotel

Yes. The hotel has small to medium meeting rooms for smaller conferences, training sessions, and team meetings, with private check-in service for groups, which helps a lot when 20 to 30 people arrive at once, plus afternoon tea with Thai sweets during breaks.

For bigger events like a company party, a product launch, or a compact wedding, you can use the 145°F Grill & Bar space on the 2nd floor, which holds up to 150 people. Since the hotel is right next to IMPACT Forum and just a 3-minute walk from IMPACT Challenger, teams running a large event in the halls can use the hotel as both accommodation and their team meeting space in one place.

• Small to medium meeting rooms; ask about floor plans and pricing at +66 2 833 4888
• 145°F Grill & Bar suits private functions and product launches, up to 150 guests
• Private check-in service for group bookings
• Premier guests get 2 hours of private meeting room use per day, subject to availability

Bringing kids and family, what is there for children to do

The hotel has a Kids Club on the 1st floor near the lobby, designed for children aged 3 to 8. It has games, toys, books, comics, a TV, a drawing corner with easels, and modeling clay, with children required to be supervised by a parent. Seating nearby lets parents rest, have a coffee, or catch up on email while they wait.

For families traveling with several people, every room type offers an interconnecting option. The Premier Suite accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with a bathtub and a separate living area. The heated indoor pool is also useful on days when one parent needs to be in the halls while the other stays with the kids.

• Kids Club, 1st floor, for ages 3 to 8, parental supervision required
• Interconnecting rooms available across all room types, request at booking
• Premier Suite accommodates 2 adults and 2 children
• Heated indoor pool, usable in any weather
• Children in the Premier Lounge must be accompanied by a parent at all times

How to get there, where to park, and how far to the airport

The hotel is at 99 Popular Road, Ban Mai Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, coordinates 13.9153612, 100.5483863. It's 12 km from Don Mueang Airport, about a 15-minute drive, while Suvarnabhumi Airport is within an hour via the expressway, and central Bangkok is about 30 minutes away.

If you're coming by train, the nearest station is MT02 Muang Thong Thani Lake, followed by a short transfer into the IMPACT area. Drivers have on-site parking, including accessible parking spaces near the hotel entrance, plus lifts serving all areas. The advantage of staying inside IMPACT is that during major events, when car parks fill up and traffic backs up at the entrance, guests who've already checked in can just walk straight into the event without moving their car at all.

• Don Mueang Airport: 12 km, about 15 minutes by car
• Suvarnabhumi Airport: within 1 hour via the expressway
• Central Bangkok: about 30 minutes
• Nearest train station: MT02 Muang Thong Thani Lake
• On-site parking, with accessible spaces near the entrance
• 4 wheelchair-accessible rooms, advance notice recommended before arrival

What does the Premier Lounge include, and how to book for the best value

The Premier Lounge is on the 10th floor, open daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, for Executive and Premier Suite guests. Benefits include lounge breakfast from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, longer than The SQUARE's 10:30 AM cutoff, plus tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, and snacks throughout the day. The Social Sunset event serves drinks and light bites from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Guests also get 2 hours of private meeting room use per day, late check-out until 2:00 PM, and a 10% spa discount. Dress code is smart casual, and swimwear or bathrobes aren't allowed in the lounge.

The best way to book is through the button on this page, which links directly to the hotel's own website, giving you the best rate with no middleman, plus a Flexible Rate option that allows free date changes or cancellation, which matters a lot if you're booking before you know whether you got concert tickets. For dining reservations, spa bookings, and gym membership rates, contact LINE @NovotelIMPACT directly.

If you're comparing this with ibis Bangkok IMPACT in the same area, the choice is simple: Novotel Bangkok IMPACT is the 4-star option, with 380 rooms, a pool, spa, gym, two restaurants, a bar, and the Premier Lounge, suited to those who want more space, full facilities, and are traveling as a family or for corporate travel. ibis is the more budget-friendly option in the same group, better suited to those who just need a place to sleep and plan to spend most of their time in the halls.

• Premier Lounge, 10th floor: open daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Lounge breakfast: 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Social Sunset drinks and light bites: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Late check-out until 2:00 PM, subject to availability
• Flexible Rate allows free changes or cancellation
• Earn points with the ALL Accor membership programme, and you can also join the spa's Feel Good Membership Programme
• Book rooms via the button on this page; book spa and dining via LINE @NovotelIMPACT

Tips for anyone attending an event at IMPACT

If you're coming for a concert at IMPACT Arena or Thunder Dome, check in before the afternoon, drop your things in the room, then head to the queue empty-handed, no need to carry a bag to a locker. When the show ends around 10:00 PM, it's a 5-minute walk back to your room, still in time to order room service (last orders 10:30 PM) or stop by 94 Bar, which closes at 11:00 PM.

If you're working a booth or walking the floor at IMPACT Challenger, use the Skywalk, just a 3-minute covered walk the whole way. Ordering the Grab & Go menu a day ahead before 7:00 PM and picking it up at the lobby in the morning saves a lot of time. And if you know you'll be packing up your booth after the event closes, book a room with checkout until 2:00 PM, or ask about late checkout when you check in.

During major events like the Bangkok International Motor Show at IMPACT Challenger, or a Muangthong United home match at Thunder Dome Stadium (capacity 15,000), rooms in the area fill up fast. Book as soon as you know the event date, and choose a free-cancellation rate to be safe.

• Check in before the afternoon, drop your bags, then head to the concert queue empty-handed
• Use the covered Skywalk to IMPACT Challenger, 3 minutes, no sun or rain
• Order Grab & Go a day ahead before 7:00 PM, pick up at the lobby in the morning
• Breakfast starts at 6:00 AM, in time for booth duty and morning registration
• Book as soon as an event date is announced, rooms fill fast during major events
• No taxi queue after a late show, walk back to your room within 5 minutes