The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit Opens

The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit has opened, embracing the Thai capital’s vibrant art scene.

Offering business travellers to the city an alternative take to the usual business travel hotels, The StandardX embodies adventure, style, and defying convention. As the rebellious younger sibling of The Standard brand, The StandardX offers minimalist rooms, paired with enticing cultural programming and unpretentious, intuitive hospitality. Here, guests are not distanced from the environment; instead, they are given the keys to unearth its hidden gems. The brand deliberately chooses culturally rich locations within major global cities to immerse guests into the worlds of art, fashion, and music.

Nestled in Bangkok’s old town near the riverside and Silapakorn University, the city’s most prominent institution for the arts. The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, the second Standard hotel for the city, is surrounded by a creative enclave brimming with cafés, bars, restaurants, and a lively music scene.

The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit has opened, embracing the Thai capital's vibrant art scene.

The hotel dives into the very spirit of this artistic energy by housing 10 10 Art Gallery, which showcases both temporary and permanent exhibitions by local artists with international recognition, launching with Gongkan and MRKREME. Both artists decorated The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit’s streetside and riverfront façades with their signature style and eye-catching hues. The property will introduce an artist-in-residence program, serving as an incubator for emerging talent in tandem with workshops, events, and panels to create an accessible environment for creative exchange.

Design stands as a collaboration between Standard International’s in-house team and Studio Freehand with Porntip “Mook” Attakanwong of ATT19. The StandardX, Bangkok’s 62 contemporary rooms range from 30 to 46 sqm across four categories, from the intimate Cozy King, Cozy Twin, King on the River and spacious King of Kings. Each room blends the raw, gritty spirit of Bangkok with the modern comforts and culture that define The StandardX experience.

Similar to its Melbourne counterpart, The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit will continue to offer standout dining concepts: BANG is an all-day Thai restaurant located on the ground floor, where local ingredients bring a bold perspective to beloved traditional Thai dishes. Standouts include Grilled Chicken (Gor Lae) with Roti, Pong-Neng Fried Mussels and Som Tum Chao Phraya.

The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit has opened, embracing the Thai capital's vibrant art scene.

Near BANG is The Box, a sleek retail concept that highlights craftsmanship for everyday essentials, snacks, beverages, and local goods. The coffee is a standout feature, as The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit has partnered with growers in Pua District, Nan Province to cultivate exceptional, sustainable varieties. This collaboration also creates job opportunities and provides stable income for the younger generation.

Perched on the sixth floor, The Roof nods to the melodic flavours of Mexico amidst views of Chao Phraya with a cosy pool for lingering

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Nick Walton

Nick Walton is Group Managing Editor of Artemis Communications, a leading boutique magazine and content solution company and publisher of The Art of Business Travel. A former travel editor of the South China Morning Post, he heads up the group's travel and lifestyle magazines, which include Alpha Men Asia, The Edition, Mirandus, Ikhlas, The Journal and Explorer Magazine.