My family of five (this time made up of me, my Mum and my three kids) recently spent about 17 days at Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom in Bangkok with autistic children. We chose a Family Suite (two-bedroom layout with a kitchenette) to accommodate us and our three children and ensure everyone had space to unwind. This hotel became our home away from home, offering comfort, convenience, and a surprisingly sensory-friendly environment in the heart of the bustling Silom area.
We travelled with two (diagnosed) autistic children, so we paid close attention to noise levels, routines, and the overall sensory environment. Here’s our honest, detailed review – from room layout and facilities to how the hotel suited our family’s special needs – in the hope it helps other families (autism or not) plan a stress-free Bangkok stay.
Family Suite Layout & Amenities
Our Family Suite was impressively large and thoughtfully equipped for a family. It consisted of two main rooms plus a kitchenette and one bathroom.
The master bedroom
The master bedroom featured a comfortable king-size bed, a smart TV with YouTube and Netflix, a work desk, a vanity table, ample storage, and even a small balcony overlooking the city. There was one seat at the desk but the vanity area seemed to be more of a storage feature. At the back of the master bedroom, there was a door to enter the bathroom.
The huge cupboards were big enough to put our suitcases in during the stay to keep them out of the way. There were also some hangers to hand dresses and coats on and little racks inside to hang trousers over.
The living room and bedroom two
The second room doubled as a living and sleeping area – it had two single beds (but they were pushed together like a big double) for the kids, a cosy sofa and coffee table, a dining table, and an open kitchenette along the back wall beside the door to enter the room. Off to one side of the kitchenette was a second entrance to the same bathroom the master links to. This means that you could walk around the suite in a circle because each area was linked by a door that could be opened and closed for privacy.
Having two distinct sleeping areas meant the kids and parents had some privacy and could maintain separate bedtimes, which is crucial in our family routine.
If the photos above are confusing, it is because we often moved things around a bit to try to fit the needs of the kids at the time (e.g. we moved the sofa to the end of the beds or off to the side depending on if they wanted to play together or sit alone).
Kitchenette
The kitchenette was a lifesaver: it came with a full-size fridge and a small freezer, microwave, electric kettle, and even a washer/dryer combo machine right in the suite My mum had read somewhere that they also had small kitchen appliances you could request, so we requested a toaster after the first day or two and the turned up with one the next morning.
We used the washer/dryer daily for laundry (so handy with kids!), and the hotel even provided detergent every day in a small pouch – housekeeping noticed when we ran low and kindly replenished it without asking. This level of attention made the suite truly feel and function like a home.
When we checked in we were welcomed with a gift in the kitchenette: it included crisps, tea, coffee and some other bits for us to eat and drink. Each day, we received 4 new bottles of water from the housekeeping team.
Bathroom
The bathroom in the Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom was very large. It had a full-sized bathtub, which had shower attachments too. There was also a full shower in a cubicle in addition to the bath. The toilet had one of those fancy electronic seats that did all kinds of things – most importantly to the kids… it was warm!
There was a large sink and vanity area with a mirror and storage cupboards under the sink. There was also a built-in shelf above the toilet that gave us a lot of space to store diapers and sunscreen. We found that there was enough room to store the kids pool floats behind one of the bathroom doors, too. This was so handy to keep them out of the way and in a place where them being wet was a normal thing.
Balconies
Leading off of each of the main rooms, the living room/bedroom and the master room, was a small balcony. These are a cool feature but forgotten when it comes to cleaning and between that and my kids doing unpredictable stuff, I did not make much use of the balcony besides for drying our clothes and for popping out to take photos of the kids when they were down at the pool below with my mum.
Other features
Storage was plentiful – closets and cabinets everywhere – allowing us to unpack and organize clothes, snacks, and sensory toys. With autistic children, organization and predictability are key; the suite’s layout made it easy to designate a calm corner for each child’s comfort items. There were large vanity-style desks running along below the TVs in each room that were great for storing things too. There were beside cabinets at each side of the bed too.
We also appreciated the small touches: a 50-inch smart TV (great for winding down with familiar shows), reliable free Wi-Fi, and strong air conditioning (with easily adjustable controls, helpful for sensory-sensitive kids who can’t tolerate being too hot). Overall, the Family Suite gave us room to breathe – at 90 m² it was bigger than many apartments, and it truly helped our kids feel secure and settled.
Travelling with autistic children means the hotel environment’s sensory profile can make or break a trip. We were relieved that Centre Point Silom largely delivered a calm, predictable atmosphere inside, despite being in a busy city. Inside of the family suite, you were shielded from almost all of the noise from the hotel and from outside in the street. We were high up (16th floor), which buffered most street noise. At night, it was generally quiet; we heard faint city sounds and emergency vehicles but not too much else. In our experience, the hum of the air conditioning was consistent (no abrupt clanks or off-cycles) and it was louder than other aircons we have had in the past. It did not seem to bother the kids at all, but I did notice it.
Swimming Pool
One of the highlights for our children was the outdoor pool. It’s located on the “L” floor (a facilities level above the lobby), accessible easily by elevator but there is steps to get down from the door that opens to the outside. The pool has a spacious sundeck and even some skyline views of Bangkok’s modern buildings peeking out in the distance. Fans of The Hangover will enjoy the epic view of the Lebua which is not too far from Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom.
For families, the pool design is excellent. There are two depth zones: a shallow section about 60 cm (2 feet) deep which was perfect for our youngest two to splash in, and a deeper section about 140 cm (4.5 feet) for bigger kids and adults. This meant all three of our kids (ages 4 to 12) could play safely according to their ability. For my older son, who is autistic, being in a shallow pool when he has been able to swim since he was 2 can be incredibly boring and triggering. It was lovely to have both pools attached to one another so he could move between them freely. The water was clean and a comfortable temperature (in September it was refreshingly cool but not freezing). Importantly, I believe this is a saltwater pool so it did not have those overwhelming smells of chlorine which can be overwhelming for my autistic children.
The pool atmosphere was fairly quiet and family-oriented. We often shared the space with just one or two other families. There’s no blaring music, just the sound of water splashing and occasional cheerful shouts from playing kids. The pool deck had a mix of sunny spots and shade provided by umbrellas and the building itself when the sun moved, which we appreciated – we could cool off in the shade during Bangkok’s intense midday sun, and it helped prevent sensory overload from too much heat or glare.
We visited in September, which is a wetter month in Bangkok. The wetter weather comes with more cloud cover. We found that in September the pool would be sunny (if the sun was out and not behind clouds) up until around lunch time. After that, the sun would be behind the building of the hotel and the pool area would be almost fully shaded. Even without direct sun on the pool, the air was hot and swimming was enjoyable.
Towels are available poolside (no need to bring the room towels). When you sign in to the pool, you will be given the correct number of towels according to the size of your group. There were also two swimming floats for anyone to make use of at the pool, and one swimming vest hanging at the desk that anyone could pick up and use.
At night, the pool lights come on. They change colour and this changes the colours of the water in the pool. My kids absolutely loved this feature and would be very excitable during evenings at the pool. The sun was setting between 6pm and 6.30pm during our stay at the lights seemed to come on automatically at 6pm. The pool was open until 8pm.
Kids play room
In addition to the pool, Centre Point Silom has some indoor play areas that our family made good use of. On the same facilities floor as the swimming pool (“L” or 6th floor by some elevators) you’ll find a kids’ playroom and a games room, catering to different age groups.
The kids’ play room is a smaller room designed for younger children (roughly toddler to early elementary age). It’s a cushioned play space filled with a few toys and activities. During our stay, the playroom had things like a playhouse, a little football goal, and a few giant, soft balls. There was also a seesaw and boxes of building blocks and blocks like Lego. The floor is padded with foam mats, which is great for crawlers or kids who might tumble. My kids loved the playroom – it became a nice quiet retreat when the big city got overwhelming. We often had the room to ourselves; at most we shared it with one other parent and child. It was clean and well-maintained – I noticed staff checking it regularly. From a sensory perspective, the playroom is a win: it’s a contained, safe environment where our autistic kids could play and just be kids, away from the lobby and in a safe space designed for playing.
Games room
On the same floor as the kids’ room is a separate games room geared toward older kids (and fun-loving parents!). The games room is a larger lounge with a few tables and equipment for indoor recreation. Notably, there’s foosball and air hockey. There are two of each table game and they are totally free to use. There is also a darts board but we did not try this.
It is a small room, and other guests may use it at the same time as you do. This happened to us on our second visit to the games room – a father and son were playing air hockey. The child was so loud I genuinely could not hear my own children talking to me. It was excessive and the parent did nothing to manage the child or their volume even when I tried to tell my children verbally that I could not hear what they were trying to say to me. It was so sharp and overwhelming that we had to leave the games room and honestly we did not ever go back there because the experience had been that awful.
Blue Spice restaurant
One night, we decided to try the on-site restaurant, Blue Spice, located on the same “L” floor. Here’s how that went:
Blue Spice offers a mix of Thai and international cuisine. This was great for us, as our kids have different preferences: one child opted for spaghetti with plain red sauce (it wasn’t on the menu but spaghetti was and a red sauce was offered with different pasta so we explained what he wanted and they made it for him). The menu had plenty of options – from classic Thai dishes (like Pad Thai, green curry, and fried rice) to Western plates. We ordered a mix: I had a a fried rice dish, my mum and I also shared some satay chicken skewers. The smaller two kids opted for French fries – of course!
The restaurant’s atmosphere in the evening was calm and family-friendly. We went around 6 PM, and absolutely no one else was there the entire time we dined. The noise level was low – just quiet background music and the sounds of the kitchen nearby. This was perfect for our autistic kids; they ate calmly without feeling overwhelmed. We chose a corner table by the window, which gave our kids a bit of a view of the city lights and also a sense of enclosure (back to the wall). There was a bench seat along the back which was ideal for my kids who wiggle and move a lot. The staff were very attentive but also understanding – they came back and checked a few times exactly what my son wanted in his spaghetti dish to make sure they got it right.
Hotel location
The hotel’s location turned out to be incredibly convenient for us as a family. Centre Point Silom sits atop the Central Silom Tower complex (formerly Robinson Bangrak mall). This meant that directly downstairs (accessible via elevator and a short walk through the adjoining mall) we had access to a supermarket, pharmacy, and food court which included McDonald’s and KFC. We could easily grab groceries – we picked up yogurt, fruit, and bread for the kids’ snacks from the Tops supermarket in the mall. The McDonald’s is 24/7 which meant we even managed to get the kids a filling meal after they woke at a random time thanks to jetlag. Being attached to a mall might sound busy, but it was actually a blessing: everything we needed was right there, without stepping out into heat or traffic.
For exploring Bangkok, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Saphan Taksin BTS Skytrain station and the Sathorn Pier on the Chao Phraya River. The pier was another highlight – we caught the public ferry to visit ICONSIAM. The proximity to the river also means you’re very near to the famous ICONSIAM mall (one BTS stop or a short boat hop away) and the hotel offers partial river views if you request or book a river-facing room. We didn’t pay extra for a river view, but we could see the river from the windows by the elevators.
Despite being in the central area, we found the immediate surroundings manageable. Yes, the adjacent street (Charoen Krung Road) is busy and can be chaotic (there’s even a local street market along the side street which is mostly active in the evening, it is vibrant but crowded). However, we mostly navigated through the quieter mall entrance or took a car from the front entrance to the hotel to avoid the crowds. The hotel entrance itself is on a smaller side-soi off the main road, which made pickup and drop-off by taxis relatively calm. We felt safe walking around the block – plenty of shops, 7-Eleven, and eateries. Silom is both a business district and a local neighbourhood here, so you have a mix of office workers, tourists, and local families around. We appreciated being slightly away from the heavy tourist zones; it felt more authentic Bangkok. And if your kids need a break from Thai food, there’s a Starbucks and an ATM literally next door, plus international restaurants at nearby hotels. The Tops supermarket is also well-known for stocking international brands.
Staff
I can’t say enough about the staff at Centre Point Silom – they truly made our stay more manageable. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with those famous Thai smiles. Check-in was swift and the front desk staff spoke gently and with kindness. They immediately took our big bags and arranged for them to be brought to the room for us.
Throughout our stay, every staff member – front desk, concierge, housekeeping, restaurant servers, and even the security guard in the lobby – was patient, kind, and proactive. It’s evident this hotel values service highly. The staff at the front entrance were particularly kind and helpful and would pack our pushchair and bags into any cars we got in. They also communicated with drivers for us, helping one navigate to the hotel entrance when he was lost out the back. They did their best to help set up our pushchair when we needed and would guide the children to a safe spot while I paid the driver.
Value for money
e found Centre Point Plus Silom to be excellent value. It’s a solid 4-star hotel with spacious suites and a slew of family-friendly facilities at a price that was quite reasonable. Many similarly priced hotels in Bangkok would have come with some kind of compromise: no washing machine, two rooms instead of a suite, less space… but we got almost everything we could have wished for for a perfect family stay at Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom.
We also appreciated the transparency in pricing – no surprise fees. Wi-Fi was free and fast and you could connect as many devices as you wanted, parking (though we didn’t use it) is free for guests, and they didn’t nickel-and-dime us for things like extra towels or the toaster. One thing to note: a refundable security deposit of 5000 THB was taken at check-in (common in Thailand), but we got it back on check-out with no issues. I actually still have it sat in my wallet because I didn’t use it before we left Thailand.
Renovations
As of late 2024, the hotel completed renovations on some facilities. By our 2025 stay there were signs of ongoing renovation work: the second elevator was closed for most of our stay so it could be upgraded. On the last morning of our stay we received a note to say the pool was closing for renovation work. They were offering guests to use a pool at a nearby hotel under the same management and were running a free shuttle for guests to get there.
Centre Point Plus Silom provided us with a stress-free, comfortable base in Bangkok. It combined the convenience of a central location with the space and amenities a family needs. The sensory environment was manageable – even enjoyable – for our autistic children, which is not something we can say about every place we’ve stayed. We left with happy memories of giggling in the pool, cosy TV nights in our big suite, and friendly staff who made us feel at home. This hotel proved that a busy city like Bangkok can be navigated enjoyably by an autism family when you have the right retreat to come back to each day.