Review: Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection

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The Madi Paidi Bangkok is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, a selection of independent properties that are part of Marriott’s premium property catalog. Visiting Bangkok with a friend, I was looking at hotels near Sukhumvit Road for easy access to various places in Bangkok using Mass Transit. 

Although there were many properties along the busy strip, including the W Bangkok, I decided to try something new since I had never experienced an Autograph Collection property before this trip.

madi paidi bangkok exterior with sign

Booking & Check-in

For my stay at Madi Paidi Bangkok, I redeemed a total of 40,800 Marriott Bonvoy points for 2 nights utilizing Marriott Bonvoy points accumulated from purchases with my American Express Marriott Bonvoy card. For two nights, the rate I booked was below average per night for a points redemption.

madi paidi bangkok marriott bonvoy points redemption cost

Paying in cash, prices seem to average around 6000 Thai Baht or about $227 Canadian Dollars. Oddly, if you select the CAA Membership rate, the property displays a higher price, though most other properties will have a discount for CAA members.

madi paidi bangkok cash rates in thai baht

Checking into the hotel, I was immediately greeted by staff including management as I walked through the the massive front doors. The lobby is spacious, with lots of contrasting design styles which I really became fond of.

One of the managers asked me to sit down in the lounge area and another staff member took my bags to the room. She handed me a refreshing welcome drink, verified my reservation details, and went over the details of the property and the status benefits I could use.

madi paidi bangkok marriott bonvoy elite member amenities

As a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member, she also asked if I wanted the standard 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy points welcome bonus or a small welcome appetizer and drink. I chose the welcome appetizer, of which I selected spring rolls and mango juice. There was also a personalized card and some Thai snacks that were already in the room before I entered.

The manager and I had a conversation about the property and my trip while we went up to the room. After showing me around the room, she gave me the first hint for a scavenger hunt in the room for a souvenir to take home as the prize (sorry! no spoilers).

madi paidi bangkok scavenger hunt first hint

Location

Madi Paidi was on a side street just off Sukhumvit Road. Only a few minutes walk from the Thong Lor BTS Skytrain station, which makes it convenient to get to attractions around Bangkok. Being on a side street, it’s also away from the 24/7 traffic and noise from the main road as well.

The hotel can arrange limousine service as well if you want to arrive in style.

Parking

If you choose to drive, you’ll be delighted to hear that there is complimentary on-site and valet parking. The parking lot on-property doesn’t offer a lot of space so there is off-site parking available as well.

Room – Topaz Premium Double

Originally, I booked a Topaz Superior Double room before being upgraded to a Sapphire Premium King room. However, I was staying with a friend and we preferred to have our own beds so I messaged the hotel through the chat function and they changed our room to a Topaz Premium Double.

There was a television mounted on the wall directly in front of the two double beds.

madi paidi bangkok topaz premium double room television on wall

As expected with a new property, all the amenities and furnishings were new and clean. On the bathroom mirror, the housekeeping staff left a welcome message. The toilet had bidet functions from a wireless remote you can detach off the wall.

Beside the bed, there’s a sliding door for the shower glass, in case you want to see the moon on either side of the beds.

madi paidi bangkok topaz premium double room bathroom sliding glass door

The bathroom is well stocked with amenities, including some toothpaste pills in a jar which were pretty neat.

In the pantry and dining area, you can find the minibar and snacks for purchase hidden behind some cupboards.

The closet had ample storage space for belongings as well as laundry and shoe shine bags, bathrobes, and an umbrella for the unpredictable Southeast Asia weather.

The door hanger was also unique, made of leather with a metal printed visual of ‘Do not Disturb’ or Housekeeping on the other side.

madi paidi bangkok topaz premium double room do not disturb door hanger

Restaurants

Ekkaluck Bangkok – Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Complimentary Breakfast

The Ekkaluck is the hotel’s on-site restaurant where you can find a variety of dishes and meals. Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members or above can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast here as well as part of the Marriott Elite breakfast benefit

In addition to the buffet during breakfast, you can order an entree and a drink as well. I chose Pancakes while my friend chose the homemade granola without yogurt. You can take a look at their menu here.

While waiting for the entrees from the kitchen, we were invited to choose from the buffet. The selection was diverse with bakery items, charcuterie, and drinks.

A server offered me a fruit plate when I got back to my seat and I didn’t expect such a large dish. The fruit was very fresh and filling.

The restaurant never seemed busy during breakfast, where at times we were the only ones eating there, making it feel like a personal service. Compared to a traditional Marriott property, this was a shift from the typically crowded breakfast areas.

madi paidi bangkok ekkaluck bangkok restaurant seating area

In-room dining from the restaurant was also available.

Vitamin Dee Pool

The poolside bar was always attended by a staff member. Guests with the snack and drink benefit can redeem their free refreshments at Vitamin Dee as well.

madi paidi bangkok vitamin dee seating

Facilities

Fitness Center

The gym is located on the rooftop, adjacent to the outdoor pool. Access is only from the outside so you’ll get hit with Southeast Asia humidity before entering.

Upon entering, they offered complimentary towels, fruit, and water.

madi paidi bangkok fitness center towels

The gym was well equipped, with various cardio and weight machines available.

There is a change room and bathroom in the fitness center that is shared with the outdoor pool.

madi paidi bangkok fitness center change rooms

Pool

The rooftop pool had spectacular views of Bangkok’s skyline. Since the humidity makes anywhere in Bangkok an outdoor sauna anyway, swimming in the pool would be quite refreshing. There was also a staffed poolside bar where you could get a few drinks and snacks for free if you have Marriott Bonvoy Elite status or club benefits.

Conclusion

Staying at Madi Paidi, I was blown away by the service and care the staff at this property displayed for their guests. The personal service and standards at the Madi Paidi were beyond phenomenal and it clearly showed in their product. 

Even staying at a more luxurious hotel a few nights afterward, this property still stands out in my Marriott loyalty timeline. The reviews on the property’s Marriott website also reflect how great this hotel was because it was that wonderful. If I wanted to come back to Bangkok, there is no doubt in my mind that I would book the Madi Paidi again.

madi paidi bangkok sunset view from hotel
Andy Leung

Andy Leung

Andy started his miles and points journey at a young age when his family signed him up for his Aeroplan account. However, only in 2022 did he start really digging deep with different credit cards and loyalty programs. Between graduating from university and finding a career in urban planning, Andy took advantage of flight and hotel deals, traveling to many new cities and learning about their urban planning methods along the way.

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