Baiyoke Sky Hotel
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Baiyoke Sky Hotel, also known as Baiyoke Tower II, rises 88 stories over Pratunam and turns a central Bangkok stop into sweeping skyline views from the 77th-floor observation deck and the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint.
Start with the standard observatory ticket if you only want the view, or book a buffet package if you want dinner and deck access wrapped into one easy evening.
Start with the standard observatory ticket if you only want the view, or book a buffet package if you want dinner and deck access wrapped into one easy evening.
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Observation deck tickets
Best if you want a straightforward skyline stop with the 77th-floor deck, the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint, and no buffet commitment.Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck
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Bangkok: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observatory Entry Ticket & Drink
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Buffet dining experiences
Choose these if you want dinner and deck access together, whether your priority is the lighter buffet, the longer balcony slot, or the richer grill format.Bangkok: Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet
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6 tips for visiting the Baiyoke Sky Hotel
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Choose view or dinner first
If you mainly want Bangkok's skyline, book the observatory ticket and keep the stop light. If you want the tower to become your evening plan, the buffet packages fold the meal and deck access into one booking. That way you pay for the experience you will actually use.
2
Use Ratchaprarop station
For most visitors, the easiest arrival is the Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop. The walk is under 5 minutes, and it is much simpler than getting trapped in Pratunam traffic when you already have dinner upstairs in mind. So you start with the lift, not a taxi queue.
3
Leave the gum behind
At the observatory, smoking is not allowed, chewing gum and betel nuts are banned, and staff may check your belongings before entry. Travel light and finish the snack downstairs. This avoids a silly delay just when the doors to Baiyoke Sky Hotel finally open.
4
Match the floor to your mood
If you want the cheapest full evening, Bangkok Sky Restaurant is the lighter starting point. If your priority is a longer dinner window or more of a sky-box feel, aim for Bangkok Balcony; if you want the richest meat-and-seafood-heavy option, go for Crystal Grill. That way the buffet feels chosen, not random.
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Use evening for the skyline
If photos matter more than squeezing in one more mall, lean toward a late visit or one of the dinner formats. The tower stays open until 10 pm, so you can trade a rushed daytime stop for city lights and a stronger sense of Bangkok unfolding below you. That usually leaves the better memory.
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Pair it with Pratunam
This is one of the easiest skyline stops to pair with shopping because Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, and the walk toward CentralWorld all sit around the tower. If you have only half a day, shop first and head up later. So the view becomes the payoff, not the detour.
How to plan a Baiyoke Sky Hotel visit
Because the tower sits right in Pratunam, this is one of the easiest skyline stops to add to a central Bangkok day without building everything around it.
Pick the short stop or the full evening
For most first-timers, the real decision is not whether to go up, but how much of the tower you want. The view-only ticket works best when you are threading Baiyoke Sky Hotel between shopping or other central stops; the buffet formats work better when you want the tower to be the plan, not the add-on, because dinner and deck access arrive in one move.
Arrive by Ratchaprarop, not by guesswork
The under-5-minute walk from Ratchaprarop is the practical reason this stop works so well. In central Bangkok, a skyline plan can fall apart fast once traffic gets involved, especially around dinner, so the rail-link approach keeps the whole visit calmer and more predictable.
Use Pratunam to fill the hours around it
This is especially useful if you are a shopper, a short-stay visitor, or simply someone who hates dead travel time. Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, and the walk toward CentralWorld all give the tower a natural run-up, so the ride upstairs feels like the payoff to the district rather than a detached attraction.
Know the small rules before the lift ride
The rule list is short, but it is worth reading once: non-smoking, no chewing gum, no betel nuts, and possible bag checks. None of that is dramatic, yet it is exactly the kind of tiny surprise that can make a central stop feel more fiddly than it should. A quick reset downstairs solves it.
Ticket types at Baiyoke Sky Hotel
The product mix is simple, but the mood changes a lot depending on whether you book a quick observatory stop or one of the buffet floors.
Observation deck ticket at Baiyoke Sky Hotel
Best for solo travelers, short-stay visitors, and anyone who wants the skyline without the meal commitment. You get the 77th-floor deck, the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint, and 1 drink at the 83rd-floor Roof Top Bar, which makes this the cleanest entry point when you still want freedom afterward. Book now.
Bangkok Sky Restaurant buffet
Choose this if you want the easiest dinner-format entry into the tower. The official published price is the lightest of the buffet group, the dining room sits on the 76th and 78th floors, and observation access is already included, so it works well for first-time visitors who want a fuller evening without overcomplicating the choice. Book now.
Bangkok Balcony buffet
Great when your priority is a longer dinner window and more of a special-occasion mood. Bangkok Balcony sits on the 81st floor, runs later than the simpler Bangkok Sky Restaurant format, and keeps the observatory access in the same booking, so couples and evening-focused visitors usually get the stronger payoff here. Book now.
Crystal Grill buffet
Choose this if you want the richest splurge of the current official options. Crystal Grill sits on the 82nd floor, leans into grilled meats and seafood, and still includes the deck access, so the appeal is less about saving money and more about making the tower feel like the evening's main event. Book now.
Why Baiyoke Tower II still matters
The tower no longer owns the national height record, but that is almost beside the point once you are looking over dense central Bangkok from inside one of the city's old skyline icons.
From 1990 construction to a 1997 landmark
Baiyoke Tower II started construction in 1990 and was completed in 1997, which helps explain why the experience feels a little different from newer glass-showpiece towers. It carries the atmosphere of an older skyline era, and that is part of the charm rather than a flaw.
What the 77th and 84th floors add
The 77th floor gives you the classic observation-deck moment, while the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint adds the small novelty that keeps the stop memorable. It is not just about height; it is about movement, orientation, and the feeling of Bangkok slowly turning under you.
Why the Pratunam setting helps
Some skyline attractions ask you to travel for the view and little else. Baiyoke Sky Hotel works better for many visitors because it rises out of Pratunam, where shopping, people-watching, and central-city movement are already happening. That makes the tower feel plugged into the day instead of floating above it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit just for the view without booking dinner?
Yes. The view-only option is the standard observation-deck ticket, and it is the simplest choice if you want a short stop inside Baiyoke Sky Hotel without turning the tower into a full meal plan.
Read more.What does the observation ticket include?
It includes access to the 77th-floor observation deck, the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint, and 1 drink at the 83rd-floor Roof Top Bar.
Read more.How much time should I plan here?
For the observatory alone, plan roughly 45 to 90 minutes depending on how long you stay for photos and the drink. For buffet formats, around 2 hours is the more realistic rhythm.
Read more.Which buffet option is best for a first visit?
For most first-timers, Bangkok Sky Restaurant is the easiest starting point because it is the lightest official buffet price. Choose Bangkok Balcony if you care more about the longer dinner window, and choose Crystal Grill if you want the richest splurge. Check the exact meal slot on the product page before booking.
Read more.Is Baiyoke Sky Hotel easy to reach without a taxi?
Yes. For most visitors, the simplest route is the Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop, followed by an under-5-minute walk.
Read more.Is it better to visit by day or after dark?
If your priority is photos and atmosphere, later is usually stronger because the tower stays open until 10 pm and the city lights do more of the work for you. Daytime still works if you are fitting the stop between central-shopping plans in Pratunam.
Read more.What rules should I know before entry?
The observatory is non-smoking, chewing gum and betel nuts are not allowed, and staff can inspect belongings before entry. It is a small rule set, but knowing it upfront keeps the visit smooth.
Read more.Bangkok's highest observation decks
Photo
Building
Total height
Height of observation deck
Open since
Bangkok
Baiyoke Tower IIBangkok | Thailand
328m#1 in Bangkok#1 in Thailand#40 worldwide
290m#2 in Bangkok#2 in Thailand#31 worldwide
1997
King Power MahanakhonBangkok | Thailand
320m#2 in Bangkok#2 in Thailand#44 worldwide
310m#1 in Thailand#26 worldwide
2016
worldwide
Empire State BuildingNew York | USA
443m#3 in USA#17 worldwide
373m#3 in USA#14 worldwide
1931
Eiffel TowerParis | France
324m#1 in France#42 worldwide
276m#1 in France#36 worldwide
1889
Baiyoke Tower II is number 2 in Bangkok and number 31 on the worldwide list of the tallest buildings with an observation deck.
General information
opening hours
The observation deck is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.
Bangkok Sky Restaurant serves dinner daily from 5 pm to 7 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm; Bangkok Balcony runs from 5 pm to 10 pm; Crystal Grill runs from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.
Long-holiday schedules can change, so recheck your booked slot before you go.
Bangkok Sky Restaurant serves dinner daily from 5 pm to 7 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm; Bangkok Balcony runs from 5 pm to 10 pm; Crystal Grill runs from 6 pm to 9:30 pm.
Long-holiday schedules can change, so recheck your booked slot before you go.
address
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
222 Soi Ratchaprarop 3, Ratchaprarop Road
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Thailand
222 Soi Ratchaprarop 3, Ratchaprarop Road
Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Thailand
security
The observatory is a non-smoking area. Chewing gum and betel nuts are not permitted, and staff can ask to inspect belongings before entry. Follow the on-site instructions so the move from the lobby to the deck stays smooth.
website
Official site: https://baiyokesky.baiyokehotel.com/
tickets
Published official rates retrieved 2026-03-09:
- Observation Deck: from THB 450, including 1 drink at the 83rd-floor Roof Top Bar
- Bangkok Sky Restaurant buffet: from THB 950, including deck access
- Bangkok Balcony buffet: from THB 1,350, including deck access
- Crystal Grill buffet: from THB 1,550, including deck access
Menus can change without notice, so check the exact dining format on your product page before booking.
- Observation Deck: from THB 450, including 1 drink at the 83rd-floor Roof Top Bar
- Bangkok Sky Restaurant buffet: from THB 950, including deck access
- Bangkok Balcony buffet: from THB 1,350, including deck access
- Crystal Grill buffet: from THB 1,550, including deck access
Menus can change without notice, so check the exact dining format on your product page before booking.
how to get there
The easiest route for most visitors is the Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop, then an under-5-minute walk to the tower. Because Baiyoke Sky Hotel sits right in Pratunam, it also combines easily with shopping around Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, and the walk toward CentralWorld.
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