Bangkok Padel at the Ambassador Hotel: Rooftop Courts, Prices and How to Book (2026)
Bangkok Padel at the Ambassador Hotel: rooftop courts, prices & how to book (2026)
If you have searched "Bangkok Padel" or seen the panoramic glass courts in someone's Instagram story, you are looking at Bangkok Padel — two rooftop courts at the Ambassador Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11. This is the city's most central padel venue and one of its best photo locations. Here is everything to know before you book, curated by the Bangkok Padel Community.
The venue at a glance
- Address: 171 Sukhumvit Rd, Soi 11, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 (rooftop of the Ambassador Hotel, next to the Fitness Center)
- Courts: 2 panoramic glass courts with a roof
- Open: 07:00 – 22:00 daily, Monday to Sunday year-round
- Nearest BTS: Nana (5 – 7 minutes' walk)
- Booking app: Matchi (download before you arrive)
- Website: bangkokpadel.com
- Parking: free at the hotel
- Showers: Ambassador Hotel Fitness Center, until 21:00
Prices
Court rental and coaching at Bangkok Padel are mid-market for central Sukhumvit, with one of the city's best price-per-photo ratios for the rooftop experience.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Court rental | ~1,200 THB / hour typical |
| Private lesson (1 player) | 1,900 THB |
| Group of 2 | 1,100 THB pp |
| Group of 3 | 900 THB pp |
| Group of 4 | 800 THB pp |
| 10-lesson pack | from 17,000 THB |
| 90-day membership pass | 9,000 THB members · 9,500 THB non-members |
| Annual membership | 2,500 THB |
Prices change — confirm with the club via Matchi before booking.
What the rooftop is actually like
Two panoramic glass courts with a roof. You play between the Bangkok skyline and the Ambassador's ground-floor pool deck. The roof means rainy-season storms do not close your booking, but the sides are open enough that you still get a breeze. Evening sessions (after 18:00) are the hottest tickets on the calendar — book three days ahead, more for Friday and Saturday.
Coaching pedigree
Bangkok Padel relocated a Portugal-trained head coach to Bangkok in October 2025 with 250+ hours of coaching experience. The programme leads with clean mechanics, footwork and consistency, then layers in tactics and shot selection. For a wider comparison of coaches in the city, see the Bangkok padel coach directory.
How to book Bangkok Padel
- Download Matchi on iOS or Android
- Search for "Bangkok Padel"
- Pick a slot (peak vs off-peak)
- Pay in-app; arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the Fitness Center
What to bring
- Indoor / court shoes with non-marking soles (rental rackets ~100 THB)
- A second shirt (rooftop humidity is real even with the roof)
- Water — the on-site bar opens later in the day
What Bangkok Padel is great for
- Visitors and dates. Most central, most photogenic, easiest to combine with dinner on Sukhumvit 11.
- One-off sessions and Americanos. The 800 THB / player group rate is one of the better social-padel deals in Sukhumvit.
- Coaching first sessions. The technique-first programme suits total beginners.
What it is not the best for
- High-volume regulars on a budget — Playerbox or off-peak Kross is cheaper.
- Pure rainy-day reliability — fully indoor courts (The Padel Co., Baan Padel) edge it for storm-season certainty.
Related reading: play padel in Bangkok · Bangkok padel court rankings · coaching prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bangkok Padel located?
Bangkok Padel is on the rooftop of the Ambassador Hotel at 171 Sukhumvit Rd, Soi 11, Watthana, Bangkok 10110. The nearest BTS is Nana, a 5 to 7 minute walk. Free parking is available at the hotel.
What are Bangkok Padel's opening hours?
Bangkok Padel is open 07:00 to 22:00 daily, Monday to Sunday, year-round. Showers are available at the Ambassador Hotel Fitness Center until 21:00.
How do I book a court at Bangkok Padel?
Book through the Matchi app — download Matchi on iOS or Android, search for 'Bangkok Padel', pick a slot and pay in-app. Arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the Fitness Center.
What does it cost to play at Bangkok Padel?
Court rental is around 1,200 THB per hour. Private lessons are 1,900 THB for 1 player, dropping to 800 THB per person in a group of 4. A 10-lesson pack starts at 17,000 THB. A 90-day pass is 9,000 THB for members or 9,500 THB for non-members. Annual membership is 2,500 THB.
Is Bangkok Padel good for beginners?
Yes. The head coach relocated from Portugal in October 2025 with 250+ hours of coaching experience, leading a technique-first programme that suits total beginners. The 800 THB per-player group-of-4 rate is one of the best ways to start.