We have stayed here on numerous occasions and have always found the staff to be helpful and friendly. Its Gay friendly which became apparent when we returned one night, there were freelancers hanging around everywhere and some were very persistent. While this is not the hotels fault we did get a bit fed up with it as they were operating within the car park area of the hotel.

It is possible to walk to Silom probably a 15min walk but takes are everywhere and there is also the underground MTS around a 5 minute walk away. Taxi services arranged through the hotel tend to be more expensive. On the few occasions when we ate in the Restaurant we found the food good and cheap. There are a few tables outside near the pool where you can also order food and drinks.

Not so sure if we would stay again because of the hassle mentioned earlier, although we are now a bit more streetwise in dealing with such issues.

A friend booked this hotel recently and I flew in to Bangkok to join him. The hotel is about 30 mins by taxi to/from airport, depending on the time/traffic. It takes a good 10mins walk to the nearest subway - Lumpini station. still, it's good exercise for me , especially when I have been eating and eating! Taxis are easily available, by the way.
Ibis hotel is just directly opposite and you can get cheap buffet lunch there ! There is also a convenience store just outside the hotel. A 5 mins walk from the hotel (turn right at entrance) and you can get to walk through a local weekend open air market that sells literally anything and everything! It was a good experience for me!
For less than 1000 baht a night for 2 people (no bf), it's a bargain! The room was clean and comfortable. In my room, we had a big fridge and coffee making machine! The tv was the old bulky type but the programmes were up to date with a few English channels. There was a massage place at the hotel which my friend enjoyed the oil massage. We tried the foot reflex and I certainly would not waste the money again! Meals at the hotel were not too bad. Prices were reasonable. Staff were friendly as well. Also, the hotel has a swimming pool!
For the price, this hotel is considered good, if you do not mind the walking! Well, take the cab, if you do!

I've stayed here several times and found the staff friendly. Though, forgetting about the laundry down the street I had the hotel do my laundry once and apparently the staff considered the wash as their own little "pick and wear" and lost am irreplaceable shirt. I got no joy from the staff trying to find it or reimbursement!

The accomodations are the bare essentials with minimal lighting, though adequate A/C. I don't think they've spend any money on new furniture or decoration during the past 10 years

A plus for the hotel is that it's located several minutes walk from Rama IV and is across the street from the boxing stadium and several minutes more walk to Lumpini Park. From the hotel, the U. S. Embassy is a short taxi ride away.

This a real budget hotel and the place to stay if you want to spend your money around town.

This up-date should be read in conjunction with my more detailed review of July, 2009.

Essentially, little has changed at the Malaysia since my last visit, except that a number of 'suites' are now available at a nightly cost of between 1,500 and 1,700 baht. These are located in a separate block in the hotel grounds. The bedrooms are furnished to a high standard with plentiful storage, a flat-screen TV, fridge, air-con, and wi-fi access (for which a charge is made); but the available accommodation varies. Some 'suites' comprise only large bedrooms with separate en-suites while others have an additional lounge area. The design is somewhat bizarre: I have never before seen a bathroom featuring a urinal as well as a wc!

In the main hotel, the Deluxe rooms are starting to look a little frayed and tired. However, at under 1,000 baht a night I think they represent better value than the suites.

All in all, I continue to recommend the Malaysia as a good value, gay-friendly budget hotel in a reasonable location. However, while I was there in mid-November, the hotel was full with Thai families seeking temporary accommodation away from the flooded areas of Bangkok. As a result, the hotel was having difficulties in honouring all of its reservations. I would always advise guests to contact the hotel beforehand to check that rooms are still available and make sure that you arrive on time: if you are late, you may find that your accommodation has gone!