List of “Hospitels” for COVID-19 patients in Thailand
With the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases per day, it’s no wonder that hospital beds in Thailand are nearing capacity. In comes a new type of quarantine facility to offload the number of patients staying at hospitals. “Hospitels” are hotels transformed into field hospitals for patients with less severe symptoms. This leaves the intensive care units (ICUs) free for those who require greater medical attention. Unlike actual field hospitals, Hospitels add a dash of luxury to the mix. Believe it or not, you don’t have to recover from the coronavirus in the same space as 100 other patients. If you’re ever deemed in medical need, Hospitels are a good, comfortable option. Read on for a list of Hospitels for COVID-19 patients in Thailand in this Pacific Prime Thailand article.
What are Hospitels for COVID-19 patients?
“Hospitels” for COVID-19 patients have been up and running since April 2021, when cases were rising dramatically. A portmanteau of “hotel” and “hospital”, these facilities accommodate patients infected with the coronavirus in the event that hospitals become overburdened. Compared to field hospitals, you’ll find better amenities, softer mattresses, and more private quarters at Hospitels. Note that these differ from Alternative State Quarantine hotels, which are actual hotels for the purpose of quarantine and not medical care.
To qualify as a Hospitel, the hotel must have at least 30 rooms and be partnered with a Hospital that can provide comprehensive medical care for the patients. As such, your choices of Hospitel will be limited to your hospital and its affiliated hotels. Ready to book an appointment? Simply contact the hospital where you received your diagnosis and ask to be admitted to its partner hotel.
How much does it cost to stay at Hospitels for COVID-19 patients?
For reference, the program offered by Bumrungrad Hospital is priced from around THB ฿150,000 for a 14-day stay. This price excludes the costs of medications, medical services, and equipment.
Who is eligible to receive treatment at Hospitels for COVID-19 patients in Thailand?
You’ll never be far from medical help even when you are away from the hospital. To put your worries to rest, Hospitels for COVID-19 patients are supervised under the partner hospital. Here, patients eligible for treatment must meet the following criteria:
1. You are tested positive but without symptoms, or;
Asymptomatic patients will be hospitalized for 4 to 7 days. If there’s no complication, you’ll be transferred to a Hospitel. There, you will stay for a further 10 days (or 14 days in case of a suspected COVID-19 variant infection).
2. You are tested positive with symptoms, but have no risk or chronic conditions, or;
After a 4 to 7-day hospitalization, your symptoms will most likely have improved. Thereafter, you will be transferred to a Hospitel and remain there for at least 10 days (or 14 days in case of a suspected COVID19 variant infection).
3. You are under 50 years old and tested positive with no symptoms or risk factors.
You will be admitted directly to a Hospitel for 10 days (or 14 days in case of a suspected COVID-19 variant infection).
Note: Patients staying at a Hospitel must be able to take care of themselves and have consented to remain there for 10 to 14 days after discharge from hospital.
Lung x-rays are also recommended for all patients who have tested positive. If your lungs are abnormal, you should stay at the hospital instead.
List of Hospitels for COVID-19 patients in Thailand
Currently, these are the hotels operating as Hospitels in Thailand. Keep in mind that this list is subjected to change depending on the pandemic situation in Thailand, as well as the government announcements. Find your hospital and its affiliated Hospitels below.
Central region
Bangkok Hospital
Partner hotels: Chiva Bangkok Hotel, AQ Hotel
Chularat 3 Inter Hospital
Partner hotels: O2 Luxury Hotel, H5 Luxury Hotel
Thonburi Hospital 1
Partner hotel: Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit
Hospitals in the Kasemrad Group
Partner hotels: Court Wing Hotel, Justice Hotel, Richmond Hotels, Kingston Suites Hotel, Soritre Sukhumvit Hotel, Holiday Inn MBK Hotel, Two Tree Hotel
Bangpakok 9 Hospital
Partner hotel: The Green View Hotel
Bangpakok 2 Hospital Rangsit
Partner hotels: Tara Park Resotel, Tara Residence Hotel
Bumrungrad Hospital
Partner hotel: Anantara Riverside Hotel
Piyavate Hospital
Partner hotels: Royal Rattanakosin Hotel, Indra Regent Hotel, The Bazaar Hotel
Phyathai 1 Hospital
Partner hotel: Picnic Rangnam Hotel
Med Park Hospital
Partner hotels: Bangkok Hotel Midtown Hotel Bangkok, Verve Hotel
Lerdsin Hospital
Partner hotel: Grace Hotel Narai Hotel
Vichaivej Hospital Nong Khaem
Partner hotel: The Platinum Suite Hotel
Vichaivej Hospital Omnoi
Partner hotel: The Cotai Luxury Design Hotel
Vibharam Hospital
Partner hotels: The Patra Hotel Rama 9, So Boutique Hotel
Vibharam Hospital, Chaiprakarn
Partner hotel: Ozone Hotel @ Samyan
World Medical Hospital
Partner hospital: Bandara Hotel
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
Partner hospital: Taisun Hotel
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
Partner hospital: Novotel Bangkok Phoenix Ploenchit
Synphaet Hospital
Partner hospitals: Synsiri Nawamin Hotel, Synsiri Hotel Ladprao
Sukhumvit Hospital
Partner hospitals: Malaysia Hotel, Forum Park Hotel
Serirak Hospital
Partner hospital: Synsiri Resort Hotel
Nawamin 9 Hospital
Partner hospital: The Canal Hotel
Chularat 9 Airport Hospital
Partner hospital: The Leisure Residence Hotel
Synphaet Ramintra Hospital
Partner hospital: Synsiri Nawamin 96 Hotel
Synphaet Srinakarin Hospital
Partner hospital: Maple Hotel
Prince Suvarnabhumi Hospital
Partner hospital: Le Grand City Hotel Pratunam, Gate 43 Airport Hotel
Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital
Partner hospital: ibis Bangkok IMPACT Hotel
Vichaivej Samut Sakhon Hospital
Partner hospital: Royal King Suite Hotel
Vibhavadi Hospital
Partner hospital: Princeton Hotel Bangkok
Ramkhamhaeng Hospital
Partner hospital: Metro Point Hotel
BNH Hospital
Partner hospital: Novotel Ibis Hotel
Ladprao Hospital
Partner hospital: Anchaleena Hotel
Rama 9 Hospital
Partner hospital: Almas Hotel Bangkok
B Care Hospital
Partner hospital: Gold Orchid Hotel
Paolo Samut Prakan Hospital
Partner hospital: Koon Hotel
Sikarin Hospital
Partner hospital: Twin Hotel
Bang Pho Hospital
Partner hospital: Stay Hotel
Northern region
Theppanya Hospital
Partner hospital: Amora Thapae Hotel
Eastern region
Pattaya Memorial Hospital
Partner hospital: Tropicana Hotel
Phyathai Sriracha Hospital
Partner hospital: Shade Pool Villas Hotel
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
Partner hospital: Aden Hotel and Tasten
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