Shama Taps Into the Rise of Multi-City Living for Today’s Travelers

From business trips and relocations to medical stays and hybrid work, Shama makes multi-city living feel more like home

Travel is no longer always about leaving everyday life behind. For a growing number of people, the trip itself has become part of everyday life.

Professionals commute between cities for work, executives relocate for new positions, hybrid workers settle somewhere for a few weeks at a time, and families travel to Bangkok for everything from school terms to medical appointments. As these lines between travel, work, and home continue to blur, where people stay is changing too.

For Shama, the serviced apartment brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, this shift toward multi-city living calls for something different from conventional accommodation: places where guests can maintain their routines, become familiar with their neighborhood, and feel at home whether they stay for several weeks, months, or years.

More Than a Place to Sleep

Shama approaches this evolving lifestyle through its “The Joy of Living” philosophy, centered on making longer stays feel less temporary.

Its properties combine residential-style living with access to business districts, hospitals, international schools, public transportation, restaurants, cafés, shops, and everyday neighborhood conveniences.

The idea is particularly relevant to Bangkok, where different parts of the city can offer dramatically different lifestyles. Rather than treating location simply as a matter of proximity to tourist attractions, Shama positions its properties around how guests actually intend to live while they are here.

Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok: Residential Living Close to Sathon

For travelers who want to stay within easy reach of central Bangkok without being surrounded by its constant activity, Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok offers a quieter alternative.

Set within an established residential neighborhood, the property is surrounded by local restaurants, shops, and everyday community life, while Sathon, Silom, and Rama III remain conveniently accessible.

The balance makes it suitable for longer stays where work and everyday living carry equal importance. Another advantage for relocating residents is that the property is pet-friendly, making it possible to bring four-legged family members along for the move.

Best for: Long-stay guests, professionals working around Sathon and Silom, families, and pet owners.

Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok: For Life in the Middle of Everything

For those who prefer central Bangkok, Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok puts many of the city's major business and lifestyle destinations within easy reach.

Its Asoke location provides connections to both the BTS Skytrain and MRT, making commuting across Bangkok considerably easier. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Terminal 21, and The EM District are nearby, while views toward Benjakitti Park bring a welcome patch of green into city living.

The combination works particularly well for business travelers and executives who regularly move between meetings, offices, and events, as well as families who want the convenience of central Bangkok for a longer stay.

Best for: Business travelers, executives, families, and guests who rely on public transportation.

Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok: Central Living with Healthcare Close By

Sukhumvit remains one of Bangkok's most convenient areas for international residents, combining business, dining, shopping, nightlife, and transportation within one sprawling urban corridor.

Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok places guests amid that activity, with restaurants, shopping destinations, and major business areas nearby.

Its proximity to Bumrungrad International Hospital also gives the property another practical role. It can serve guests coming to Bangkok for health checks or medical visits, as well as family members accompanying or visiting them.

Best for: Medical travelers, business visitors, international guests, and families wanting a central Sukhumvit base.

Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok: A Look at Bangkok’s Emerging Creative Side

Travel farther along Sukhumvit and the atmosphere begins to change.

Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok offers a quieter residential environment in an area identified as one of Bangkok's Creative Districts. Nearby Cloud 11 and True Digital Park have helped establish this part of the city as a hub for technology, start-ups, young professionals, and the creative economy.

BTS Skytrain and expressway connections make getting around relatively straightforward, while the neighborhood offers an alternative for guests who do not need to be in central Sukhumvit every day.

The property also illustrates Shama's “Connected Neighbourhood” concept, encouraging residents to engage with the community around them rather than treating their accommodation as an isolated bubble.

Best for: Hybrid workers, digital professionals, start-up teams, and travelers looking for a more residential side of Bangkok.

Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok: A Practical Base for Medical Stays

Medical travel often requires something quite different from a typical hotel stay. Guests may need to remain in Bangkok for an extended period, establish comfortable routines, and stay close to hospitals without giving up convenient access to the rest of the city.

Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok responds directly to that need. The property sits next to Bangkok Hospital and around five minutes from Phetchavej Hospital, while Rama IX, Thonglor, and Ekkamai are also within easy reach.

Its quieter residential setting offers some separation from Bangkok's busiest districts, particularly useful for guests staying during treatment, recovery, or temporary work assignments.

Best for: Medical travelers, accompanying family members, and professionals on short-term assignments.

Shama Ekamai Bangkok: Live Like a Local in Ekkamai

Ekkamai and neighboring Thonglor have developed into two of Bangkok's most recognizable lifestyle neighborhoods, packed with restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and places to spend an evening.

Shama Ekamai Bangkok offers access to that energy while maintaining a more private residential atmosphere surrounded by greenery.

For longer-stay guests, the neighborhood itself becomes part of the attraction. Instead of simply checking into Bangkok, residents can gradually find their favorite coffee shop, neighborhood restaurant, supermarket, and everyday routines — the small details that turn a temporary address into somewhere that feels familiar.

Best for: Long-stay visitors, expats, couples, and travelers who prioritize Bangkok's dining and lifestyle scene.

Finding a Community Away From Home

Living somewhere for months is different from visiting for a weekend, and Shama also places an emphasis on the social side of extended stays.

Shama Social Club and Shama Friends create opportunities for guests to meet other residents, interact with neighbors, and become more familiar with their surroundings. The intention is to make community part of the serviced apartment experience rather than leaving guests to navigate a new city entirely on their own.

That sense of connection sits at the center of Shama's “The Joy of Living” philosophy: making a temporary home feel like part of everyday life from the beginning.

A New Definition of the Long Stay

The rise of multi-city living suggests that the traditional division between “home” and “travel” is becoming less clear.

A Bangkok stay might now last three months rather than three nights. A business trip could be combined with remote work. A medical appointment might require an extended family stay. An overseas relocation can begin with a serviced apartment while a newcomer learns which neighborhood they eventually want to call home.

Shama's network of properties responds to these different circumstances by pairing residential-style accommodation with carefully chosen neighborhoods and connections to the city around them.

It also reflects ONYX Hospitality Group's broader “More of What You Love” philosophy, which aims to address different traveler lifestyles through its portfolio of hospitality brands, complemented by ONYX Rewards, ONYX Dining, and locally connected experiences.

As ONYX celebrates its 60th anniversary, Shama's approach offers an indication of where the extended-stay sector is heading. For today's increasingly mobile professionals and families, the question is no longer simply where to stay in Bangkok. It is where they can continue living their life while they are here.

[PHOTO: Courtesy of ONYX Hospitality]