Bangkok - where to stay
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Quite a few on here have stayed in Bangkok so I thought you would have got a lot of suggestions.
We stayed in the Banyan Tree for 4 nights for our honeymoon - it was decent and I thought well located.
We stayed in the Banyan Tree for 4 nights for our honeymoon - it was decent and I thought well located.
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A lot depends what sort of thing you want to do while you're there. Sukhumvit area is more... I don't want to say "Westernized" but it's definitely more "global". If you're looking for reasonably high-end or non-Thai bars and restaurants, that area's probably your safest bet.
If you want somewhere that still feels a bit more Thai without people looking surprised when you walk into a 7-11, then maybe Bang Rak area (near Saphan Taksin BTS station) would be a good shout. Still has some swanky bars but a lot more of a real Thailand feel, IMO, and there are a few hotels on the river near the station.
If you want to wander around and really get a feel for the older parts of BKK, then somewhere over in Thonburi might be for you. That's more of a daytime thing though (no idea if you're there for work or passing through on holiday).
Honestly, the first thing I look at for accomodation in BKK is how close it is to a BTS or MRT station. Nothing worse than starting your day, or evening, with a sweaty half-mile walk! That is assuming, of course, that you won't have a personal driver during your stay
If you want somewhere that still feels a bit more Thai without people looking surprised when you walk into a 7-11, then maybe Bang Rak area (near Saphan Taksin BTS station) would be a good shout. Still has some swanky bars but a lot more of a real Thailand feel, IMO, and there are a few hotels on the river near the station.
If you want to wander around and really get a feel for the older parts of BKK, then somewhere over in Thonburi might be for you. That's more of a daytime thing though (no idea if you're there for work or passing through on holiday).
Honestly, the first thing I look at for accomodation in BKK is how close it is to a BTS or MRT station. Nothing worse than starting your day, or evening, with a sweaty half-mile walk! That is assuming, of course, that you won't have a personal driver during your stay
A lot depends what sort of thing you want to do while you're there. Sukhumvit area is more... I don't want to say "Westernized" but it's definitely more "global". If you're looking for reasonably high-end or non-Thai bars and restaurants, that area's probably your safest bet.
If you want somewhere that still feels a bit more Thai without people looking surprised when you walk into a 7-11, then maybe Bang Rak area (near Saphan Taksin BTS station) would be a good shout. Still has some swanky bars but a lot more of a real Thailand feel, IMO, and there are a few hotels on the river near the station.
If you want to wander around and really get a feel for the older parts of BKK, then somewhere over in Thonburi might be for you. That's more of a daytime thing though (no idea if you're there for work or passing through on holiday).
Honestly, the first thing I look at for accomodation in BKK is how close it is to a BTS or MRT station. Nothing worse than starting your day, or evening, with a sweaty half-mile walk! That is assuming, of course, that you won't have a personal driver during your stay
Good shout, ive stayed around the BangRak area a lot
TowerClub at Lebua (State Tower) of The Hangover 2 fame is a decent stay for the price , i paid just over a £100 the last time I stayed (which admitted;y was a few years ago now) - very big room, one of the best buffet breakfasts I’ve ever had or can go to the club lounge for breakfast - after breakfast they have complimentary snacks and drinks until it’s time for afternoon tea , which includes free alcoholic drinks
Shangri-la - been close to 20 years since I stayed here but again had the club room with all the usual stuff chucked in , free evening drinks and canapés in the club lounge - great for getting in the mood before a night out
Millennium Hilton - across the river from the Shangri-la and Lebua , nice hotel with very cosy room , great dinner buffet at one of their restaurants (especially the Sunday brunch) - right next door to Icon Siam if you want to shop a bit
These hotels are in a great location for the BTS
Personally these days me and my missus (who is from Thailand) tend to look for cheap stays in Bangkok that are close to public transport , as long as the hotel is clean and comfy we’re happy to save a few £ and put the savings to better use as , we’re rarely in the hotel anyways except to sleep
took a look a that, £140 seems very high for what it looks like and for that area
also seems quite a way down 11, do they have golf carts like other places do?
Wow. I'm talking complete rubbish. I've just checked the booking. It was £330 for 4 nights. So £82.50 per night.
They had a free shuttle bus thing which did a loop around the local area.
thought 140 sounded a lot, I know the area well, thanks for checking,82.50 sounds reasonable
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I stayed at the Chatrium riverside hotel, but it was 8 years ago.
It was good though, nice infinity pool.
Easy to get the monorail or river taxis.
It was good though, nice infinity pool.
Easy to get the monorail or river taxis.
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