| Going to Bangkok? Feeling overwhelmed with hotel | | | | for modern lifestyle. A bit of walking to do to get to |
| choices? Well, don't be. | | | | BTS skytrain. Traffic is always horrible right in front |
| Here are some great Bangkok hotels we recommend | | | | of the hotel. |
| based on your budget: | | | | - PLAZA ATHENEE HOTEL BANGKOK - Nice and |
| 8,000-9,000 BAHT A NIGHT: | | | | close to BTS skytrain. But the hotel's name might |
| - THE ORIENTAL HOTEL BANGKOK - One of the | | | | cause pronunciation problem between you and local |
| world's premier hotels. The oldest hotel in Bangkok on | | | | taxi driver. Bring the hotel's business card and the |
| the bank of Chao Phraya River. Nice colonial-style | | | | road name in Thai with you. |
| architecture. Not in the city center though. | | | | 3,000-4,000 BAHT A NIGHT: |
| 7,000-8,000 BAHT A NIGHT: | | | | - MARRIOTT RESORT AND SPA - Right on the bank |
| - THE PENINSULA HOTEL BANGKOK - High reviews, | | | | of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. Very much like a |
| world awards. On the bank of the Chao Phraya | | | | secluded and relaxing resort. Not in the city center, |
| River, but on the farther island. Free hotel's shuttle | | | | but free shuttle boat to BTS station makes it all fine. |
| boat service takes you to BTS skytrain. | | | | - NAI LERT PARK, RAFFLES HOTEL BANGKOK - |
| - SUKOTHAI HOTEL BANGKOK - Beautiful | | | | Lush garden with peaceful atmosphere. Within walking |
| contemporary Thai architecture in beautiful | | | | distance from BTS skytrain and shopping malls. |
| landscaped garden. A bit far from shopping areas but | | | | - TRIPLE TWO SILOM HOTEL BANGOK - Nice |
| worth the beauty. | | | | boutique hotel with contemporary Asian design. At |
| - FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BANGKOK - Right in front | | | | night, enjoy Silom Road's street market. |
| of BTS skytrain. The name guarantees the luxury. | | | | 2,000-3,000 BAHT A NIGHT: |
| Close to most shopping malls. | | | | - PATUMWAN PRINCESS HOTEL BANGKOK - Great |
| 6,000-7,000 BAHT A NIGHT: | | | | location, but always under renovation. Right inside |
| - GRAND HYATT ERAWAN HOTEL BANGKOK - | | | | MBK Shopping Center. Try the hotel's |
| Stunning garden spa. Very close to BTS skytrain. | | | | Japanese+Korean buffet lunch at Konju restaurant, |
| High-end shopping right below the hotel and just | | | | only $25/person. |
| across the street. | | | | - SOFITEL SILOM HOTEL BANGKOK - Cozy boutique |
| - THE BANYAN TREE HOTEL BANGKOK - One of | | | | hotel in Bangkok. Few steps off the night market on |
| the newest hotels in Bangkok. The tallest hotel | | | | Silom road. Near BTS skytrain. |
| building in Bangkok. Exceptional spa and massage. | | | | 1,000-2,000 BAHT A NIGHT: |
| 5,000-6,000 BAHT A NIGHT: | | | | - BUDDY LODGE KHAO SAN ROAD - Nice hotel in |
| - SHERATON GRANDE SUKUMVIT HOTEL BANGKOK | | | | the world-famous Khao San Road area. Good for |
| - Beautiful Thai/Bali style swimming pool garden with | | | | backpacker with more budget. Ask for a quiet room. |
| soothing underwater music. Right at BTS skytrain. | | | | Khao San could get noisy at night. |
| - SHANGRI-LA HOTEL BANGKOK - On the bank of | | | | 500-1,000 BAHT A NIGHT: |
| Bangkok's Chao Phraya River. Nice pool, nice view. | | | | - ROYAL RIVER HOTEL - On the bank of Bangkok's |
| But don't try the hotel's Angelini Italian restaurant | | | | Chao Phraya River. Quite difficult to get into the city. |
| though. | | | | Big room for small price. You also get free breakfast |
| 4,000-5,000 BAHT A NIGHT: | | | | buffet. |
| - CONRAD HOTEL BANGKOK - Contemporary hotel | | | | At the time of this writing, US$1 = 40 Thai Baht. |