Hotels in Bangkok in general

If you are arriving in Bangkok on a budget then you would probably be best served going to the Banglamphu area. For most Banglamphu constitutes the streets in and around the Khao San Road. This Khao San is always a good starting point for finding accommodation but the guesthouses on this street can often be noisy. With a little bit of walking you'll often find cheaper and cleaner places to stay just around the corner. At the best of times finding suitable accommodation in Banglamphu can be a frustrating experience. If you are not met by the dreaded house-full sign, the rooms that are on offer are likely to be comfortable matchboxes or ...  Read the complete review

On my visit to Bangkok I stayed at the Shangri-La Hotel, on the banks of the historic Chao Phraya River. I chose this hotel as it is voted one of the top ten hotels in the world consistently, which after a ten hour flight from Heathrow, I thought my girlfriend would appreciate the self indulgence, as anyone who has read my opinion on flying will understand why. We stayed in the ultra luxurious Krungthep Wing which was out of this world. On check in at the reception area which had a very large lobby area which was light and airy, with exquisite flower arrangements and statues and panoramic windows overlooking the river, we were taken too the Krungthep ...  Read the complete review

Honey Hotel: 31 Sukhumvit Road: Soi 19: Bangkok 10110. Tel (662)2530646 / 2557172 Fax (662) 2544716 EMAIL honeyho@ksc.th.com One of the original 4 American 'R&R' Hotels the decor in the rooms is getting faded but everything works and the rooms and hotel are kept really clean. Excellent front desk with safe deposit boxes. A small swimming pool is in front of reception. There is a travel agency on ther premises and a car service just outside. The cars are old but the rates to the airport are not bad. The coffee shop though very basically furnished does good evening meals. A Basic American or Thai Breakfast is included in the room price. In January ...  Read the complete review

Bavana Hotel, Coffee Shop and Restaurant has been open for about two years and in that time has earned a high reputation for its excellent service. It has 34no. 3 star rooms each with a king size bed or two single beds along with own bathroom/shower, fridge, wardrobes, dressing table and table and chairs. Each is carpeted and with specialised mood lighting. It has its own restaurant and coffee shop where you can eat Thai, Japanese or European food or drink 24hrs a day. However, you should note that Thailand has recently introduced a law that limits the consumption of alcohol until 1am after which all bars close. Bavana is located on Suriwong Road and is only 1min from ...  Read the complete review

Bangkok Federal Hotel 27 Sukhumvhit Rd Soi 11 Bangkok 10110 Thailand federalhotel@hotmail.com 66-02-2530175 Very reasonable, safe hotel and friendly staff. a little run down but you see the same faces there many times as fellow travellers seem to come back again. It is loctaed up Soi 11 off Sukhumvit and tends to be quiet at night. Great coffee shop with great Thai Food and Euro/Amer cuisine. About 900 baht per night upper room and 800 baht ground floor rooms. Best to email for reservation and say you heard by word of mouth or they will try to get you for 960 baht per room. hotel has nice pool area as well. Not fancy but safe, and great ...  Read the complete review