Bangkok Hotels — General Advice and Discussion [consolidated]
Aug 19, 2015, 1:28 pm
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Hah, good luck with that. It's one of many examples of how "cheap" accommodation isn't really that cheap in the long run.
Aug 19, 2015, 1:44 pm
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But there are many good budget service apartments that include free wifi, bkfast, washer/dryer, full size fridge. You won't feel cramped and will enjoy much more than regular hotel.
Plus make sure you wheel and deal, 3 wks stay should get you a decent discount off the rack rate plus it's not yet high season until late Oct/early Nov.
Aug 19, 2015, 4:17 pm
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For 3 weeks and possibly two, you probably do best with a serviced apartment, which can save you a lot compared to a nicer place and be nicer than backpacker-grade hotels.
The cheapest decent hotel I'm familiar with is Majestic Suites, Sukhumvit by Soi 4. 1305 baht (net of taxes) per night for their least expensive room type, and surprisingly they do have 3 weeks open straight of that room class in late Oct/early Nov.
They also might offer a long-stay discount -- you'd need to contact them directly.
I'm sure there are less expensive secure places, both around the lower Sukhumvit tourist/expat ghetto, and around Khao San (which fails the test of easy transit connections though), and I'm sure plentiful places that don't tend to be where foreigners hang out.
Unless you found someplace that offered a long stay discount (which seems fairly likely), three weeks is that's long enough I'd want to switch hotels/neighborhoods at least once or twice; maybe even for two.
The cheapest decent hotel I'm familiar with is Majestic Suites, Sukhumvit by Soi 4. 1305 baht (net of taxes) per night for their least expensive room type, and surprisingly they do have 3 weeks open straight of that room class in late Oct/early Nov.
They also might offer a long-stay discount -- you'd need to contact them directly.
I'm sure there are less expensive secure places, both around the lower Sukhumvit tourist/expat ghetto, and around Khao San (which fails the test of easy transit connections though), and I'm sure plentiful places that don't tend to be where foreigners hang out.
Unless you found someplace that offered a long stay discount (which seems fairly likely), three weeks is that's long enough I'd want to switch hotels/neighborhoods at least once or twice; maybe even for two.
Aug 19, 2015, 8:06 pm
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WJ, Grande Millenium rebranded, no?
Aug 20, 2015, 7:33 am
#365
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http://www.grandecentrepointterminal21.com/
Aug 20, 2015, 5:29 pm
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Now if only the LM would copy
btw, has anyone ever stayed at the DoubleTree near the Phrom Phong BTS? I'd like to explore Thong Lor neighborhood more next trip and thought this may be close enough to enjoy. I'll be Hilton Diamond by that trip and have no status with Marriott (which has a closer property to Thong Lo).
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Aug 20, 2015, 6:04 pm
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Great move! Might win more biz from me over SGS with it.
Now if only the LM would copy
btw, has anyone ever stayed at the DoubleTree near the Phrom Phong BTS? I'd like to explore Thong Lor neighborhood more next trip and thought this may be close enough to enjoy. I'll be Hilton Diamond by that trip and have no status with Marriott (which has a closer property to Thong Lo).
Now if only the LM would copy
btw, has anyone ever stayed at the DoubleTree near the Phrom Phong BTS? I'd like to explore Thong Lor neighborhood more next trip and thought this may be close enough to enjoy. I'll be Hilton Diamond by that trip and have no status with Marriott (which has a closer property to Thong Lo).
There is a great little guaytiao place on Soi 26 just north of the DT. Choose the place on the corner, not the bigger one next door. They happen to serve exactly the same thing and are family, but apparently split at some point in the past. A bowl of deep fried fish skins are a good addition to any bowl of soup.
Aug 20, 2015, 7:55 pm
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Then I would suggest Terminal 21 Centrepoint, right next to Asoke BTS. Excellent location, great new facility and reasonable price.
http://www.grandecentrepointterminal21.com/
http://www.grandecentrepointterminal21.com/
Aug 21, 2015, 3:55 am
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For 2-3 wks he could also use airbnb but that takes a little bit of work and research (which he too hinted was 'lazy' to do)
Aug 21, 2015, 10:54 am
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I thought his implication about wanting someplace inexpensive was pretty clear; if you have to caveat that AC is required, that seems to me a pretty clear sign that your budget doesn't stretch to ~US$100/night places.
How many airbnb places are going to have a in-room safe for camera gear?
Hi all, after a few suggestions for budget accommodation in Bangkok for a first time visitor.
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Travelling alone, and really just need somewhere with a clean comfy bed to get a decent nights sleep (ie, AC is required) and safely store my gear, preferably with reasonable transport connections.
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Travelling alone, and really just need somewhere with a clean comfy bed to get a decent nights sleep (ie, AC is required) and safely store my gear, preferably with reasonable transport connections.
For 2-3 wks he could also use airbnb but that takes a little bit of work and research (which he too hinted was 'lazy' to do)
Aug 21, 2015, 9:20 pm
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Majestic Suites is a good option, but too much in the middle of Nana's madness IMO. Try another one of their hotels, Citi Chic on 13. It's way better and close to fun on Soi 11. Boss Suites, Ibis Nana, Darjeeling, Paradiso, and City Lodge should run you 1000 or less and are decent, clean 3* options as well.
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Aug 21, 2015, 9:37 pm
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Majestic Suites is a good option, but too much in the middle of Nana's madness IMO. Try another one of their hotels, Citi Chic on 13. It's way better and close to fun on Soi 11. Boss Suites, Ibis Nana, Darjeeling, Paradiso, and City Lodge should run you 1000 or less and are decent, clean 3* options as well.
Aug 22, 2015, 2:59 am
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A long walk from Suk definitely. Can't get everything for 1000. I paid more like 1600 5 years ago. Short hop to most of the joints on 11 though.
Aug 22, 2015, 7:12 am
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