Top 10 Bangkok Hotels Worth Checking Into
Bangkok is one of most popular tourists spots in all the world, and as such, there is a large variety of hotels to choose from whenever you visit the city. With every kind of accommodation ranging from budget hotels to boutique hotels to local designer hotels to 5 star luxury hotels, you’ll be spoiled for choice in the capital city of the Land of Smiles. Read on to find out the top 10 hotels in Bangkok that CheapTickets.sg has picked.
1. Red Planet Asoke
We begin our guide with one of the most convenient budget friendly hotels around, Red Planet Asoke, located on Sukhumvit Soi 14. This hotel provides simple, no frills accomodation for the budget travellers and is within a five minute walk to the popular shopping mall, Terminal 21 at Asoke BTS Station. With nightly rates typically around $50-$60, you can use the money by staying here to eat more delicious street food or to do more shopping. Located on the same street is a popular local eatery called Suda, where you’ll find all your favorite Thai dishes at coffee shop prices.
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2. Chatrium Riverside Hotel
If you wish to stay in a hotel located near the Chao Praya River, Chatrium Riverside Hotel is an excellent choice. A luxury hotel with 396 rooms, 5 restaurants, a beautiful outdoor pool and the wonderful Nemita spa, Chatrium Riverside Hotel offers tourists a relaxing atmosphere to unwind. By staying here, you’ll be a short cab ride away from Yaowarat (Bangkok’s Chinatown) and other popular street food stalls like Jay Fai (famous for crab omelette) and Thip Samai (famous for pad thai). You can also take a ferry to the popular riverside tourist attraction, Asiatique, which has a wide selection of bars, restaurants, night market stalls, beer gardens. After you’re done with dinner and drinks at Asiatique, you’ll have the chance to ride the ferris wheel and even watch a cabaret show.
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3. Dusit Thani Hotel
If you’re looking for a historic hotel with authentic Thai touches, that incorporates Thai silk, teak wood and local orchids into every room, look no further than the Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok. It’s a highly acclaimed 5 star hotel in the center of the busy Silom district, and a short walk away from Lumpini Park, where you can go for your morning jogs or join a dance aerobics class in the evenings. With 8 restaurants on site, comprising a steak-house, an international buffet restaurant, a Cantonese restaurant, a Vietnamese restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, a gourmet cafe, a lobby lounge and a traditional Thai restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice and we’re certain you’ll be satisfied wherever you choose to dine at the Dusit Thani Hotel.
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4. Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit is located a 5 minutes walk away Phrom Phong BTS Station and is one of the newest hotels in Bangkok. This modern hotel features a 24/7 food and drinks menu, a 24 hour gym, a rooftop cocktail bar on the 28th floor called AIRE Bar and a swimming pool on the 19th to unwind and relax. Both the cocktail bar and the swimming pool offer excellent views of the city skyline and the surrounding areas. Being so close to the Emporium and Emquartier, two of the finest malls in Bangkok, will you give easy access to international brands, local cafes like Greyhound, Vanilla, Roast and D’ark, state of the art cinemas and large supermarkets where you can get snacks and goodies to bring home.
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5. Lebua at State Tower
Lebua at State Tower is one of the oldest skyscrapers in Bangkok and one of the finest luxury hotels as well. It’s claim to fame are its lavish suites, excellent service, superior views of the nearby Chao Praya River and the cityscape. It has also received global acclaim for its rooftop bar and restaurant, Sky Bar and Sirocco, more famously known as the Golden Dome, as featured in the movie Hangover Part 2. You can have your morning breakfast buffet at Cafe Mozu, which is right by the poolside and perfect if you wish to have an early dip to recharge yourself for the day. The business centre and function rooms are located on the same floor, making it convenient for business travellers who wish to mix business with pleasure.
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6. Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
If you wish to stay right in the heart of Yaowarat, then Shanghai Mansion Bangkok is just the right place for you. This luxury boutique hotel is covered in a wonderful blend of Chinese traditional designs. Staying here will take you back in time to the Shanghai of the 1920s to 1930s, a decade of romance, musical celebration and wealth. Every night that you stay here comes with a one complimentary activity, which you can choose from a specially curated menu, including a Chinatown walking tour, a dim sum meal, a modern Chinese dinner, a cabaret show or a spa treatment. These activities are subject to availability and reservations should be made the day before at the hotel reception.
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7. Riva Surya
Riva Surya is a luxury boutique hotel located along the Chao Praya River and is a 10 minute walk to the lively Khaosan area. When you stay here in the heart of the Old Town, you’ll be surrounded by small local eateries along Phra Artit Road, where you can feast like a King for affordable prices. You’ll also be a short cab ride away from the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. When you’re done exploring the area, unwind at the outdoor pool, which offers excellent views of the river or get a poolside foot massage. The rooms are wonderfully designed with modern design touches and you’ll be greeted with warm Thai hospitality by the friendly staff here too.
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8. Centara Grand at Central World
Centara Grand at Central World is located at the very heart of Bangkok’s shopping district. A luxurious 5 star property, Centara Grand combines the ease of accessibility that comes with living at the heart of the city with the luxury of resort style facilities so you can feel pampered and relaxed when you’re done with the day’s shopping. With a lifestyle complex on the 26th floor, you have the choice of working out a sweat in the gym, swimming in the pool with amazing views, getting a relaxing massage at the SPA Cenvaree, or playing tennis with your buddies. Its rooftop bar and restaurant Red Sky is the perfect spot to watch the sunset and have a romantic dinner with your partner. There’s also a happy hour there daily from 4-6pm so you can have a beer or cocktail before dinner.
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9. Sala Arun Aparthotel
If you wish to see the sunset from your bedroom, then choose a riverside room at the Sala Arun Aparthotel for an experience to remember. Located across the river from Wat Arun, the Sala Arun Aparthotel is a quaint 4 star hotel which is the perfect starting spot for your day of temple hopping. Sala Arun is walking distance to both the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, two of the most popular and most culturally important temples to visit. From here, you can also take the river crossing ferry to visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, one of the finest landmarks of Thai culture. The Eagle’s Nest Restaurant is the rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant at Sala Arun and offers tasty Thai food and delicious cocktails with an amazing view, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a day of temple visitations.
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10. W Hotel
The W Hotel, located near Chong Nonsi BTS Station is one of the finest luxury hotels in Bangkok. Combining superior accomodation with stylish features and custom furnishing, attention is given to every small detail in each of the 403 rooms at the W Hotel. Here, you can truly relax, recharge and unwind and let the staff take care of your every need 24/7. A popular spot for couples about to get married, they are now offering a special package which includes a stay in the WOW Suite and free usage of several excellent venues for that perfect pre-wedding shot to remember for a lifetime.
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