Bangkok Hotels

[Banana Boi]

The problem with airplane food is that our taste is different at high altitudes. Our taste buds just don't work very well. You can google it if you want to know more.

I didn't know this but I have enjoyed some meals I've had in business class from time to time. Maybe I was just starving.

[Mogwai]

Let's not go crazy. The food is mediocre at best even for airplane food, but I do like the airline overall.

The problem with airplane food is that our taste is different at high altitudes. Our taste buds just don't work very well. You can google it if you want to know more.

[Jim200]

Have to disagree with you my friend. Unless your sole purpose is mongering, to me it makes no sense to pick your spot in relation to Sukhumvit. I live in the Wutthakaat / Talat Plu area and its a 13 klick ride down Sathon Thai road, usually no traffic late at night, 120 B. Its only a little longer than to On Noot or Sapan Kwai. And I generally don't want hookers in my place anyway, even though once in a while I do. And if she doesn't want to go, well sucks to be her. I've had them ride the BTS with me.

I avoid Siam, if I am riding in at rush hour (not often), and need to go to Sukh (even less) I just switch at Silom and MRT it to Asoke. All depends on time of day, etc.

But you should live near where you work, commuting sucks. For gits like me, that don't go to Suk at night more than once a week, the savings are well worth it, especially if I am done before midnight. And what I lose in occasional taxi rides home late at night (maybe costs me an extra dollar or two) I save in food, rent and stress. I have local eateries where I pay half of what it costs down in tourist town.

Of course we have Icon Siam now and that is an eye candy paradise. And not a lot of Falang, so the shop girls give you the eye..

If you don't mind me asking. How much are you paying monthly for rent?

[Jim200]

Your greatest danger is crossing any street in Bangkok, followed by the taxi ride to the airport.

I've not flown Tiger, but I've flown AirAsia many times, both Thai and Malaysian versions, domestic and international. The aircraft are clean, the seats generous, the service enthusiastic, and the food excellent. Much better than my experiences with some non-discount carriers like Malaysia Airlines and China Southern.

Let's not go crazy. The food is mediocre at best even for airplane food, but I do like the airline overall.

[Jim200]

If you choose to fly on a Asian discount (budget) airline you have bigger balls than I.

Nothing wrong with Air Asia. I've flown over 10 times and never had a problem with them.

[Nyezhov]

I don't think this Thonburi option really makes sense for most people unless not travelling to other side of the river (Sukhumvit) that much. You would have to tolerate long BTS trips with changeover at BTS Sayaam (Siam), and slightly costly taxi to get home late, which eats into the 5 k savings.

No girl is going to want to go with you back to your place on Thonburi side (too far), unless she lives there too (unlikely for Sukhumvit hookers). Just so happens I know some girls who live on Thonburi side (not hookers), and my GF once used to live in Wuthagaat, Talaat Pluu.

I tend to hate the BTS these days because gets packed in like sardines in rush hour. I do stay in Sathorn area though if not going to Sukhumvit often, and late night taxi back is only 15 to 20 minutes, probably another 10 minutes to Thonburi side. I often go into Sukhumvit on MRT (avoiding changeover), which can be equally badly packed out in rush hour..

Have to disagree with you my friend. Unless your sole purpose is mongering, to me it makes no sense to pick your spot in relation to Sukhumvit. I live in the Wutthakaat / Talat Plu area and its a 13 klick ride down Sathon Thai road, usually no traffic late at night, 120 B. Its only a little longer than to On Noot or Sapan Kwai. And I generally don't want hookers in my place anyway, even though once in a while I do. And if she doesn't want to go, well sucks to be her. I've had them ride the BTS with me.

I avoid Siam, if I am riding in at rush hour (not often), and need to go to Sukh (even less) I just switch at Silom and MRT it to Asoke. All depends on time of day, etc.

But you should live near where you work, commuting sucks. For gits like me, that don't go to Suk at night more than once a week, the savings are well worth it, especially if I am done before midnight. And what I lose in occasional taxi rides home late at night (maybe costs me an extra dollar or two) I save in food, rent and stress. I have local eateries where I pay half of what it costs down in tourist town.

Of course we have Icon Siam now and that is an eye candy paradise. And not a lot of Falang, so the shop girls give you the eye.

You do lose on TF and WC and Tinder sometimes when the gals are like in Bang Kapi or Lat Phrao, but I've never had a problem meeting a girl from any other area.

[Etaoin2003]

If you choose to fly on a Asian discount (budget) airline you have bigger balls than I.

Your greatest danger is crossing any street in Bangkok, followed by the taxi ride to the airport.

I've not flown Tiger, but I've flown AirAsia many times, both Thai and Malaysian versions, domestic and international. The aircraft are clean, the seats generous, the service enthusiastic, and the food excellent. Much better than my experiences with some non-discount carriers like Malaysia Airlines and China Southern.

[J A Karl]

I don't know all areas in Bangkok but I do know that both Siam and Riverside are not cheap areas for hotels. You're not going to find a nice hotel around Siam for 2500 baht. Unfortunately, it's mainly 4 or 5 star hotels in this area. Double or triple for hotels like Intercontinental. Kempinski, Grand Hyatt. Your best value around Riverside and the new IconSiam mall is likely the Hilton right beside the mall. However, prices may have skyrocketed there because of the new mega mall.

Grande Mercure Bangkok Asoke Residence is a very nice hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 19. Far enough away from Sukhumvit to be quiet but near enough to walk to Terminal 21 / Asoke BTS. Unless you book far in advance or get lucky this will also run you over 2500 baht.

You may want to try AirBNB and stay in a condo. Pretty sure you'd find a place in the areas you seek within your budget.

Thank you Banana Boi.

I will definitely look at these options.

[Pointy Stick]

Ok.

I never thought much about price.

But let's say up to about 2500 bht per night.

Dynasty Grande. Check the website for deals.

[Banana Boi]

But let's say up to about 2500 bht per night.

I don't know all areas in Bangkok but I do know that both Siam and Riverside are not cheap areas for hotels. You're not going to find a nice hotel around Siam for 2500 baht. Unfortunately, it's mainly 4 or 5 star hotels in this area. Double or triple for hotels like Intercontinental. Kempinski, Grand Hyatt. Your best value around Riverside and the new IconSiam mall is likely the Hilton right beside the mall. However, prices may have skyrocketed there because of the new mega mall.

Grande Mercure Bangkok Asoke Residence is a very nice hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 19. Far enough away from Sukhumvit to be quiet but near enough to walk to Terminal 21 / Asoke BTS. Unless you book far in advance or get lucky this will also run you over 2500 baht.

You may want to try AirBNB and stay in a condo. Pretty sure you'd find a place in the areas you seek within your budget.

[J A Karl]

You are wasting everyone's time unless you state your budget.

Ok.

I never thought much about price.

But let's say up to about 2500 bht per night.

[Dg8787]

I'm looking for a nice hotel in Bangkok.

Hard to describe exactly what I'm looking for but I will try.

Close enough to shopping malls and yet far from the mongering action. Or at least far enough not to be disturbed by it.

I'm taking a potential GF to Bangkok for a short trip, about 4-5 days. There will be a lot of action in the room but eventually we need to get outside and eat etc.

Looking for a hotel with a nice pool and pool area.

Like a perfect hideaway hotel if you know what I mean.

Preferably not close to Sukhumvit for obvious reasons.

Maybe you know something around Siam or Riverside?

Any recommendations appreciated.

You are wasting everyone's time unless you state your budget.

[J A Karl]

I'm looking for a nice hotel in Bangkok.

Hard to describe exactly what I'm looking for but I will try.

Close enough to shopping malls and yet far from the mongering action. Or at least far enough not to be disturbed by it.

I'm taking a potential GF to Bangkok for a short trip, about 4-5 days. There will be a lot of action in the room but eventually we need to get outside and eat etc.

Looking for a hotel with a nice pool and pool area.

Like a perfect hideaway hotel if you know what I mean.

Preferably not close to Sukhumvit for obvious reasons.

Maybe you know something around Siam or Riverside?

Any recommendations appreciated.

[Stykler]

If you're coming from a country served by one of the regional discount airlines such as Lion or AirAsia, check their sites directly as well, because they're not always properly indexed by Google.

If you choose to fly on a Asian discount (budget) airline you have bigger balls than I.

[Syzygies]

If you are looking to rent look at Thonburi on the BTS. Condos everywhere and 5 k cheaper per month for a decent crib compared to Central. Can be a pain to get home late nights but you will figure it out.

I don't think this Thonburi option really makes sense for most people unless not travelling to other side of the river (Sukhumvit) that much. You would have to tolerate long BTS trips with changeover at BTS Sayaam (Siam), and slightly costly taxi to get home late, which eats into the 5 k savings.

No girl is going to want to go with you back to your place on Thonburi side (too far), unless she lives there too (unlikely for Sukhumvit hookers). Just so happens I know some girls who live on Thonburi side (not hookers), and my GF once used to live in Wuthagaat, Talaat Pluu.

I tend to hate the BTS these days because gets packed in like sardines in rush hour. I do stay in Sathorn area though if not going to Sukhumvit often, and late night taxi back is only 15 to 20 minutes, probably another 10 minutes to Thonburi side. I often go into Sukhumvit on MRT (avoiding changeover), which can be equally badly packed out in rush hour.

Better to rent close to work place in my view. At least should try to make it easy to get to and from work which is a daily activity. Save wasting time and frustrations of the traffic jam and rush hour. So if someone works in Thonburi, by all means stay there.