Bangkok Hotels

[PgReal]

I do not understand it: If I book online, where they are paying fees to the agency (booking, Agoda, etc.) is about 20-25% cheaper than direct at the front desk where they get cash. Many times when I extended my stay I rather did it on line, after asking, because was cheaper. Same thing goes on in the Philippines also.

I don't think is the same as airfare where the agencies consolidate the prices by buying in bulk. It must be one of the great unsolved mysteries of SEA.

Few days ago I extended my stay in Chumphon in a cheap uninhabited hotel, cash was 600/ day and online I paid total 700 for 2 days, almost double the online rate.

Mad! I wonder are tourist numbers still way down and the Agents are trying to shift stock for cashflow. It's regarded as 'High season' now isn't it? I left in October but a few girls were telling me visitor numbers in BKK in particular had been way down for most of 2025.

[Old And Ugly]

I do not understand it: If I book online, where they are paying fees to the agency (booking, Agoda, etc.) is about 20-25% cheaper than direct at the front desk where they get cash. Many times when I extended my stay I rather did it on line, after asking, because was cheaper. Same thing goes on in the Philippines also.

I don't think is the same as airfare where the agencies consolidate the prices by buying in bulk. It must be one of the great unsolved mysteries of SEA.

Few days ago I extended my stay in Chumphon in a cheap uninhabited hotel, cash was 600/ day and online I paid total 700 for 2 days, almost double the online rate.

[Banana Boi]

For those looking around Silom Patpong, I recently stayed at a new Japanese hotel, Nishitetsu Croom. Basically brand new rooms. Has a parking lot so easy for Grab pickup. Literally right beside Thaniya Road. Donki a block away. Dusit Central Park mall a 5 minute walk on the sky bridge.

Would definitely recommend it but it's not for those on a budget.

Night hotel is always a solid choice. Fantastic staff. Clean rooms. Near Thermae. Cheaper than Sofitel and S15. As mentioned, Night Hotels rates seem to vary greatly.

[HorseTrader]

Night hotel, soi 15 is an interesting deat, sometimes expensive, sometimes cheap, always quality.

Huge difference based on how long in advance your reservation is made. The prices go up and down. With Night, I've always used Agoda or Expedia or Hotels or Booking, etc. For me, calling Night direct has always resulted in the highest price offered, I found the same thing when I used to use Radisson on Soi 13. For some other hotels it is cheaper to call direct. Sometimes Agoda has best deal, sometimes Expedia, etc. I tend to buy refundable reservations many months in advance and then keep an eye on current offers; it's not uncommon for me to cancel and rebook at lower cost as my trip gets closer. I suppose this concept works with all hotels, not just Night. For this concept of cancelling and rebooking, I've found Agoda website to be the easiest.

[EihTooms]

Very interesting followup. Kudos to Khun Tooms for reporting on the latest ground truth.

For my next holiday I've booked the Citrus Suites on Soi 6 instead of the Shama. From Nana Entertainment Plaza it's a bit more distant than the Shama. But if the snicket is closed the walk to the Citrus Suites might be shorter than hoofing it around the block to reach the Shama.

Citrus Suites on Soi 6 is already next door to a few beer and girlie bars on Soi 6 as it connects with Soi 4. That hotel is maybe a 5 minute walk to the same Fitzgeralds Irish Pub the previously discussed snicket led to on Soi 4 from Soi 2.

I had tried earlier to post a photo of a sign on the final gate from that previously discussed snicket / passage through from the Shama Serviced Apartments to Soi 4 right there at Fitzgeralds. But for whatever reason it would not post at that time. I will try again now. If it doesn't post I will just say the sign states that tall gate is closed and locked at 8 pm every night until 6 am. I believe the only reason it remains open during the day is to allow access to the brainwake cafe located just inside that gate, which is open from 7 am to 7 pm every day.

Too bad, too. That little snicket had been. A convenient short cut from that portion of Soi 4 to the McDonalds, Starbucks, Villa Market and other hotels on Soi 2 day and night for a long time. Now it is only accessible between 6 am and 8 pm.

Yes, I see in the Preview Report option that pic of the sign is not posting. Weird.

[Bunky]

I used to walk or ride my bike from Soi 2 to Soi 4 that way all the time. The snicket right next to Fitzgeralds, I mean. And the Maison Hotel driveway alternative. But that gate next to Fitzgeralds has been closed and locked in the evening quite often lately so I rarely bother giving it a try from Soi 2.

I would say the Shama and Maison Hotel properties are on to what many of us want to do and do not want to become the constant go-to stroll for punters and their Nana Plaza or Soi 4 honeys to and from the other hotels or apartments on Soi 2.

Very interesting followup. Kudos to Khun Tooms for reporting on the latest ground truth.

For my next holiday I've booked the Citrus Suites on Soi 6 instead of the Shama. From Nana Entertainment Plaza it's a bit more distant than the Shama. But if the snicket is closed the walk to the Citrus Suites might be shorter than hoofing it around the block to reach the Shama.

[Mari1256]

Night hotel, soi 15 is an interesting deat, sometimes expensive, sometimes cheap, always quality.

[Mari1256]

Has anyone stayed at this hotel on soi 7/1? Price looks right at $42 per night.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/36KZRa46zgiVnaQw6?g_st=ac

Yews, price looks right, but do you want to stay right oppsite the Wood bar?

[Watnow78]

Has anyone stayed at this hotel on soi 7/1? Price looks right at $42 per night.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/36KZRa46zgiVnaQw6?g_st=ac

[Mogwai]

I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? Would an Airbnb be good as well? I want to be close to the train. Most of what I will do is probably spas and massage parlors. I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.

As others have already said, $50/ night will get you a shit hole. The Dynasty Inn on Soi 4 is smack in the middle of the action, and a decent hotel. Rooms are around $60/ night at Booking.com at the moment. Ask for a room at the back side, because the front side is very noisy.
It has been my favorite hotel in Bangkok for quite some time, when I could not or did not want to spend more.

https://dynastyinn.com
dynastyinn@yahoo.com

[Elario]

Check booking, com and you will see that $50 per day is tough to achieve right now. Most hotels at western standards are higher than that. You can do better with AirBNB but it takes a 30 day stay.

I've been trying all these smaller hotels, hoping to find something decent. Stuff like Jono, 41 suite, Aspira the'Andorra. They all suck. If you see something below $50 it's because it sucks, or it is FAR from the metro..

I agree with Fargler, If you go with a sub $ 50 USD place it will be a shit hole. Spend a bit more, not a lot more and it will make a big difference. Try an old classic at Nana hotel it is usually about $ 60 USD and has good facilities and a decent pool. It is very convenient to all the action. Directly across from Nana plaza, close to the train station at Nana, easy train ride to all the Soi 24 massage places and not far from Thermae.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCeWTkNZ2WCfREup8

Enjoy, E.

[Mari1256]

Oh, come on, Woraburi is a dump; swimming pool out of business most of the time, far away from soi 4 action; you can nit recommend that; yes it's cheap.

[Captain Solo]

Both are in a quiet alley at Soi 4's South end near the big park. Boss Suite is supposed to be 4 -star, about $40 including breakfast. WoraBuri is 3-star, about $30, free breakfast.

Both have large lobbies and pools, convenient to walk to Nana Plaza. Rooms are large, nice, clean, comfortable enough.

A few 5-star hotels on Soi 4 are small with small rooms and no lobbies or services, feeling restrictive.

[Fargler]

I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? . I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.

Check booking, com and you will see that $50 per day is tough to achieve right now. Most hotels at western standards are higher than that. You can do better with AirBNB but it takes a 30 day stay.

I've been trying all these smaller hotels, hoping to find something decent. Stuff like Jono, 41 suite, Aspira the'Andorra. They all suck. If you see something below $50 it's because it sucks, or it is FAR from the metro.

Good luck.

Fargler.

[Jizzme]

I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? Would an Airbnb be good as well? I want to be close to the train. Most of what I will do is probably spas and massage parlors. I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.