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Formally known as the 'Elevated Train in Commemoration of HM the King's sixth Cycle Birthday', Bangkok's Skytrain (BTS) is the relief-on-rails answer to gridlocked traffic. Two lofty lines hover above a 23-kilometre stretch of the city's most popular areas. Stay within walking distance to a BTS station and kiss congested commutes goodbye. Take a look at some of the finest places our editorial team has stayed in for unbiased reviews and very useful pointers. Then go ahead to make a reservation for a place to call home while you're in Bangkok...
Chinatown is a pretty unique area of Bangkok still retaining a large ethnic Chinese community from those whom settled in the 1780’s. The area largely conforms to traditional Chinese customs and therefore caters to the existing community, with its vast assortment of markets, religious ceremonies and mouth wateringly good restaurants. This area will be popular with those looking for a more authentic Oriental experience when in Bangkok; modernity has yet to infiltrate the area to the same extent of say Sukhumvit. Read More...
Chidlom could be described as what Knightsbridge is to London – an area packed with high-end shopping malls, five-star hotels and fine dining restaurants. The affluent area is a good choice if you require a central location – quite literally slap bang in the middle of all the action, a great spot for business travellers and of course shopping enthusiasts. Well-placed to reach two BTS sky train connections (Chidlom and Ploenchit); reaching other areas of interest such as Sukhumvit and Silom can be done with little hassle. Read More...
Chatachak is best known for housing the biggest market in Asia, named after the adjoining park. Situated at the north end of the BTS Sukhumvit line, visitors are a 20-minute Skytrain ride from Silom and Siam Square – boarding at Mo Chit. Chatuchak provides a convenient gateway to other areas like Vipawadee Rangsit, Ladprao and Saphankwai with a variety of public transportations such as the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS), the underground (MRT), and numerous bus lines. Read More...
Petchburi runs parallel with Rama I and part of Sukhumvit Road, featuring a wide range of accommodation from budget, luxury serviced apartments, to four-star hotels. As for its conveniences, be it shopping, entertainment, eating out, or nightlife (RCA), Petchburi is packed with all the essentials. Famous for the technological bazaar Pantip Plaza, here you can find a vast assortment of technological items at discounted prices. Massage parlours, hostess bars, discos, clubs, restaurants and nightclubs all pop up along new Petchburi. Read More...
Renowned for its street market and local vendors, Pratunam is a lively area home to clothes market– Platinum Fashion Mall and technology bazaar Pantip Plaza. The impressive Baiyoke Sky Hotel is Thailand’s tallest building and stands proud against neighbouring structures. A short walk will take you to Ratchaprasong, Chidlom, and Ploen Chit—a district of luxury malls like Gaysorn Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, Peninsula Plaza, and Central World which is Southeast Asia’s largest mall, contains cinemas and exhibition halls. Read More...
Bangkok’s riverside is home to some of the worlds best hotels. Peppered with historic landmarks, buildings and five-star properties including the consistently voted “Best Hotel in the World” – The Oriental, the area offers a fascinating insight into The City of Angels. Indeed, the riverside reflects the ever-changing face of Bangkok as luxury dinner cruises carry passengers along the Chao Phraya shoulder-to-shoulder with rice barges transporting goods downriver. Read More...
Siam is the hub of all things shiny and new. Home to the world-class Paragon Shopping Mall, finding things to occupy your time within walking distance ought not to be a problem with the vast assortment of recreational opportunities spanning everything from an aquarium to VIP cinemas. Well-placed to reach other areas of interest due to its being on the Bangkok Skytrain, the commercial and corporate districts of Silom and Sathorn are easily accessed. Read More...
Running parallel with Sathorn Road, Silom offers easy access to the central business district and strangely enough the city’s premier entertainment zone- Patpong. Silom probably features the most varied price range of properties with everything from classic mid range, chic boutique and budget lodgings being readily available. Well served by taxis and two BTS stations, moving in and around the area can be done with little hassle. Read More...
Some might say that staying in Sathorn you have finally arrived, stretching from Lumpini Park south to the Chao Phraya River; here you will find some of the city’s finest hotels residing amongst soaring skyscrapers, amounting to be the central business district. The distinctive Banyan Tree stands tall as one of the areas most desirable hotels, home to the Vertigo - a rooftop bar with sprawling panoramic views. If heights aren’t your thing then the quintessentially Thai, Sukothai is less elevated. Read More...
Sukhumvit is best described as modern Bangkok; interestingly it is not only one of the longest roads in Thailand but the world over. Offering some of the best dining, accommodation and shopping in Bangkok, the scope of pricing for recreation is probably the most varied in the city. Home to Soi Cowboy and Nana, soi 11 is also considered as being the clubbing hub of Bangkok with clubs that include Bed Supper Club and Q bar, finding somewhere to put on your dancing shoes wont be a problem. Read More...