Hotel close to BTS Reviews

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...

Open since October 2007, the five-star Pullman Bangkok King Power is a living embodiment of the ultimate hi-tech city hotel. It's alive with energy and a vibrancy that's a constant reminder of the big city you're in, yet it has created a world all of its own - characterised by slick architecture, design that packs in visual punch, the latest technological advancements, and reams of facilities that impress. The hotel is directly connected to the King Power Duty Free Mall, with boutique-style shopping that mirrors its Suvarnabhumi Departure Hall namesake - complete with duty-free benefits for guests to enjoy. (READ MORE)

For years, hotels were created and built with a tried and tested three-factor formula: function, convenience and opulence. In recent years, however, design has come into the mix in a big way as hotels try to outdo (and outsmart) one another - all for the sake of grabbing the attention of prospective guests. And it works. One of the latest additions in Bangkok's plethora of luxury hotels, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, is a prime example of this new breed of mega-hotels that has pulled out all design stops to create an experience with all sorts of surprises lurking around every corner... (READ MORE)

The recently re-branded Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok (previously Sofitel Central Plaza) is located in North Bangkok: on the bustling Lad Prao intersection, near an MRT subway station (Phahon Yothin). Part of the Centara Hotels & Resorts Group, it comes surrounded by great shopping malls, markets and entertainment venues (among them Central Lad Prao Department Store, world-famous Chatuchak Weekend Market and the Major Ratchayothin Cineplex and Bowling complex).

Since opening its doors over a decade ago, Amari Atrium Bangkok has been recognised as a provider of not only continuing expectation-exceeding services and exceptional hospitality, but also for constantly improving its accommodation and facilities. Nestled off the bustling commercial and retail centre of New Petchburi, one of the city's longest roads, Amari Atrium stands 23 storeys tall - with a sky-reaching atrium ceiling half of the hotel's height.

Welcome to Sofitel Silom Bangkok, where sophistication and comfort walk hand in hand in the city's bustling epicentre of corporate offices, banks, shopping and nightlife. Ideally placed away from all the commotion, yet still very convenient to reach it whenever you want to, this 38-storey hotel is less than ten minutes away from Saladaeng Skytrain station and subway station Silom. Don't be fooled by the hotel's humble fa-ade. Its interior - with touches of Sofitel's notable 'Luxury with a French Flair' design philosophy throughout...

One of the most popular hotel chains worldwide, Holiday Inn is known to offer the best value accommodation and no-frills service. Holiday Inn Silom, however, is far from being just an ordinary Holiday Inn. It is a well-maintained four-star hotel where every effort has been made to guarantee a pleasant stay. Situated in the city's prime central business district, Holiday Inn Silom is surrounded by many caf-s, restaurants and tourist attractions...

Many people would reason that the three most important factors when they select a hotel are location, location and, yes, location... If that's the case - and especially if the purpose of your stay in the Thai capital is for business, an indulging shopping spree or to be close to the nightlife action - Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square passes these criteria with flying colours.

The days of location, function, comfort, style and convenience being the principle parameters in hospitality design are long gone. The advent of technological advancements, increased consumer sophistication (taste) and design aesthetics have paved the way for a new breed of contemporary hotels that meet the needs and aspirations of modern-day travelers.

Today's style-conscious hotel guests take pleasure from savouring the very latest discoveries ahead of the crowd - just as much as they aspire to be in vogue through fashion and high-end lifestyle brands. In line with these consumer aspirations, contemporary designer hotels are testament to all things hip, cool and positively trendy.

Back in 1970 when The Dusit Thani opened, it was Bangkok's tallest building. Rising 22 floors, it was a city landmark on the corner of Rama 4 and Silom Roads - overlooking wide, open spaces and the lush greenery of Lumpini Park - and also one of Thailand's first five-star hotels that gave the country's hospitality industry a reputation of legendary proportions.