Stretching from Charoen Khrung Road in the West, to Rama IV Road (by Lumpini Park) in the East, the Silom area extends as far as the parallel Suriwong Road and Sathorn Road. Part of the city's main business and financial district it's short on traditional tourist attractions. Canceling out the sterility of the abundant head offices and tower blocks however, is the combined appeal of the famous Patpong, Silom Road's energy and enterprise, some great bars and restaurants, a buzzing gay scene, and its central location - in fact, its one of the city's most liveliest and popular areas in town. Depending on where you stay along its 4.5km length, Silom places you roughly halfway between the riverside and main shopping areas like Siam Square. The standard of accommodation overwhelmingly ranges between mid-range and five-star luxury, and prices reflect this. Loosely served by three Skytrain (BTS) stations - Surasak, Chong Nonsi and Sala Daeng - its best broken up by these.
Sala Daeng
A stay in this area gives you the access to the main shopping and entertainment segment of the Silom area - one of the liveliest, bustling and most interesting areas in the city, including Patpong. Office workers by day become bargain and thrill seekers by night, the straight stretch coming alive with shops and stalls selling all manner of merchandise, great restaurants, bars, Thai massage parlours, crowded clubs and notorious sex shows. Rising above the scene is the skytrain, which, via handy raised walkway, connects to the subway station at the end of Silom road. Just beyond it is Lumpini Park - the perfect daytime escape from the noise and pollution.
Dusit Thani Hotel 5-star | Superb Location | Internet in Rooms | Great Restaurants This famous 5-star overlooks the lush greenery of Lumpini Park, has an underground (MRT) station on its doorstep, and is only minutes walk away from Sala Daeng (BTS) Skytrain station and the world famous Patpong. Room and suites range from 30 square metre Deluxes to the 239 square metre Majesty Suite - bringing the total room tally to 517. Club Rooms (30 square metres), Club Corner Rooms (40 square metres) and Grand Rooms (60 square metres) offer executives sumptuous Thai interiors and separate lounge areas alongside free high-speed Internet, oversized desk, wall-mounted LCD TV, complimentary local calls, even a pillow menu! Guests in these can enjoy the Club Lounge and exclusive privileges. Restaurants include Thai, Italian, French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese offerings, and a fitness centre, 'DFiT', includes gym, swimming pool, health bar, steam and sauna rooms, squash court, even a golf driving range. Confirming its all-round luxury are the banqueting facilities, Champagne Lounge, hip MyBar, reading library, flower shop, beauty salon, and gourmet delicatessen. (Dusit Thani Bangkok has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 6,190 THB)
The Elegance Suite 3 Star | Swimming Pool | Conference Rooms This 82-room hotel has a classical European style and a travel-friendly location on Silom Road, only a few minutes walk from Saphan Taksin Skytrain Station, the Express way and a Tops Supermarket. For the price you'll be impressed with the Euro motif furniture, fully equipped kitchen, electrical appliances and facilities that grace each room, creating a comfortable residence for all guests. It has more than just elegant abodes up its sleeve though. After business meetings in the conference room, guests can unwind in the Balinese style rooftop garden and its swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna or jacuzzi. (The Elegance Suites has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 1,650 THB)
Siri Sathorn Serviced Apartment | Kitchenette | Internet in rooms | Spa On Soi Sala Daeng 1, in the heart of Bangkok's Silom business and shopping district, lies Siri Sathorn, a luxury boutique serviced residence with convenient access to Sala Daeng (BTS) Skytrain station, Lumpini Park, malls and Patpong's night market and entertainment. Its 111 suites range from one-bedroom (60 square metres) to two bedroom penthouse suites (200 square metres), all with living room, dining rooms and well-equipped kitchenette. Designed to reflect comforts and conveniences of a private residence, suites feature the finest Italian and Australian finishes and come with facilities including wireless Internet, TV and hi-fi. There is a Spa, Fitness Centre, Business Centre, meeting room, restaurant and swimming pool - and wireless internet access in all!
Siam Heritage Suites and Serviced Apartments | Internet in rooms | Spa This elegant boutique hotel on Surawong Road, Bangkok Thailand, offers 69 beautifully furnished suites and serviced apartments (ranging in size from 30 to 90 square metres), each decorated in Lanna and Rattanakosin era Thai style. Polished wood flooring and antique furniture meets modern amenities like broadband Internet, in-room electronic safe and flat screen TV. Both the Siam Cuisine Restaurant and Golden Oldies Music Room feature the elaborate architectural style of the teak Vinmanek Palace, offering a superb menu comprised of Royal Thai Food and International dishes. There is also a swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre, roof top terrace restaurant, Heritage Walk shopping alley (fine arts, jewelry and decorative items) and very private Heritage Spa. Its great location on Surawong Road (which runs parallet to Silom Road), means easy access to Sala Daeng (BTS) Skytrain station, the subway (MRT), pretty Lumpini Park and the famous entertainment and market area, Patpong. (The Siam Heritage Boutique Suites has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 2,900 THB)
Chong Nonsi
Busy but not altogether bustling, the area of Silom near BTS Chong Nonsi - roughly in its middle - is populated by huge office tower blocks and corporate offices, and people scurrying about in suits. Lots of shops of marginal interest and decent restaurants strewn along this stretch - including seafood, Italian and, of course, Thai - as well as further afield, on nearby Sathorn and Narathiwat roads. A stay here puts you roughly midway between the riverside, in one direction, and Patpong's chaotic entertainment and shopping in the other. Both are in walking distance, but perhaps best reached via tuk-tuk or taxi.
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Sofitel Silom Hotel
5-star | Internet in Rooms | Great Restaurants | Spa
In the heart of the city commercial hub, this 5-star is within walking distance of city attractions like Patpong market and nightlife and Chong Nonsi Skytrain (BTS) station. Interiors blend French flavours and understated contemporary Thai d?cor. Each of the 454 guestrooms and suites share a thematic design defined by simple lines, rich fabrics and artistic motifs. Full-length windows give city views. Modern trappings include Internet and cordless phone, among many others. Executive guests will love the Sofitel Club Lounge, with exclusive dining, butler service and complementary evening cocktails, and Business Centre. If you're indecisive when it comes to good food, you might have difficulty choosing between the four restaurants, including Mediterranean, Japanese, Chinese and V9 international food and wine bar. An outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre, and the Anne Semonin Spa comprise this popular hotel's recreational facilities.
Sofitel Silom Bangkok has rooms available on Latestays
with special bargains for the next 28 days, starting at 5,530 THB
Surasak
Not alot in the way of tourist attractions or nightlife here, but the area around BTS Surasak is blessed by its proximity to the riverside and the city's State Tower - whose sophisticated dining options and city skyline views have made it an essential on the tourists itinerary. It's a 10-minute walk to a river pier, from where you can take a boat to visit Temple of Dawn, floating market, flower market, Grand Palace, and Royal barge museum. The area is filled with a multitude of local ethnic stalls, shopping centers and eating options.
Holiday Inn Silom Hotel 4-star | Close to Riverside | Internet in Rooms Offering 700 well appointed rooms across two towers, this popular hotel has an exhilarating location at the riverside end of Silom road. In other words, its a mere five-minute walk from Surasak Skytrain (BTS) station and 10 minutes from a river pier. All rooms come with cable TV, broadband internet and in-room safe among other modern conveniences. The needs and whims of busy executives are fulfilled on the Executive Club floors, with its exclusive hi-tech suites and lounge Business Centre. The wide ranging dining options, include seperate International and Indian restaurants, breakfast and tea lounge, a chic bar and bakery. Health and fitness facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court and Health Club offering a jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, gymnasium and massage services. Epitomising its eclectic appeal are the seven state-of-the-art meeting and banqueting rooms suitable for any event. (Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok has rooms available at special price on Latestays, starting at 3,740 THB)
