bangkok

[Jamie76]

I always stay at the Century Park Hotel. Not exactly in the middle of BKK, but it is nice and the prices are reasonable.

[wolfmisc]

Hi Ursula,
for a decent and cheap accommodation in Bangkok try sawadee.com, directrooms.com or agoda.com. They have many different hotels to offer. For the peak season an advance booking is recommended.

[trust]

Read some travelogues and go to "trip advisor' forum,u can get lots of info about accommodation there.

Ursula

If you can afford to stay in an expensive hotel then you can afford to stay in your own service apartment/condo. Check out the options on them. When I first moved here I stayed in a service apartment for 7000 baht per month. It was one room with shower, sat tv, swimming pool, health club, restaurant and good security. The only extras you pay on the monthly rental is the water and electric. Service apartments range from the cheep and wonderful spectrum to penthouse living. A lot of these service apartments are actually hotels, you just don't find out about them through your regular travel agent. Checkout the Bangkok Post News on the net and then look up the ads. Should lead you to service apartments etc and there are many parks, big small, besides that many Klongs of the main drags that offer a differring view of the hustle/bustle image of Bangkok.
Martin

[ursula]

Thanks for your reply Martin,yes I look at those apartments on the internet,would be ideal.
Guess Stay in a hotel for first few days at least,while choosing an apartment.
unfortunatly will have to wait till next year for my trip,just hard to get longer time off work etc,Cant wait though,do you reside in Bangkok long term.
kind regards
Ursula

Hi Ursula

I have been here for 4 years and intend on staying here for the rest of my life. Saying that I am out of the country 2 times a year to earn a living, which takes me to Antarctica on fishing boats as an International Scientific Observer. I am normally here from the end of July to mid November and then again from end of Feb to mid April. It varies, so if you happen to be this way during those times send a message.
Martin

[singto]

The Indra is a dump and if you're staying there with your daughter, it's not exactly the nicest place to bring a kid. Basically it's in the heart of the red-light district, although it's at the very end of the street.

There are plenty of parks, there are also places for kids to play inside some of the shopping malls, and places for them to swim too, like Suan Siam.

Contrary to what some may think, Bangkok prices are no longer cheap - cheaper maybe, but not cheap and generally, you get what you pay for. If you let me know what you want to pay per night perhaps I can give you the names of a few places.

[Winkie]

I didn't realise tha Indra was a dump. A bit old maybe, but I thought quite an OK Hotel. Have a look at some of the reviews on the internet. Certainly I think the location is very good, especially if you like shiopping - Pratu Nam, Panthip, Platinum, all very close. Other famous shopping places not much further.

Is it really a Red Light area there? There are bars and karoke and massage places everywhere, these cannot be avoided. But red light districts, I would only this of as Pat Pong, Soi Cowboy and Nana.

[singto]

Originally Posted by Winkie

I didn't realise tha Indra was a dump. A bit old maybe, but I thought quite an OK Hotel. Have a look at some of the reviews on the internet. Certainly I think the location is very good, especially if you like shiopping - Pratu Nam, Panthip, Platinum, all very close. Other famous shopping places not much further.

Is it really a Red Light area there? There are bars and karoke and massage places everywhere, these cannot be avoided. But red light districts, I would only this of as Pat Pong, Soi Cowboy and Nana.

Sorry, I was thinking of the Royal Benja. This hotel is at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 5. Nana is Soi 4. The Indra is decent, and is in Pathunam. Lot's of shopping in that area and not too many massage parlors. It's a 10-15 minute cab ride from Nana.

[klikster]

Originally Posted by ursula

Hi,I am going to stay in bangkok for sveral weeks,travel agent suggest the indra regent hotel,just wondering if anyone has info on this hotel,and seems a bit more expensive than states in the books,perhaps other hotel similar but better price??any help will be much appreciated.thank you

There are many places as good as the Indra and less expensive. You very well be more comfortable in a serviced apartment. It depends mostly on where you want to be based. Consider staying within walking distance of a subway or skytrain station. Cheap transportation and excellent .. although a crowded during rush hours