By Nicholas Katers
Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand is a gateway to Southeast
Asia for travelers around the world. The city's population of 8 million residents swells each season with golfers, history buffs and vacationers. Bangkok has beautiful golf courses like the President Country Club and historical sites like the What Pho temple that must be seen to be believed. The high-rise hotels and luxurious
resorts in Bangkok offer many options to first-time visitors looking for accommodations.
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
The Baiyoke Sky Hotel is an 88-story hotel located in the heart of central Bangkok. Visitors to the Baiyoke Sky Hotel can check out Bangkok's buildings, streets and natural beauty from the 77th floor observation deck. The hotel has a rooftop pool, beauty salon and gym for travelers trying to stay in shape away from home. The standard guest room at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel starts at THB 2,800 ($82 USD) per night.
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
222 Rajprarop Road
Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
+66 2 6563000
www.baiyokehotel.com/index.php?site=baiyokesky
The Tawana Bangkok
The Tawana Bangkok has accommodations ranging from suites to Superior apartments starting from THB 2,300 ($67 USD). Guests at the Tawana Bangkok can use conference rooms, copiers and computers in the hotel's business center to stay connected. Bon Vivant Restaurant offers seafood dishes, desserts and drinks to guests famished from sightseeing. The Tawana Bangkok has a spa called Devadee that offers authentic Thai massages as well as manicures and pedicures.
The Tawana Bangkok
80 Surawongse Road
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
+66 2 2360361
www.tawanabangkok.com/home.php
Grand China Princess Hotel
The Grand China Princess Hotel is a 155-room luxury hotel located near Bangkok's Chinatown district. The hotel touts the revolving restaurant and lounge on its 25th floor as well as its authentic Chinese restaurant, Siang Ping Loh. Guests can relax with massages, mud baths and manicures at the hotel's Lavender Spa. A Superior guest room at the Grand China Princess Hotel starts from THB 4,200 ($123 USD) per night with Princess Suites available for THB 15,200 ($445 USD) per night.
Grand China Princess Hotel
215 Yaowarat Road
Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
+66 2 2249977
www.grandchina.com/index.html
The Montien Hotel Bangkok
The Montien Hotel Bangkok has 475 guest rooms and suites available at prices as low as THB 5,500 ($161 USD) per night. Every guest has access to a daily newspaper in English or Japanese, 24-hour coffee service from Ruenton and access to the hotel sauna. The hotel runs a European-inspired lunch buffet through The Monti. The Montien Hotel Bangkok also runs Club 54, a fine dining establishment with Thai dishes and wine for a refined dinner experience.
The Montien Hotel Bangkok
54 Surawongse Road
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
+66 2 2337060
www.montien.com/bangkok/index.asp
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by Roger Price (Flickr)
