Hotels in Bangkok provide enchanting accommodations in a destination nicknamed “City of Angels”. Known for its cuisine, night & street life, cultural landmarks, parks, canals, temples, shrines and indeed, red-light districts, Bangkok is located in southern Thailand on the Gulf of Thailand. About half-way between the countries of Myanmar and Cambodia, Bangkok is a uniquely English-speaking city. When traveling to Bangkok, it’s best to respect the rules of Buddhism as well as the Thai royal family. Avoid kissing in public, throwing chewed gum onto the ground and pointing the soles of your feet at anyone. Additionally, watch out for scams, overcharging and dual pricing, an example of which being the gem scam. Bangkok currency is the Thai Baht, cars travel on the left-hand side and the drinking age is 20 years old. While there are multiple red-light districts found in the city, keep in mind that prostitution is technically illegal in Thailand, though not strictly enforced. Bangkok festivals include Kolour In The Park, Wonderfruit, Big Mountain Festival, Full Moon Party, Songkran (Thai New Year), Chinese New Year, The King’s Birthday, Loy Krathong and Candle Festival. Hotels in Bangkok are some of the best in all of Asia. Before we get to hotels in Bangkok, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
Dating back to the early 15th century, Bangkok has grown from a village, to a fortified customs outpost, to a town, and eventually into a present-day metropolis. A siege in 1688 resulted in the French being expelled from Siam (the former name of Thailand). King Taksin established a capital near present-day Bangkok circa 1767, thus establishing the Thonburi Kingdom. Succeeding Taksin, King Phutthayotfa Chulalok founded the Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. The City Pillar, erected on April 21, 1782, marked the official foundation of Bangkok as the country’s capital. International trade, first with the Chinese and then with the Western world, contributed to the city’s rise. Alongside the Japanese during World War II, Bangkok was hit by Allied bombing. After WWII, the city was re-built by the United States, becoming a popular R&R destination for military personnel. Thereafter, Japanese businesses began to invest in the city. Expansion continued rapidly, stalled only by the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Home to roughly 8.5 million people, Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and most populous city. The City of Angels enjoys a tropical savanna climate. Average high temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year, while average lows remain in the 70s. The city’s record low is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Architecture, attractions and city life create an adventurous atmosphere, with royal palaces, temples, museums, shopping malls, restaurants, night-life and sex tourism being main draws. Bangkok’s major points of interest include Sathon, Giant Swing, Victory Monument, Rama VIII Bridge, Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Royal Plaza, Lumphini Park, Chinatown, MahaNakhon, Khao San Road, Siam Discovery, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Museum of Contemporary Art, National Stadium and Hua Mak Sports Complex. Popular Bangkok foods are hot and sour soup, fried noodles, sticky rice and spicy meats. Drinks include beer, whiskey, iced tea and coffee. Now that we have some background information on the city, it’s time for hotels in Bangkok that will help make for a memorable experience.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
48 Soi Charoenkrung40
Thailand Creative & Design Center
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok boasts teak wood furnishings, Thai silk, a large outdoor pool, Thai cooking classes, yoga lessons, a free shuttle boat, river views, floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, private butler service, a spa, hot tubs, herbal scrubs, a gym, personal trainers, tennis courts, Thai boxing and multiple dining options that include a Michelin-starred restaurant. Lord Jim’s (seafood restaurant), The Bamboo Bar, CARMINA coffeehouse, SIWILAI Sound Club, Sood Kua by Supanniga (Thai restaurant), About white Cafe&Bistro, Kha Mu Charoensang Silom (restaurant), Ocharos Munkong (restaurant) and more are in the vicinity.
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- Embassy of France
- Thailand Creative & Design Center
- Lerdsin Hospital
- ICONSIAM Shopping Mall
- Taksin Bridge
- Bangkokian Museum
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Within 1.7 miles:
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- MBK Shopping Mall
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Within 1.9 miles:
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- Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
- Lumpini Park
- Siam Discovery
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Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is 14.8 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (selandia suite king): $7,407
Cost per person (four people): $1,851
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok
28 Chareonkrung Soi 70
Wat Yannawa
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok offers an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, city views, free parking, 6 dining options, free WiFi, floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, spacious suites, modern dark wood furnishings, flat-screen TVs, fully-equipped kitchens, slippers and comfortable bathrobes. Nearby you’ll find Pier 28 (Asian fusion restaurant), Silver Waves (Chinese restaurant), River Barge (buffet restaurant), Starbucks, Culture Collective Studio (performing arts center), Sun (bistro), Onzen Sushi, Mukata Heng Heng Korat (barbecue restaurant), Kurissara Thai Cuisine, Dojicha (bubble tea store) and more.
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- Wat Yannawa
- Sathorn Pier
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Calypso Cabaret
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- Lumpini Park
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- MBK Shopping Mall
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- Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is 15.8 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (grand-suite two-bedroom city view): $378
Cost per person (four people): $95
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
262 Surawong Road
Neilson Hays Library
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, air conditioning, free WiFi, seating areas, flat-screen TVs, kitchens, desks, coffee machines, an in-house restaurant and a 24-hour front desk where staff speak English, Chinese and Thai. Close to this location are Neilson Hays Library, Mohsen (Persian restaurant), Cafe De Famille, Warm Up Coffee, Wongnai (restaurant), Bonita Cafe and Social Club (vegan restaurant), Day to Night (restaurant), Saima Food Master (restaurant) and more.
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- Neilson Hays Library
- Sri Mariamman Temple
- Bangkokian Museum
- Bangkok Fashion Outlet
- MahaNakhon
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Within 1.3 miles:
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- MBK Shopping Mall
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- SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
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Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is 14.4 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom residential suite): $390
Cost per person (four people): $98
Avani + Riverside Bangkok Hotel
257 Charoennakorn Road
Rama III Bridge
Offering Chao Phraya River views, a 100-foot rooftop infinity pool, multiple restaurants, free WiFi, complimentary shuttle boat service to and from Sathorn Pier, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, safety deposit boxes, seating and dining areas, hairdryers, a 24-hour front desk, free parking, shuttle services and a buffet breakfast, Avani + Riverside Bangkok Hotel sits near SEEN Restaurant & Bar, 7-eleven, Skyline (buffet restaurant), Bangkok Bold Kitchen (Thai restaurant), The Coffee Club, Bukkhalo Police Station, Mukdahan (restaurant), Trader Vic’s (Asian fusion restaurant), Longtail (cocktail bar), Riverside Terrace (buffet restaurant), The Market (buffet restaurant), First Presbyterian Church, Samray and more.
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- Rama III Bridge
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Calypso Cabaret
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Within 1 mile:
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- The Mall Thapra
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- BTS-Pho Nimit
- BTS-Wongwian Yai
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- Grand Palace
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Avani + Riverside Bangkok Hotel is 16.7 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Avani river view three-bedroom): $897
Cost per person (six people): $150
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
991/9 Rama I Road
KidZania Bangkok
Siam Kempinski Hotel has multiple pools located within landscaped grounds, free WiFi, fine dining, a world-class spa, spacious rooms, electric kettles, flat-screen TVs with international channels, mini-bars, slippers, and an international buffet breakfast. Sra Bua by Klin Klin (Thai restaurant), Brasserie Europa, Niche (buffet restaurant), AOI Japanese Restaurant, The Grill Tokyo (Japanese restaurant), Amici (Italian restaurant), Mandarin Oriental Shop (cafe), Siam Paragon (shopping mall), SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World (tourist attraction), Queen Savang Vadhana Museum, Scala Theatre (movie theater), Siam Discovery (shopping mall), Bangkok Art and Cultural Center, MBK Center (shopping mall), Suphachalasai Stadium and more.
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- KidZania Bangkok
- Siam Paragon Mall
- SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
- Siam Center
- Madame Tussauds Bangkok
- MBK Shopping Mall
- Amarin Plaza
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- Lumpini Park
- Arab Street
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Siam Kempinski Hotel is 12.7 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom suite): $1,038
Cost per person (five people): $208
The Athenee Hotel
61 Wireless Road
British Embassy Bangkok
The Athenee Hotel boasts a topical lagoon-style pool, 8 food and drink options, free WiFi, Thai colonial designs, 48-inch LED TVs with international channels, stocked mini-bars, sofa seating areas, a spa, a 24-hour fitness center, a well-equipped business center, steam rooms and shuttle and laundry services. The Rain Tree Cafe, Athenee Spa, The House of Smooth Curry, European Union Delegation, Starbucks, Close to Nature Flowers, Embassy of Colombia, Embassy of Finland, Embassy of Poland, AEC Securities, Pinky Tailor, Pilates Studio PhloenChit, At 6 Cafe, Guss Damn Good (ice cream shop), Fitness Innovations, Sanguan Sri (Thai restaurant) and more are found in the area.
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- British Embassy Bangkok
- Central Chidlom
- Nana Plaza
- Gaysorn Village Shopping Mall
- Lumpini Park
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Within 11 miles:
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- Mega Bangna
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The Athenee Hotel is 12.9 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (royal club suite): $709
Cost per person (three people): $237
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
250 Sukhumvit Road
Kamthieng House Museum
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit has award-winning restaurants, 24-hour room service, a tropical outdoor pool, free WiFi, 300-thread-count cotton sheets, walk-in closets, flat-screen TVs, well-stocked mini-bars, welcome fruits, a spa, a modern gym with personal trainers, a sauna and a library. Around here you’ll find Phoenix Health Care (spa), Pala Pizza, My Veggie Home (vegetarian restaurant), Indulge (Asian fusion restaurant) and more.
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- Korean Town
- Kamthieng House Museum
- Health Land Asoke
- Jaisamarn Church
- Arab Street
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- Central Embassy
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- Pratunam Market
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Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is 13 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (family suite): $1,014
Cost per person (six people): $169
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
27 South Sathorn Road
Moon Bar Bangkok
Featuring modern rooms, free WiFi, a 100-foot outdoor pool, a spa, 3 dining options, free scheduled shuttle service, down comforters, 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, cable TV, yoga mats and spacious bathrooms, COMO Metropolitan Bangkok sits near Vertigo (western restaurant), Moon Bar, Bai Yun (Chinese restaurant), Saffron (Thai restaurant), Romsai (buffet restaurant), Craft Room Sathorn (bar), Spa Botanica, Loulou Forks & Glasses (French restaurant), Amor Nails (nail salon), Cafe Neighbor (coffee shop), Junker and Bar (American restaurant), Smalls (bar), Baan Khanitha & Gallery (Thai restaurant), Abelle Bar and Bistro, Tenyuu Grand (Japanese restaurant), Legend Thai Boxing (Muay Thai boxing gym), Siladon Spa Thailand, The Coffee Club (coffee shop), Convent Cafe, Eat Me (fusion restaurant) and more.
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- Moon Bar Bangkok
- Embassy of Germany
- Goethe-Institute Thailand
- Silom Complex
- M.R. Kukrit’s House
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- Gaysorn Village Shopping Mall
- Central Embassy
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COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is 14.3 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (penthouse suite): $447
VIE Hotel Bangkok
117/39-40 Phaya Thai
The Jim Thompson House
Boasting an outdoor rooftop pool, a spa, elegant rooms, works of art, exotic furniture, soft shades, audacious colors, spacious rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, 24-hour room service, a fitness center and a spa, VIE Hotel Bangkok will set you close to La VIE Bistronomy (Asian fusion restaurant), The Rock Pub (live music bar), Caturday Cat Cafe, Club5coco (restaurant), Chilling House (pub), Wings Factory, Hungry Nerd (steak house), B-Story (cafe), Ole’ (halal restaurant), The Fork Eatery, Studioroom Bangkok (portrait studio), Chalermla Park (graffiti Park), Grakk Cafe, Feat Lab (cafe), Ole Ole (Thai restaurant), Jim Thompson House Museum, Jim Thompson (restaurant) and more.
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- The Jim Thompson House
- Siam Discovery
- Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
- Madame Tussauds Bangkok
- KidZania Bangkok
- Pratunam Market
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VIE Hotel Bangkok is 12.7 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (duplex suite): $563
Cost per person (four person): $141
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
151 Ratchadamri Road
Amarin Plaza Bangkok
With spacious rooms, 6 on-site restaurants and bars, a spa, a heated outdoor infinity pool, elegant meeting and wedding venues, bronze accents, high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 24-hour fitness center, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is near The Brasserie (French restaurant), The Loft (cocktail bar), Peacock Alley (lounge), Peninsula Tailors, Cigarista (bar), Masamis Restaurant, Character (bar), Madison (steak house), Spice Market (Thai restaurant), Anantara Spa, Aqua (Italian restaurant), Mocha and Muffins, Biscotti (Italian restaurant), Bangkok Tactical (outdoor sports store), New Moves (gym), Shintaro (Japanese restaurant), Spasso (Italian restaurant), Erawan Bakery, Ginza Sushi-ichi, Erawan Bangkok (shopping mall), Theo Mio (Italian restaurant), Beer Republic (bar) and more.
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- Police General Hospital
- Amarin Plaza Bangkok
- Erawan Shrine
- Royal Thai Police Headquarters
- Central World Plaza
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Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is 13 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (two-bedroom Waldorf suite): $1,300
Cost per person (five people): $260
The St. Regis
159 Rajadamri Road
Royal Bangkok Sports Club
The St. Regis Bangkok has a spa, butler services, spacious rooms, stylish rugs, Thai artwork, polished hardwood floors, a flat-screen TV, DVD players, minibars, rainfall showers, an outdoor pool, a gym, personal trainers, free drinking water, a 24-hour business center, a concierge team and multiple dining and drink options. Nearby you may encounter VIU (buffet restaurant), The Drawing Room (cafe), Elemis Spa, Sala Rossa, Buddy Coffee, 7-Eleven, Chef Man (Cantonese restaurant), Zuma (Japanese restaurant), Villa Market, Nama Tea Bar, Maison Saigon (Vietnamese restaurant), Per Te (Italian restaurant), Gaa (fine dining restaurant) and more.
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- BTS-Rachadamri
- Royal Bangkok Sports Club
- Amarin Plaza
- Erawan Shrine
- Royal Thai Police Headquarters
- Gaysorn Village Shopping Mall
- Siam Discovery
- Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
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- The St. Regis Bangkok is 13.2 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (John Jacob Astor suite): $1,214
Cost per person (five people): $243
Pimthong Place
316 Onnuch-Ladkrabang Road
Phra Nakhon Park
Providing free WiFi, Asian breakfast, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and terraces and/or balconies, Pimthong Place is in the vicinity of EROTIC Coffee house (cafe), College of Fine Arts (art school), Hua-Ta-khe Old Market (floating market), Methee Chicken Noodle (noodle shop), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi University, Bora x AB Korean Mart & Café (Korean grocery store), PaKeaw kaikrob (Thai restaurant), Oba Izakaya (Izakaya restaurant), Kokeshi (Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurant) and more.
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- Phra Nakhon Park
- Hua Takhe
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Within 4.7 miles:
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- Her Majesty the Queen’s 60th Birthday Park
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- Metro Forest
- 72nd Anniversary Stadium
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- Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 50th Birthday Park
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Pimthong Place is 3.2 miles from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $28
Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel
44/8 Soi Sukhumvit 46, Sukhumvit Road
Phibun Wet Park
Offering free WiFi, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel is near THE COFFEE CLUB – Summer Hill (cafe), Starbucks, WEED Express (cannabis store), RAWR Cafe (coffee shop), 46 Studio Hair Salon, Puttharaksa Aesthetic (beauty salon), Love Hair (beauty salon) and more.
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- Phibun Wet Park
- Soi 50 Pump Track
- BTS-Phra Khanong
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- Angoon’s Garden
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- Benjasiri Park
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- SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
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Hide and Seek Boutique Hometel is 14 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (duplex suite): $82
Cost per person (four people): $20
Oriental Residence Bangkok
110 Wireless Road
Central Embassy Bangkok
Oriental Residence offers free WiFi, free shuttle buses, an indoor pool, a lounge, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, large windows, fully-equipped kitchens, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, marble bathrooms, a fitness center, a tour desk, a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Savelberg Restaurant, Rolex Service Centre, The Coffee Club, Starbucks, Oriental Bar, Cafe Claire, Myth Massage, Stem Cells 21, The Macallan Bar, Great Earth CafeTeaRia, The Touch Ruamrudee (Thai massage), Kalwit Studio & Gallery (art gallery), Embassy of the United States and more.
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- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of the United States of America
- Central Embassy Bangkok
- Central Chidlom
- Amarin Plaza
- Arab Street
- Gaysorn Village Shopping Mall
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- Mega Bangna
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Oriental Residence is 14.1 miles from Don Mueang International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (premiere two-bedroom suite): $553
Cost per person (five people): $110
So there they are, hotels in Bangkok that will help make for an outstanding experience. We hope you have found this information useful and most importantly, that you enjoy your time in Thailand!