The city is a mixture of the populace from the Thai, Chinese, Buddhist, Muslim and Western race, as a large number of immigrants are attracted to wards Bangkok due to its economic growth and prosperity. The city is very popular among foreign tourists for leisure as well as business purposes. Due to a good number of places of historical importance, recreation and business facilities Bangkok is counted among one of the favorite tourist destinations of the world. It represents the typical Asian capital with garish neon signs, exotic Thai architecture, spicy dishes, colorful markets, and above all tropical climate.
Bangkok referred as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai language was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the 18th century in the Ayutthaya Kingdom but soon got it deserved place after it became capital in 1768 after the burning of Ayuthaya. Since then Bangkok has developed into a great center of political, economical, social, awareness not only of Thailand but also South East Asia and Indochina as well. It is now well recognized as a global center of arts, politics, fashion, education, entertainment, business and finance.
The weather of Bangkok is relatively humid that favors the growth of tropical plants as it is a place full of orchids with variety in vegetation and tasty fruits everywhere. Bougainvillea and frangipani practically can be found anywhere.
The metropolitan area of Bangkok preserves some of the best historical sites of Thailand like as Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. There are a large number of Royal Palaces in Bangkok; some of them are still in service of the Royal family and others are open to the public, and a few have been converted into government offices and educational institutions.
Grand Palace, the official residence of the King is one of the most visited places in Bangkok. Grand Palace houses Chakri Mahaprasat Hall and Wat Phra Kaew within which is located Emerald Buddha the most important temple in Thailand. Chitralada Palace is the Bangkok residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit.85 meters high Wat Arun is a pre-Thon Buri era structure that was considered as ancient highest structure in Bangkok. Wat Pho, Wat Suthat, Wat Saket are other oldest centers of attraction in Bangkok for their religious significance and architectural value.
Bangkok is full of shopping malls and markets from street markets to world-class luxury malls. The Chatuchak weekend market is one of the largest shopping experiences that one can have in Bangkok. In Siam Paragon and Central World one of the most modern shopping centers in Bangkok’s city center, one can have all the luxuries. The city has 15 world-class shopping malls around it. There is no end to shopping malls in Bangkok. In Bangkok you don’t need to look at any special venue to appease your appetite, you can have food carts full of varieties of cuisines at every spot in Bangkok. In Bangkok one not only can have roadside eateries but a good number of standard restaurants serving international as well as Thai and other Asian cuisines in every price range.
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For accommodation in Bangkok, there are a number of good deluxe as well as budget hotels that provides visitors all the modern facilities and amenities.
1. Grand Millennium Sukhumvit
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit is located at the heart of the bustling city of Bangkok. The hotel is a 30 minute drive from the Suvarnabhumi Airport. It is also pretty close to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Grand Millennium Sukhumvit is a five-star hotel which contains a sail-like glass façade. It also has an atrium and concept floors. The rooms in the hotel are very spacious and decorated tastefully and elegantly in a contemporary Thai style. The hotel has six food and beverage outlets. These outlets offer various regional and international cuisines. The hotel has 325 rooms and is part of the Millennium Hotels hotel chain.
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit has six restaurants, a bar, 24-hour front-desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, express check-in, and check-out facilities, rooms and facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, air-conditioning and design hotel. The hotel also has a sauna, a fitness center, a spa, Jacuzzi, massage parlors and an outdoor swimming pool. A golf course is located within 3 kilometers of the hotel. Grand Millennium Sukhumvit also offers certain services like room service, childcare service, car rental service, currency exchange facilities, photocopying facilities, Fax machine, laundry, tour desk, dry cleaning and business center. Wired internet facilities are available in the hotel and costs THB 499.00 for every 24 hours. Guests can park their vehicles on site free of charge.
Check-in time is between 12 Noon and midnight. Guests can check out of the hotel from 2 PM onwards. Guests can avail of extra beds by paying an additional charge of TB 1117.00 per person per night. Children below the age of 2 are allowed to sleep in baby cots free of charge. A maximum of one extra bed or baby cot is allowed in each room. Grand Millennium Sukhumvit does not allow its guests to bring their pets. The hotel accepts American Express cards, Visa cards, MasterCards, Diner’s Club cards and JCB cards.
2. Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn
Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn is located in the residential district of Sathorn. Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn is pretty close to the central financial district of Bangkok. The hotel has 142 well-furnished apartments. Each apartment is luxurious and spacious. The apartments are decorated in a contemporary, elegant manner. Most of the major commercial centers, including Citibank, are located close to the hotel. Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn adds more beauty to the already-impressive skyline of Bangkok.
Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn has restaurants, a 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, safety deposit boxes, and air-conditioning. In addition, the hotel also has a basketball court, badminton courts, a fitness center, a massage parlor, Jacuzzi, a library, squash courts, a billiards room, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel suites offer spectacular views of the city. Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn also offers certain services including room service, childcare service, business center, meeting facilities, dry cleaning, Fax facilities, and photocopying facilities. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel and costs THB 337.00 every 24 hours. Guests can park their vehicles on-site for free.
Guests can check into Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn from 2 PM to 6 PM. Check-out time starts from 12 Noon. Children below 4 are allowed to stay for free while using existing bedding. Children between the ages of five and eleven are charged THB 394.00 per person per night while using existing bedding. All older children and adults are charged THB 787.00 per person per night for extra beds. Children below 2 are allowed to stay for free in baby cots. Baby cots and extra beds are provided on request. A maximum of one extra bed or baby cot is allowed in each room. Pets are not allowed inside the hotel. Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn accepts credit cards like American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diner’s Club, and JCB.
3. Fraser Suites Sukhumvit
Fraser Suites Sukhumvit is a part of the Fraser Serviced Residences hotel chain. The hotel contains 163 luxurious serviced apartments. Each apartment is lavishly furnished. Each suite has its own kitchen. The hotel is located in The Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, which is very close to the business, entertainment and fashion centers of the city. The hotel allows its guests to relax peacefully in their suites. Each suite offers a pleasant ambience. It is a welcome retreat from the noise and dust of the city. The hotel’s restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisines. It offers Thai cuisine as well as a range of international cuisines such as Italian, Spanish and Chinese.
The hotel has a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, a garden, newspapers, safety deposit boxes, a sauna, a fitness center, a children’s play area and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can dine at the restaurant if they want. They can also cook by themselves in the kitchen available in their suites if they wish. The hotel offers wired internet facilities to its guests. Guests can avail this facility by paying an additional amount of THB 340.00 every 24 hours. Guests can park their vehicles on-site totally free of cost.
Check-in time at the hotel is between 2 PM and 11 PM. Guests can check out of the hotel from 12 Noon onwards. The hotel does not allow its guests to bring their pets inside. Extra beds can be availed by the guests at an additional cost of THB 1000.00 per person per night. Baby cots can be availed free of cost for children below the age of two. The maximum number of extra beds and baby cots in a room is one. Fraser Suites Sukhumvit – Bangkok accepts American express cards, Visa cards, Diner’s Club cards and JCB cards.
4. Dream Bangkok hotel
Dream Bangkok is Asia’s new fashion hotel. It is a 5-star hotel which offers guests a true Haute Couture experience. The hotel is located at the heart of downtown Bangkok, close to the Sukhomvit highway, which is very close to the fashion, business and entertainment centers of the city. Guests can access these places pretty easily on foot. The hotel blends the funkiness of the East and the look and feel of the West to give its guests a unique experience. Dream Bangkok is part of the Hampshire Hotels and Resorts hotel chain. The hotel has 100 rooms. Each room offers the guests a surreal experience.
Dream Bangkok has restaurants, a bar, 24-hour front-desk, non-smoking rooms, newspapers, rooms which are specially designed for disabled persons, safety deposit boxes, luggage storage and express check-in and check-out facilities. The hotel is gay-friendly. Dream Bangkok also has a fitness center and a spa. Guests can get relaxing massages at the spa. The hotels also offers various services such as room service, childcare service, laundry, dry cleaning, currency exchange facilities, ironing service and photocopying facilities. The hotel offers wired internet services in all the hotel rooms totally free of cost. Guests can park their vehicles on-site free of charge.
Guests can check into the hotel from 2 PM onwards. Guests can check out of Dream Bangkok from 12 Noon. Guests can avail baby cots for children below the age of two. Baby cots are free of charge. A maximum of one baby cot is allowed in each room. There is no room for extra beds in any of the rooms in the hotel. Baby cots must be requested in advance. Dream Bangkok does not allow its guests to bring their pets into the hotel. The hotel accepts credit cards like American Express cards, Visa cards, MasterCards and Diner’s Club cards.
5. Chateau de Bangkok
Chateau de Bangkok is a 5-star deluxe hotel having 134 rooms which is located in the Skytrain. All the business, shopping and fashion markets are just a short walk away from the hotel. They are also easily accessible by public transport. Chateau de Bangkok also offers limo services to its guests. Guests can book limos to take them to the airport by paying an additional amount. Chateau de Bangkok also contains a boutique, a deli and a 24-hour convenience store. It also contains a sauna in which guests can get relaxing massages. A fitness center is also available. In addition to all these, Chateau de Bangkok also contains several restaurants, a bar, 24-hour front-desk, a terrace, newspapers, express check-in and check-out facilities, safety deposit boxes, non-smoking rooms, family rooms, soundproofed rooms, allergy free rooms and luggage storage. The hotel also contains a rooftop swimming pool which offers spectacular views. Chateau de Bangkok is gay-friendly. In addition, there is a Jacuzzi in each of the designer hotel rooms.
The hotel also offers various services such as room service, laundry, dry cleaning, airport shuttle, childcare, meetings/banquets, currency exchange facilities, tour desk, fax and photocopying facilities, ticket service and car rental services. The hotel also provides wireless internet facilities to its guests throughout the hotel. Charges should be paid as applicable.
Chateau de Bangkok does not allow its guests to bring pets into the hotel. Guests can park their vehicles on-site free of cost. There is no room for extra beds in the hotel rooms. Baby cots can be availed for children below the age of 2. A maximum of one baby cot is allowed in each room. Check-in in between 2 PM and midnight. Check-out starts from 12 Noon. The hotel accepts American Express cards, Visa cards, MasterCards and Diner’s Club cards.
6. Amari Watergate Hotel
The Amari Watergate Hotel is a well-appointed 5-star hotel which is located in at the heart of Bangkok, which is one of the most modern commercial and shopping districts in the city. Shopping malls and fashion markets are just a short walk away from the hotel. It is located about 40 km away from the Suvarnabhumi Airport. The hotel has fine restaurants, bars, 24-hour front desk, newspapers, non-smoking rooms, gardens, express check-in and check-out facilities, luggage storage and special rooms for disabled persons. Amari Watergate Hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a fitness center, table tennis facilities, squash courts, Jacuzzi facilities and a spa.
There are several restaurants at the Amari Watergate Hotel offering a variety of cuisines. The cuisines include Thai, Chinese and Italian. The hotel also offers services such as room service, babysitting service, dry cleaning and shoe shine services. The Sivara Spa, which is located in the hotel, offers various types of treatments and massages. Guests can go to the Sivara Spa in order to relieve their tension and revive their spirit.
Guests can avail wireless internet services by paying THB 700.00 for every 24 hours. Guests can park their vehicles on-site for free. Check-in is between 2 PM and midnight. Guests can check out of the hotel from 12 Noon onwards. Guests can get extra beds by paying an additional amount of THB 2000.00 per person per night. Baby cots are provided free of cost for children below the age of 2. A maximum of one baby cot is allowed in each room. The hotel accepts American Express cards, Visa cards, MasterCards, Diner’s Club cards and JCB cards.
