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Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Bangkok, Asia's top tourist destination and the third top in the world according to Travel and Leisure magazine. The city is heaving with tourists from all over, and the long lines at the immigration, even at the newly opened Suvanabhumi airport, are the longest I've seen in any country in Asia. Tourism naturally becomes big business (in fact, it's everybody's business) and not to be left behind is the city's massive hotel industry.
There are a variety of hotels in Bangkok that you could choose from, reflective of the different kinds of tourists the city attracts. The usual suspects are of course there-- backpackers, college students on semestral break, visa runners, and business men. On cue, the hotels or guesthouses would range from downright cheap and dodgy to student-budget friendly, to 5-star pricey.
Having practically lived in hotels in Bangkok over the past years, here are a few of the ones I've tried (and heard of) that are worth checking out. I'm by no means an expert, and hardly a hotel connoisseur. This site is a compiled response to friends who have over the years turned to me for advice on their travels to Bangkok and Asia in general, and to those planning their trip and are in need of some 411.
Happy browsing!
