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Siam hotels

1 comments | Wednesday, November 01, 2006

I'll start this thread with Siam hotels (Siam area's my absolute favorite). Three characteristics define this group: (1) centrally-located and (2) convenient--there are 7-11s in almost every corner, it's walking distance to the sky-train, and there's a good variety of food and restaurants around; and (3) shopaholic-friendly--the major shopping malls are in this area, from high-end to bargain: MBK, Siam Square, Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Paragon (very high-end), and not too far, Central World (formerly World Trade Center).

Vidhayanives - Chulalongkorn University
rate: 15 - 20 USD per night
Internet connection: dial-up, 3 baht every time you connect.
Address: Chula Soi 13 Payathai Road, Bangkok 10330
Contact number: + 66 2 218 3010
Website: none
Breakfast: no
TV: yes
Cable TV: no
Landmark/s: near MBK (stands for mabungkrong, a famous mall in Bangkok), and Pathumwan Princess hotel. It's also near the National Stadium and Siam sky train stations.
Comments: Vidhayanives is a university guest house, my favorite for its convenient location (it's walking distance to the major shopping malls) and quiet surroundings (it's within the university campus). It's nothing great, and I won't even say pretty (no decor in the room whatsoever and believe me when I say you'll start seeing gray if you stay in the room the whole day). The rooms are basic, clean, and cheap, and there's a small balcony in each room. While admittedly the lack of a hotel restaurant is a set back, there are plenty of choices nearby. MBK is but 5 minutes away. Even closer, there's a restaurant at Sasa hotel (Sasa Cuisine), which is just next door, that serves good breakfast. For approx. 3 USD, you get a full meal which includes coffee, milk, orange juice, bacon and eggs, fruits, and toasts. Thai meals are of course much cheaper.
Plus: There's a small 7/11 near the parking lot. And no, they don't sell beer and cigarettes (the beer you could buy at Sasa, the cigs at MBK).

Sasa International House
rate: approx. 40 USD per night.
Internet connection: yes
Address: Chula Soi 13 Payathai Road, Bangkok 10330
Website: http://www.sasin.edu/facilities/accommodation/
Contact no: tel: +66 2 216 8844; fax: +66 2 215 3880; e-mail: SasaHouse@sasin.edu
Breakfast: inclusive
TV: yes
Cable TV: yes
Landmark/s: near MBK and Pathumwan Princess hotel. Near National Stadium and Siam Sky Train stations.
Comments: Definitely much more expensive than Vidhayanives but it's a ladder up too. It's what you'll have to pay for more carpeting, newer and nicer beds and curtains, cable tv and outdoor swimming pool and sauna. Oh, and make sure to check the pool for frog/s at night before diving in (if you're horrified by them, just like me).
Plus: Free use of pool and sauna, and you can have your Thai Massage in the convenience of your room.

Pathumwan Princess
rate: 85 USD to 100 USD
Internet connection: yes, Wi-fi
Address: Chula Soi 12 Payathai Road, Bangkok 10330
Contact number: Tel: +66 2 216 3700; Fax: +66 2 216 3730 3; E-mail: ppb@dusit.com
Website: http://www.pprincess.com/
Breakfast: yes
TV: yes
Cable TV: yes
Landmark/s: It's practically part of MBK!
Comments: Pathumwan Princess is 4-star, so naturally pricey. With the price comes: good music, tasteful decor and there's Wi-fi everywhere! You'll love it for the simple fact that the Studio Bar stays open until 2 am, something you'll appreciate when you're dying for another round of beer and you're in Bangkok--where everything shuts down at 1 am. So is the price worth it? Let me state the obvious--it greatly depends on what you want to do in Bangkok. If you're there for business and you'll be working most of the time at the hotel, then this place is perfect (let me recommend by the pool at least, you workaholic). If you just want a place to sleep or a bed to tumble to when you come home drunk, then better get a cheaper hotel. You won't know the bunk bed from the 4-star one anyway.
Plus: It's connected to MBK mall and very near the National Stadium sky train. AND, they've got the best blueberry yoghurt ice cream in town.

posted by Julie

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Blogger Adrian said...

hi julie, nice blog... neat and informative...:)

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