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Bangkok Hotels

The oriental hotel
The legendary Oriental Hotel

 
There's a rich selection of places to stay in Bangkok. Everything from the world's top rated hotel to cheap hostels can be found. In the "top rated" category, you'll find the Oriental Hotel, which is consistently ranked one of the world's finest hotels year after year. This 125 year old landmark is worth a visit, even if you're not staying there.

Bangkok hotels can be had in a wide range of prices, even for the same quality. Location usually has something to do with it. A business class hotel in the heart of the city will normally run $100 or more a night, but if you get just a little ways outside of the central areas you can get an equivalent class of hotel for $60 or even $40 a night.

This page features our picks for hotels worth considering. There's no single criteria for these selections. Some are just good values for their location, while some like the Oriental you just have to treat yourself to at least once in your life.

All of the hotels below may be booked online through one or more of our travel partners. Click on the hotel names to see the hotel details and rates from each partner. Our partners specialize in Asia's most popular 2-star to 5-star hotels and resorts, and offers the guaranteed lowest rates for advance hotel room reservations.

For more hotels, see our comprehensive list of Bangkok hotels, which you can also browse by price or class.

Worth noting: Hotels throughout Southeast Asia generally limit you to no more than three people per room. Families will often need to try to get adjoining rooms, which can be both expensive and unpredictable. An alternative available in most major cities and tourist destinations, including Bangkok, is the serviced apartment. Serviced apartments offer a wider range of room types than hotels, but often have most of the other services you expect from a hotel. Our partner Move and Stay lists more than 100 serviced and self-catered apartments available in cities around Southeast Asia.

Last Minute Bangkok Reservations

If you're planning a trip at the last minute and need to make reservations for a stay in the next 20 days, then check out our selection of last minute Bangkok hotels available from RatesToGo.com.

Central Bangkok location, good value

The following hotels are exceptionally good values. They all feature a central location near shopping and sites, as well as easy Skytrain access, all for less than US$75 a night.
 

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Arnoma Hotel Bangkok Pratunam From: $ 59
The Arnoma Hotel, Bangkok is centrally located in the heart of the city's business and entertainment district. It is directly opposite the World Trade Centre and major department stores are within a 5 minutes walk. With 400 branded retail outlets and five major department stores. The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the expressway to Bangkok's International Don Muang Airport. The Thai Handicraft and Culture Centre is just next door to the hotel and for guests that wish to travel further a field the elevated Sky Train service and the Erawan Shrine are just around the corner. The  (More...)
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Holiday Inn Hotel Bangkok Ploenchit From: $ 87
Location. Sugar Palm Resort faces the white sand of Kata Beach and the Andaman Sea on the island of Phuket, Thailand. The resort is 500 meters from the Kata Shopping Center and five kilometers from Kata Viewpoint. Hotel Features. Sugar Palm Resort features a spare, angular architectural style emphasized by its white exterior. Many of the resort's guestrooms are set around the large, meandering outdoor pool which is landscaped with sugar palms and areca trees. Royal Sugar Palm Spa, enclosed in glass, offers wraps, scrubs, Thai massage and other therapeutic treatments. Additional recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam room  (More...)
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Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok Siam From: $ 82
The Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok Thailand has direct access into the famous MBK centre. Best loved shopping mall in Thailand. Also in close proximity are Siam Square, Siam Center, Siam Paragon and Central World Plaza. The hotel and shopping complex are linked to the National Stadium "Sky train" station. There are all 462 non-smoking guest rooms, suites and ExecuPlus Suites elegantly furnished with full amenities. The hotel boasts a range of restaurants to cater to even the most discerning guests including the Kongju Korean Restaurant, Loop Italian Restaurant Bar & Terrace (pool side) and exciting our new outlets including CiTi BiSTRo for  (More...)
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Siam@Siam Design Hotel Spa Bangkok Siam From: $ 116
Offering comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities, the Siam@Siam Design Hotel and Spa Bangkok provides you with all of the quality amenities to make your stay a memorable one. Ideally situated in the heart of the city's growing commercial district on Rama 1 Road, this elegant Bangkok hotel is a stylishly-designed hotel & Spa with easy access to the major entertainments and shopping centres and BTS Station at National Stadium. Bold, restful and sensually moody, full of sophisticated attitude and class, each of the 203 artistically appointed rooms is an individual exhibits within this extraordinary gallery of a Bangkok hotel. Overlooking the city  (More...)
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On the Chaophraya river

The riverside is a great location. Most major tourist sites in Bangkok are just a few steps away from the river, and after spending a hot day tramping around temples, the river really cools you off in the evening.
 

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Marriott Resort Spa Bangkok Riverside From: $ 83
Thai colonial style Resort in the city on the bank of the Chao Phraya "River of Kings" and approximately 38 miles from Bangkok International Airport. The hotel has 413 beautifully appointed river and garden view rooms which are very comfortable and well equipped with private balconies and fireplaces and are equipped with work desks, lamps, dual-line speakerphones, voicemail, dataports, high-speed Internet access, cable TVs, in-room movies, refrigerators, mini-bars, complimentary in-room coffee, A/C, hairdryers, bathrobes, in-room safes, and individual climate controls. There are 11 restaurants and bars spread over 10 acres of tropical gardens and other amenities include express check-in/out, complimentary  (More...)
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Millennium Hilton Hotel Bangkok Riverside From: $ 86
The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is an ultra-modern 32- storey hotel located along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, one kilometre from the Grand Palace. This property features 543 chic, contemporary guestrooms boasting vies of the Chao Phyara River, the Bangkok skyline and beyond. Rooms are decorated in hues of beige, white and black and feature stylish furnishings and a combination of stone flooring and carpets. En-suite bathrooms have jetted tubs, rain showers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries while other in-room amenities include air conditioning, satellite TV, high-speed Internet connections and minibars. Guests enjoy access to the hotel's health club with  (More...)
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Oriental Hotel Riverside From: $ 296
Since 1876, royalty, dignitaries and distinguished travelers have followed the legendary Chao Phya River through the heart of Bangkok to one of the world's most luxurious hotels: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Named to the prestigious Institutional Investor 2004 World's Best Hotels list, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is renowned for sublime accommodations and personalized service. The hotel is within three kilometers of the Silom shopping district, the Patpong night market, the Wat Pho Temple and the Royal Palace. The hotel also operates daily river tours on the Oriental Queen cruiser to the ruins of Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, now a UNESCO  (More...)
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Peninsula Bangkok (The) Riverside From: $ 184
Located on the legendary Chao Phraya river in the Thonburi district of Bangkok, The Peninsula Bangkok's unique W-shape offers wonderful panoramic views from every guest room. The Peninsula Bangkok is near the Sathorn Bridge, offering nearby access to river crossing, as well as all of Bangkok's major tourist attractions and business addresses. The Peninsula Bangkok is located 37 kilometers southwest of Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport.Similar to the flagship property in Hong Kong, the distinctive architecture of The Peninsula Bangkok has now added a statement to the Bangkok skyline. The charming Peninsula riverboat shuttle service and sky train bring the  (More...)
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers Bangkok Riverside From: $ 88
Experience Bangkok's best riverfront address at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Located on the legendary "River of Kings," our hotel offers an irresistible combination of warm Thai hospitality and professional service in a modern setting. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River from all 734 of our spacious guest rooms and suites. After a busy day, settle down and experience the celebrated ?ahhhhh? of the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed. For an added level of comfort, Towers Rooms offer exclusive privileges such as access to the Towers Lounge, which serves breakfast, coffee/tea, evening cocktails, and more. Pamper  (More...)
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Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok Riverside From: $ 133
Location. Surrounded by tropical vegetation on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok stands 25 stories tall, a gem in the midst of historic "Old Bangkok." The hotel is within walking distance of several shopping areas, although this property's proximity to an adjacent Saphan Taksin SkyTrain station affords easy access to all sectors of the city. Hotel Features. NEXT2 Café & Terrace provides scenic river views where guests choose among six different food stations and international selections are cooked to order. Salathip is comprised of three linked Thai-style houses guarded by stone elephants. This casual restaurant  (More...)
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"I can't believe this is less that $50!"

Our special category devoted to those hotels offering unbelievably cheap rates for high quality rooms. With the fall of the US Dollar, these may cost you a bit more than $50, but they'll still give you good value for money. The locations may be a bit away from the center of things, but all of these selections are within a minute or two walk of the Skytrain or subway.
 

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Arnoma Hotel Bangkok Pratunam From: $ 59
The Arnoma Hotel, Bangkok is centrally located in the heart of the city's business and entertainment district. It is directly opposite the World Trade Centre and major department stores are within a 5 minutes walk. With 400 branded retail outlets and five major department stores. The hotel is situated only a few minutes from the expressway to Bangkok's International Don Muang Airport. The Thai Handicraft and Culture Centre is just next door to the hotel and for guests that wish to travel further a field the elevated Sky Train service and the Erawan Shrine are just around the corner. The  (More...)
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Century Park Hotel Bangkok Rama IX From: $ 58
Century Park Hotel ideally located in the Pratunam Victory aMonument area, with the Victory Monument BTS station nearby. Located in Bangkok city center and close to the Expressway to the Airport. Shopping, restaurants, banks and offices are located nearby. The hotel comprises 380 attractive and well appointed guestrooms and suites, and comes with a full range of international standard amenities, including personal safe, high speed internet (256 kbps), electronic key card access, IDD telephone and Internet access point, and remote controlled TV with satellite channels including full range of pay movies. All guestrooms are spacious, and have private bathrooms with  (More...)
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Chaophya Park Hotel Bangkok Ratchadapisek From: $ 41
402 fully equipped guestrooms and suites, all tastefully appointed and refined with Thai artifacts. Each room offers a minimum size of 37 m² and features direct IDD telephone, satellite television, electronic control panel board, safe deposit box, mini-bar, coffee tea making facilities and a private marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Non-smoking floors are available.With over 2,100 m² function and pre-function room space, our banquet, meeting and convention facilities are amongst the largest in Bangkok. The Chaophya Park Hotel combined with the convention center offers 11 function venues. Each meeting area is serviced by state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, qualified professional  (More...)
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Grand Ayudhaya Hotel Bangkok Ratchadapisek From: $ 54
Welcome to The Grand Ayudhaya Hotel, Bangkok your tropical gateway in the heart of this ever exciting city. Come, experience the pleasures of resort living as we cater to your every need and desire. Located on Ratchadapisek Road, The Grand Ayudhaya Hotel, Bangkok is just 20 minutes from the capital?s airport and offers fast, easy access to all important city attractions, business, entertainment and shopping areas. 5 minutes walk to subway station linking to the skytrain-system.The Grand Ayudhaya Hotel, Bangkok offer 600 luxury rooms, including 18 deluxe suites, all spacious, elegant fully furnished and appointed to ensure your utmost comfort  (More...)
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Grand Mercure Fortune Hotel Bangkok Rama IX From: $ 46
Grand Mercure Fortune Hotel Bangkok welcomes you with the famous Thai hospitality and offers you special conveniences that will make your stay in Thailand even more pleasant. Mercure Fortune Hotel Bangkok is situated in the newest business, commercial and entertainment area of Rachadapisek Road and is only a few minutes from the Don Muang International Airport. Adjacent to the hotel, you will find one of the largest and most modern shopping complexes of the city. The hotel boasts a total of 400 rooms that are tastefully furnished and appointed with all modern comforts. The 40 spacious suites have been carefully  (More...)
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Road Warriors

Frequent business travelers who prefer to stay in the big chains in order to accumulate points or miles - or wanting to redeem them - will want to check out our list of international business hotels in Bangkok.

Boutique Bangkok Hotels

The word "boutique" is a rather fuzzy term that could mean many things. The list below comprises mostly small hotels that are a little different. You may fall in love them, and many have, or you might hate them. If you're not sure, read the online reviews by others before booking.
 

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Metropolitan Hotel Bangkok Sathorn Road From: $ 111
Location. The Metropolitan Bangkok Hotel is tucked within Bangkok, Thailand's business district, an area popular for shopping, clubbing and dining. The Suan Lim Night Bazaar and the Patpong Night Market stand less than one kilometer away. Hotel Features. Cy'an is the hotel's headline restaurant that offers veranda seating and serves Mediterranean fare with Moorish influences. Met Bar offers sophisticated ambience, serves Thai fare and morphs into a sultry, after-hours lounge. Three function rooms accommodate groups of up to 90 people. A business center offers courier services and fax, photocopy and print services. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.  (More...)
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Sena Place Hotel Phaholyothin From: $ 23
Sena Place is a superior pleasure and business hotel located on Phaholyothin Road, Soi 11, yet just moments away from Saphan Kwai Intersection and Victory Monument, on the Northern Skytrain BTS Route, Saphan Kwai Station. With 190 standard, deluxe and executive deluxe rooms, you can choose just the right accommodation to fit your needs. All beautifully furnished and appointed as well as served by 24-hour room service means youll enjoy the utmost pleasure during your stay. Dining options include: The May Garden Chinese Restaurant which serves the finest and authentic Chinese cuisine and the Sena Coffee Shop on the ground  (More...)
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The Siam Heritage Boutique Suites Silom From: $ 49
A perfect place in the city of Bangkok, the hotel offers excellent services and convenient facilities for a relaxing stay. The Siam Heritage Boutique Suites is an elegant premier boutique hotel, located in Surawong Road. The hotel is close to many corporate and diplomatic offices, banks, shopping malls and local night entertainment venues. With easy access to the subway or the Sky train, the hotel is conveniently placed near several expressway entrances for quick access to Bangkok Airport or other areas. The hotel offers 69 elegant rooms, suites and serviced apartments that are beautifully appointed in authentic Lanna and Middle  (More...)
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Triple Two Silom Hotel Bangkok Silom From: $ 105
This innovative and unique business class boutique hotel provides high quality, individual service in a relaxed atmosphere for both business and leisure travellers visiting Bangkok. Located in Bangkok's Central Business District, the Triple Two Silom Hotel is close to many corporate and diplomatic offices, banks, shopping malls and entertainment venues. The hotel is conveniently situated near several expressway entrances for quick access to Bangkok Airport and other areas. The pretty Lumpini Park, Lumpini Night Bazaar and Silom Night Market are all just a short stroll from the property. Guests are offered a choice of 75 luxurious rooms that are pleasantly  (More...)
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Note: Unless otherwise noted, the descriptions shown here have been provided by the hotel. You may wish to treat them with some degree of skepticism. The base prices shown are provided by hotel booking sites and reflect the lowest rate they have on file. This is often the 'low season' rate for a standard room, and thus may not be available at the period you visit. The starting price should be used as a general indicator only.

 

 

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