Bangkok Hotel Accommodation, Reservations, Bookings with Hotel Reviews.
Its only common sense to find out what types of accommodation are available and how much they typically charge before you visit another country. This very basic information can not only save you an awful lot of money but also have a big impact on how enjoyable your holiday is. To arrive somewhere to find you have paid premium rates for a run down earthquake-risk can be a demoralising start to your precious vacation.
So for the first-time visitors to Thailand here’s a quick guide to whats available :
- (US $150+ a night) At the top end of the market are the luxury hotels that are usually part of well known international chains such as Marriotts. Their standards are high to match their prices but if you can afford them it’s unlikely you’ll have much to complain about. There are also some impressive Thai-owned establishments that offer similar luxury but with décor and architecture influenced by traditional culture which will appeal to those looking for a more unique experience.
Top examples according to customer reviews are -
BANGKOK : The Peninsula Bangkok
PATTAYA : Dusit Resort Pattaya Beach
PHUKET : Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
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- (US $60+ a night) A big drop in price but not necessarily in comfort are the usually Thai-owned mid-range hotels. Expect nice rooms in pleasant settings for a lot less than you’d pay for the same standard in many countries. You can find some beautiful hotels in this price range but whichever you choose it really pays to read customer reviews as there are also some very run down places operating in this category.
Top examples according to customer reviews are -
BANGKOK : Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok
PATTAYA : Woodlands Hotel & Resort
PHUKET : Naithonburi Beach Resort
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- (US $20+ a night) You can get some fantastic bargains in this price range. These mostly small independent hotels often have everything you need such as aircon, satellite TV, nice gardens, pools etc. There are a large number to choose from in this category and many are very well appointed with wonderfully friendly staff but once again, be sure to read customer reviews as needless to say some are cheap for a very good reason.
Top examples according to customer reviews are -
BANGKOK : Majestic Suites Bangkok
PATTAYA : Areca Lodge
PHUKET : Patong Cottage
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- (Less than US $20 a night) If you just want a place to crash you can get a clean room with aircon, TV etc. If you don’t need aircon or TV, backpacker guesthouses can be had for as little as 10 dollars a night.
The price ranges above do not represent the high season prices. During this period, which peaks in January. its common for the hotels to charge around 50% more or even double at the most popular beach resorts.
The days when you had to choose from a couple of hotels offered by your travel agent are gone. By using online booking services you have complete control over the accommodation type, location and price. Many sites offer customer reviews and its wise to read these before booking if you want to avoid a nasty surprise. Once you have selected a hotel you can then shop around the different sites to make sure you get it at the best rate.
The Hotels service used on this site is provided by Sawadee Plc (Reservation 24) who are a long established Thai company with a great record for reliabilty and offering the lowest rates around. They are also the preferred choice of many Thai-owned establishments which means they list just about every hotel available and there is also the added advantage that because they are located in Thailand, they offer real support should any trouble arise with your booking. They have multilingual staff who can mediate between the customer and the hotel desk if required.