Century park hotel 9 Ratchaprarop Road, Pratunam-Victory Monument, Bangkok, Thailand

I was met at the airport by a representative of the travel company, and we headed straight off for the hotel. The first thing she told us on our journey into the center of Bangkok was that we were staying right on the doorstep of the world famous Patpong red light district, where every fantasy known to man and a few others known only to men in dodgy raincoats can be served up on a plate with cherries on top. She told us this, presumably because it was exactly what the two little old ladies and the young married couple on the bus with me had flown several thousand miles to hear. No information about stunningly beautiful temples or how breathtaking their majestic city is to behold, but if any of us needed instant sexual gratification upon arrival, she wanted us to know we were sorted. It struck me, as we drove into town on a seemingly endless spiral of spaghetti junctions, that there is a distinct class separation in Thailand. The roads that we were driving along were in pristine condition, and every now and again we were required to pull up at a toll booth to pay for the privilege of getting any closer to our destination. Directly below us, though, underneath the huge motorways, the landscape was filled with shanty towns over which we drove. Kids were playing in the streets outside houses that appeared to be no more than pieces of tin stacked on top of each other. We were not all going to the same hotel, so we had to stop en-route to drop people off. At the first place we went to, I nearly lost my luggage - If I hadn't happened to look out of the window at the right moment and notice that the porter was nonchalantly escorting my suitcase into the wrong hotel, I would have had to solve the mystery of the vanishing bag on my first day in a strange country. The Dusit Thani, which is where I was eventually deposited, turns out to be one of the more exclusive hotels in Bangkok: A sort of Thai version of the Ritz Carlton.
Quite how I got myself booked into this den of wealth I cannot say, but I intend to make the most of it. Upon my arrival, my bags were whisked away by an invisible porter. All sorts of elegantly dressed gentlemen bowed and opened doors for me as I approached, and a young Thai lady escorted me across the lobby of the hotel (Which was more like Kings Cross station painted gold) to the check-in desk. Here, I was treated like a visiting dignitary and shown to my room on the 12th floor personally. The corridors are finely carpeted, with so many mirrors on the walls that I turned a corner and politely greeted myself at least twice - and the finery doesn't stop there. My room is quite the largest I have ever seen in all my travels - The bed is large enough to sleep about five, and given the proximity of Patpong this may well be the idea! I have a fully stocked fridge and bar, a big walk-in closet which has all sorts of twinkly lights that come on as I approach, and a view of Bangkok from my window that stops the heart dead! There is a video system in the room and a library of tapes for my viewing pleasure - although I so far haven't had the guts to see what sort of viewing material they have provided me with! The bathroom goes on until tomorrow - Mirrors on the mirrors, walk in shower, and I've never seen so many free toiletries in a hotel room. Soap, Cotton buds, sewing kit, shower cap, detergent, bottles of body lotion, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush, comb, and an emery board. I can hardly shut my case.
In the wardrobe is a complementary dressing gown, and I have a book in front of me telling me about so many hotel services that it is dizzying!
There are five restaurants, a nightclub, swimming pool and spa, Gym, A whole floor of shops and boutiques. And the prices are laughably cheap - A notice in my room invites me to leave my entire wardrobe to be washed and returned the same day for about ten pounds ($7US).You can read my complete travel journals at http://www.offexploring.com/globalwanderer

I really recommend the Shanti Lodge in the center of Bangkok. Really helpfull people and lots of young people to exchange experiences with.

the new mary v is a good honest concrete hotel

Becareful with the ladyboys!!!!

If you are gay, stay at the Tarntawan Palace in the middle of all the gay action in Thailand. The prices are reasonable, the rooms are large with huge king size beds and the place is immaculately kept. Security downstairs inspects and keeps the IDs of all local "guests" who might accompany you to your room. The restaurant is good and the hotel has a happy hour for guests who can exchange tips on what to do and see in Bangkok. Considering that the hotel is in the middle of the action, the rooms are completely quiet and cool (the air conditioning is top notch).

Amari water gate in Bangkok is a really nice 5 star hotel.it has nice big rooms with great views,a lovely pool on the top floor,fantastic breakfast!!!exelent location.you can go anywhere you like on foot.by even if you dont feel like walking there are many tuk tuks right outside the door.defently reccomend it.

We stayed at Soi 1 Guesthouse in Bangkok. Dave the owner is a great guy that offers fantastic advice on travel and sight seeing in Bangkok. The hostel is very clean with western toilets and has a 24hr bar and kitchen... The food is amazing and cheap and the beers are icey cold... www. soi1 guesthouse .com

Bangkok is an amazing city! It is amazing for shopping, seeing the culture and sometimes just visiting! My family and I stayed in a hotel by the name of Patumwan House. They don't really have a website but if you type it inot google, you'll find the e-mail adress. There is a large selection of rooms. This hotel is in the central hub but is right next to the canal. It is down a small street so you can't hear the busy street outside. The Patumwan House is near the first or last subway staion called National Stadium. There is a pool nearby so if you want to swim, you can. There are large grocery stores and food courts with some of Bangkoks best chefs! And, the best part, it's all cheap! I would definitly recommend The Patumwan house. The only downside is that it is right next to the canal with long-tail boats going past until 9:30 or so. The Satff are extremly friendly and can give you basic Thai. Even I learned how to count! Now, if I could only learn how to write! Well, they could probably do that too! Go to Bangkok! Stay @ Patumwan House!

Use the sky train, underground and river taxis to travel around. Use taxis only if you have to around the city and make sure they use the meter. Get a decent map and decide if you want culture, shopping or night life. Bangkok's got it all! Choose a hotel close to transport, I find Sukhumvit the best location. What can I say about shopping and eating - fantastic. Like any city you can be taken for a ride (literally) by unscrupulous taxi/tuk tuk drivers, ignore them if they say a sight is closed, they're lying. Stay focused and discover what the city has to offer. I love it. Must see Grand Palace, have a massage at Wat Pho (Chetupon), go to muay Thai (kick boxing).