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Family-Friendly Hotels in Bangkok and Koh Samui January 5, 2017 at 03:11Hi DaveGreat blog! We’re traveling to Thailand in April/May Two families, with 5 children ranging from 10 to 2. We’re planning two days in Bangkok. What would be the best family friendly hotel in Bangkok, not far from main attractions, 4 to 5 stars that could also providing babysitting?And then we’re planning 5 days in Koh Samui. Is the four seasons the best resort?

We’re also considering a villa with staff, are those easy to find, where would be the best location in Koh Samui? Nice beach, family friendly but also good night life. I know too many requirements! Thanks for your helpF Thibault. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert January 6, 2017 at 04:33The (formerly the Four Seasons) in Bangkok is wonderful for families and has a great pool and central location. The Four Seasons on Koh Samui is the most luxurious hotel on the islands and has amazing villas but it is not close to nightlife at all.

The is a better choice if you want to be an easy drive (but still not walking distance) from nightlife. Thailand in 8 or 9 Days November 3, 2016 at 05:22Dave, I need your expert advise. Will be traveling to Thailand for first time in April. I have only 8-9 days depending on wether or not I decide to do Bangkok or not. I’m looking to do a mix of thingsbeautiful exotic beach, day trips on boats, elephant trekking, want to see the famous thai nightlight/sex shows/street action, muay thai, but at the same time I prefer to stay at a higher end hotel. Will be traveling w my wife, we are early-mid 30s. She’s into the posh, relaxing scene, i’m into that too but I need to experience it all.

My current plan is to do 2 days Bangkok, 3 Samui, 4 Krabi. Do you recommend something different? Perhaps Phuket vs Krabi? Or should I skip Bangkok all together to have more time on the beaches? What’s the best plan for 8-9 days to experience it all. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert November 4, 2016 at 15:32Bangkok, Samui, and Krabi sounds perfect for your interests. Skip Bangkok to maximize beach time, but if you really want to see some of the wackier sides of Thai culture then Bangkok is a great place to do it.

One Night In Bangkok – Where To Stay and What To Do October 5, 2016 at 13:45Hi Dave,Thank you for this super informative post! My husband and I are going to Bangkok arriving at 9am on 23 Dec and leaving the following morning to go to Ko Yao Island, so only have 24 hours! We want to stay in town to make sure we can see all the sights easily during the limited time we have. We love boutique and luxury hotels, is there any you would recommend?Also if we only have one evening in Bangkok what do you think we should do? We love street food and markets, but do also appreciate a nice cocktail!Thank you very much,Lushan Sun. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert October 6, 2016 at 03:02Siam Square is central and Bangkok’s best shopping district – top-notch malls like CentralWorld, Siam Paragon, and MBK are all within walking distance (there’s cheap wholesale shopping at Pratunam and Platinum Fashion Mall too)., and the are some of the best luxury hotels nearby. The streets in front of Siam Paragon play host to a street market post 6 pm, but if you want to go to a bigger night market, check out the Rod Fai Night Market II behind the Esplanade mall.

For a low-key evening, a dinner cruise down the Chao Phraya river, followed by cocktails at the Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower. For a fun night out, check out Khao San Road, go pub hopping down Soi 11 in Nana, or drinks and dancing at Sing Sing Theater or the Royal City Avenue (RCA). Solo Female Traveller Hotel / Activity Recommendations October 4, 2016 at 09:04Hello Dave,Thanks for the great post! I will be visiting Bangkok for 2.5 days at the end of November this year (first time in Thailand), and was tossing up between which location would be best to stay.

I know I want to do a bit of a mix of everything (night markets, see the temples, shop etc.). I was thinking maybe Siam or Sukhumvit? Which (if any of those) would you recommend as being more approrpiate to explore the city? Any hotels you could recommend that have a gym and pool and are around 100$ AUD per night? I was also thinking about taking a cooking class and maybe a Thai boxing class, anything else you would suggest as a must see for the first time in Bangkok?Thanks so much!Kris. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert October 6, 2016 at 13:57Staying anywhere between the stations Phrom Phong to Siam along the BTS Sukhumvit line puts you in the middle of the shopping, eating, and activity of central Bangkok.

Siam is a few stops away on the BTS from Asok station (6 minutes) and you also have access to places along the MRT line from Asok. Asok is the best in terms of connecting to the rest of city (while the Siam area is great for experiencing city life, many of the cultural and historical sites are sprinkled around the city and require getting around).Some good hotels near BTS/MRT Asoke that meet your criteria and give large discounts if you book early:, and.Must sees: Grand Palace, Wat Pho. Shopping and shrines at Siam.

The Muang Boran Ancient City – with its scale models of Thailand’s many wonders.The Siam Niramit cultural show. If you are here on a weekend, then definitely the Chatuchak weekend market, otherwise a night market (the one behind Esplanade Mall is the easiest to get to). River trip or dinner cruise , and drinks at the sky bar on Lebua state tower or Moon bar at the Banyan Tree hotel.(With only 2 full days I wouldn’t focus on Chinatown, if you’ve already seen a version of it in another city).– this place is right at Asok.Cooking – If you don’t mind vegetarian food then is great and its on Khaosan road, so you can time your class so that you can spend the evening at Khaosan. (Even if you’re not a vegetarian Thai veg food is wonderful.). Good Hotel / Location for Solo Traveler to Bangkok October 2, 2016 at 22:37Hi Dave, this is a great website! I am a female solo traveller, arriving in Bangkok on 27th December, until 30th December. Can you recommend a nice hotel where I can relax and be in a good location?

Cheap luxury?! First time in Thailand, I have these few days free before I travel up to Chiang Mai for a group tour. Appreciate any information you have which would be good for the solo traveller!ThanksMelissa.

Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert October 3, 2016 at 12:37A hotel I love with a fun vibe and nice pool/bar area is the on Sukhumvit. There’s shopping and good local food within walking distance but not so much immediately out the door of the hotel. If you want to be more in the thick of the travelers scene (where it’s much easier to meet other travelers) then stay near Khao San. The has a fun atmosphere and nice rooftop pool. Doubletree Hilton or Courtyard Marriott in Bangkok September 1, 2016 at 03:00Hi Dave,What an excellent resource to come across when researching Bangkok!I will be traveling with my parents on a Monday and Tuesday (disappointed that we will miss the weekend markets) and trying to decide between the Doubletree Hilton or the Courtyard Marriott. There aren’t many choices for rooms with two double/queen beds, and also trying to figure out if we should purchase breakfast buffet with the room too. Which hotel would be better for us in terms of location and whether there’s good dining options outside of the hotel?

Thanks!Tracy. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert September 1, 2016 at 04:26Both are nice hotels with pools and lots of restaurants within walking distance. I would probably go with the Courtyard as it’s a little more central and a larger selection of restaurants and malls nearby (if that interests you). The Doubletree is better if you’re looking for street food. Breakfast buffets are usually good value at the nicer Bangkok hotels so I’d probably go for it. If you like eating breakfast it can be hard to find good western breakfast food outside your hotel. Tracy September 1, 2016 at 23:39Thanks Dave!

Appreciate your help. Best Bangkok Luxury Hotel for Family August 21, 2016 at 01:20Dave,Great website. Most informative and best by a mile. Just wanted a little advice if you wouldnt mind.Am going to Bangkok as a stopover with wife, and two kids, aged 3 and 1. Will be there for 3 days jsut to break up some flights.Was looking for a hotel suggestion. Of most importance is an excellent position, close to high end shops, kids activities, and hotel must have a nice pool.

Sightseeing is not part of the plan. Not too concerned about the cost, want the higher end.I was thinking St Regis, Siam Kempinsky, or Anantara Siam. Do those three fit in with my criteria and which of them would you recommend. Or is there anything else you would recommend.Thanks,Joel. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert August 21, 2016 at 22:46All of these are wonderful hotels with a similar central location close to the top malls so you’ll be pleased in that regard. Of the 3, I would choose the Siam Kempinski if you wanted a kids club and the Anantara if a pool were more important (all 3 have large pools but the Anantara’s is the nicest and largest). The Anantara (and St Regis) are walking distance to one of the best kids’ playgrounds in Bangkok at Lumphini Park.

If it were me I would choose the Anantara. (And I should mention that the most kid-friendly hotel in Bangkok is the Anantara Riverside – but it’s on the opposite side of the river from central Bangkok and thus a little inconvenient for shopping.). Bangkok Hotel with Good Location August 3, 2016 at 04:01Hi Dave,Very informative Bangkok blog, thank you. Would you please recommend where to stay for a visit in early December? We’re a couple staying in Bangkok for 3 nights, then on to Phuket, staying at the Shore. I’ve been conflicted about the area in which to stay and which hotel to book. We are hoping to visit the temples and Grand Palace, do a dinner river cruise, perhaps make it up to Ayutthaya, with just a bit of shopping and nightlife.

Being in Bangkok, we’d like to experience at least a bit of its frenetic energy.Because of the activities, we’d like to do, I was pretty set on staying near the river, close to the BTS station; however, the only hotels within budget are the Shangri-La and the Lebu. Both are luxury hotels, but both seem to be a bit tired (maybe in need of a bit of a freshening up?) and not quite as impressive as some of the newer hotels in the other areas.Would you recommend either one of these hotels or would it be better to consider a hotel in the Bang Rak/Pathum Wan area to get a better balance of location/sleek hotel? Travel time to get to and from the river is a concern, so we’d ruled out going further east.Many thanks. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert August 3, 2016 at 20:18Both the Shangri-La and Lebu are great hotels but yes, you do compromise on the location a little and yes there are newer hotels. Two of my favorite hotels with a good location are the Anantara Siam (formerly the Four Seasons) and Bangkok Hansar. Both are right in the heart of the shopping district and the Skytrain is just out your door.

The Anantara is more of a classic luxury hotel while the Hansar has a modern trendy feel. The pool at the Anantara is huge and one of the best in central Bangkok. Where To Go and How To Book Trip May 2, 2016 at 10:11Hi Dave,First and foremost thank you for having this site and it is definitely a very informative one. Took my time to read through but yet still unable to make up my mind and wonder if you could help with some suggestionsI am travelling to Bangkok with my mom this November and we have about 6 days and 5 nights to spend and I am wondering what I could do and which area would be strategic for me to stay as well.I am a foodie but of course i do not go for anything exoitic, also looking to do some shopping and touring some interesting places. In the meanwhile also wondering if I should pay a visit to Pattaya?Would it be advisable to book tour through agents or would you recon self touring?Many Thanks Dave.-Priscilla-. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert May 2, 2016 at 15:34For starters, definitely book yourself unless you really want a lot of hand holding. You lose a lot of freedom when you’re with a tour group, and you’re always visiting sites as part of large group so you’re not seeing them in a personable and relaxed way.

A Bangkok trip is easy to book by using Kayak.com (for flights) and Booking.com (for hotels). Transportation to Pattaya can be arranged in a few minutes through your hotel (typically a taxi).6 days and 5 nights would be easy to fill in Bangkok alone. Pattaya (or Hua Hin) are options if you want some beach time. Kanchanaburi or Ayutthaya are good choices if you want something more cultural.

Navalai River Resort in Bangkok April 13, 2016 at 20:51Hi Dave, Very informative. I have provisionally booked the Navalai River Resort hotel. Is the Navalai River Resort a hotel you’d recommend? And I would like to take the Airport rail link and need to know where and how to get to this hotel.

Help please.Giovanna. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert April 17, 2016 at 14:07The Navalai is a great choice if you’re looking for something more boutique and the location on the river and around bustling Khao San is lots of fun. This hotel isn’t near the Airport Rail Link however so your best bet is to take a taxi to the hotel from the airport. Taxis are readily available and easy to find at the airport – you can chose from more expensive but less hassle ‘official airport taxis,’ or go down to floor one of the airport to get a public taxi (make sure to ask them to use the meter if you take one of these taxis).

Have some Thai Baht for the toll charges which is always paid by the passenger. If you’re set on taking the Airport Rail Link, you’d have to get off at Phaya Thai station and catch a taxi from there which, if you’re fresh off the plane would leave you more likely to get ripped off and would most likely be a bit of a nightmare. Good Place to Stay in Bangkok April 3, 2016 at 16:24Hi DaveI am solo female looking for a hotel before starting teaching in Bangkok. I am looking for something chilled and a bit nicer to really relax before starting work. The only thing I will maybe want to do is visit temples, go to a spa, run in the park. Looking for a nice friendly area not too busy but like the idea of a few cool cafes around so I don’t feel completely secluded.Kind regards,Jenna Murphy. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert April 6, 2016 at 15:03is a super friendly low-key hotel outside of the touristy part of Bangkok but still a short tuk tuk ride to sites and the river.

Some good local restaurants and a few (western style) cafes are nearby. (The website is admittedly awful – to book you essentially have to email them and confirm dates.). Good Hotel on Khao San March 29, 2016 at 21:01Hey thanks for your great website! We are looking at Chillax Resort in Khao San. We are going in May and staying in this area for sightseeing. I was looking at reviews last night and some weren’t great. Is this hotel OK for a couple or is there a better alternative?Ashleigh Murray.

Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert March 31, 2016 at 21:24The Chillax can be a good deal if you can find online discounts and it has a focus on romantic stays so it could be a good choice for you as a couple. For that price point (or a little below for a larger hotel) you can’t do much better, although you could try the which has a more subdued, chic style. Otherwise, you’ll be looking at smaller, more boutique hotels – is the best choice and located on the river with views of Wat Arun and it’s walking distance to Wat Po. It’s not as streamlined or modern as the Chillax but it is quite romantic.

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One Day in Bangkok – Where To Stay? March 11, 2016 at 18:24This site is so helpful, thank you Dave!My husband and I will be coming to Thailand the last week of April. We will arrive in Bangkok at 6 AM on Sunday and leave the following morning for Chang Mai at 845 AM, both flights through BKK.

We hope to take in as much as we can in 24 hours in Bangkok. Would you recommend staying at a hotel closer to the airport for ease of dropping off luggage when we arrive and traveling the following morning, or would you recommend a hotel closer to the sites we hope to see (sounds like closer to Khao San Road area after reading this page). My head is spinning as there are so many great options of well priced hotels that look fabulous, but most important is efficiency/timing as we wish to make the most of our short time in Bangkok. We might even consider hiring a driver for the day per your tip above if you think it beneficial to stay further out and travel into town to sight-see? Any advice is appreciated!Thank you!Kristen Webb. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert March 11, 2016 at 20:24I’d recommend staying in town.

Bangkok is usually very hot, it may rain and there’s so much going on all the time, all around that it’s convenient to have a hotel you can pop back into at any time to take a rest and re-coop – especially if you’ve just arrived from a red-eye. Even if you don’t need a break and just run around town all day, it will be nicer to graze all the street food, go see music, or whatever you end up doing that night, and have a place that’s quick and easy to get back to.

The hotel may have good suggestions for you for places to eat, have drivers that they work with, and have other services that will make your stay easier and more efficient. At the airport the hotels are geared mostly to overnighters and not so much to sightseers. Transport to/from the airport in the early morning is relatively easy and your hotel will know what time you should leave and will help you make transport arrangements.As for a driver, yes that’s your best option to see as much as you can in a day. Plan out the places you want to go and set out a route with him in the morning.

If you’re in a touristy area like Khao San a little hunting will easily find you a taxi driver that knows the sightseeing highlights that most people are interested in. Best Bangkok Hotel for a Honeymoon March 4, 2016 at 06:35Love your site!

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Can you recommend a hotel for the first part of our honeymoon in Bangkok? We will be there for three days before flying to Koh Samui. I’ve looked at Lebu, Oriental, Anataracan’t make up my mind! Would like beautiful views but also close to shopping or attraction. We are in out mid twenties. Thanks you so much!Tania. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert March 7, 2016 at 23:20Of the three you mention I would definitely pick the Oriental for a honeymoon stay.

The Riverside Anantara caters to families and while it’s a beautiful property it lacks an intimate ambiance. And the Lebua simply isn’t as high standard as the Oriental (I’m assuming you mean the Mandarin Oriental although the Oriental Residence is a great choice too).If you like the idea of the resort-like feel of of the Anantara, I’d suggest, which is far more geared towards couples and you still get views of daily life along the Chao Phraya River, of temples and whimsical Asia. It’s also designed by Bill Bensley, one of the best-known hotel designers in Asia and is loaded with style.The Mandarin Oriental is on the river but is more hotel than resort. It’s one of the best hotels in the city so you can’t go wrong.

It’s in a highrise, but the interior is simply amazing and brings you back to the grand days of Siam when the likes of Audrey Hepburn visited. Think: louvered windows, lily ponds, and grand staircases. You get views of the river from many rooms and the service is top notch. I love the colonial style rooms in the garden wing but if you veer towards more modern tastes, the rooms in the main wing are larger and have a more contemporary style. Mandarin Oriental vs Oriental Residence March 7, 2016 at 23:45Thank you so much for your reply!

I’m sorry I didn’t realize there were two Orientals. I was referring to the Oriental Residence. The other two you mentioned, Mandarin Oriental and Siam, are unfortunately out of our budget. The ones in our budget are the Oriental Residence, Lebu, Anantara, the Marriott hotels, Banyan Tree, Hotel Muse, and Metropolitan. I apologize for not making that clear. That being said which one would you recommend? Really appreciate it!Tania.

Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert March 8, 2016 at 16:58Ah OK, I’m sorry I didn’t get the right one! The Mandarin Oriental is one of the best known hotels in the city so when people say “The Oriental” they usually mean the Mandarin Oriental – so I’m glad I checked. The Oriental Residence is great too – but very different. The Oriental Residence are serviced apartments so even though the service has a great reputation, it’s not as full-service as a hotel. They are geared more to extended stays. That said, the suites are elegant, large, and have great views over the city.

If decor and privacy are what you’re after it’s a very solid option.Of your choices however, I’d pick the Banyan Tree for a honeymoon. The rooms aren’t as big or bright as the Oriental Residence but they are more classically Thai. There are views of the river and more on-site services are available which will probably be more convenient for your stay. One of the dining options is on a riverboat which is really spectacular, plus there’s a well-respected spa.

In all, it’s the hotel best for honeymooners and romance, of the hotels you mention. Bangkok Tailors, Family-Friendly Hotels, Babysitting January 10, 2016 at 04:48Thank you for taking so much time out to respond to peoples questions.A couple others:– Do you have recommendations for tailors to get suits?– I am traveling with my 3 year old. Do you have recommendation for hotels which are very family friendly?– Do you know of babysitting services?Many thanks,Benjamin. Santorini Dave The Hotel Expert January 10, 2016 at 22:15–Lots of good tailors on Sukhumvit. Heard good things about Crown Tailors.–Read–Any 4 or 5 star hotel will arrange babysitting for you, so that’s the way to go.

Bangkok, Pattaya, and Hua Hin with Kids December 23, 2015 at 09:28Hi Dave,Congratulations on an extremely informative blog.We have 2 boys who will be 7 and 4 years old, respectively and are planning on visiting Thailand in July. We have set aside 13 nights and are planning to visit Bangkok and Phuket.

The kids like theme parks and water parks. So we are planning to visit Hua Hin and Pattaya. We are flying in from Hong Kong on Air Asia. So will be flying into Don Mueang Airport. How long will it take to drive to Hua Hin and Pattaya, respectively from the airport? What is the best way to organise transport from oversees?

What 5 star hotels/resorts can you recommend in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket? We would prefer a more relaxing type environment.

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