Bangkok help...

[dede1217]

Need guidance on hotel now...single room will do

U can go to agoda or expedia to check, both prices r competitive ...
would be hard to find single room, most of the hotels are usually room for two ... if budget is a issue, you can find 40+ hotels in pratunam area. limited choice.

 

[Andrew833]

Price is high for arnoma..are there alternatives? I just need a single bed room in hotel pratunam

You can look at national stadium area, near bts, walking distance to pratunam. There are many budget hotels in that area.

Check the hotel map, before you book. Some hotels is too far away from bts.

 

[flowerpalms]

If i base hotel in pratunam right, then i walk to nearest bts Chitlom(?) To tak e traingo to grand palace, temple attractions etc is it convenient? My budget for hotel is $300+/- for 5d4n including breakfast

Shopping to me is ok lah i can buy some shirts, local food/souvenirs etc. Find places to eat for lunch and dinner. But i also want to visit attractions and take nice pictures. Is pratunam also suitable to base in if you also want to go visit those temples?

 

[y2kbug]

Need guidance on hotel now...single room will do

book a hotel through shopback and get some $$$ back for your stay. U can use my refer link https://www.shopback.sg/referred-signup-bonus?raf=nAXNTK

if u use agoda, u get 6% cashback,
if u use Expedia, get 9% up from 6%

my current hotel i book, can get $10 cashback

 

[flowerpalms]

book a hotel through shopback and get some $$$ back for your stay. U can use my refer link https://www.shopback.sg/referred-signup-bonus?raf=nAXNTK

if u use agoda, u get 6% cashback,
if u use Expedia, get 9% up from 6%

my current hotel i book, can get $10 cashback

Ya but as of now, i cant confirm if pratunam is suitable for me. If its too far from those attractions. Take train at bts is ok for me but not too far

 

[No.1AHOLE]

Ya but as of now, i cant confirm if pratunam is suitable for me. If its too far from those attractions. Take train at bts is ok for me but not too far

It depends on which attractions you wanna go. Best is to look for in the net first then decide on which area is best for you.

 

[Andrew833]

Ya but as of now, i cant confirm if pratunam is suitable for me. If its too far from those attractions. Take train at bts is ok for me but not too far

Take a look at the map, you will understand more on location of pratunam. There are 2 bts stations near pratunam, Chitlom station nearest and Ratchathewi. There is also a airport express station Ratchaprorarop in pratunam, you can take from airport to pratunam.

Grand palace, Wat Pho and Chinatown, you need to take bts change to boat. It's easier to take cab. There are still many attractions along BTS line, check tripadvisor.

 

[beanstalk6]

If i base hotel in pratunam right, then i walk to nearest bts Chitlom(?) To tak e traingo to grand palace, temple attractions etc is it convenient? My budget for hotel is $300+/- for 5d4n including breakfast

Shopping to me is ok lah i can buy some shirts, local food/souvenirs etc. Find places to eat for lunch and dinner. But i also want to visit attractions and take nice pictures. Is pratunam also suitable to base in if you also want to go visit those temples?

Get a handle on your hotel location, BTS/MRT stations and the attractions relative to each other using Google Map.

There are no BTS/MRT stations within reasonable walking distance of the Grand Palace, Wat Po and Wat Arun. Usually I'll use the river taxi at the pier adjacent to BTS Saphan Taksin. The ferry route is also marked on Google Maps.

 

[flowerpalms]

It depends on which attractions you wanna go. Best is to look for in the net first then decide on which area is best for you.

i am looking at some of the must see attractions in BKK.
such as grand palace, wat pho, wat arun
lumpini park
chao phraya riverfront, views
chatuchak
jim thompson

again, i am not those shopping crazy kind lah i will still shop but minimal
like just buy some shirts, bkk food,souvenirs tts all.
purpose of the trip is more on getaway...

is pratunam ok to base in, in this case?

 

[No.1AHOLE]

i am looking at some of the must see attractions in BKK.
such as grand palace, wat pho, wat arun
lumpini park
chao phraya riverfront, views
chatuchak
jim thompson

again, i am not those shopping crazy kind lah i will still shop but minimal
like just buy some shirts, bkk food,souvenirs tts all.
purpose of the trip is more on getaway...

is pratunam ok to base in, in this case?

Pratunam is the best choice for first timer. If you wanna go to anywhere just grab. But try to stay near to bts as advisable not to take grab/ taxi after like 4 or 5pm, will start to jam.

 

[joeey]

i am looking at some of the must see attractions in BKK.
such as grand palace, wat pho, wat arun
lumpini park
chao phraya riverfront, views
chatuchak
jim thompson

again, i am not those shopping crazy kind lah i will still shop but minimal
like just buy some shirts, bkk food,souvenirs tts all.
purpose of the trip is more on getaway...

is pratunam ok to base in, in this case?

Try citin pratunam if u want budget.. but do note will be difficult to find if its first time there..

 

[flowerpalms]

Pratunam is the best choice for first timer. If you wanna go to anywhere just grab. But try to stay near to bts as advisable not to take grab/ taxi after like 4 or 5pm, will start to jam.

ok so pratunam, but what are hotels there that is nearer and/or nearest to the BTS Chitlom? the Grab in BKK you mean those flag down cabs or must use phone to call one?

 

[BoEngLah]

i am looking at some of the must see attractions in BKK.
such as grand palace, wat pho, wat arun
lumpini park
chao phraya riverfront, views
chatuchak
jim thompson

again, i am not those shopping crazy kind lah i will still shop but minimal
like just buy some shirts, bkk food,souvenirs tts all.
purpose of the trip is more on getaway...

is pratunam ok to base in, in this case?

pak dee b&b,check the reviews in booking.con

 

[No.1AHOLE]

ok so pratunam, but what are hotels there that is nearer and/or nearest to the BTS Chitlom? the Grab in BKK you mean those flag down cabs or must use phone to call one?

Go to agoda or expedia site to check it out. Search hotel near bts station then check the walking distance from your hotel to bts. The grab what I meant is the grab car app. Its also available in Thailand.

 

[Jeremy1]

ok so pratunam, but what are hotels there that is nearer and/or nearest to the BTS Chitlom? the Grab in BKK you mean those flag down cabs or must use phone to call one?

Depend on your Budget and what you are looking for.

Actually Bangkok transportation is very convenient so it's also OK if you are not staying in Pratunam as Hotel in other area will be cheaper.

 

[BlackCube]

Given what ts want. I don't think the best place to stay is in pratunam.

Staying in pratunam is for people that wants to go down shopping, buy thing, go back put then head out again. Rinse and repeat.

If ts wants to head out most of the time, out as in going to other places, then stay somewhere with lighter traffic or right beside bts might be a better option. And can find cheaper hotel compared to pratunam area I guess.

Last time I used to stay just beside Nana bts. Less than a minute walk from hotel. Go where also easy.

Unless I understand ts wrongly, and ts want to stay most of his/her time within pratunam.

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[beanstalk6]

Given what ts want. I don't think the best place to stay is in pratunam.

Staying in pratunam is for people that wants to go down shopping, buy thing, go back put then head out again. Rinse and repeat.

If ts wants to head out most of the time, out as in going to other places, then stay somewhere with lighter traffic or right beside bts might be a better option. And can find cheaper hotel compared to pratunam area I guess.

Totally agree. TS already listed the attractions he wanted to visit, most of which are easily accessible by the river taxi. So long as both the river taxi and the BTS/MRT are accessible, the location fits the bill. He can even stay on the Thonburi side of the river if he wants a quieter place.

What I've done before was to stay near Saphan Taksin for 2 nights to visit the river sights. Then I moved to a hotel at Nana/Sukhumvit subsequently just so that I can be nearer the nightlife and malls. Very flexible if TS is traveling alone.

 

[Andrew833]

Given what ts want. I don't think the best place to stay is in pratunam.

Staying in pratunam is for people that wants to go down shopping, buy thing, go back put then head out again. Rinse and repeat.

If ts wants to head out most of the time, out as in going to other places, then stay somewhere with lighter traffic or right beside bts might be a better option. And can find cheaper hotel compared to pratunam area I guess.

Last time I used to stay just beside Nana bts. Less than a minute walk from hotel. Go where also easy.

Unless I understand ts wrongly, and ts want to stay most of his/her time within pratunam.

Posted from PCWX using Pixel 3

Agree, but I prefer national stadium, a lot of budget hotel in that area too. Not too far to go pratunam.

 

[dede1217]

Agree, but I prefer national stadium, a lot of budget hotel in that area too. Not too far to go pratunam.

I usually stay at sukvhumit, silom, sathorn, riverside area ...
last time stay at pratunam ...

 

[givach]

Any idea if bkk is open durinh cny period?