Bangkok Hotel Tips by Jmill42

The New Siam provides great rooms at cheap rates. Air conditioning and daily cleaning are the best features, and the restaurant is great as well. There is a travel service / agent in the lobby, and a pool as well. The rooms are big for Bangkok standards, and comfortable beds... overall a great place.


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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (66) 02 2822795 or 02 6290101
Address: 50 Trok Rong Mhai
Directions: Just say New Siam II to a tuk-tuk driver
Website: http://www.newsiam.net/index.htm?

Sawasdee is a chain of hotels throughout Bangkok. This one is situated at the end of Khao San Rd, but about 30-40 meters from the end. This provides you with some shielding from the noise of Khao San, but still allows you to have the Khao San pricing. At about 400 Baht for a double with A/C and TV, you really can't complain. In the lobby is an aggravating clothes tailor that will ask you to buy a suit EVERY time you go to your room, but he's harmless. There is also a travel agent and internet service there. I booked my tour into Cambodia from here. Not a bad deal.

Unique Qualities: Decent cheap rooms
Close to the action of Khao San
Airport bus stops directly in front
Tour buses start from here
Restaurant / cool bar in front

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
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Phone: 66 (0) 2 629-4798-99
Address: 18 Chakapong Rd
Directions: At the opposite end of Khao San from the Burger King, turn left at the end, and walk to almost to the next intersection. You will pass it on your left before you reach the intersection.
Website: http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com/new/hotel/sawasdee_khaosan.html

Khao San Rd is the backpackers mecca. Every sort of character your mom ever told you to stay away from stays here. Crime and pollution is high, but so is the fun. There are too many places to stay along Khao San to name. You will never have a problem getting accommodation here, even in the high season. You might not be able to get the exact room you want, but there will always be a bed. The biggest reason to stay here is the price. It is insanely cheap; you can easily find 150 Baht beds... thats less than $4USD.

Definitely ask to see the room before you pay, though, because some can be a figgin' disaster area.


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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
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Address: Khao San