Best place to stay in Bangkok.....
Hi,
My partner and I are going travelling next March, the tickets are booked and I'm now looking into accomadation. Bangkok is our first stop, so Im looking for somewhere nice to get us settled.
Ideally, I'd like somewhere just off Koh San Road, walking distance from it.
I was looking at D&D Inn, does anyone have any experiences of this place?
Thanks in advance for ur help :-)
Reply to this When you Google up this D&D Hotel you get several reviews - some say it is okay and some say don't stay there! Rude staff often is mentioned. But people who are unhappy often complain and most people who are satisfied rarely say anything.
Khao San Road does attract a lot of backpackers and other young tourists but it is not the only area to get some cheap accommodation. You gain on one hand by being able to walk to some places and lose on the other hand by not having any Skytrain stops nearby.
Here are a few hostels you can look over. Keep in mind that small hotels and guest houses are around the same price unless you are looking for a place without any A/C. With the A/C on and the windows closed even a cheap hotel is pretty quiet. Some places in Bangkok you can get a hotel room (smallish) starting around 600 baht with air, hot water, private toilet and shower plus TV. But many cheap hotels do not have websites.
These two hostels are close to malls, street vendors, restaurants, travel agencies for tours, nightlife, supermarkets and the Nana Skytrain stop. You can use the Skytrain to take you to Patpong Night Market, MBK, Chatuchak, Asia Hotel Ratchachewi stop for shopping on Phetchaburi Road, etc.,etc. Skytrain also connects with the bus station at Ekamai and the subway at Asoke. The subway goes right to the national train station for long distance train travel. I have stopped in these two hostels but my preference is a private cheap hotel over any hostel. I don't care to share any showers or toilets with 15 - 20 other people especially noisy kids.
Suk 11 Hostel.
Soi 1 Guest House. Close to Bumrungrad Hospital if you want any cheap dental work done in a fancy hospital.
Two other places you can consider.
Here is a cheap hotel chain you can look over. Sawasdee Hotels.
You ought to mention a price range when you ask for a hotel or hostel. This makes it easier to suggest a place. You don't have to book every night at one time. You could stay one night and then look around for a change if you are not happy. Low season you can often call ahead and reserve a room.
Good luck.
Reply to this Thanks for your reply.
Yes I read the reviews about the D&D Inn, not great but like you said, people rarely put reviews on there if they've had a good time.
Not really sure about price range, we did want to stay somewhere quite nice for the first few days to get settled in and then it will be easier to get over the jet lag.
I like the Sawasdee Hotel near the Khao San Road. Not a bad price either for a double.
Thanks for your help. :-)
Reply to this There are some nice newer places in the Khao San Road area too, particuarly on Soi Rambuttri which is just over the road. Check out the Rambuttri village and the Thai Cozy House. Personally we prefer to be on Rambuttri rather than on Khoa San because it's a little quieter and less hectic. Khoa San Road can be a real assault on your senses if it's your first time in Asia.
There are a lot advertised on the
Khoa San Road website.
It would be easier if there were Skytrain stops nearby, but you can get the river boat to the Skytrain stop at Saphan Taksin. The river boat is worth a trip whatever as it's a cheap, fun way to see the river and the temples beside it. There is a tourist river boat that has a guide onboard giving a commentary on what you are seeing which is really interesting and cheap too - something like 25 baht for the trip.
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