Hotels by budget
| Level | Hotels mentioned | Price benchmark per night | Who for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap | Hotel Ordinary Bangkok, Amber Inn; "shopping" hotels from about 40 dollars | About 40 to 50 dollars | Clothes buyers, short stays |
| Mid-range | Centara Watergate Pavilion, Centre Point Plus Hotel Pratunam, Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong | About 67 to 89 dollars (Centara) | Couples, business travellers, good value |
| Upscale | Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam, Amari Bangkok | About 112 to 133 dollars | Comfort, pool, spa |
The Novotel Platinum is about 500 metres from the Baiyoke Sky tower according to one booking site. Prices change with date and weekend.
Transport
- BTS: Chit Lom, Ratchathewi and Victory Monument stations nearby.
- Airport Rail Link: Ratchaprarop station, useful from Suvarnabhumi; see Airport Rail Link.
- BTS or MRT: see BTS or MRT.
- Traffic jams are frequent around Pratunam: insist on the meter if you take a taxi.
Noise and pitfalls
- The district is lively by day and evening: ask for a high floor, courtyard side.
- Very cheap hotels near the market can be dark and noisy: read recent reviews.
- For a quieter stay, see hotels in Siam; to compare areas, where to stay in Bangkok.
Our advice
Choose the Centara Watergate Pavilion or an equivalent at 60-90 dollars if you shop in Pratunam; book with free cancellation. To visit the area, see the Pratunam and Ratchathewi guide and the Baiyoke Sky tower.
