Recommendations for 2 Night Stay in Bangkok

nahkk on 29/04/2024 - 13:32

We will be flying in first week of December and have planned to take a 2 nights stay (arriving in morning day 1 + 2 nights + departure late evening day 3) in Bangkok. It will be myself, wife, teenager and a 10 year old. This will be our first time in Bangkok.

I reckon 2 nights might not be sufficient but that's all we can afford (money-wise and time-wise).

Looking forward for suggestions from this great community for accommodation and family-friendly activities. We travel insurance is recommended? Best credit card to use? Any other advice in general is appreciated.

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Comments

  • Baysew on 29/04/2024 - 13:50
    +7

    Inflation at work, used to be one night in Bangkok.

    • bargaino on 29/04/2024 - 14:26

      Bangkok was an awesome place to visit when that song was written. But you can never go back there again.

  • geek001 on 29/04/2024 - 14:24
    +2

    When I was there last pre-covid, I stayed at Aloft hotels, which has the double-double room, meaning they have 2 double beds in the room. I think it might be handy for you if your teenager and the 10 year old are ok with sharing a bed, instead of having to book 2 rooms. Download the Grab app, it is like Uber. Most taxi drivers in Bangkok don't speak English, so best to use the app. Taking the BTS is sometimes faster because Bangkok is jam everywhere at peak hours.

    For getting cash out, it is best to use Superrich money changer because ATMs charge a withdrawal fee, rendering no fee debit cards to be not very cost effective.

    • nahkk on 29/04/2024 - 16:58

      Thanks for that double-double room info, its best to be in same room. I think my kids will like BTS too.

      EDIT: Do you have any recommendations what to do/see?

      • geek001 on 29/04/2024 - 17:27

        We spent our time mostly in Sukhumvit as most travel blogs will tell you. Terminal 21 is worth a look for the novelty of it. I liked ICON siam. There is also the palace and temple by the river. We also got a massage at the temple. We went for a show by the river, went to night markets. Eating was cheap there. That should be enough to fill your 2-3 days in Bangkok. I found that there just weren't enough meals in Bangkok, the food there was really cheap and good. Mango sticky rice for dessert every meal. :)

  • orbz on 29/04/2024 - 15:15
    +2

    There are lots of really good quality independent hotels in Bangkok. Generally, I think you can find very nice hotels anywhere from $50-70 a night per room. Many also include breakfast as well. Personally, I had a good experience with Agoda. May be best to try and stick around the city centre or stay at a hotel close to either the BTS or the metro train stations.

  • uncompressed on 29/04/2024 - 16:06
    +1

    Try Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square. It's located right across Siam Paragon and the Siam BTS station.

    • nahkk on 29/04/2024 - 16:59

      Noted, thanks!

  • MsBin on 29/04/2024 - 16:15
    +1

    We love staying at the Pathumwan Princess. It’s attached to the MBK shopping mall so there’s lots to see and do, and plenty of food court options.

  • Benoffie on 29/04/2024 - 16:23
    +1

    Highly recommend the Bizotel Bangkok - https://bizotelbkk.com/ (not the Premier, never stayed there)

    Cheap, convenient and good staff. Plus heaps nearby that you can use including laundry etc.

  • rumblytangara on 29/04/2024 - 17:59

    You ask for a hotel recommendation, but don't mention a budget?

    The Bangkok Oriental is one of the most impressive hotels I've ever experienced. But if that's out of your budget… Tripadvisor has always been very on the ball for Asian hotel recommendations. People upload photos of the rooms, so you don't get surprised.

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