Avoiding a traffic jam should be your primary factor when choosing a location. The following are all a short hop from major attractions. The rooftop pool and health club look over the whole city. Huge, sunny, modern rooms have panoramic views. Several restaurants, a large pool, and the closest location to the Grand Palace.
Hotel features everything from tennis to swimming to billiards.
For a step up, try Soi Kasemsan , a quiet side-street off Rama 1 Road in the Siam Square area, where there are many small, comfortable inns that are a terrific value. You'll never have a problem finding places to spend your money, but if you're looking for real quality items, try the New Road area near The Oriental Hotel or the River City complex by the Royal Orchid Sheraton. For woven bags, sandals, hill-tribe clothing, and the like, head for the Khao San Road area of Banglampu. The Chatuchuk Weekend Marke t in the north of Bangkok is a massive bazaar where you can buy practically anything, whether it's clothing, carvings, tapestries, or an exotic pet. Ladies can bring in a photo from a fashion magazine and have it copied in Thai silk or any other fabric.