Hotel for 2 adults & 2 kids
May 14th, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Hotel for 2 adults & 2 kids
I'm searching for a hotel for 2 adults & 2 daughters 8 & 12 but cant seem to find any with rooms that can take a family. Want someting near shopping & night market.
Staying 7 nights in November.
Staying 7 nights in November.
May 14th, 2007 | 06:15 AM
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michael
Would you consider a 2-bedroom serviced apartment rather than a regular hotel? You'll find a large selection of them, and there are many in the shopping areas.
I've stayed in the Grande President and the Omni Tower and will soon be staying at the Somerset Suwan Park View (in July). I would not recommend Omni Tower for a family, as you have to walk down soi 4 to get to the skytrain... not such a good area for children.
Grande President is on soi 11 and about a 7 minute walk to the skytrain station at NaNa.
From the looks of the place, the Somerset Suwan Park View looks to be very well located for shopping! I look forward to trying it out. Much more handy than GP or OT, as far as schlepping packages back to the room.
You will find that serviced apartments usually have pools, gyms, restaurants, etc. and provide more room. I like having the fridge and microwave and hot pot for making soups, coffees, a bowl of cereal, etc. It means I don't have to eat out every meal! I like shopping at the variety of grocery stores too.
Your wife and daughters are going to love shopping in Bangkok! The selection is amazing!
Carol
Would you consider a 2-bedroom serviced apartment rather than a regular hotel? You'll find a large selection of them, and there are many in the shopping areas.
I've stayed in the Grande President and the Omni Tower and will soon be staying at the Somerset Suwan Park View (in July). I would not recommend Omni Tower for a family, as you have to walk down soi 4 to get to the skytrain... not such a good area for children.
Grande President is on soi 11 and about a 7 minute walk to the skytrain station at NaNa.
From the looks of the place, the Somerset Suwan Park View looks to be very well located for shopping! I look forward to trying it out. Much more handy than GP or OT, as far as schlepping packages back to the room.
You will find that serviced apartments usually have pools, gyms, restaurants, etc. and provide more room. I like having the fridge and microwave and hot pot for making soups, coffees, a bowl of cereal, etc. It means I don't have to eat out every meal! I like shopping at the variety of grocery stores too.
Your wife and daughters are going to love shopping in Bangkok! The selection is amazing!
Carol
May 14th, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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michael
Here is a thread from one of my previous posts regarding shopping in Bangkok, along Sukhumvit. This was also a family group.
"You asked about a central shopping district. YES, there is one. It's all basically along one street. It begins at the National Stadium skytrain station (the other end of the line that you will take from the river by the Shangri-La). MBK (MaboonKrong) is located here. Start at MBK and then it's very easy to walk along the skytrain route and on the many crosswalks above the Bangkok traffic!
Just across from MBK (diagonally) is Siam Discovery/Siam Center. You will enjoy both of these malls, I think. Across the "fountain" from Siam Center is the new Siam Paragon mall. Very upscale. The food court in the basement level is fantastic!! Do give it a try when out shopping.
If you leave Siam Paragon, you can either take the skytrain or walk to the next mall... Central World Plaza. It is on the same side of the street as Siam Discovery/Center/Paragon. Central World has many of its own shops that are not in the other malls.
Directly across the street from Central World is a very upscale mall called Gaysorn Plaza (again, same SIDE of the street as all the others). Look BEHIND Gaysorn and you will see the Thai Craft Center (NariPhand).
Now, a little bit further down the street beyond Gaysorn(past the Bangkok Holiday Inn) is a wonderful department store called Central. This one is called Central "ChitLom" because it is connected to and located at the ChitLom skytrain station. I always enjoy this department store.
If you take the skytrain a few more stops further down the SAME STREET, you will find the Emporium mall. I'm sure guenmai will chime in on this one. It's where she rents an apartment and shops and uses internet.
Jim Thompson silk was previously mentioned. Yes, it's GORGEOUS stuff!! I'm sure you will fall in love with it. Furnishings, fabrics, scarves, and the most BEAUTIFUL handbags and cosmetic cases EVER. Now, you don't have to go clear to the JT Outlet to find the stuff. You will find a JT department at Central store along with a JT store at your hotel, and also located at ZEN department store at Central World Plaza, to name just a few of the places where it can be found. I'd really try to find the time to take a look at JT stuff.
I won't go into the many shopping markets where you haggle over prices and buy things very cheap. Sounds like you aren't looking for such items anyway (although the Weekend Market at Chatuchak is certainly entertaining... although HOT and CROWDED on a Saturday morning). Chatuchak is located at the END of the "other" skytrain line at Mo Chit station. (There are TWO skytrain lines and the intersect at SIAM PARAGON area)
I believe SuanLum is still going strong. It's a fun night bazaar. The Joe Lewis puppet theater is located here, as well as a huge ferris wheel. This market is more pleasant that the weekend market, in my opinion, because it is in the evening when the temp has dropped a bit. Plus, there is a very lively food/entertainment complex where you can sit and relax!
BTW, your kids might enjoy going to a very unique movie theater!! At Siam Discovery mall, top floor, you will find the Gold Class Theater. There are only about 30 seats in the place. Each one is a lazyboy-type recliner. Some have massage built in. You get footies, blankets, pillows, etc. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO SEE A MOVIE!!! I strongly recommend it. The cost is so minimal when compared to the US. If NYC had a theater like this, you'd pay $35 easy... I think it might cost you $10 in Bangkok. Even if the movie is a dud, it's fun to view it at the Gold Class theater!
Enjoy your trip! Sounds like you are ready to go..."
Carol
Here is a thread from one of my previous posts regarding shopping in Bangkok, along Sukhumvit. This was also a family group.
"You asked about a central shopping district. YES, there is one. It's all basically along one street. It begins at the National Stadium skytrain station (the other end of the line that you will take from the river by the Shangri-La). MBK (MaboonKrong) is located here. Start at MBK and then it's very easy to walk along the skytrain route and on the many crosswalks above the Bangkok traffic!
Just across from MBK (diagonally) is Siam Discovery/Siam Center. You will enjoy both of these malls, I think. Across the "fountain" from Siam Center is the new Siam Paragon mall. Very upscale. The food court in the basement level is fantastic!! Do give it a try when out shopping.
If you leave Siam Paragon, you can either take the skytrain or walk to the next mall... Central World Plaza. It is on the same side of the street as Siam Discovery/Center/Paragon. Central World has many of its own shops that are not in the other malls.
Directly across the street from Central World is a very upscale mall called Gaysorn Plaza (again, same SIDE of the street as all the others). Look BEHIND Gaysorn and you will see the Thai Craft Center (NariPhand).
Now, a little bit further down the street beyond Gaysorn(past the Bangkok Holiday Inn) is a wonderful department store called Central. This one is called Central "ChitLom" because it is connected to and located at the ChitLom skytrain station. I always enjoy this department store.
If you take the skytrain a few more stops further down the SAME STREET, you will find the Emporium mall. I'm sure guenmai will chime in on this one. It's where she rents an apartment and shops and uses internet.
Jim Thompson silk was previously mentioned. Yes, it's GORGEOUS stuff!! I'm sure you will fall in love with it. Furnishings, fabrics, scarves, and the most BEAUTIFUL handbags and cosmetic cases EVER. Now, you don't have to go clear to the JT Outlet to find the stuff. You will find a JT department at Central store along with a JT store at your hotel, and also located at ZEN department store at Central World Plaza, to name just a few of the places where it can be found. I'd really try to find the time to take a look at JT stuff.
I won't go into the many shopping markets where you haggle over prices and buy things very cheap. Sounds like you aren't looking for such items anyway (although the Weekend Market at Chatuchak is certainly entertaining... although HOT and CROWDED on a Saturday morning). Chatuchak is located at the END of the "other" skytrain line at Mo Chit station. (There are TWO skytrain lines and the intersect at SIAM PARAGON area)
I believe SuanLum is still going strong. It's a fun night bazaar. The Joe Lewis puppet theater is located here, as well as a huge ferris wheel. This market is more pleasant that the weekend market, in my opinion, because it is in the evening when the temp has dropped a bit. Plus, there is a very lively food/entertainment complex where you can sit and relax!
BTW, your kids might enjoy going to a very unique movie theater!! At Siam Discovery mall, top floor, you will find the Gold Class Theater. There are only about 30 seats in the place. Each one is a lazyboy-type recliner. Some have massage built in. You get footies, blankets, pillows, etc. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO SEE A MOVIE!!! I strongly recommend it. The cost is so minimal when compared to the US. If NYC had a theater like this, you'd pay $35 easy... I think it might cost you $10 in Bangkok. Even if the movie is a dud, it's fun to view it at the Gold Class theater!
Enjoy your trip! Sounds like you are ready to go..."
Carol
May 21st, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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I've never heard of the hotel you've mentioned. Where is it and is it very near a skytrain station...a must in Bangkok. I, like Carol, would also suggest a serviced apartment. If you type in "serviced apartments" in the SEARCH box a lot of info will pop up as we've discussed this topic a lot. Also moveandstay.com has a whole lists...with photos... of buildings throughout the city although you don't have to book with them.In my opinion, this is your best bet. Although I'm only one person, I live in a serviced apartment building and can't imagine going back to a hotel again. Happy Travels!
