I will be travelin to Thailand in Feb. with a girl friend and we are looking for a safe hotel that has air conditioning and doesn't cost $100 per night. Any suggestions for Bangkok &amp; Chiang Mai. We would rather put our money into shopping and tours than fancy hotels. <BR>Thanks, Lora and Cindy

I have a few recommendations for Bangkok. Last time through I stayed at a place called Shanti Lodge in Banglamphu (not on Th Khao San, which I would NOT recommend) near the National Libaray on Sri Ayutthya. I think I paid 200 Baht ($8 CND)for a decent room with air con. really helpful, friendly staff. This time I plan to go a bit more &quot;upscale&quot; either Suk11<BR>http://www.suk11.com<BR>or the Atlanta http://theatlantahotel.bizland.com/<BR><BR>both around 500 baht/night (&lt;$20 CDN)- look at the websites you'll fall in love. Both places have come highly recommended. <BR>I can't remember where I stayed in Chiang Mai...

You can get nice comfortable air-conditioned hotels for about US$25-30.<BR>Try this site - They also have bookable hotels from around $8 !<BR><BR>http://r24.org/huahin.20m.com/cheaphotels

Craigy, Thanks for the hotel link, it looks like a great place tostart.

In Bangkok, try the Royal Hotel - about US$25 with a swimming pool and buffet breakfast included. In Chiang Mai, try Gap Guest House - about US $15 per night.