Where to Stay Suggesting a hotel for the business traveler is almost impossible. Do you want to be near where you are doing business, or is being a bit removed more to your liking?
And what about facilities. Workaholics might like a hotel with internet connections in the room, a business center, secretarial services and good room service. Another may be entertaining clients and want to do so at the hotel or a club nearby. Some recommendations and facilities ..
Bangkok hotels
Centre Pointe Langsuan
Quietly located on Langsuan, near Lumpini Park and The Royal Sports Club. Another of Centre Point's fine executive serviced apartments. Uniquely appointed and spacious suites and 2 bedroom apartments.
Centre Point - Petchaburi
The convenience of a fine hotel with all the comforts of a serviced apartment. Conveniently located on Petchaburi 15, centre Point has a pool, restaurant, elegant rooms with DVD players, sitting areas and kitchenettes.
Centre Pointe Saladaeng
Located near the intersection of Rama IV Rd and Sathon Rd. Studios or 1 & 2 bedroom serviced apartments. Spaciuus, some with kitchens, all with in-room coffee and fridge, DVD players and internet. Pool, spa and fitness facility.
Centre Pointe Silom
Rooms that are double the size of standard hotels. Sitting areas, dining table, pool, fitness, CTV, DVD, key card, microwave, china, fridge and CCTV security add to the appeal of the luxury furnishings.
Center Point Sukhumvit 10
Located in a quiet residental neighborhood yet convenient to upper Sukhumvit. Another Centre Point Executive residence with large studios, 2 bedroom, pool, fitness and kitchens. More personal than a hotel - for those needing fewer tourist services.
Center Point Wireless Road
Luxury Executive residence from studios to 3 bedroom
apartments, located on Wireless Rd's "Embassy Row". In-room internet connection, pool, spa, safety boxed and realistic work area. Even a squash court. Near Ploenjit Rd.
Grand Diamond - Pratunam
Walk to the World Trade Center, Pratunam market, Pantip Plaza and the seafood market. Luxury studios and 2 bedroom suites with kitchenettes, fridge, coffe/tea makers. Pool, aerobics studio, fitness room, separate men's/women's whirlpools and saunas. A great place to spens a day or a month.
Royal Suites
Near Rama IX Rd between Ramkhamhang and Eckamai. Luxury studio, 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and penthouse. Pool, fitness, business center, golf driving range and instruction. Thai, Japanese, European and Chinese Cuisine. 24/7 concierge, CCTV security. Baby cots & extra beds. laundry, dry cleaning. Shopping shuttle.
Where to Dine is sometimes the most difficult decision to make while in Bangkok. Thousands of Thai and International restaurants are available to the wondering traveler. As a general rule, the food will be good or the restaurant will not survive.
Just a few notables:
Thai Food
Thai House - Sukumvit Soi 7 above Foodland
Ban Khun Ma - 458/7-9 Siam Square Soi 8
Baan Kanitha - 36/1 Sukumvit Soi 23
Sara Jane's - Sindhorn Tower 1, Wireless Rd
Silom Village - Silom Road
Indian Food
Akbar - 1/4 Sukumvit Soi 3
Bangkok Brindawan - 41/1 Silom Soi 19
Cafe India - 460/8 Surawongse Road
Western Food
Le Normandie (French) - Oriental Hotel
Le Bouchon (French)- 37/17 Patpong Soi 2
Bourbon Street (Cajun) - Sukumvit Soi 22
Hard Rock Cafe - 424/3-6 Siam Square Soi 11
more Thai and International Restaurants
Temporary Offices
IB Your Office - Fully serviced business offices with computer, fax, phone answered in your company name
Level 14, One Pacific Place
140 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110
Tel(662) 663-5000, 653-5006, Fax (662) 254-3594
Regus Instant Offices - Fully serviced business offices, long or short term. With computer, fax, phone answered in your company name
23rd Floor, M. Thai Tower, All Seasons Place
87 Wireless Road - Bangkok 10330
Tel (662) 627-9009
Sercorp - Fully serviced business offices with computer, fax, phone answered in your company name
Level 23, CP Tower - 313 Silom Road, Bangkok
Tel (662) 231-8100
Pubs
The Barbican - Silom Rd
The Londoner - Sukumvit 33
Bobby's Arms - Patpong Car Park
The Bull's Head - Sukumvit 33
Shenanigans - Convent Road
O'Riley's - Silom Road
The Dubliner - Washington Square
Hartmans Dorfer - SCB Park Plaza
Some info about ... Clubs and Discos
Current nightlife info ... Bangkok Eyes
On the Town
Sukumvit 33 - A Cut Above?
Washington Square - Laid Back
Patpong - Some Good, Some Bad
Nana Plaza - Getting Sleazy
Soi Cowboy - Ups and Downs
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