Best Bangkok Hotel

The Thai people of Bangkok have been joined by a succession of peoples from throughout Asia and the West, resulting in a diverse and vibrant cultural and commercial city. Regarded as the most cosmopolitan city of the Orient, modern Bangkok has as much in common with New York or London as it has with neighboring Asian states and with over 1000 skyscrapers, has the skyline to match. The combination of East and West works well in Bangkok and the city is the most popular tourist destination in Asia.

The development and growth of Bangkok has been meteoric and where there was once a business district in the city, around the Silom-Sathon district, there are now a number of thriving business centers in the districts of Pinklau, Phra Nakhon, Phetchaburi, Bangrak, Phra Ram 2, and Phra Ram 3. Those classed as best Bangkok hotel thrive on business client custom and have a range of business services to cater for the demand.

In addition to housing the world's top financial and business concerns, Bangkok is also a premier location for hosting business meetings and conferences and the best Bangkok hotel will have dedicated meeting and banqueting space for the purpose. They will also have a wealth of business facilities and corporate services for anyone who needs to conduct effective business in the city. These generally include a 24 hour business center, with boardroom, meeting rooms, workstations with computers and internet access, fax, phone, printer, copiers and often mobile phones and laptops for hire. Secretarial and translation services may also be available.

The cultural center of Bangkok is the Phra Nakon district, which is also home to many of the government agencies and ministries in the city. Many of Bangkok's most famous tourist attractions are here, including Wat Pho, more commonly known as the temple of the reclining Buddha, Wat Suthat, an ancient temple and religious site, and the Grand Palace, the official residence of the King of Thailand, which also has a large and popular open area, Sanam Luang. The best Bangkok hotel will place visitors at the heart of the action and many enjoy convenient positions for this most historical and cultural area of the city.

Bangkok has some excellent shopping to match any comparable world city. The main shopping and commercial district is Ratchaprasong, in which the largest shopping mall in Asia, Central World Plaza can be found. Central world plaza is just one of 25 shopping malls in the city and there are many more lifestyle shopping centers, departments stores, and superstores. Aside from the malls, Siam Square is a popular with tourists and shoppers and is Bangkok's equivalent of Piccadilly Square and Oxford Street in London. Many visitors to Bangkok prefer the cultural experience of traditional market shopping and generally head to the Weekend Market in the Chatuchak district, North of the city.

If Siam Square is to Bangkok, what Oxford Street is to London then Lumphini Park, in the heart of the city is what Central Park is to Manhattan. Lumphini park is hugely popular with residents and visitors alike and is just one of the many fine parks and green spaces in Bangkok. Other public parks include Queen Sirikit Park with a large pool resplendent in lotus blossom, and Princess Mother Memorial Park, a cultural centre near the Wat Anongkharam community.

Other notable tourist attractions in Bangkok include the National Museum and National Gallery Museum, the Vimanmek Mansion Museum, which is the world's largest golden teak building, and a host of theaters, palaces, cinemas and entertainment options.

The best Bangkok hotels are not defined by a particular style or location. Some are found in the main business districts and may be ultra modern, sleek contemporary styled buildings and others may be boutique hotels, with an individual character and superlative level of personal service. Boutique hotels and smaller hotels are particularly popular options and are found throughout the city.

The larger luxury hotels in Bangkok will have a full complement of guest facilities and services. In addition to the business facilities, each guest room or suite will have internet access and often direct dial telephones, satellite television, and work desks too. Luxury service comes as standard as does 24 hour room and concierge services, air conditioning and sumptuous and elegant furnishing and décor.

The best Bangkok hotels may also have a range of leisure facilities for guests such as swimming pool and spa facilities, fully equipped fitness suites and options for indulging in a range of sports, such as tennis or squash.

What the best Bangkok hotel will certainly have is a restaurant serving the very best in Thai cuisine, with culinary specialities enjoyed in most major world cities. The characteristics of Thai cuisine which distinguish it from other Asian cooking styles include a fish oil base, and the addition of lime to many dishes. As well as Thai options, some of the best Bangkok hotels will offer additional high quality dining and lounge options.