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How to Find a Budget Hotel in Bangkok

Need a budget hotel in Bangkok? If you are looking to travel to Bangkok Thailand for business or pleasure, you are probably going to be searching for the best price on hotels.

There are several ways you can go about this process, you could actually wait until you get to Bangkok and compare prices on a walk in basis or you can book a hotel room online. Most people will not want to risk traveling around a foreign city and hope they can find a safe, reasonably priced room. That leaves the internet option so, here are a few tips for finding the best budget hotel prices in Bangkok.

Location

What are you going to be doing while you are in town? The first step to finding a budget hotel in Bangkok is determining the best location for your stay. Bangkok is divided into several areas, Riverside, Sukhumvit, Siam/Silom, Ratchadapisek, Ramkhamhaeng and Bangna Trad are the main selections. You will find there are many more hotel rooms in these areas than there are people to rent them, which mean you can find a decent room for $50 or less per night.

Transportation

How are you going to get around town? The sky train (BTS) is a very popular mode of transportation in Bangkok and will allow you access to most of the city quickly, even during rush hour traffic. Look at the location of potential hotels; are they within walking distance of the sky train? If you are not particularly fond of heights, you might prefer to travel on the mass rapid transport line (MRT), an underground train that goes from Chatuchak in the North of the city to Hua Lamphong Railway Station. For less than $10 you can have unlimited transportation on the MRT for three days or for less than $4 you can buy a one day pass and travel the BTS getting on and off wherever you like.

Negotiate

Americans and Europeans are not used to the idea of haggling over price; however, in Bangkok Thailand it is practically expected. This is particularly true of hotel rooms rated three stars or more. Therefore, if you decide to do your hotel research on the internet and front up to the hotel to make your booking, remember, that the keyword is, politely. It might be a good idea to learn some appropriate Thai phrases that convey that attitude, as politeness is extremely important in Thai society. Negotiating for a better rate is not that difficult, you should simply ask if there are any special rates or discounts. If you are going to be conducting business in person, be sure to dress smartly and perhaps leave your business card, who knows this could get you a corporate discount.

Research

It is very important that you learn all you can about a particular hotel before booking. You do not want to end up with a substandard room just to save a little money. Online reviews will probably be your best bet for this information. Take the time to read several reviews before making a decision; people are not always honest about their experience so take all reports with a grain of salt.

Online Booking

You can book your Bangkok Thailand budget hotel room online in one of two ways. Either directly at the hotels corporate website or through a budget travel website. It is wise to check both possibilities to get the best-offered rate. There may be special rates available with one site that you cannot get from the other. Remember to check whether breakfast is included and ensure you read the cancellation conditions.

The Best Hotel Deals

A vacation or business trip to Bangkok can be a fun filled adventure, but do not leave your accommodations to chance. Take a little extra time to research your options and you will get the best hotel at the cheapest price. Always remember to be polite when dealing with desk clerks and booking agents, you will catch more flies with honey, after all!

About the Author

Stephen Pickles has more tips for finding a budget hotel in Bangkok and more travel ideas for your next vacation at Bangkok-Travel-Ideas.com

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