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Bangkok
One of the great things about Bangkok is the sheer variety of experiences available at different price points! I thought it would be fun to compare how much a nights stay will set you back at a few different places in Bangkok, from simple hostels to fancy five star luxury! All prices are for a sample one night stay on 31 October this year and converted to USD.
$5 will buy you a coffee at Starbucks, or a night in this basic but friendly hostel in bustling Chinatown.
46 ซอย พันธ์จิตต์ 2 Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
$8 will get you a night in a 10 bed dorm in this trendy hostel including free wifi and breakfast, walking distance from On Nut station.
886 Soi Sukhumvit 50, Khwaeng Phra Khanong, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260, Thailand
$22 will get you one night at a private room at this popular guesthouse close to the Grand Palace and Khao San Road. Free cookies in reception (I can eat $22 worth of cookies, no problem)
71/23 Phra Sumen Rd, Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
$49 will snag you a room at this newly built hotel in the Pratunam area convenient for sighseeing and shopping. Comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and free breakfast. Also towel swans.
57/34 Phetchaburi 15 Alley, Khwaeng Thanon Phaya Thai, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
$97 will get you a room at this Japanese inspired hotel with beautiful design in the trendy Thong Lo neighbourhood. There's a great outdoor pool and big comfortable beds.
24 Ban Kluai Nuea Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
$210 will get you a room at one of Bangkok's top five star hotels, the conveniently located Plaza Athenee. Part of Marriott, this is a great use of your Bonvoy points! The staff in the Club Lounge are very friendly and there are some excellent restaurants and bars in the hotel and an Instagram worthy pool.
61 Wireless Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
$389 to stay at the luxury Park Hyatt, with beautiful modern architecture. Take the private lift from the Central Embassy mall to the lobby. If you can't afford the room rate, they also do a well-reviewed afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge.
88 Witthayu Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
$1225 is the nightly charge if you want to stay at one of four Riverside Pool Villas at The Siam. There are just 39 rooms and villas at this hotel set in three acres of greenery next to try Chao Phraya River. Expect a private swimming pool and open air roof terrace, perfect for some sunbathing or evening cocktails. Or alternatively you could stay for 10 months at the Pop Art Hostel for the same price ;)
3 2 Khao Rd, Khwaeng Wachira Phayaban, Khet Dusit, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300, Thailand