|
 | Bangkok Royal Hotel Reviews | Tips 1 - 10 of 10 |  |
 | |  |  | Royal Hotel: Classic, with some interesting history | Satisfaction:   |  |  | |  |
If, like me, you don't like the grotty backpacker-ghetto atmosphere of Khao San Rd., but don't want to shell out for a staggeringly expensive, new, four-star hotel either, the Royal is a great choice. The better rooms are lovely, you couldn't ask for a better location (Rattanakosin, walking distance from the Royal Palace), and the slightly faded glory of a declining classic hotel has a real charm all its own. Ask for a room in the old wing, and look at several -- they're not all equal. But overall, this hotel really is a good value for the money.
The atmosphere is truly unique, and you have the dubious distinction of staying in the hotel that served as an emergency clinic for those injured in demonstrations against the last military coup in 1992. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: 66-2-2229-111
|
| | | | Royal Hotel: Terrific location, nice hotel | Satisfaction: | | | | |
We ended up staying here three times during our three weeks in Thailand... We booked originally online through www.asiarooms.com and paid £23 a night for a triple room. Our first room was in the older part and we had a stunning view over towards the Grand Palace. Nice sized room and comfy beds. A/c worked well as did the shower. Buffet breakfast was pretty good with plenty of choice of both western and asian food. On our second stay, we were given rooms in the newer wing and charged a higher rate so, if you're on a budget, ask for a room in the original part of the hotel. The pool was a really nice bonus - lovely to have a swim before going back out exploring at night. We found the staff really friendly and helpful. It was a great location too, Khaosan Rd being just around the corner, the river within walking distance, the Grand Palace a few minutes away too.
There is a desk by the front door where you can arrange rail tickets, excursions etc. We booked here for the overnight train to Chaing Mai and back to BKK, a hotel in Chaing Mai and also a 2 day jungle trek for an all-in price. ( We paid a very fair amount (can't remember exact price now, sorry!) after being warned against unscrupulous agents along Khaosan Rd). Was all arranged for us after we'd said what we wanted to do, all we had to do was pay and collect tickets from them. Lazy I know, but we had much more time to explore BKK! Theme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averagePhone: 66-2-2229-111
|
 | |  |
 | 1 |  |
|
|
Bangkok
on May 7, 2003
on April 27, 2006
on August 25, 2002
on November 2, 2007
on January 30, 2008
on May 20, 2006
on January 1, 2007
on October 12, 2004
on February 13, 2007
on July 17, 2007
