Bangkok is already an incredibly cheap city by Western standards. Food, drink, personal services, and accommodation in Bangkok are great value, and the unique regional economy draws millions of tourists to the country every year.
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is on annually in the middle of the year, but if you miss out on that opportunity, there are plenty of other bargain-hunter’s dream spots in Bangkok. The monthly auctions at River City Shopping Center hold a wealth of antiques and handicrafts, from all across Asia.
The tail end of the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale this year will incorporate the Bangkok International Fashion and Leather Fair, and offers not only the best value, but the latest fashions and textiles from across Asia.
The Patpong Night Market and the Chatuchak Weekend Market have plenty of everyday bargains. Some of the best value in 4-star Bangkok hotels can be found in the most popular shopping area around Sukhumvit – we look at some of the best value Sukhumvit accommodation for penny-pinching fashionistas!
While there are plenty of incredibly cheap Bangkok hotels to be had, there comes a point when quality has to factor in. Look for 4 star Bangkok hotels and above with amazing rates like Chateau de Bangkok hotel. Rooms start from as little as US$ 85 per night, but the hotel quality belies the price. Rooms are beautifully furnished with dark teak and light contrast walls, plush beds and sleek furnishings. The hotel itself has a gorgeous rooftop pool, and you only need to drag yourself out of the water to enjoy a poolside massage!
A state of the art gym helps ensure your body is in prime shape for some hard days of shopping ahead, and a steam room and sauna help you recover after the hard workouts. Chateau de Bangkok hotel is managed by Accor, so you have access to Accor Club membership specials and rates, including completely free nights at the hotel.
It certainly doesn’t hurt to shop around in Bangkok- even at 4 star Bangkok hotels like the Westin Grande Sukhumvit hotel, the price you see on your room is not necessarily the vendor’s final offer! Get some practice in for the auctions and markets around Bangkok, checking out the Bangkok hotel special offers section on the website.
On of the best bargains at this Sukhumvit accommodation is the ‘Better Tomorrows’ promotion, where guests that pay for one night at full price receive the next at 50% off. The offer is valid for as many nights as you stay, also, making this one of the better value accommodation options for long holidays in Bangkok.
Just like Chateau de Bangkok hotel, one of the most enticing features of the Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok is its location less than a minute’s trip from the BTS Sky train. This Bangkok hotel has the same continental flavor as Chateau de Bangkok also, with in-house restaurants like the Bonbon delicatessen and Cafe de Nimes. Mediterranean, Asian and French flavors all combine to give you sustenance for the next all-encompassing, exhausting shopping trip!
Grand Sukhumvit Hotel is only a hair’s breadth away from being a five star hotel, but rooms here start from just over US$ 100 per night – that great Bangkok value at work again.