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What are the best areas and hotel recommendations for first-time visitors to Bangkok?

Skye *********
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Hey guys! Whatโ€™s the best area to stay in Bangkok for a first time visitor? Close to attractions etc. Any hotel recommendations would also be highly appreciated ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ TIA!
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First-time visitors to Bangkok are recommended to stay in areas close to BTS stations for convenience. Popular suggestions include Sukhumvit (especially Asok), Lumpini Park, and areas close to the Chao Phraya river. Notable hotel recommendations include the Grand Swiss Hotel at Sukhumvit Soi 11, Anantara Riverside, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Bangkok, Marriott in Thonglor, and Nana Hotel. Travelers emphasize the importance of proximity to transport options and local attractions.
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Piyada *******
Piyada *******
@LemonTea ******
downtown bangkok near to centralworld Siam Mbk
Marnix *********
Marnix *********
Grand mercure soi 19 ,marriott soi 24 ,chatrium on the river ,urbana langsuan for hotel choice ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
Steven ********
Steven ********
Soi 6 Sukhumvit
Dick **********
Dick **********
@Steven *******
None of the hotels are open in soi 6
Steven ********
Steven ********
Dick **********
Dick **********
@Steven *******
Yes. I live in soi 6
Rob ******
Rob ******
Depends what are the attractions you wish in Bangkok .
James *********
James *********
Terminal 21 Mall has itโ€™s own BTS and MRT station attached. The Grand Centerpoint Hotel is attached to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. Food, shopping and transportation are all there. Entertainment is but a short walk away.
Terary **********
Terary **********
Anywhere near BTS or MRT

Both are train systems and intersect at several locations. BTS, AKA Sky Train, it runs above ground (in the sky). MRT is below grown. Last time I rode them - they were two different systems. Buying a ticket for one doesn't work on the other.
Paul ********
Paul ********
You looking for?? Street Food n Temples
Paul ********
Paul ********
Nana hotel ..

THE BEST
Skye *********
Skye *********
OP
Thank you everyone ๐Ÿ˜Š
Adam ***********************
Adam ***********************
Horses for courses. I like the BTS line from Asok to Thong Lor because then you are central
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
Nana Hotel, very popular with Westerners

Google it, enjoyable hotel excellent location
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
Absolutely, Thai culture at its finest!
Adam ***********************
Adam ***********************
@Gordon ******
The car park is particularly picturesque this time of year
Pegg *********
Pegg *********
Stay near a bts and Chao Praya river at a chic hotel:
@Oakwood *****************************
only 3-minute walk to Saksin pier for water taxis to tons of main attractions and 2 min walk to Saphan Taksin BTS.
Richard **************
Richard **************
The lower numbered sois on sukhumvit rd
Richard *******
Richard *******
Asoke
Nicholas *********
Nicholas *********
Rembrandt very nice moderate price central to shops restaurants
Ray ******
Ray ******
For easy transport & food options Sukhumvit around Asok.
Mardi *********
Mardi *********
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18, rooftop pool. near BTS Asok station.

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Rio ******
Rio ******
Stay any hotel near BTS for convenience, preferably between Siam and Ekkamai stations.
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
Anywhere close to a BTS station ideally, towards the center. Asoke BTS station is what most people consider the center of Sukhumvit, but remember Bangkok is huge so there's a ton of different areas with centers.

This is the hotel I usually like to stay at when I travel back to Bangkok. Sukumvit 24 has a bunch of hotels though all up and down the soi, depending on your budget.

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Pegg *********
Pegg *********
Stay near a bts and Chao Praya river at a chic hotel:
@Oakwood *****************************
only 3-minute walk to Saksin pier for water taxis to tons of main attractions and 2 min walk to Saphan Taksin BTS.
Ronald *********
Ronald *********
Anywhere near Lumpini park so you can enjoy it in the early morning
Moaya **********
Moaya **********
I like the executive suites at the Marriott in thongklor
Nguyen *****************
Nguyen *****************
I stayed at Anantara Riverside and Amara Bangkok (rooftop pool) on the top floor and loved them

both. Best breakfast
Andy *********
Andy *********
Close to Terminal 21, then you're close to the BTS & MRT stations.
Albert ********
Albert ********
Depends on how many days you need in bangkok.
Albert ********
Albert ********
I like staying close to The Skytrain Sukumvit road.What is your budget?
Bernie ********
Bernie ********
Sukavit soi 11 grand Swiss hotel

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