“Transit point”

I was passing through Bangkok on my way to Cambodia. My friend took me to this hotel as we were staying for just two nights. Though located in centre of China Town, one can stay if passing through the city.The pier is just five minutes walk and the place surrounded by lots of eateries and also stre… Több

I was passing through Bangkok on my way to Cambodia. My friend took me to this hotel as we were staying for just two nights. Though located in centre of China Town, one can stay if passing through the city.The pier is just five minutes walk and the place surrounded by lots of eateries and also street shops. Staff at hotel are quite friendly and guide well for exploring the city. There is no restaurant attached but one can visit nearby cafe and restaurants when hungry.

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“An old favourite in Bangkok's Chinatown.”

Have been using this hotel for 26 years now and nothing much has changed... What it does have most in it's favour is it's location and cost. Close to the ornate gate to Chinatown at 572 Yaowarat Rd near Wat Traimit and Hualamphong railway station, it is the perfect place as a base to explore the f… Több

Have been using this hotel for 26 years now and nothing much has changed... What it does have most in it's favour is it's location and cost. Close to the ornate gate to Chinatown at 572 Yaowarat Rd near Wat Traimit and Hualamphong railway station, it is the perfect place as a base to explore the fantastic array of food stalls, shops, sights, sounds, smells and colours of the countless alleys and lanes nearby on Sampeng Lane and Charoen Krung Road and in between. Two river-taxi piers are nearby, but Ratchawongse some 500 metres away is where all boats call. Buses 40 and 53 will take you to right outside to and from the train station and metro, also to Sanam Luang close to the tourist mecca of Soi Khaosan and Rambuttri. As for the hotel itself, it offers large spacious rooms on the 6th to 8th floors. Although a bit dated, they are always clean, and all have an ensuite shower/toilet, some with a bath. Not elegant, but rooms are well furnished with plenty of room to spread yourself about, all have air-conditioning. Do, however, ask for a room with an odd number because these are to the rear away from the incessant traffic outside, the lower the number, the closer to the elevator they are. There is a service desk on each floor near the elevator where laundry can be left, it always returns spotless and perfectly ironed. Room prices are set at 800 baht regardless how many share the room, all rooms have 2 double beds, but I have never paid more than 650 baht... There used to be a restaurant to the rear of the 5th floor, but it has never been a success and is currently closed. There are major banks, a 7/11 shop, mini market and extremely helpful well established pharmacy very close by, as well as countless food-stalls around the Chinese temple. As an option to the very high priced alternatives in the area, this hotel offers extremely good value for it's location; I highly recommend it. The foyer desk is open 24/7 and are happy to arrange connections to the bus stations and airports at any hour of the day for a reasonable price. The website:- www.newempirehotel.com

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