Grande Ville Hotel

This hotel is in a great central location, and the Khoa San Road area and Chinatown are very easy to get to from here. I stayed in an ensuite room. The bathroom has a nice, piping hot water and the water pressure is very good. The bathroom is nicely maintained and a decent range of toiletries are provided. The cupboards don't have many hangers. The air conditioning is good and the views of the Bangkok busy skyline are quite nice too. The TV picks up a decent range of satellite channels. The staff at reception are nice enough. Their breakfast is very nice and with a range that will suit all types. Their cakes on sale near the reception are pricey but very nice. Considering the business types that might stay here, their internet service is very quick. They are also very nice about storing your luggage and helping you with ongoing transport.

I chose this hotel as it was economically priced and close to Chinatown (so that my parents can find food and shopping of interest to them, and because they can wander around and speak in Chinese whenever English doesn’t work).

The rooms and restaurants are quite nice … things weren’t new and pristine but everything was kept clean and in good repair … but perhaps a little aged. Staff were helpful with everything.

Unfortunately the location is inconvenient for internet and eating. Food is plentiful in Chinatown about 15 minutes walk away but I like a bit more variety.

Next time I’d probably try the Khao San Road backpacker area as it may be better for eating, shopping and internet. Strange that a hardened backpacker like me hasn’t been to Khao San Road in all my visits to Bangkok.