Trang Hotel Bangkok

The Trang Hotel is a huge 3-star hotel located about 10-15 minutes’ walk north of the famous party street of Khao San Road. The location is fairly central and excellent for the temples of Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, plus there are at least half a dozen smaller temples within walking distance of the hotel itself. Also, the hotel is just off the Rama VIII road which is a busy arterial road into the city, so getting a taxi is never an issue. However, if you want to save money, you are only about 15 minutes’ walk from the Phra Arthit Pier where you can board the Chao Phraya Express which winds its way south or a similar distance from the Phanfa Bridge where you can catch the klong boat east to Sukhumvit and Silom.

The hotel itself is clean, modern and welcoming, with a highlight being their huge swimming pool located in the hotel’s atrium. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable with flat-screen TV, fast Wi-Fi and fridge (with complimentary mineral water), and an in-room safe is available for a small extra charge. Rooms can be booked online for as little as 930 baht ($31), making this a really good value place to stay for anyone on a budget, including couples, families or even backpackers. You can book this 3-star hotel with all facilities for less than a guesthouse on Khao San Road, factor in the quiet but central location and the Trang Hotel is a winner.