Traveling (alone and female) to Thailand (end of Jan / beginning of Feb). Would you get a room now or wait until you arrive? Also, if you have an itinerary you have utilized in the past, I am open for suggestions as to which places to visit :)
Happy New Year.
2006-12-26 03:21:31 · 9 answers · asked by knoddel 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
book ahead. we stayed at the grans hyatt in bangkok. it was wonderful. go to the tiger zoo. visit the grand palace. take a boat ride down the river kwai. we also did a lot of histery related sight seeing. thailand is a wonderful country. the people were wonderful and the country is beautiful. have a wonderful time.
2006-12-26 03:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by catwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thailand is very safe for females traveling alone. In bangkok I personally would recommend the hotel Asia if you're on a budget excellent rooms and staff centrally located but If you're looking for luxury the hotel Montien or Amari Atrium are great choices. Be sure to visit the floating market,you'll have to get up early though. The king's Palace. A night cruise on the river is one of the most beautiful sights you'ed ever want to see. You should be able to book any of these hotels on line. Although English is widely spoken throughout the country it's a good idea to learn a few Thai phrases before you go like Haung Nam (where's the bath room?). For the best money exchange rates your bank atm is a good bet. The Thais love to barter don't ever except the first price. One last tip always travel in a metered taxi and when riding in a Tuk-tuk always request the fair first before getting in one. Have a great time Sawadee kup.
2006-12-26 05:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by wwsleepy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Book ahead of time - use the internet sites and pre-pay for the best rates (thaihotel.com, asiarooms.com, passionasia.com...). Plan ahead is better - spend the first 2-4 days in Bangkok - book tours from the travel desk at your hotel. In Bangkok stay near Sukhumvit, Siam Square, or Silom Road areas of Bangkok (most touristy). 3-star hotels are pretty good value and clean/safe. When you arrive in Bagnkok after a long flight - you want to go right to your hotel!
Then book a few days in Cheing Mei (northern Thailand) - and a few days on a beach (Koh Samui or Phuket). End your trip with 1-2 days in Bangkok where you can shop for souveniers.
You can plan the Northern Thailand and Thai Beach spot while in Bangkok - but I would book online now. But a travel agent in Bangkok, Thailand can set you up with everything at once - show hotel photos etc. - so not too bad - only takes extra time!
2006-12-26 03:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by fffrrreeeddd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I dont know if you get a room at this place, but for Bangkok I recommend the Oriental Hotel, it's rated 9th best hotel in the world , its right on the river, its extremely beautiful inside everything about it including service and accomodations is elite and 1st class. Its a little more than 200 dollars per night and well worth it. I'd advise either this place or try another fancy hotel because in general most hotels even the best ones are fairly cheap. Try Ritz Carlton or something of that caliber. Go to yahoo search page and type in Bangkok Hotels or something to that effect.
2006-12-26 16:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get good rate over the net-booking. End of Jan is towards the end of the peak season, so should be easy to get rooms that you want. Look through www.asiarooms.com for list and the rates. You can preview the hotel you want too, based on your budget. Place to stay will depend on you. Generally, in Bangkok, Sukhumvit is convenient as it has the Skytrain nearby. Even Silom area too.
For Bangkok tours, you can check with the travel desk in your hotel or nearby the hotel. Various tours options are available and again, your interest. River cruise with/without meal, floating market visit, elephant show, crocodile show, temple visit, shopping, weekend market, etc etc. Look at www.tourisnthailand.org for sights in Thailand.
Not sure how long you will stay or which other places you would like to visit. If you like more options, you can email me at thaitourinfo@yahoocom. I will try to provide as much info as I can to help you.
Enjoy your stay.
2006-12-26 04:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what?
You dont have to book a fancy hotel. Try be near the people. Feel the culture. Find a guesthouse, the standard most places is very good or exellent. The staff is nice, you have breakfast included, and best of all - the price is low. In the airport - just ask the driver to find a good guesthouse for you. You can look it first or choose another. There is thousands, and you will from the first day feel that you are "living"
2006-12-28 10:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by try.myanmar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many places to go, North is great for the hills, and south is great for the beaches, but not too far south, check with your embassy about any traveler advisories to Thailand! But I live in Bangkok, and there are many places to travel in this city, I have a website if you would like to visit, and perhaps get some ideas!
www.visitingbangkok.com
any questions please feel free to email me at
info@visitingbangkok.com
Happy New Year!!!
2006-12-26 04:09:33 · answer #7 · answered by kim j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, contrary to what everyone else is saying, I don't think you need to book in advance. A big part of a trip to thailand is adventure and not knowing exactly where you're going to stay makes things a lot more exciting.
It is, perhaps, not a bad idea to book your first night or two in Bangkok (I'm sure you already know, but khao san road is where 99% of the backpackers stay -- its definitely worth checking out/staying there, as you'll meet tons of ppl and get lots of friendly advice), just so you're not wandering in a new country, but trust me you really wont wanna plan more than that. I mean, plan what cities you're gonna go to, but dont plan exactly where you'll stay. SInce you're going by yourself (there's a ton of solos travelling there, so dont worry) you're going to meet sooo many people on the way to places. through them and through guidebooks, figure out where you want to stay.
We went in May for a month. We started in Bangkok and stayed there for 3 days. Then we took a train north to Chiang Mai (get tickets at any TAT office but dont pay more than 700bht) or you can fly for really cheap too (like $60...its worth it...the train kinda sucks...13 hours!!!). Once there you must do the famous jungle treck which includes elephant riding, waterfalls, river rafting, and visiting a village tribe (dont go for the three day one - instead go for the 1 day one where u still do everything but dont have to sleep in the smelly jungle -- trust me you wont be missing anything). 5 days later we took the train back to bangkok and hopped on a bus the same day for phuket (again, if you can fly, do it. it'll save you a lot of headache). stayed there 6 days. visited james bond island, the beach, and a floating village. Bussed it to Ko Samui and stayed on Chaweng beach (the biggest and most recommended--you've got everything there). stayed 6 days during which time we also went to ko phang nan (sp?) for the full moon party (dont miss it, but also dont go by yourself-- wont be a problem since you'll meet so many ppl). Then we flew back to Bangkok (it was only in samui we figured out the cheap flights) and checked out the touristy stuff.
Golden advice: save all your shopping for bangkok just before you come home. things there are WAAAAAY cheaper, plus you dont have to lug it around everywhere you go.
have fun
2006-12-27 07:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by brightesteye2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maximum motels have safes for valuables on the concierge. . i does not depart my workstation in a motel room. It purely would be lacking once you come. Be proactively risk-free. greater advantageous than sorry.
2016-12-11 16:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by ricaurte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋