Bangkok Overview

Arriving in sultry Bangkok is always a surreal experience; no matter how many times you have done it, its bustling vitality still takes you by surprise.Bangkok is an exciting city with hotels that offer real value for money. Whether you are a pasha who requires 5 star luxury, a student traveller looking for a guesthouse or a businessman on an expense account, Bangkok offers rock bottom prices in every hotel category. Most international hotel brands are represented-Four Seasons, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Peninsula, JW Marriott-but at significantly lower prices than their sister properties in Western cities.The Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok is consistently rated among the best hotels in the world. It sits on the opposite side of the Chao Phraya River to the city centre and has uninterrupted, panoramic views of the river and the Bangkok skyline. Experience the 'City of Angels' from this lovely oasis of serenity.Suvarnabhumi Airport is the portal of arrival to the ‘Land of Smiles’. This spacious, gleaming light-filled terminals rolls out the red carpet perfecting the gracious art of welcoming visitors – Thai style. The 612-room Novotel Hotel is located a mere five minutes walk from the airport, providing deluxe four-star accommodation with all the business and recreational facilities expected of a upscale hotel.The famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok is one of the largest outdoor markets in the world and a must see for bargain-hunters. There are approximately 15,000 stalls on 35 acres of land. Mo Chit is the Sky Train station to get off at for the Chatuchak Weekend Market; exit the station and follow the hundreds of supplicants heading for this mammoth temple of materialism.Bangkok, the city of gilded palaces and temples, offers a unique experience for each individual. With the modern age arriving at a breakneck speed, there has never been a better time to visit the Thai capital.