Posted 22 January 2009 - 01:09 AM
Just stayed at Dynasty Inn Grande, one of my usual layovers while in BKK besides Grottino (Soi 19) and also Livingstones (Soi 33, which is a nice and quiet area).
Dynasty Inn Grande: www.dynastygrande.com Always a good place to stay; just off the action, a 2 minute walk and very close to Guess; clean rooms, pool for a day at ease and friendly staff; no joiner fees; as previously mentioned, prices appear higher here but not so much as to break your wallet.
Grottino: www.grottino.com Great out of the way place; reasonably priced, small but clean rooms;no pool or gym; friendly staff; downstairs eatery; no joiner fees; and for those on the sly, Grottino has a side door entrance to avoid the walk of shame
Livingstones: www.livingstones.co.th/ pool, friendly staff; no joiner fees; very quiet; rooms larger than Grottino and situated on street with several beer bars named after artists--if you don't want the normal Go Go fare or are in need of a break, these bars cater to the easy-going crowd and have some stunner hostesses.