Where to stay in Bangkok

I always enjoy staying in a well kept inn or bed and breakfast because of the little touches of personality that are often missing from bigger chain hotels. For the bargain conscious traveler these types of lodging often offer deals on rates without sacrificing a quality experience. The Intelligent Travel blog lists four B&B’s Bangkok with rates under $100/night. While the present Red Shirt movement protests in Bangkok will probably put a damper on tourist travel plans to that city for the moment, here’s hoping for a peaceful resolution to the tensions. If this was a good time to visit, and I had to pick right now I’d choose the LUXX XL for amenities and location- its funny name notwithstanding which may be a translation from the Thai with none of the American English connotations.

The Intelligent Travel blog review says:

Off Langsuan Road and as centrally located as you can probably get, nine-month- old LUXX XL (www.luxxxl.com; from $90) strikes a decidedly cool and hip note. Streamlined and spacious interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows, stone bathrooms, and corrugated teakwood paneling. After a day of sightseeing, head back for a dip in the property’s infinity pool. From the hotel, you can walk to the Suan Lum night bazaar.

I like to think I’m cool and hip – and I’m a night owl so I’d love easy access to the night bazaar. In addition this B&B is just a few meters away from sky train stations and plenty of malls. The US, UK and Japanese embassies are within 10-15 minutes walking distance and the infinity pool looks very pretty.