Can anyone share information about a reasonably priced condo in Bangkok? I will be there 12/30-1/4. I am looking for something near Lumpini Park.

Thanks

Can anyone share information about a reasonably priced condo in Bangkok? I will be there 12/30-1/4. I am looking for something near Lumpini Park.

Thanks

You're talking about only 5 days. I doubt that you're going to succeed in finding a condo for rent for such a short period of time. Condos normally require a minimum of one month, or at least require you to pay for a minimum of one month.

 

Unless there is some reason why it must be a condo, you're probably better off staying at either the Pinnacle Hotel or the Malaysia Hotel, both of which are close to that area, are gay friendly, and are reasonably priced. The Malaysia Hotel is the cheaper of the two. Their current price is 800 baht per night. Price-wise, I doubt you're going to do better than that, even if you can find a condo willing to rent a room to you for a short stay.

 

If you decide upon the Pinnacle Hotel, don't book directly with the hotel. Book through Jimmy, an English speaking Thai whose office is on the 13th floor at the Pinnacle. You will get the room at a substantial savings through Jimmy. Also, if you are unfamiliar with the area, Jimmy is a wealth of information and recommendations. The way it works is that you book your room through Jimmy. Then, when you check in at the hotel, you tell the desk clerk that you made a reservation through Jimmy. The desk clerk will let you check in, probably charge you a key deposit, and give you your room key. At some point you go to Jimmy's office and pay him, not the hotel. He's usually there from about 10:00am to 3:00pm. If he isn't there, you can simply put the money in an envelope, write your name and room number on the envelope, and slide it under his door.

 

When you book through Jimmy, you're going to have to call him. He almost never responds to Email. He answers his phone between 10:00am to 3:00pm, Thailand time. The number is 081-859-6585.

 

The Pinnacle Hotel has a web site at: http://www.pinnaclehotels.com/lumpinee/index.html

 

The number for the Malaysia Hotel is 02-679-7127

Their web site is: http://www.malaysiahotelbkk.com

I suspect you are looking for a serviced apartment, of which there are many in BKK available for even just one night rentals. The problem will be cost as most, to my knowledge, come in a lot more expensive than the Malaysia hotel. Plus you will be here at one of the most expensive times of year for hotel and apartment rates.

 

There are a lot of new hotel/guest houses opening up in the Sribumphen area - very close to the Malaysia Hotel. One that has been recommended by a friend is Penguin House. This site has a good selection, including a good review of Penguin house -

 

http://www.travelfish.org/accommodation/th...kok/sathorn/all

 

One that has been recommended by a friend is Penguin House.

Also, Trongpai knows that area quite well. If he sees this post he will probably respond or you can send a PM to him. If anyone would know what's available in that area, he would.