75 and 70 years old parents visiting: what's a good area to stay?

[3road]

hELLo,

 

I m looking for an peaceful but not boring area in BKK where my parents can stay. Likely with an easy access to taxis, tuk tuk, or Grab.

 

Since they will stay for 13 days, other thn Bangkok what other city would you suggest visiting (they dont like the beach much..)

 

thanks

[sunnyboy2018]

Pratumnak.  There are beaches, bars,  temples, greenery,  parks, markets, restaurants, etc.

[1FinickyOne]

maybe better to tell us what they do like... Sukhothai is interesting for history... Northern Thailand for Lanna Culture... 

[3road]

1 hour ago, kenk24 said:

maybe better to tell us what they do like... Sukhothai is interesting for history... Northern Thailand for Lanna Culture... 

History,  culture,  

[VocalNeal]

Have they been to Thailand / Asia before? How well do you know them? They may have been more saucy before you came on the scene? They probably don't remember the '60's because they were there?

Edited December 14, 2019 by VocalNeal

[1FinickyOne]

1 hour ago, 3road said:

History,  culture,  

you might add Ayutthaya - if they don't want to go too far... but my first suggestions sound best for them... enjoy. 

[Old Croc]

3 hours ago, 3road said:

Since they will stay for 13 days, other thn Bangkok what other city would you suggest visiting (they dont like the beach much..)

Udon Thani.

The locals consider it the best part of Thailand.

[bbi1]

I m looking for an peaceful but not boring area in BKK where my parents can stay. Likely with an easy access to taxis, tuk tuk, or Grab.

Nana aka Sukhumvit Soi 4. Up the end where it's quieter.

[dddave]

As this is the Bangkok forum, I will assume you are talking about Bangkok.  I'd suggest somewhere around Sala Daeng/Surasak.  Good transportation options, close to the river, lots of good restaurants.  You don't mention where you live.  In my experience with visitors from home, it's best for them to stay somewhere within relatively easy reach of your own location.  Makes coordinating meals and activities much easier, especially for you.

 

For an excursion: Kanchanabury.  Unique guest houses on rafts docked on the river, some very nice and comfortable.  They will certainly know of the famous bridge and railway but it is also a very beautiful area with numerous waterfalls and nature walks.

Edited December 14, 2019 by dddave

[3road]

7 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Have they been to Thailand / Asia before? How well do you know them? They may have been more saucy before you came on the scene? They probably don't remember the '60's because they were there?

First time in TH,  I just want them to have good memories. Hopefully there are interesting daily excursions from BKk? 

[Thainess]

12 hours ago, 3road said:

First time in TH,  I just want them to have good memories. Hopefully there are interesting daily excursions from BKk? 

 

Nana Hotel, end of Sukhumvit soi 4. They'll have unforgettable memories.

[Ragnarok]

Some adventurous friends of ours who are in their 70’s stayed at The Deck by Arun Residence and loved it. They said the room was amazing. It’s near the grand palace but doesn’t have the facilities like a big lobby and pool. So I would go for a hotel on the river like Royal Orchid Sheraton and book them on the club floor. People love it! Any hotel on the river is good for first timers. They’ll love the buffet breakfasts and great facilities. Or, some friends of ours like the Pullman G, 188 Silom Road. You can just walk to restaurants and shopping.

[3road]

8 hours ago, Thainess said:

 

Nana Hotel, end of Sukhumvit soi 4. They'll have unforgettable memories.

Thank you Thainess,  caN I ask what makes this hotel so special?)) 

[3road]

6 hours ago, Ragnarok said:

Some adventurous friends of ours who are in their 70’s stayed at The Deck by Arun Residence and loved it. They said the room was amazing. It’s near the grand palace but doesn’t have the facilities like a big lobby and pool. So I would go for a hotel on the river like Royal Orchid Sheraton and book them on the club floor. People love it! Any hotel on the river is good for first timers. They’ll love the buffet breakfasts and great facilities. Or, some friends of ours like the Pullman G, 188 Silom Road. You can just walk to restaurants and shopping.

Thank you very much)))))  I will check those hotels prices, hopefully they're reasonable, like under $50 a night 

[Sheryl]

I would start by finding out if they are likely to be able to tolerate the rock hard mattresses that are the norm in most Thai hotels, many older people cannot. If they can't then choice if accommodation shrinks considerably.

 

Also find out if they are happy to be in a hotel or prefer a service apartment arrangement where they can prepare their own breakfast etc. This too may narrow down choices.

 

If hard mattresses and regular hotel are fine then indeed  go by neighborhood.

 

[Pilotman]

Pattaya Soi 6.  It works for  my  older visitors????. 

[Number 6]

On Ratchadapisek very close to Huai Kwang MRT a brand new Ibis and further down a Sofitel. If they want to go for authentic Thai food a night market ten mins walk. Lots of food everywhere. Both hotels have restaurants. This area is not densely packed as much of BKK. The road is wide givinga bit of breathing space. So let them breathe deeply of the smog haha

[3road]

28 minutes ago, Number 6 said:

On Ratchadapisek very close to Huai Kwang MRT a brand new Ibis and further down a Sofitel. If they want to go for authentic Thai food a night market ten mins walk. Lots of food everywhere. Both hotels have restaurants. This area is not densely packed as much of BKK. The road is wide givinga bit of breathing space. So let them breathe deeply of the smog haha

Great,  thanks )))

[Number 6]

3 minutes ago, 3road said:

Great,  thanks )))

It's a nice area. Very non touristy. No <deleted> being hustled on the street, no scams. Do watch for snatch thieves in front of the hotels signs say.

 

The Ibis has a massage shop too, I'm sure Sofitel as well.

 

There are two areas for shopping large Thai malls.

Big C - can get cheap tourist trinkets, shirts

Street - great AC place to eat. Restaurants galore and nice food court. This mall also has a Foodland and now has outside beer garden with live show.

 

A more fancy mall Esplanade down the road. Restaurants.

 

They can get a taxi to all these places. The meter to the farthest Esplanade should be about b45. All malls on opposite side of street.

 

They can also take MRT to Thai Cultural center. Walk to Esplanade easy. The other two few hundred meters.

 

Enjoy

[Odysseus123]

Somewhere near or upon the banks of the the Chao Phraya river-the only interesting part of Bangkok.The rest is absolutely worthless.

Edited December 15, 2019 by Odysseus123

[JerseytoBKK]

Right now multiple chains are having cyber sales. Look online for deals.

 

Check the Holiday Inn on Silom Road. Good location. Good hotel. Free shuttle to BTS. Close to Sathorn pier. www.Ihg.com is the website for Intercontinental Hotels (includes Holiday Inn brand).

 

Before I moved to Bangkok, my favorite used to be Chatrium on the river ( I prefer it over Sheraton Royal Orchid) but it's over $100 per night.

Edited December 16, 2019 by JerseytoBKK

[3road]

On 12/15/2019 at 6:55 AM, Ragnarok said:

Some adventurous friends of ours who are in their 70’s stayed at The Deck by Arun Residence and loved it. They said the room was amazing. It’s near the grand palace but doesn’t have the facilities like a big lobby and pool. So I would go for a hotel on the river like Royal Orchid Sheraton and book them on the club floor. People love it! Any hotel on the river is good for first timers. They’ll love the buffet breakfasts and great facilities. Or, some friends of ours like the Pullman G, 188 Silom Road. You can just walk to restaurants and shopping.

Thank you.  I m looking for a hotel with riverview.)

[luckyluke]

On 12/15/2019 at 7:48 AM, 3road said:

Thank you very much)))))  I will check those hotels prices, hopefully they're reasonable, like under $50 a night 

I am afraid that for this price you won't find very much suitable for your parents. 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Take a boat trip up the Chao Phraya river to Ayutthaya, rent a taxi or even a tuk tuk for the tourist feeling and visit the historical city and the many great temples there. Take the train is another option but the boat is more scenic .

[1FinickyOne]

On 12/14/2019 at 5:12 PM, 3road said:

First time in TH,  I just want them to have good memories. Hopefully there are interesting daily excursions from BKk? 

Kanchanaburi should definitely be on your list... 

[448glb]

Make her to purchase travel insurance 

[Sametboy2019]

13 days. 3 should be enough for 70yr olds in Bangkok.

Kanchanaburi is a must considering its history, landscape and proximity to Bangkok.

https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/Kanchanaburi/entity/CgoIsYCog5PfiNE1EAE?g2lb=2502405%2C2502548%2C4208993%2C4254308%2C4258168%2C4260007%2C4274032%2C4276710%2C4280050%2C4289525%2C4299259%2C4301054%2C4305595%2C4308216%2C4314846%2C4315873%2C4317816%2C4317915%2C4324293%2C4326405%2C4328159%2C4329288%2C4330862%2C4333267%2C4270859%2C4284970%2C4292955%2C4316256%2C4333108&hl=en&gl=th&un=1&q=kanchanaburi hotels&rp=ELGAqIOT34jRNRCUi7yM4Yni8mAQ-_Koms-AkORKEMXPzpT-jL3QUTgBQABIAg&ictx=1&ved=2ahUKEwi63ZbUxrvmAhVxIbcAHXkwAfEQvS4wAHoECAsQFw&hrf=CgUIug4QACIDVEhCKhYKBwjjDxAMGBcSBwjjDxAMGBgYASgAkgECIAE&tcfs=EhoaGAoKMjAxOS0xMi0yMxIKMjAxOS0xMi0yNFIA

Good hotel centrally located so they can walk out to shop, eat etc 

[Kurtf]

A good area to stay????? How about Home. 

[Max69xl]

On 12/14/2019 at 7:27 AM, sunnyboy2018 said:

Pratumnak.  There are beaches, bars,  temples, greenery,  parks, markets, restaurants, etc.

Pratumnak is a part of Pattaya, and not a city.

[intheheartoftheheart]

My parents are total snobs. almost unbearable. Travelled everywhere. Etc.

 

I've put them up at the Sukhothai and the Mandarin Oriental. They preferred the Sukhothai as it is in a quieter area. Better prices too. The loathed the Chinese tourists by the river...