Archive for May, 2011

Patpong Hotels

05.20.11

Patpong is located in the centre of Bangkok, Thailand. It is a very well-known nightlife area that attracts many tourists from all over the world. The Patpong Night Market has almost everything you need. You can find the latest DVDs of movies that are still showing in the cinemas. There are also rare items like samurai swords, handcuffs, fashion clothing and food stalls with delicious food.

Getting to Patpong is easy as it is conveniently located near the Sala Daeng Skytrain station and just a few blocks away between Silom Road and Suriwong Road. There are several luxurious and budget hotels in Patpong. After a busy day exploring the city, you can enjoy a colourful cocktail at one of the nightclubs and check-in at any of the hotels around Patpong.

The 5-Star Dusit Thani Hotel is located just 0.4 km from Patpong and the Skytrain is just right in front of the hotel. It is a perfect choice for both tourists and business travellers. If you are looking for souvenirs and enjoy watching stage shows, you can take a short walk to the Suan Lum Night Bazaar. The hotel has 22 floors and 517 well-furnished guest rooms. The rooms are equipped with facilities like mini-bars, coffee makers, phones, televisions with premium satellite channels, DVD players and pay movies. Irons and ironing boards are also available. There is an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a fitness room and a steam room. The hotel also has massage and treatment rooms.

Another nice 4-Star hotel near to Patpong is the Silom Serene Boutique hotel. The tourist attractions nearby are the Thaniya Plaza, Lumphini Park, Patpong Night Market and Siam Square. The rooms are equipped with basic facilities, good enough if you are just looking for a place to rest comfortably at night. For dining options, there is a restaurant at the hotel. Room service is also available should you decide to dine in. There is also a fitness centre and swimming pool for health conscious guests. If you need to check your emails or surf the internet, the hotel also provides wireless internet access for your convenience. If you are travelling on business and need secretarial services, you can always arrange with the hotel. There is also a business centre with meeting and conference rooms.

Many tourists like to spend their nights in Patpong nightclubs and bars. For them, staying in hotels closest to Patpong is very important.

Cheap Penang Hotels

05.10.11

Penang is a city in Malaysia and is well-known as a top holiday destination for many travellers. Penang was once upon a time known as “Pulau Pinang” or the “Isle of the Betel Nut”. Today it is the food capital of Malaysia.

It is not difficult to find tasty food in Penang. Almost every street around it has at least one or two food stalls with delicious and quality food. Many magazines in the world have recognised Penang as one of the cities that offers the best street food.

Apart from food, Penang has hundreds of hotels to offer, ranging from budget hotels to 5-Star luxurious hotels. If you are budget-conscious, there are 2 cheap Penang hotels which are worth mentioning

Cothorne Orchid hotel is located near the airport. Some nearby tourist attractions include the Toy Museum and Gurney Plaza. The hotel building has 19 floors and 318 well-equipped guest rooms including refrigerators, coffee makers, televisions with satellite channels and mini-bars. Irons with iron boards and wake-up calls can be arranged on request. There are also amenities like spa services and massage rooms. For business travellers, there are conference rooms, meeting rooms and secretarial services as well.

Hotel Royal Penang is a popular 4-Star hotel for the price of a 3-Star hotel. It is located in Georgetown which is near to the famous Fort Cornwallis. The great looking hotel has 20 floors and 237 guest rooms which are fully furnished with standard facilities like mini-bars, refrigerators, bathrooms feature phones, shaving mirrors and coffee makers. There is a restaurant and a lounge at the hotel for your dining options. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and a child care centre at your service. If you need to check your emails, you can access the internet at the public areas.

Whether you are travelling for business or merely visiting Penang with your family members for a holiday, it is important to choose the right hotel for the trip. Remember that it is not necessarily true that cheap hotels are always bad. Many hotels offer excellent service and reasonable price.

Looking for the best hotel for your trip is not easy especially if this is your first trip to Penang. Fortunately you can obtain a lot of information from the internet. Search for cheap hotels in Penang and compare the prices. Very often, many hotels offer special rates and free add-on services if you were to book online.