In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; as in an Eastern fairytale.
Metropolitan Bangkok covers 612 sq mi of southern Thailand, and is located in the center of the most fertile rice producing delta in the world. A network of natural and artificial canals crisscross the city. They feed to and from Thailand's hydrological lifeline, the broad Chao Phraya River, which winds through the city providing transport for passengers and cargo.
With an easy access to the river provided by the new skytrain, travelers who stay in the city can now enjoy the highlight of any visit to Bangkok, a boat cruise along the Chao Praya River.
Bangkok is divided in two by the main north-south train line. Old Bangkok, where a large number of the city's temples and palaces and its Chinese and Indian districts are found, lies between the river and the railway. East of the railway, comprising the main business, tourist and sprawling residential districts, is 'new' Bangkok. Outside of these general classifications, Bangkok sprawls in all directions with a mixture of commercial, industrial and residential areas.
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Amari Boulevard Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 4 AAA
Hotel is located at Bangkok city center, just a few steps from Sukhumvit Road and 500 metres from the airport expressway.
D MA Pavilion Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 4 AAA
Hotel is located near World Trade Center, Siam Square and Pratunam Shopping Center.
Marriott Resort & Spa - Discount Hotel Rates - 5 AAA
This Marriott Hotel sits on the Chao Phraya, the River of Kings. Complimentary river shuttle is available to downtown Bangkok.
Intercontinental Bangkok - Discount Hotel Rates - 5 AAA
City center is within walkable distance to the hotel, close to Jim Thomson's House and Siam Square.
The Peninsula Bangkok - Discount Hotel Rates - 5 AAA
The Peninsula Bangkok is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The hotel is 40 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from the Grand Palace.
In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; as in an Eastern fairytale.
