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Le Fenix Sukhumvit is a fun little hotel in Bangkok I always recommend to those who love clubs and bars.So it's a convenient hotel with no joiner fees if you choose to take a bar girl or freelancer back to your room.

Le Fenix was built back in 2007, so it's not exactly an old hotel. And the place is designed in line with club and party minded guests. There is a decent roof top bar on the top floor and even though the building is 8 stories tall you still get a decent view of the surrounding area.

Suprisigly even though the hotel is surrounded by a couple of Bangok's most expensive bars the hotel rates at Le Fenix Sukhumvit is not too expensive.

A standard room with a queen sized bed currently cost around 1400THB per night, about less than $50US. The room size is decent too at 25 square meters. A superior room cost around the same too and the difference is it's slightly bigger. So my guess is the hotel is really trying hard to get their rooms filled.

And for 1400THB it's not a bad price at all. There's a small swimming pool and gym. A free tuk tuk ride to the BTS Nana station which is right in front of Sukhumvit Soi 11. Though the biggest perks is you get free entrance to Q Bar and Bed Supperclub (only during non-special events). Normally you'd have to pay 500THB to 700THB entry free just to get in to both clubs. And you also get 20% off for food at Bed Supperclub so it pays to be a hotel guest at Le Fenix.

33-33 Sukhumvit 11

The hotel is located a little ways down on Suk Soi 11. About 300 meters and right across from Q Bar. So it's easy to find.

Though if you find the walk a little bit too far, the hotel does provide tuk tuk service to take you to the entrance of Sukhumvit road. And right in front is the BTS Nana station.

And the location is an ideal point for visiting Soi Cowboy or Nana go go bars. Because it's right in between the two red light districts. So you can walk to either one in about 10 minutes.

I also noticed that you can always find discounts for Le Fenix Sukhumvit Hotel through Agoda.com, so I highly recommend staying there especially when you can find a really good discount rate.



As I mentioned earlier you book a standard or superior room for about 1400THB through Agoda.com. It's not a bad price at all for a 3 star hotel in the middle of everything a single guy could need.

And it's a guest friendly hotel right on Sukhumvit so no problems with inviting bar girls or freelancers to a room there. Here's the email confirmation below for your reference:

Dear Mr. Jim,

Warm greetings from Le Fenix-Sukhumvit Hotel by Accor

Thank you for your email. As per your enquiry we are pleased to inform you
that we will not charge the joiner fee but we will keep her ID card at the
front desk (for security reason).

Should you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

Supasinee Arpapongsak (Waan)
Reservation & Distribution Officer

Le Fenix Sukhumvit by Accor
33/33 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 11
Sukhumvit, Klongtoey-Nua
Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Galleria 10 Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 10

The Galleria 10 Sukhumvit (formerly Ramada Encore) is one of the newest hotels in Sukhumvit district. Located just 300 meters down Suk Soi 10. It's not a hard hotel to find at all especially since Lollipop (a popular BJ bar) is right by the entrance of the Soi. So if you see it you're on the right track, just keep walking and you'll find the hotel on the left side.

To me the Ramada Encore is an ideal location for playing around Bangkok's red light districts. It's a bar girl friendly hotel that is in walking distance to Thermae Bar for picking up freelancers and Soi Cowboy's go go bars are just a 10 minute walk. And did I mention Lollipop BJ Bar??

Nana Plaza is about a 15 minute walk west and when you do walk during evening times you're bound to come across many street freelancers.

If you've been reading my other posts on this blog then you'd already know that I love recommending this hotel. And so it deserves a post all to itself.

I stayed in a standard room just last year

Now the Galleria opened in 2011. Tt's a medium sized hotel with 188 rooms with 7 floors. There's an awesome pool on the top floor where a club called Leap Frog, complete with a DJ booth and full kitchen is located too. There's even a private lounge room decked out with leather chairs and sofas. Fair warning though, Leap Frog is not a place to pick up Thai freelancers.

You probably won't even find a lot of people except hotel guests. It's one of the best club hotels to unwind and have a drink to start off the night in Bangkok. There is also a gym too on the 7th floor with a good selection of cardio machines.

Super comfortable mattress!

When I stayed there I booked a Standard-Cool room. The size of the room is only around 25 square meters which is not bad for 2 people. And the style of the room particularly made me feel comfortable. It's fresh and modern. Just the way I like it.


Personally I love brand new hotels. Not because the bed linens and towels are newer, it's because new hotels always push out big discounts in order to attract guests.

Currently through Agoda you can book a Standard Cool room for around 1800THB. Which is not a bad deal because the normal price is double.

It is a joiner friendly hotel too and here's an email confirmation from the hotel for reference:

Dear Mr.Jim,

As per the Question of joiner overnight in The room of Hotel. We do not charge actually. And If The Joiner come to the hotel Could you please to inform her drop ID card At The Front desk for securities of the guest in the Hotel as well.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards,

Mr.Komgrit Noysuya

Duty Manager

Ramada Encore Bangkok
21, Soi 10, Sukhumvit Road,
Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sukhumvit Soi 10 has a handful of guest friendly hotels but Galleria 10 Sukhumvit Hotel is simply the best. Especially when the rates are so affordable!

The Ambassador Hotel is one of the biggest guest friendly hotels on Sukhumvit Soi 11. Though its massive towers and massive convention halls are impressive, the hotel's real claim to fame is a well known club deep in the underbelly of the property.

A medium sized club in the parking basement of the hotel called Club Climax has made the hotel popular for guys who want to find Thai freelancers in the Sukhumvit area without venturing too far.

Club Climax is an after hours club and is one of the best place to find prostitutes in Bangkok after the massage parlors and go go bars have closed. And since the Ambassador Hotel doesn't charge extra fees for inviting ladies back to guests rooms is just an added convenience.

Keep in mind Club Climax has a 200THB cover charge which includes one drink ticket. And you may be asked by security for an I.D. whether you look old enough or not. And the club will stamp your hand as proof of payment for the night. So men can take a girl up to their room and come back down to the club afterwards. Freelancers inside usually have a 1500THB short time rate.

There are 760 rooms, divided amongst the main building and a separate tower. The standard rooms are all located in the main building. And all of the higher end rooms are located in the tower wing.

171 Sukhumvit Rd., Soi 11

The difference between the 2 building is that all of the economy rooms are in the main building. While the bigger yet slightly more expensive rooms are in the tower wing.

As I mentioned the hotel is huge and mainly caters to tour groups and plays host to big conventions too. So it's no surprise that the hotel has seen a lot of use.

Even though the hotel has been renovated back in 2009 there can be a portion of rooms that have seen better days due to the volumes of guests.

The economy rooms in the main building have seen the most wear and tear because that's the space provided mostly to large groups of bused-in tourists. A standard room in the main wing cost around 1700THB and the room size is 25 square meters. So not too shabby.

However a superior room in the tower wing cost around 1800THB to 1900THB and its size is 35 square meters. And that's not bad at all for a few hundred Baht more.

Dear Mr.Jim,

Greetings from Ambassador Bangkok Hotel!

We are pleased to inform you that the joiner was free of charge.

Best regards,

Sine A. (Ms.)

Reservation  Department

The AmbassadorBangkok

171  Sukhumvit 11,

Klongtoey, Wattana,

Two hotels have big discounts this week that I want to recommend. The first is Ramada Encore Hotel. I have been raving about this hotel since the first time I stayed there last year. It's a new guest friendly hotel right on Sukhumvit Soi 10 but it's about 300 meters down the Soi.

It's in a great location otherwise. You will have easy access to the BTS Asoke station and MRT Sukumvit station. Both stations are right by the brand new Terminal 21 shopping center.

And you will have a wide variety of nightlife options. Soi Cowboy is a 10 minute walk for some go go bar action. And the Thermae Bar is a 5 minute walk if you're in the mood to pick up a freelancer.

Ramada Encore Hotel - Sukhumvit Soi 10

And if you are not really in the mood to go to far there is Lolita's Bar near the entrance of Soi 10. It's BJ bar and some like it and some are not too crazy about it but the option is always there even if you just want a drink.

If you book 7 days before arrival you'll get 50% off. So after the discount and taxes included the price is around 1800THB per night for a Standard room.

Another room type with big discounts at the Ramada Encore are the Superior rooms which cost a 100THB more, but honestly a Standard room is all you really need. It's a great hotel and highly recommend!

Lebua at State Tower Hotel - 1055/111 Silom Road

The next hotel with discounts was recently popularized by the Wolf Pack in the movie Hangover 2.

It is the Lebua at State Tower Hotel right in the Silom district. So the closest red light district is Patpong. Although the immediate area around the Lebua is quiet however. Which I know some people do not mind at all.

Right now there's a 59% off discount for a Superior Suite. And it's a big room at 66 square meters with a terrace that has a great view of Bangkok. So with the discounts and taxes added a Superior Suite will set you back around 3700THB which includes breakfast.

Both are very popular guest friendly hotels in Bangkok and these deals are limited in availability so it is best to book in advance.

33/40, Soi. LK Metro

Pattaya is one of the best places in Thailand to find clean budget hotels near the beach. And certainly one of the best city to find a guest friendly hotel near a lot of go go bars.

The Keerati Homestay is a prime example. It's a nice little clean homely property surrounded by go go bars. The quality of the hotel is cool and you even get a Mediterranean feel with the ocher paint schemes and decor.

It's certainly one of the finest budget hotels right on the corner of Soi Diana and Soi LK Metro. Which means that the Keerati Homestay is in drunken stumbling distance to 7 bars. Champagne a go go, Sugar Sugar and the Office are just a few names right by the hotel.

There is a drawback. Since the hotel is so close to nightlife activity you will hear loud thumping music throughout the night, or at least until 2am. Which afterwards you'll probably hear the loud thumping beats of pissed drunk bar patrons dragging themselves back to their hotels.

So if you're the sort that turns in early at night you should ask for the room at the back of the building.

Standard double room

I've stayed in one of the corner rooms at the front of the building once and yes, the music from outside can be heard because the terrace doors are not made of very strong solid wood. But I'm always prepared with a set of ear plugs everywhere I go.

There are 29 rooms at the Keerati so you're chances of getting a room in the back of the hotel is good.

I stayed at a standard room on the fourth floor (no elevators) which was about 25 square meters in size. There's air conditioning, a television, fridge with free water and most importantly free Wi-Fi access.

I particularly like the shower because the floor is made up tiny pebbles that are great for removing dead skin. Which is useful for a guy who like to walk around in sandals. Yes, I am easy to please.

There is no room safe and you are required to leave the keys with reception when you leave the hotel. So make sure you have a lock for your bags just in case.

Here is an email from the Keerati confirming that they don't charge joiner fee's when you invite a companion back to a room:

Hello sir,

Thank you for interested staying at my place, Room can stay 2 persons, you invite lady don't charge but if stay more one 300 baht.

Thank you
Sowatchai

There are also deluxe rooms available which are bigger and have kitchens. Which is great if you're staying in Pattaya for at least a few weeks. And it's not expensive either with deluxe rooms going for around 1300THB a night.

Otherwise, a standard room at the Keerati like the one I stayed in would suffice and it only cost about 1000THB.

True that there are a lot of budget hotels in Pattaya that can be cheaper.

But the quality of Keerati Homestay is worth it. Even though there's no pool or gym on the property itself you can walk over to a hotel that they are affiliated with called LK Metro ( a hotel I recommend and guest friendly too).

Facing the entrance of Soi 8

I like referring to hotels on Sukhumvit Soi 8 as the sweet spot. Why? Because Soi 8 is almost exactly right in between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy. So you can walk to either in one under 10 minutes. Plus the Nana Sky Train entrance is right in front of the Soi so getting to other points of interest in the city is easy.

There are a handful of economy hotels down the Soi so it's very popular for those who choose to stay in Bangkok longer and stretch their Baht. The area is quiet and not too busy. But it's not boring either. There are massage parlors and Indian restaurants plus shops to buy a suit during a hot and humid day.

Now one of the best places I like to recommend right off is a 3 star hotel, the On8 Sukhmvit Hotel and it's conveniently next Nana BTS entrance so it's easy to find.

Deluxe Double room at On8 Sukhumvit Hotel

On8 is about three years old and it is a small hotel. But a deluxe double room is 23 square meters so it's not so bad. And the rooms are very modern with comfortable beds but not much more. Like many other bare basic hotels, On8 is still a very good bar girl friendly hotel right on Sukhmvit road.

Right now a deluxe double cost around 2000THB with an American style set breakfast at On8 hotel which is not expensive considering the location and quality of the hotel. Though there is no swimming pool or gym which is what most would expect with that price range.

Superior room at Adelphi Suites

If a pool and a gym is want you want then head 50 meters down Soi 8 and on the right side you will find the Adelphi Suites.

It's the best hotel on the Soi. A 36 square meter studio room with kitchenette will set you back around 3200THB. Though currently you can find discounts for a 1 bedroom at Adelphi Suites for around 3600THB per night for a 46 square meter room. And the room has a washer/dryer and kitchenette so it's a good hotel choice if you're planning to be in Bangkok for a little while.

If both hotels don't fit into your budget range then take a look at Sawasdee Hotel 8. The Sawasdee brand name operates a bunch of economy hotels throughout Thailand. Most of their cheap hotels are crap in my opinion but their newly built Sawasdee Hotel 8 is in top condition with friendly service.

Sawasdee Hotel Sukhumvit 8

The rooms are 23 square meters which is not bad at all considering it only cost around 1300THB per night for a brand new hotel room.

It's definitely one of the better budget guest friendly hotels in the area. And even though the hotel is not far from the Nana BTS station they still provide a 24 hour tuk tuk service.

Finally just 300 meters down is another inexpensive hotel called Salil Hotel 8. It's another very clean hotel and it's not so old either. They are a bit further down so they do provide complimentary tuk tuk service too. A superior room at Salil Hotel 8 currently cost around 1600THB.

And there are quite a few bars on Soi 8. On Fridays check out Det 5 Bar for a free buffet starting 7pm. All you have to do is buy a drink, even if it's a bottle of water. They typically have utility Thai food like pork and holy basil, green curry chicken, fried rice and fruits for dessert.

Sukhumvit Soi 8 is not devoid of any action at all either. Lolitas Bar located right by the entrance of the Soi is a place where guys go not only to grab a beer but to get their pipes cleaned at the same time.

For some late after hours club action, head over to Club Climax in the basement parking level of the Ambassador Hotel. It's a decent area to pick up Thai freelancers if you're too lazy to walk to Nana or Cowboy.

I think staying at a hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 8 would make a great base for checking out Bangkok's nightlife