Silom Area

The most important financial and business area of Bangkok. Stretching from the river fanning north-east from Taksin (Sathorn) bridge along Silom, Surawong and and Sathorn Rd, the area contains a mix of older European, Chinese and Indian influences, modern high rise buildings, restaurants, shopping arcades, department stores, and entertainment areas like Patpong.

Along the river, the area contains some of the best and most prestigious hotels in Bangkok. Famous names like the The Oriental Hotel, consistently voted on the world's "Best Hotel" lists, The Shangri-La, the Sheraton Royal Orchid and across the river, the Peninsula.

Reflecting Thailand's early modern history, the riverside also contains some older, European style buildings. Although never colonized, Thailand granted land along the river and some of the architecture reflects that historical era. Around the back of the Oriental Hotel (originally built in 1876) is the Venetian styled Dutch East Asiatic Company (EAC) founded in 1897, the French Embassy, The Old Customs House (1880) and the Portuguese Chancellery.

Travelling away from the river along the busy roads of Silom and Surawongse, you'll find the gleaming glass towers with Thailand's top companies, banks and trade headquarters served by local shops, restaurants and an area of antique shops. Towards Lumpini Park is the Patpong area - famous for its raunchy go go bars and party atmosphere, this small enclave has expanded from the original Patpong Road to a cluster of several small streets, including Soi Thaniya (popular Japanese hostess bars) and the "dance and trance" party zone at Soi 2.

Sathorn road which runs parallel to Silom is mainly business oriented with new company headquarters located here.

Recommended accommodation near Patpong:

The Regent Silom Serviced Apartments Bangkok 
Conveniently accessible to all major points of attraction such as shopping centers like Silom Complex and Robinson Department Store, Banks, California Fitness Center, Lumpini Park and Suan-Lum Night Bar Zaar, smaller shops and retailers such as Baskin 31 Robbins, Bug & Bee Cafe, Thai Massage, or even the Bangkok's famous walking street, Patpong.

Wall Street Inn Bangkok

Siam Heritage

Recommended accommodation Surawongse Road

Suriwongse Tower Inn

Manohra Hotel

La Residence

Rose Hotel, Bangkok

Tarntawan Place

Recommended accommodation Sathorn Road

Homduang Boutique Hotel Sathorn

Evergreen Laurel Hotel Bangkok

Pantip Court Serviced Residence

Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok
In the sprawling metropolis of Bangkok, Banyan Tree Bangkok stands out as a much-needed 'sanctuary for the senses' and a rejuvenating spa retreat. Voted as one of the Top 3 'Best New Business Hotels in the World' by Business Traveler (UK) in 1998 and winner of 'Award of Outstanding Performance' for City Hotels Tourist Accommodation by Tourism Authority of Thailand in 2004.

Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok  
The Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok epitomises the exquisite taste and hospitality that is the essence of Thailand. Situated in the heart of Bangkok's business and embassy district, the hotel is close to all major tourist attractions and public transportation facilities of the city. Sukhothai has a selection of guestrooms and suites to satisfy the most discerning guests.
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