Apart from the beautiful climate, friendly people, cheap airfares and delicious dining all on a shoestring budget yes, there is another reason to go to Thailand and stay in a Bangkok hotel! That is the shopping - the latest fashion trends, gorgeous authentic Thai knick-knacks, designer shoes, DVDs, electrical goods are all available at a fraction of Western prices. Many are manufactured in the country, so the local exchange rate adds to the fact that there are several fewer middlemen, to create jaw-dropping prices! Here we look at where to shop, shop, shop and then relax, when you are in Bangkok! Sukhumvit Road is perhaps Bangkok's best known shopping district. There are plenty of adjacent Bangkok hotels and Sukhumvit accommodation, making this also one of the most convenient shopping areas. Sukhumvit has plenty of street stalls peddling souveniers, knock-off brand name clothing and DVDs, and there are also plenty of services to be bought at rock bottom prices also, including the famous incredibly relaxing Thai massages, as well as haircuts. Genuine antiques and tailored suits are some of the more upmarket finds that you might come across, all within five minutes walk of your Sukhumvit accommodation. There is also plenty of shopping at the Emporium complex, for those who like the idea of true luxury and designer labels for less. Louis Vuitton and Prada have stores here, Greyhound also features. Robinsons department store is also located in the Sukhumvit area, within only meters of some of Bangkok's best boutique hotels. And if you are looking for something uniquely Thai, try Thonglor street (Soi 55). According to the New York Times, this is the Beverly Hills of Asia, home to funky department stores like Playground. Trendy clothes, innovative and contemporarily designed homewares, as well as the latest in gadgetry are all available here. For new styles, designer goodies, and fashions that are way ahead of the field, you can also try places like Manga, Flow Now, and Q Concept. You may be warned off this area by those that are incredulous about heir prices - but this is only compared to other Thai shops! The same products in the West would be multiplied in cost. When you've worn out the heels on your chic new shoes from all that walking and shopping, you'll need a place to rest your head. There is plenty of beautiful accommodation in Sukhumvit - Chateau de Bangkok is one of those hotels that brings amazing modernity, sleek fresh modern styling, and absolute comfort to the general standard of Sukhumvit accommodation and boutique hotels in Bangkok. The French-Thai mix in the Bangkok hotel's title gives you a clue about its service the studio Bangkok accommodation is stylish and elegant, and each apartment has innate convenience and self-containedness, with a fully equipped kitchen, living area, and a Jacuzzi to wash away the sweat of Bangkok shopping in waves of sweet liquid. Penthouse suites at Chateau de Bangkok offer hardwood floors, and home-like styling only without the cleaning obligations that your home has! Stretch your toes and fingertips to their limits, and you will still not reach the sides of their vast king-size beds, and the fully equipped kitchen, provision of hair dryer and shaving adaptor, iron and board mean that you will have even more room in your suitcase for the goodies that you'll be bringing home! Le Fenix is another great place to stay in Sukhumvit - definitely in a different class to Chateau de Bangkok, this three star hotel is nonetheless extremely trendy, with a futuristic style and cool, contemporary design inside. The location is very near Skytrain, and all the modern conveniences of wireless Internet, music videos in the lobby, and a chic cocktail bar are available at this boutique Bangkok hotel. If you'd like to concentrate your finances on Bangkok's extensive shopping opportunities, why not save money by DIY-ing some of your everyday requirements at a serviced apartment in Bangkok like the Adelphi Suites? The suites are on downtown Sukhumvit Road within easy reach of the BTS Skytrain and all of those precious shopping opportunities! The high speed internet connectivity allows you to keep in touch no matter how long you are staying in the city, while fully equipped kitchens, washer and dryers in suite, ceramic cooking hobs and exhaust systems, and spacious living areas, as well as eating and sleeping spaces, make them feel like home - only much more stylish! Rain showers features and wooden flooring give these serviced apartments in Bangkok that touch of luxury.
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