BANGKOK -- area code (66-2)

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT -- Silom, Suriwong, Sathorn, Lumphini, Chinatown

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• Babylon Barracks
  50 Soi Atthakarn Prasit, Bangkok, 02-679-7985, FAX 02-679-7986, email. Providing several floors of dorm-style rooms with shared bath facilities, as well as luxurious "Baroness" suites with elegant appointments and beautiful balcony views. Facilities include pool, lounge, and business center with Net access. Guests receive breakfast snacks and two passes per day for the fabulous complex. New Bvlgari Garden Suites added in August 2005.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Spent a lovely three days at the Babylon Barracks recuperating from jet lag on my way to Phnom Penh. Stayed in one of the Baroness suites, which are really comfortable and equipped with luxury hotel amenities. The balcony on 7/F overlooks all of BKK. You get two passes a day for the Babylon Sauna which has great facilities, nice restuarant and big pool. It's the ultimate wet dream." -- top8guy, Mar 15, 2007

  "My nice stay at the Babylon Barracks was ruined on the last day by the manager, who had offered me a 15% discount (without my asking for it) if I stayed 2 weeks. I did stay for more than 2 weeks, but the manager subsequently presented me with a bill without the discount as promised. She cared little about honoring her word and insisted I pay in full. I won't stay here again." -- Steven100, Mar 6, 2007

• GSM Guesthouse
  6/F Suapa Plaza Bld (with the big leaping tiger logo on top, across the street from Grand China Princess Hotel), Chinatown, 02-225-9400, 02-225-9401 email. When you enter Suapa Plaza, look for the lift which will be on your left hand side. Go to the 6th floor for the guesthouse. 7th floor to rooftop is their sauna and entertainment complex. Inexpensive accommodation. Restaurant serves Thai and European food. Utopia Member Discount
• Le Residence
  173/8-9 Suriwong Rd, 02-233-3301, FAX 02-237-9322, email. Perennial favorite for long-time visitors who swear by the friendly, reliable staff and management. Small rooms, but nicely decorated. The Silom/Suriwong night scene is just a short walk away.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I stayed at La Residence Hotel for three nights. I paid B$2000 for a normal, standard room. Every time I brought a guest, regardless of overnight or not, they automatically charged B$500 to the bill. They don't allow guests to stay more than one hour or they will charge this extra fee." -- mouse, Dec 8, 2007

  "La Residence feels more like staying in your own apartment than in a hotel. The manager and staff are incredibly nice and helpful. The single rooms are small, clean (nice minimal modern decor -- sort of feels like a college dorm room). It's located next to Somboon Seafood, a short walk from the Saladaeng or Chong Nonsi BTS Sky Train stations. Safe, quiet, clean, inexpensive, friendly. Does not have the best breakfast in town but you can get that elsewhere if you want." -- fsnyc, Sept 14, 2006

• Om Yim Lodge
  72/74 Naratiwat Rd, 02-635-0169, email. Near the Chong Nonsi Sky Train Station, just one stop from Silom. A 12-room gay guesthouse with restaurant, coffee lounge, sidewalk café and Internet section. Lovely rooms all have a large double bed with aircon, ensuite bathroom, safe, wi-fi Net access, fridge, phone, tea and coffee facilities, and cable TV. There is also security on duty 24 hours a day. Very inexpensive: rates start at less than US$20 per night.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I stayed at the Om Yim Lodge and had a nice experience. It is basic, but clean. Large rooms. Good breakfast. Very business-like (I expected the staff to be more friendly), but they were helpful with questions. It is ideally located right by the Chong Nonsi Skytrain Station. I would definitely stay here again." -- chakra88, Mar 23, 2008

  "Spent a nice week at Om Yim Lodge. Nice clean and comfortable rooms. Centrally located (50m from the BTS entrance). Free Internet access. Restaurant with delicious food. Friendly and efficient management/staff." -- peterperfect, Dec 6, 2006

• Pinnacle Hotel
  17 Soi Ngam Duplee (just in from Rama IV Rd), 02-287-0111, FAX 02-287-3420, email. Gay-managed and gay-friendly. Moderately priced rooms in this tourist-class hotel are popular with gay frequent visitors (this is where Japan's famous gay erotic artist, Sadao Hasegawa, chose to end his career).

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I stayed at the Pinnacle Hotel in Oct and found it to be great; excellent service, good breakfast and a nice clean room. All the help was very friendly. The ladies that cleaned my room were excellent and very friendly. They always tried their best to talk in English. I highly recommend the Pinnacle for its value and location close to the subway. The lobby is NOT infested with hustlers!" -- irisheyes, Nov 13, 2007

  "I stayed at Pinnacle Hotel, near Lumphini MRT. The place is nice because it's easy to access, close to Lumphini MRT. I had an Economy Room with a shared bathroom. The room was simple and clean, bathroom also very clean. It cost me B$550/night including a nice breakfast buffet. Lots of gay stay here. My dislikes were that the public phone didn't work and the Internet was very, very expensive." -- cosmo30, Jun 21, 2007

• Swiss Lodge
  3 Convent Rd, 02-233-5345, FAX 02-236-9425, email. A gay-friendly 4-star boutique hotel one block from the gay pubs on Silom 4. Rooms are plush with safe, cable TV, phone and Internet. They also have a small pool. Their restaurant serves, guess what? Swiss cuisine.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I have stayed at the Swiss Lodge in April this year and was disappointed. I booked a suite and thought that it was dull and poorly furnished." -- melbguy, Aug 23, 2006

  Tarntawan Place Hotel 119/5-10 Surawong Road, Bangkok, 02-238-2620, FAX 02-238-3228, email. A gay-friendly hotel on Suriwong Road, right in the heart of Bangkok's gay scene. Rooms have air-con, mini-bar, phone and cable TV. Facilities include business center with Net access, safe deposit boxes. Guests receive daily paper, free local telephone calls and FAX, complimentary late checkout at 4pm, no joiner fee, complimentary breakfast available any time of day, complimentary Internet/computer time, coffee/tea service in your room, personalized name cards on arrival, daily international and local newspapers, and invitation to a weekly management cocktail hour. Gym and swimming pool access nearby. Major credit cards accepted. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I stayed at the Tarntawan Place last month. My experience was wonderful...lovely room, terrific service and amenities. A truly terrific experience." -- veniceCA, Apr 4, 2008

  "Tarntawan Place is a good 3-star hotel. The desk personnel are very sweet and helpful. They have free safety deposit boxes to lock your valuables in. Rooms are a good size and decent, clean with amenities. Location is perfect, easy, right in the heart of busy Suriwong but tucked back in a safe, quiet cul-de-sac. Breakfast is not buffet style and is adequate, average (some Bangkok breakfasts are wonderfully over the top!). This hotel is a good choice." -- fsnyc, Sep 14, 2006

  "Tarntawan has suites and standard rooms and both are good. It is gay-friendly and close to bars, clubs, etc." -- melbguy, Aug 23, 2006

• The Urban Age Guesthouse & Restaurant
  130/6 Silom Soi 8, Silom Rd, Bangrak, 02-634-2680, 086-883-9583, FAX 02-289-1299, email. A stylish gay and lesbian-friendly guesthouse located right in the heart of the city, minutes walk to skytrain, subway, and all sorts of transportation, shops and restaurants. Rooms are decorated in an Asian style and furnished with air-con, clean sheets and towels. Minimalist design, maximum hospitality.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "LOVE staying at regular hotels with gay cruising at the pools. Have picked up guys in hotel saunas/steam rooms at Davis Hotel and Amari Watergate." -- hairybear, May 1, 2008

  "I live in BBB Inn each time I come to Bangkok. The room is small, the water is slow, and normally there is no hot water during night time when you want to take shower. No breakfast, but they charge B$1200 for one day. It's quite expensive for such a room. What's nice about this hotel is the staff are very friendly. Furthermore it's near to Duangthawee Plaza where many of the major bars are located. Within a minutes walk." -- williamhoo81, Apr 15, 2008

  "Check out the Rose Hotel on Suriwong Rd. Newly renovated and beautiful, with a big swimming-pool." -- otto3352, Feb 1, 2008

  "Rose Hotel, Suriwong is a very nice hotel. Not very expensive: B$2,000 per night and the boss is a gay man. Very cool" -- dialij, Jan 16, 2008

  "Take A Nap is a new, small hotel around Suriwong (three minutes walk from the nightlife). They have 30 rooms, one family room with four beds, six twins, 13 doubles, six singles and six dorms with 6-7 beds, free wi-fi on all floors, clean and gay friendly. Located at 920-926 Rama 4 Rd (next door to BBB Inn), 02-637-0015, 02-637-0016." -- AndrewWong, Dec 27, 2007

  "I stayed at the Plaza Hotel. The price was cheap and you can have guests." -- mouse, Dec 8, 2007

  "We spent a night at Aquarius Guesthouse and literally ran away in the morning. The room and the bathroom were very dirty, the sheets were full of stains. We had to wait till 10:30am for somebody to wake up so that we could pay the bill! We were also not offered breakfast which was part of the B$800 rate. Terrible." -- vlcnandtoby, Jul 12, 2007

  "I stayed many times at Narai Hotel, Silom Road. Very clean and gay-friendly and you can have guests without extra charge." -- MasterWeiden, Oct 29, 2006

  "For a little more high class hotel, I recommend the Lebua at State Tower, an all-suite hotel with fantastic views (all rooms floors 20 up) and a great bar on the rooftop 68th floor. Not gay, but still close to Silom Soi 2 and 4." -- swiss1981, Oct 25, 2006

  
  RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

• 238 Guesthouse
  238 Pahurad Rd, Wangburapa, Pranakorn, Bangkok, 02-623-9287, 02-623-9288, FAX 02-623-9073, email. Welcomes lesbian guests. Budget accommodation -- 14 rooms with shower, located in the middle of old Bangkok, 10 minutes walk to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace.
• Hotel De Moc
  Located 15-minutes walk from Khao San Rd and sightseeing attractions such as the Grand Palace and the Golden Mount. Up-to-date facilities including Wi-Fi hot spot for Internet access, free 24 hour bicycle service, free tuk tuk service. They provide a high degree of comfort and service to their gay and lesbian guests. Utopia Member Discount

  
  SUKHUMVIT -- Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai

• The Regency Park
  12/3 Sukhumvit 22, Bangkok, 02-259-7420, email. Thailand's first G&L friendly executive-class hotel is located in the heart of Bangkok, close to a variety of gay venues, the trendy Emporium shopping center, the Sky Train, the Queen Sirikit Convention Center and lots of restaurants. For visitors who want roomy lodging with more privacy than a regular hotel, they offer Utopia Members large rooms with aircon, cable TV, mini-bar, writing desk, pool, business center, gym access, and no joiner fee. Low rates include all tax, service and breakfast. In addition, you'll receive a daily paper, welcome drink and Thai seasonal fruits. No deposit required, major credit cards accepted. Utopia Member Discount

  
  OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Lamsalee, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

• Moo Home Stay
  Bevery Mansion #216A, 1649 Ramkhamheang Rd, Suan Luang, 02-717-4690 ext 1216, 089-781-7066, email. Gay homestay near Ramkhamhaeng University. Shared room is basic (guest has own bed), TV, fridge, and no air-con (fan only). Washing machine service. Take a taxi from BTS Phakanong Sky Train station.