Thailand On a Budget

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By Leigh Burke

Thailand is an amazing place with so much to see and do. Fortunately, the majority of activities in Thailand are either very cheap or free. You will want to maximise your holiday investment by ensuring you stay in a good quality, affordable and sensibly priced hotel.

If it is your first time visiting Thailand, it can be quite daunting to consider amongst the multitude of accommodation options. You have basic hotels and guest rooms starting from as little as $5 a day. Bangkok has thousands of hotels, and you will want to make sure you thoroughly check out all the options before committing any of your hard earned money into a booking that may not be what you want.

Things to consider when booking a hotel in Bangkok, or any of the other destinations in Thailand:

1. The location of the hotel. Is the hotel in a decent location? Is it near other hotels and attractions? Is it near restaurants, and transport? Check where the hotel is on a map.

2. How many stars is the hotel? While not always 100% accurate, this is a good way to gauge the quality of the hotel.

3. Can you get access to ratings and comments from other guests who have stayed at the hotel? Are all these comments and ratings favorable?

4. Can you view pictures of the hotel and facilities, including photos of the inside of the rooms where you will be staying. Try to see photos of the bathroom, as this is often a good indication of the quality and condition of the other fixtures and fittings in your room and the hotel in general.

5. Does the room have air conditioning? This is critical in the warmer months, as the humidity and heat in Thailand can be quite high. You will find yourself sweating 5 minutes after you have a shower and get changed. Some rooms are equipped with fans only. While this goes some way to cooling you down, it is really no substitute for air conditioning. If you get to your hotel, and the airconditioning in your room is not working - demand another room.

6. Is breakfast included? While this is not critical, as food in Thailand is quite cheap, it is always nice to know that it is there if you want the option.

7. Payment methods. Does the hotel accept common payment methods like MasterCard, Amex and Visa as well as cash?

That's about it for this article. I hope you enjoy your stay in Thailand

To book a hotel in Thailand, Bangkok, Samui, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket or anywhere around Thailand, please visit http://www.Accommodation-Thailand.com You can view photos of all the hotels, view comments from people who have stayed there and book securely through our website.

Leigh has worked with Fortune 500 companies including EMC, Telstra, OneSteel, BlueScope Steel, I.B.M, Mazda, Toshiba, Ipex, NEC, Ernst Young and Acer as well as working in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and India.

Leigh has travelled extensively in and around Thailand, and now recommends accommodation options to first-time and seasoned travellers to Thailand.

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