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Hi all, yes i'm back again looking for some more advice and tips!

In November I am going to be studying at EEC in Siam Square. I will arrive early so will need accomodation for around 5-6 weeks. I wish to be as close to Siam Square as possible but cant afford the big budget hotels. Is there any mid range priced hotels that could possibly offer gym facilities? (Im a bit of a gym lover as I use it to de-stress). My wish list (if poss) is single room, hot shower or bath, gym if poss, balcony if poss, and wi-fi or net cafe if poss. Am i hoping for too much? :confused:

If it works out much cheaper then I was thinking to stay in a budget hotel and join a gym facility nearby for a month. Would anyone know of a local gym i could join up for one month membership if i go down this route?

Or..alternatively would I be able to rent a serviced apartment for this short time at a good rate?

Ive checked out the 'The Master Index Thailand' thread, which is excellent, but tbh its still its a mine field trying to find what i am looking for.

Any suggests would be most appreciated!

Many thanks.

[wix]

There are a number of hotels and guesthouses in Soi Kasemsan 1. This is the soi running north from the National Stadium BTS Station. It is very convenient to Siam Square. You should be able to negotiate a discount for a longer stay.

For more information and choices have a look at this link to the travelfish website.

[Kent F. Kruhoeffer]

Nice link by wix !



The ECC website recommends the hotels and guesthouses found

on this page: http://www.eccthai.com/lifestyle/accomodation.asp



On the list below, I've highlited those in red;

all 5 are within walking distance of ECC, btw.



BANGKOK :: BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
[from really cheap to 1,500 Baht per night]


Big John's Homepage (Big John's Guesthouse)

http://www.newjoe.de/ (New Joe Guesthouse)

http://www.winlongplace.com/ (Win Long Place)

http://www.pinnaclehotels.com/ (Pinnacle Hotels)

http://www.madrasthailand.com/ (Madras Hostel)

http://www.samran.com/main.asp (Samran Place)

http://www.newsiam.net/ (New Siam Guesthouse)

http://www.bangkokcityinn.com/ (Bangkok City Inn)

http://www.wendyguesthouse.com/ (Wendy House)

http://www.newworldlodge.com/ (New World Lodge)

http://www.chinatownhotel.co.th/ (China Town Hotel)

http://www.jimslodge.com/aboutus.html (Jim's Lodge)

http://www.ashaguesthouse.com/ (Asha Guesthouse)

http://www.bourbonstbkk.com/ (Bourbon Street Hotel)

http://www.siamorientalgroup.com/ (Siam Oriental Inn)

http://www.bangkoksuite.com/ (Bangkok City Suite Hotel)

http://www.eurasiahotels.com/bangkok/ (Eurasia Bangkok)

http://www.asiatravel.com/firsthouse/ (First House Bangkok)

http://www.tyha.org/map-bangkok.html (HI Hostels Bangkok)

http://www.khaosanroad.com/ (Khao San Rd Hotels & Rooms)

http://www.guesthouse-bangkok.com/ (The Urban Age Hostel)

http://www.bangkok-hotelpro.com/park-hotel/ (The Park Hotel)

http://www.bangkok.com/a_one-bangkok-hotel/ (A-One Bangkok)

http://www.kritthaimansion.com/ (Krit Thai & Muangphol Mansion)

http://www.5-rama-nine-54.com/ (5 Rama Nine 54 Guesthouse)

http://www.east-thai.com/238guesthouse/ (238 Guest House)

http://www.bangkokcentrehotel.com/ (Bangkok Centre Hotel)

http://www.bangkok.com/white-orchid-hotel/ (White Orchid)

http://www.baankaewmansion.com/ (Baan Kaew Mansion)

http://www.khaosanroad.com/kshouse/ (KS Guest House)

http://bangkok-sahara-hotel.th66.com/ (Bangkok Sahara)

http://www.khaosan-hotels.com/ (Rambuttri Village Inn)

http://www.shambarabangkok.com/ (Shambara Hostel)

http://www.riversidebangkok.com/ (Riverside Bangkok)

http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com/ (Sawasdee Hotels)

Frommer's Guide ([email protected] / Reno Hotel)

http://www.nasavegashotel.com/ (Nasa Vegas Hotel)

http://www.stayandtravel.com/ (Ban Yai / Homestay)

http://www.bestbkk.com/ (The Best Bangkok House)

http://www.discovery-lodge.com/ (Discovery Lodge)

http://www.malaysiahotelbkk.com/ (Malaysia Hotel)

http://www.hotelvisit.com/rexhotel.html (Rex Hotel)

http://www.thaicozyhouse.com/ (Thai Cozy House)

http://www.premierinnbangkok.com/ (Premier Inn)

http://www.stardomegroup.com/ (Star Dome Inn)

http://www.nanaplaza-inn.com/ (Nana Plaza Inn)

http://www.woodlandsinn.org/ (Woodlands Inn)

http://www.pjwatergate.com/ (PJ Watergate)

http://www.silomcityinn.com/ (Silom City Inn)

http://www.dropinnbangkok.com/ (Drop Inn)

http://www.samslodge.com/ (Sam's Lodge)

http://www.dynastyinn.com/ (Dynasty Inn)

http://www.nanahotel.co.th/ (Nana Hotel)

http://www.bhimaninn.com/ (Bhiman Inn)

http://www.suk11.com/ (Suk 11 Hostel)

AW Group Travel Agency (Business Inn)

http://www.wegret.com/ (White Egret)

http://www.aoneinn.com/ (A One Inn)

http://www.leelainn.com/ (Leela Inn)

Woraburi.com (Woraburi Sukhumvit)

c/o Travelfish.org (White Lodge)



re: fitness centres


The budget hotels and guesthouses usually don't have one,

but you could walk into Pathumwan Princess Hotel at MBK

and check out The Olympic Club located within the hotel.


This is a very nice, very well equipped fitness centre

& boasts Bangkok's only salt-water swimming pool.


Another option right across the street from ECC

is California WOW Xperience located within

the brand new Siam Paragon Mall.









Thailand teaching and travel resources available here :::: The Master Index Thailand ::::

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Again such fast replies!

Truly appreciate the help.

Many thanks.