Thai Summer Deals
Thai Summer Deals
by Peter Graham
by Peter Graham
Asia's favourite holiday destination is ready to welcome you this summer. The country's natural beauty coupled with the charm and grace of its people have made Thailand one of the world's most talked-about tourism centres. With 12 million people expected to visit this year, the lure of Thailand is truly amazing.
At the heart of the country is its capital, Bangkok, a city of startling contrasts. Where else in the world can you enjoy a traditional meal for less than US$2 at a pavement stall and then board a sophisticated skytrain to whisk you off to a world-class designer shopping mall?
Where else can you get a full body massage in the grounds of a temple and then visit an enthralling underwater aquarium? Where else can you bargain for a fake designer outfit from a street vendor and then catch a longtail boat to the city's unique floating market? The Thai capital is one of the most alluring international destinations - and HotelTravel.com can offer you the best accommodation at the most affordable prices!
Stay at a five-star hotel on the famous Chao Praya River, the "River of Kings", from only US$102 per night. That's for two people, including breakfast and free transfers up the river on a traditional teak riverboat. With its beautiful riverside setting and tropical gardens, the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa gives you a holiday resort atmosphere just a few minutes away from the bustling metropolis.
If you want to experience the "best of the best", HotelTravel.com is offering you a great rate at one of the most famous hotels in the world. The Peninsula Hotel, with its chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces and rooftop helipad, was recently voted the best hotel in the world. A deluxe room with breakfast from now until the end of October can be yours from only US$207.
At the other end of the scale, you can choose a comfortable budget hotel room for as little as US$14 per night. The room rate at the two-star Sawasdee Banglumpoo Inn Hotel includes tax and breakfast for two people, averaging out at only $7 per person per night. That's great value for anywhere in the world - yet alone the historic heart of Bangkok!
A good three-star hotel close to the exciting Silom Road shopping and entertainment area, the Mandarin Hotel, is available this summer from only US$25 per room. The hotel has a business centre, a health and fitness centre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool, great for the city's sweltering summer weather.
If you seek the excitement of ancient temples, elephants rides through the jungle and visits to remote hill-tribe villages, then you will head for Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. In the past two years, new hotels have opened to cater for a growing number of tourists. For the best value, there's no better time to visit than in the coming months. HotelTravel.com has negotiated some great rates with the best hotels in Chiang Mai.
Stay at the Chiang Mai Gate Hotel or opt for a Thai-style wooden guestroom at the Baantai Hotel, each priced at only US$17 per night. If you prefer the guaranteed comfort of one of the major international hotel chains, we can offer you the Novotel Chiang Mai from only $30 per night or the high-rise Sheraton Chiang Mai on the banks of the Ping River from only US$58. All hotels offer tours of nearby villages and the other amazing attractions surrounding the city.
For world-class service and luxury you can book into one of Chiang Mai's two magnificent five star resorts. Stay at the sensational Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi from only US$402 or the spacious and serene Four Seasons Resort from US$423 per night. Choose a villa overlooking rice paddies and grazing water buffalo for a stay to remember.
When it comes to Thailand's beach resorts, one name remains the international buzzword: Phuket. Other islands and resorts bid to compete, but for magnificent beaches, great diving and superb facilities, Phuket is still the benchmark for the rest of south-east Asia. More hotels, marinas, shopping complexes and entertainment facilities open every year, yet the main lure remains the powdery white beaches and crystal-clear waters.
This summer we have pulled out all the stops to ensure that you get the best value on this dream holiday island. We have more than 130 hotels on offer. You can stay in the island's most popular resort area, Patong Beach, from as little as US$16 per night at the Patong Beach Lodge. At the Tropica Bungalow Hotel, which is located on the main beachfront, we can offer you a room in a delightful garden setting from only US$20 per night.
One of our best value offers is at the Karon Princess Hotel, located on beautiful Karon Beach. A room in this bright, modern hotel will only cost you US$22 - and, remember, that includes all taxes and breakfast for two! For the best value in popular Kata Beach, you need to look no further than our amazing offer at the three-star Kata Poolside Resort - only US$23 per room. We can also offer you superb value at some of the island's most luxurious resorts.
Stay at the five-star Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa, which is located on the Patong Beach seafront, for as little as US$71. Or you can book into the five-star Dusit Laguna Resort Hotel for only US$90 a night and enjoy all the facilities of the wonderful Laguna complex. On Karon Beach we can offer you two recently renovated resorts, the Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Resort and the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, both from only US$95 per room per night. That's great value for international brand names!
Koh Samui, which is located off the Gulf of Thailand, has developed a reputation as a great beach and spa destination. If you need a chance to recover from the hectic pace of modern life, Samui may be the spot for you. For a budget break, stay at the Sand Sea Resort & Spa on Lamai Beach from only US$24 per room or splash out at Samui Peninsula Resort from US$127 per night. Either way, you'll be getting great value.
There are still plenty of other resorts and towns scattered across Thailand, where we can offer you great accommodation. Check out our Thailand pages and book for the holiday of a lifetime in the Land of Smiles.
For other articles on Thailand, please go to our archive
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