Bangkok hotels – in a city that’s as mysteriously ancient as it is vividly modern – are part of the total experience in Thailand's thriving and lively capital city. The new underground rail system and Skytrain now link most of the main tourist and business areas, allowing easy access to virtually anywhere in the city - just steps from your hotel. The old city area (Rattanakosin) and the riverside are becoming popular areas near Bangkok's temples. But if you're a shopaholic, head for Sukhumvit, Ploenchit and Chidlom.