Where to stay in Bangkok
Gay Bangkok centres on Silom, where the bars line Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4, and on Lumphini Park, all well served by the BTS Skytrain and MRT. November to February is the coolest and driest time to go, and Songkran in mid-April brings a huge street water fight to Silom.
ibis Styles Bangkok Silom
Silom
A cheerful, good-value chain hotel on Silom Road about a block from the Soi 4 bars, with a rooftop infinity pool. A practical base if you plan to spend your money on nights out rather than the room.
Official siteCrowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
Silom / Lumphini
A dependable upscale hotel across from Lumphini Park and about a three-minute walk to Silom Soi 2, with a pool and a high-floor bar. The hotel promotes itself as LGBTQ+ friendly and holds Booking.com's Travel Proud designation.
Official siteLe Méridien Bangkok
Surawong (Silom)
An art-filled hotel on Surawong Road, steps from the Silom bars, with floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor pool facing the Mahanakhon tower, and a spa. Some rooms have private onsen-style tubs.
Official siteSO/ Bangkok
Sathorn / Lumphini
A playful design hotel overlooking Lumphini Park, with rooms themed on the five elements and a rooftop glass-walled pool. It has a long history of hosting gay events. Silom Soi 2 and 4 are a ten-minute walk.
Official sitePlan around these
GCircuit Songkran
Bangkok, Thailand · Dates TBA TBA, around Songkran in mid-April
Asia's biggest gay circuit festival, timed to the Thai New Year water festival.
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