Bangkok is not a pedestrian’s paradise, but step outside the hotel, and you’ll find an array of quaint shops. These are worth exploring for great deals on sterling silver jewelry, Thai silk tailoring, gemstones and handicrafts.

Metred taxis are reliable and easy to find in Bangkok. Stand your ground if the driver wants to haggle – so long as the taxi has a metre, that is the fare you should pay. Flag fall is THB 35.

The River of Kings beckons everyone in Bangkok. And it’s no wonder – the River Phraya and its canals provide direct access to the city’s most important sights. Even better, renting a long tail boat for a private tour is not only efficient, it’s also inexpensive. THB 800 per hour.

Public river busses are one of the city’s favourite ways to get around. Express river busses are marked with yellow or orange flags. Fares vary according to number of stops traveled, with orange busses starting at THB 12 and yellow starting at THB 18. Local river bus fares range from THB 12. We’ll be happy to provide you fare and time schedules before you set off.

A new fleet of BMW series 7 cars, complete with chauffeur, is available for hourly or day hire. THB 1,100 per hour within the city. Outside city limits, the fares vary.

BTS, known as the Skytrain, is perhaps the best way to get around town, with stops in the major shopping and commercial districts. The fare starts at THB 15 and increases by THB 10 for each stop traveled.   

Bangkok’s newest addition to the public transport system is convenient and reliable. This is the perfect choice if your itinerary includes a trip to the weekend market. Fees start between 10-19 baht and increase by THB 10 for each stop traveled.

Yes, they’re noisy. Yes, they’re polluting. But no trip to Bangkok is complete without a ride in a tuk tuk. These colourful three-wheeled vehicles are a staple of the city streets. Be sure to negotiate your fare before you get in.

Let us organize a car for your trip to or from the airport and you’ll soon be traveling in style. Guests may book one of the hotel’s new BMW 7 Series 730Ld business sedan limousines for luxury transportation. For those traveling in groups it is recommended to book a Volkswagen Vans for comfortable trips. One-way hire fee for BMW is THB 2,600 one way, while Volkswagen vans are THB 3,500 one way.

Taxis to and from the airport are readily available. A one-way fare will be approximately 500 baht. This can vary according to taxi company, especially for cabs coming from the airport.

Hiring a car is not recommended for visitors to Bangkok as the streets are not easy to navigate and traffic is notoriously heavy.