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The hotel industry is big business in Thailand, especially in Bangkok. With a huge influx of tourist every year there are no signs of slowing down. And it’s no big secret that the sex industry is also plays a huge part in tourism to Bangkok especially single men from all over the world.
If that’s you then you’ve probably heard of the phrase “Girl or Guest Friendly Hotels” once or twice during your research into Bangkok’s sex districts. These hotels are very popular with men because they do not charge what is called a joiner fee. So hotels that are not deemed girl friendly force their guest to pay a 500THB joiner fee in order for the lady to stay in the guest’s room.
Even though you booked the room for two, non-girl friendly hotels don’t care. In their eyes a registered guest is someone who has their names attached to the rooms. And since most men don’t take back the same lady to their rooms they usually have no recourse.
The good news is there are many girl friendly hotels in Bangkok. The majority of them are located throughout Bangkok’s sex districts with close access the public transportation. And the class of these hotels run from the poshest luxury rooms to no frills yet excellent value accommodations. Most importantly, they’re clean, which I know is what most tourist are concerned about.
Matter of fact many of the budget hotels that do not charge joiner fees offer great value. In most cases the rates include free daily buffet breakfast. Some even offer access to swimming pools and fitness centers. And the rooms are worth mentioning as the majority of them are very well kept and maintained by the hardworking hotel cleaning staff.
If you’re the type with a discerning taste and a huge bank account then you won’t be disappointed by Bangkok’s luxurious girl friendly hotels. Some of them are popularly well known international hotels with names such as Marriott, Westin and Peninsula.
With that said here are the names of 5 Top Girl Friendly Hotels in Bangkok:
1. Peninsula Hotel (expensive)
2. Grand Hyatt Erawan (expensive)
3. Grand President (affordable)
4. Majestic Suites (budget)
5. Woraburi Sukhumvit Resort and Hotel (budget)
There are many more hotels that deserve to be in this top 5 list but these are very popular. So it’s best to book these hotels in advance. It’s also a good idea to keep some alternative choices in mind just in case your first choice hotel is unavailable.
For for information about the hotels mentioned here as well as to see the biggest list of hotels that don’t charge joiner fees please visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels.
Jim Hunt is an expat in Thailand. Through the dozen years he’s been living there he has become the unofficial welcome mat to visiting friends from all over the world.