All frequent visitors and revelers of Bangkok's red light districts will need a place to stay after a long night of partying with beautiful Thai women. And they'll usually invite a bar girl, freelancer or even both back to their hotel rooms. But before you even consider that you should make sure your hotel has a guest friendly policy.
What is a guest friendly policy?
There are hotels in Bangkok that will charge their guests a fee for taking a companion back to their rooms. And then there are those that don't. Thus these hotels are called guest friendly since you don't have to pay. You may have come across other terms like girl friendly and gay friendly. Non-guest friendly hotels charge up to B1,000 for bringing a companion back to your room.
Are these considered short time hotels?
No they are not. Guest friendly hotels in a way are better than short time hotels, assuming you're traveling alone that is. Short time hotels in Bangkok's red light districts charge B300 per hour. By booking a guest friendly hotel you'll be killing two birds with one stone. After all you're hotel bed will work just as fine as the bed in a short time hotel, plus you'll save yourself B300.
Are these hotels dirty and unsafe?
Most would be surprised to know that some of the best hotels in Bangkok are guest friendly. Ever heard of the Peninsula Bangkok? How about the Grand Hyatt Erawan? These are just a few names of the classiest hotels in the world that respect the privacy of their guests. It's true those hotels are also the most expensive hotels in Bangkok. However, there are plenty of locally run 3 to 5 star hotels in Bangkok that are very affordable.
Which hotels are guest friendly?
They are basically spread throughout Bangkok, but the best ones to stay in are in the red light districts of Nana or Soi Cowboy. Below are just a few hotel choices to consider:
Sacha's Hotel Uno Paradiso Boutique Suites Swiss Park Hotel S Sukhumvit Hotel Citadines Apartments
The reason why it's best to stay near the red light districts is obvious, that's where all the go go bars and freelancers are found. So if you made an agreement with your companion for short time (1 hour) you don't want to spend that time in a tuk tuk going back to your hotel that is 45 minutes away.
Needless to say many of these hotels are very popular choices for male travelers so it's best to book these hotels ahead of time. A few weeks ahead of time should be fine for low season (April-October). For high season (November - February) at least a month in advance is ideal.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels to find a full list of hotels that won't charge fees as well as information on Bangkok's infamous red light districts.
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. He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
An important part of planning a successful holiday is knowing where to stay. And if you're planning to visit any of Bangkok's sex districts it's best to stay in a girl friendly hotel in Bangkok. It's the preferred choice of accommodation by seasoned visitors to Bangkok's red light districts and you'll find out why below.
Girl friendly is just a reference to a hotel that will not charge their guests fess for taking a bar girl, Thai freelancer, ladyboys (yes they are considered girls in Thailand) and even gay or lesbian companions back to a hotel room. This fee is called a joiner fee and typically cost 1,000 baht.
What kinds of hotels are girl friendly?
If you're a first timer planning a trip to Bangkok you're probably thinking that these hotels are some sort of short time sex hotel in a rundown section of the city. Well it's not true at all. Girl friendly is just a policy some hotels have and many big name hotels such as JW Marriott, Peninsula Bangkok and the Grand Hyatt Erawan do not charge their guests a fee for taking an unregistered companion to their rooms.
But those hotels may be a bit too steep for most people's wallets. Fortunately their are many locally run hotels that offer affordable rates and really good quality rooms and services, such as the Majestic Suites, On 8 Sukhumvit and Dynasty Inn Grande. You'll find many types of guests staying in these hotels such as business travelers, couples on holiday and even honeymooners on a romantic holiday.
Where to find girl friendly hotels?
These hotels are located throughout central Bangkok but the best area to stay in is between Nana and Soi Cowboy sex districts. You'll find go go bars, beer bars, clubs and places where Thai freelancers hang out in those areas. And Nana and Soi Cowboy are not that far away from each other. Both are connected by a major road called Sukhumvit and you can walk between those two in about 10 to 15 minutes. But along the way you'll find Thai freelancers hanging around sidewalk bars.
The biggest advantage of all is that you can bring your companion back to your hotel room so you won't have to rent a room at a short time hotel, which cost 300 baht an hour. Most companions will ask you for more money if you require them to travel further from where they work to your hotel room if it is further away.
Girl friendly Bangkok hotels are popular choices to stay in because they are clean good quality hotels and in the long run will save you money. There are many throughout Bangkok's sex districts but the popular ones are always booked full so it's best to reserve a room at least 2 weeks in advance.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotel Guide to find more hotels in Bangkok that won't charge joiner fees.
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. He is a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
Bangkok's ladyboy scene has been growing through reputation and word of mouth for having some of the most beautiful transvestites in Southeast Asia. Just like bar girls in go go bars, ladyboys ply their trade in Bangkok's sex industry too. But you should make sure you book a room at a ladyboy friendly hotel or else you'll get charged a joiners fee.
Bangkok has 3 red light districts but only 2 have a large and popular ladyboy scene.
1. Patpong Ladyboys
Patpong is a red light district with go go bars running along 2 streets Patpong 1 and Patpong 2. You can find a mix crowd of bar girls and ladyboys inside the go go bars with names such as King's Castle or Queen's Castle. However, only one go go bar has 100% ladyboys working inside and it's called King's Castle 3. It's easy to find, located right on Patpong 1 next to a Japanese restaurant called Mizu's Kitchen.
There is also a decent sized gay scene in Patpong found in Silom Soi 4 and Soi 2. And not too far up on Surawongse Road is Duangthawee Plaza, a small stretch of road filled with gay go go bars.
Patpong has the fewest amounts of ladyboy friendly hotels. Wall Street Inn is right across Duangthawee Plaza and is a good budget choice. Glitz Boutique Hotel is about a 5 minute walk away from Patpong's go go bars and is a better upscale choice with affordable room rates.
2. Nana Ladyboys
Nana is the largest red light district with it's center of activity happening at Nana Entertainment Plaza, a small 3 story building with go go bars tightly squeezed in. 5 ladyboy go go bars can be found here.
Obsessions - 1st floor Casanova - 2nd floor Temptations - 2nd floor Cascade - 4th floor Carnival - 4th floor
Ladyboys can also be found outside of Nana Entertainment Plaza. There's a handful right outside the entrance and more spread around.
The most popular ladyboy friendly hotels near Nana Entertainment Plaza is the Nana Hotel which is right across the street. Then there's the Majestic Suites just around the corner.
There are much more ladyboy friendly hotels in Bangkok with budget rates to first class 5 star hotels. And it's always a good decision to look for one near Nana Entertainment Plaza since that's where you can find the most ladyboys.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels for a list of hotels that are ladyboy friendly in Nana's red light district.
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. He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
Short time hotels in Bangkok offer short time rooms for guests who frequent the red light districts. They are found mostly within walking distance to go go bars and of course in areas where Thai freelancers hang out in search of customers. Matter of fact some go go bars even have short time rooms available within the establishment and you'll find some names here.
All ladies working in the sex industry know where the nearest short time hotels are and they'll take you there without a problem. So don't concern yourself about knowing where they are exactly. But it's always good to know where these places are for future reference.
There are 3 red light districts in Bangkok with short time rooms available for men (and women) to take back someone they've bar fined for short time. They come in handy especially when you want privacy or can't bring a companion back to your hotel.
1. Nana Red Light District
Perhaps the largest sex district by area. The center of adult activity takes place at Nana Entertainment Plaza (NEP) or as I like to call it "The Sex Mall". Men shop for sex here like women shop for shoes. There are 3 floors at NEP and all the short time hotels below charge B300 for 1 hour and condoms here cost B20 - B30 for 1. Best to get your own 3 pack at a 7-Eleven for B40:
3rd floor right next to Cascades (Lady Boy go go bar) 3rd floor next to Carousel go go bar 3rd floor above Hollywood Inn Hotel
2. Soi Cowboy Red Light District
This is the smallest red light district but they have the most go go bars with short time rooms for rent. They charge from B300 to B400 depending on the quality of the room. Again, bring your own condoms. Here a just a few names of go go bars in Soi Cowboy with short time rooms:
Baccara Deja Vu Dollhouse Moonshine Midnight Bar
3. Patpong Red Light District
Patpong though largely commercialized still has a popular go go bar scene with the most special activities for gay visitors. Rooms here cost B300 to B400. They charge crazy prices for condoms so again bring your own. Here are a few places in Patpong:
Opposite Queen's Castle 2 go go bar Kangaroo Star of Light (BJ Bar) Super Pussy
An alternative to paying B300 to B400 every time at a short time hotel is to bring your companion back to your hotel. But you have to make sure the hotel you're staying in has a guest or girl friendly policy. These hotels allow you to bring a bar girl, gay, lady boy or freelancer without charging you a joiner fee. This is important as non girl friendly hotels can charge a B,1000 joiner fee.
Many guest and girl friendly hotels are located in all 3 of the red light districts. In most cases it's a better choice as most short time hotels are obviously not the cleanest places to rest your head on a pillow. Plus the money you save on renting a room can be spent on more beer and company instead.
For a complete list of no joiner fee hotels 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. He is a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
Staying in a guest friendly hotel in Bangkok is the right choice to make, especially when you're planning on visiting any of the infamous red light districts. These hotels don't charge their guests for taking a companion back to their rooms and are the preferred choice of hotels for seasoned visitors of Bangkok's go go bars and clubs.
Hotels in Bangkok that are guest friendly are found mostly throughout the red light districts. These hotels operate and run just like any other mainstream hotel except the fact that they allow guests to invite bar girls, gay companions, lady boys and freelancers back to their rooms for an overnight stay.
One of the most popular areas to find guest friendly hotels is along the commercial districts of Sukhumvit. There you'll find plenty of shops and businesses catering mainly to tourist and the large expat community that choose to make their homes in the condos and apartments all along Sukhumvit.
The major thoroughfare of Sukhumvit road runs through two red light districts, Nana and Soi Cowboy and both are just a short 10 minute walk away from each other.
This is a good reason why most seasoned visitors of the red light districts choose to stay in Sukhumvit.
One of the most popular hotels is Sacha's Hotel Uno located on Sukhumvit road Soi 19. This stylish boutique hotel opened recently in 2008 and is just a 10 minute walk to the go go bars of Soi Cowboy.
S15 Hotel is another new property right on Sukhumvit road. It's a modern hotel close to a popular freelance hot spot called Thermae located in the basement of the Ruamchitt Hotel.
Another new hotel right in the heart of club central is President Palace Hotel, located right on Sukhumvit road Soi 11. The President Palace will put you up close to popular clubs such as Bed Supper Club and Q Bar.
All of the guest friendly hotels mentioned here are within walking distance to the BTS Sky Train, the most efficient method of getting around the commercial areas of Bangkok. You can also use it to get to Patpong red light district.
So when planning a visit to Bangkok's red light districts make sure you book a hotel that has a no joiner fee policy. Non guest friendly hotels charge a joiner fee of B1000 which can really sour your trip in Bangkok.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels for a list of no joiner fee hotels in Bangkok.
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. He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
Bangkok's soapy massage parlors have been drawing men from all over the world for decades. The thought of a beautiful Thai girl bathing you with her body, followed by a full body massage then on to sex is reason alone for men to make the long flight. But times have changed today and tragically soapy massage parlors have seem to cut away some services.
If you've read my previous articles then you would know that today soapy massage parlors don't really offer a full nude body massage anymore. What you typically get today is a bath by a Thai girl and then on to sexual intercourse only. I noticed this started happening a few years ago.
So what do you do if you want a body massage in a soapy massage parlor?
Talk to the papasan (the guy who helps you choose the girls) and tell him what you what for instance a massage included with everything else. You see today, soapy massage parlor girls are to simply put lazy. They know men come here for one thing and that's for intercourse. Matter of fact I think they would skip the pre-sex bath if they thought men wouldn't need it.
The girls who do give massages these days are the more mature ladies. You see they are the ones who've been in the soapy massage parlors for years and were trained what to do properly.
Today most of the ladies just provide a bath and sex, like a simple freelancer off the street. But it works for them. Why? Because a lot of them are prettier. That's their advantage. That's why they can get away with not giving body massages. And that's why they still get paid more. Because they are prettier.
That's where things seem like it's heading these days so I feel sorry for a lot of guys who are new in the soapy massage parlors scene. Because these new guys in essence are getting short changed.
But all hopes not lost. If you like a particular girl you find working in a soapy massage parlor you can make a side deal with her. If she likes you, she'll agree. First negotiate how much you will pay her and for how long. I'd suggest 1500 Baht for an hour or two of her time. For longer overnight I suggest 4000 Baht. Keep in mind she can only meet with you after work or during her non working days. Just give her your phone number, and of course don't pay up front.
Those rates are cheaper then if you were to pay for their services inside of a soapy massage parlor.
You should also make sure that your hotel has a guest friendly policy. This means that the hotel won't charge you money for taking a lady back to your room. There are plenty of guest friendly hotels near Bangkok's massage parlors within walking distance.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels near Soapy Massage Parlors for more information. You can also visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels for a list of no joiner fee hotels in Bangkok.
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.
Perhaps one of the most visited red light districts in Bangkok, Patpong has lured men from all corners of the globe with it's lights, affordable booze and the shuffling feets of go go bar girls on stage.
Patpong's go go bars line the streets of 2 lanes running parallel to each other called Patpong 1 and Patpong 2. Patpong is a sex district with an unconventional twist. With it's lively night market right on Patpong 1's streets comes droves of couples, groups of women and families haggling for cheap t-shirts and knock off Gucci hand bags.
Though Patpong may not seem like a "Boys Only" club there is still plenty of flesh for sale transactions going on. You'll often find bar girls in scantily clad attire leading men to short time hotels to fulfill there fantasy for an hour. A room cost B300 an hour and are often not clean.
But most seasoned visitors to Bangkok's red light districts know better than to spend money renting a room at short time hotels.
Instead they stay in a hotel that has a girl friendly policy. What this means is a guest is allowed to take a companion back to their room; be it a bar girl, freelancer, lady-boy or gay and not required to pay an extra fee. Because non girl friendly hotels require guest to pay something called a joiner fee which ranges from B500 and can go as high as B1000, depending on the hotel's policy.
Even though Patpong is not the biggest red light district it has the fewest girl friendly hotels within walking distance. Hotels such as Wall Street Inn, Tawana Bangkok and De Arni Hotel are just a few examples of hotels in Patpong that won't charge their guest a joiner fee.
One thing you should remember is to book the rooms for two guest. In most cases it won't cost you extra and is just a requirement from hotel management.
Finally girl friendly hotels are just like any other regular hotel who welcomes guests such as business and leisure travels. So they are not some kind of sex only hotel. Suffice to say girl friendly hotels are very popular with travelers and should be booked a few weeks in advance.
For more girl friendly hotels in Patpong visit Patpong Guest Friendly Hotels where you'll find a complete list of no joiner fee hotels in Bangkok.
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. He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com
Where to find guest friendly hotels in Bangkok has been one of the most asked questions going around web forums. To be honest it's not that hard. And the simple answer is anywhere near one of Bangkok's 3 red light districts is where you will find the most guest friendly hotels.
Just what is a guest friendly hotel exactly? A hotel that is deemed guest friendly means that the hotel's management will not charge their customers a joiner fee for taking a guest back to their rooms. A joiner fee cost 500THB but it can be higher depending on the hotel. So if you unknowingly book a non-guest friendly hotel and plan on taking a guest back up to your room for a 7 day holiday then you're going to be paying more money unnecessarily.
As mentioned before, the best place to find guest friendly hotels is near any one of Bangkok's 3 red light districts. Many of these hotels offer great quality and excellent service, and the room rates vary from budget to 5 star luxury.
Patpong's red light district has the fewest guest friendly hotels in the immediate area. Some of the names are Tawana Ramada, Rose Hotel and the Montien Hotel. You'll find some more along the river such as the Peninsula Hotel Bangkok, which is expensive by the way.
The area where you can find the highest concentration of guest friendly hotels are in the Sukhumvit area, which coincidentally has two red light districts named Nana and Soi Cowboy. Most of the guest friendly hotels are located along the side streets of Sukhumvit road. Some of the names of guest friendly hotels in Sukhumvit are the Majestic Suites, Amari Boulevard, Grand President and Sheraton Grande.
When you're booking guest friendly hotels it is best to book the room for two guests. In most instances the rates are the same anyway. This is just an extra safety precaution as service treatment in Bangkok's hotel can vary from customer to customer. Also since guest friendly hotels are so popular you should keep several alternatives in mind just in case your first hotel choice has no rooms available.
For more information about visit Bangkok No Joiner Fee Hotels for a list of guest friendly hotels.
You can also check out Patpong Red Light District Guide and Nana and Soi Cowboy Red Light District Guide for comprehensive information about Bangkok's exciting nightlife.
Jim Hunt is an expat in Thailand. Through the dozen years he's been living there he has become the unoffical welcome mat to visting friends from all over the world.
Bangkok's soapy massage parlors have been drawing men from all over the world for decades. The thought of a beautiful Thai girl bathing you with her body, followed by a full body massage then on to sex is reason alone for men to make the long flight. But times have changed today and tragically soapy massage parlors have seem to cut away some services.
If you've read my previous articles then you would know that today soapy massage parlors don't really offer a full nude body massage anymore. What you typically get today is a bath by a Thai girl and then on to sexual intercourse only. I noticed this started happening a few years ago.
So what do you do if you want a body massage in a soapy massage parlor?
Talk to the papasan (the guy who helps you choose the girls) and tell him what you what for instance a massage included with everything else. You see today, soapy massage parlor girls are to simply put lazy. They know men come here for one thing and that's for intercourse. Matter of fact I think they would skip the pre-sex bath if they thought men wouldn't need it.
The girls who do give massages these days are the more mature ladies. You see they are the ones who've been in the soapy massage parlors for years and were trained what to do properly.
Today most of the ladies just provide a bath and sex, like a simple freelancer off the street. But it works for them. Why? Because a lot of them are prettier. That's their advantage. That's why they can get away with not giving body massages. And that's why they still get paid more. Because they are prettier.
That's where things seem like it's heading these days so I feel sorry for a lot of guys who are new in the soapy massage parlors scene. Because these new guys in essence are getting short changed.
But all hopes not lost. If you like a particular girl you find working in a soapy massage parlor you can make a side deal with her. If she likes you, she'll agree. First negotiate how much you will pay her and for how long. I'd suggest 1500 Baht for an hour or two of her time. For longer overnight I suggest 4000 Baht. Keep in mind she can only meet with you after work or during her non working days. Just give her your phone number, and of course don't pay up front.
Those rates are cheaper then if you were to pay for their services inside of a soapy massage parlor.
You should also make sure that your hotel has a guest friendly policy. This means that the hotel won't charge you money for taking a lady back to your room. There are plenty of guest friendly hotels near Bangkok's massage parlors within walking distance.
Visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels near Soapy Massage Parlors for more information. You can also visit Bangkok Guest Friendly Hotels for a list of no joiner fee hotels in Bangkok.
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.