B. Places to stay in Bangkok – Tips and Updates
This page supplements the corresponding chapter of the travel guide Bangkok Panorama. Since Bangkok is constantly changing, I post ongoing updates here, along with new recommendations and important information added after the guide went to print.
Latest updates:
As of: [September 2026]
🌧️ Current: Flooding in Bangkok – tips for choosing a hotel
After the heavy rains, the situation is slowly improving in parts of Bangkok. Water levels are falling in some central areas, while roads in the east and north of the city remain flooded or only partially passable.
That’s why, when choosing a hotel, travellers should consider not only its location but also its access to the BTS/MRT. If you’re taking a taxi or Grab, check the latest traffic conditions before setting off and allow extra time.
🗺️ My current overview map shows the main hotel areas and where conditions have already improved—or where disruptions are still likely.
My tip: Use the BTS/MRT if possible. Allow extra time for trips to Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports.
As of the morning of 27.09.2026. I created this map with the help of AI, based on the latest BMA and media reports. It is intended as a guide and is not an official hazard map. Conditions may change at short notice.
Interactive detailed map – reported road sections as of 26.09.2026
⚠️ Conditions can change at short notice. I created this map using AI, based on current reports from the BMA, Thai PBS, and others. It is not an official hazard map.
1. Charming boutique hotels in Bangkok
24.6.26 River View Residence.
The river-facing rooms with balconies that I recommend have already been renovated. The necessary renovations are still being carried out gradually on the other floors. So it’s best to stick with my recommendation. If necessary, contact the hotel directly and ask for these balcony rooms! On the website, this category is called “Exclusive with Balcony Double Bed”.