A stay in the most exciting city on earth would never be complete without a little sightseeing of the famous Bangkok attractions. Experiencing all the city has to offer requires a comfortable and convenient base, best located in the city center, such as VIE Hotel Bangkok, MGallery by Sofitel, with luxurious amenities and delightful facilities to help make your explorations as enjoyable as possible.
This includes the exquisite antiques and classic Thai architecture of the Jim Thompson House, built by the American silk entrepreneur also renowned for his mysterious disappearance. For an appreciation of the natural world under the waves, catch the giant crabs, stingrays and sharks up close at Siam Ocean World. A quiet afternoon with your favourite animal is also offered at the unique Caturday Café, the ultimate place for cat lovers, filled with playful cats and lots of toys for playing with them. Of course, shopping is a must among Bangkok attractions, and the most well-known malls can be reached either with a short walk or by taking the BTS Skytrain, a few steps from this Bangkok Boutique Hotel,
Siam Paragon, Siam Square one, Siam Center, Siam Discovery: at the Siam station, only 1 BTS stop away from the Ratchathewi station near the hotel
MBK: at the National Stadium station, only 2 BTS stops away from the Ratchathewi station near the hotel
BACC: at the Siam station, only 1 BTS stop away from the Ratchathewi station near the hotel
Chatuchak Weekend Market: at the Mochit station Exit 1, only 6 BTS stops from Ratchathewi station, a trip of around 20 minutes
Nang Loeng Market: only 15 minutes by taxi from VIE Hotel Bangkok
China Town Bangkok: only 20 minutes by taxi from VIE Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok Planetarium: at Eakamai Station, Exit 2, only 8 BTS stops from Ratchathewi station, a trip of around 30 minutes
Amphawa Floating Market: only 1 hour 30 minutes by taxi from VIE hotel Bangkok
Asiatique the River front: at Taksin Station, Exit 2, and only 7 BTS stops from the Ratchathewi station near the hotel. A get to free shuttle boat stops at the pier there regularly that takes you Asiatique.
The Grand Palace: only 20 – 30 minutes by taxi from VIE Hotel Bangkok
Pratunam Market: only 15 minutes walk from VIE Hotel Bangkok
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