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The EQ Late Night Club is the only disco in direct vincinity of Nana Plaza’s red light district, all you need to do to get there within a minutes walk is turn on your left as you exit the strip bars onto Soi 4 and walk down past the newly opened Hooters. This makes it very convenient to just pop in for a drink and see if there are any Thai ladies that you fancy without having to take the usual taxi or tuk-tuk route. Most of the clientele for that reason are from the area and arrive directly from the A-GoGos and bars of Soi Nana after they have been forced to shut down at 2AM. The EQ is small club, somewhere around 200 people capacity, decor is modern and bright where a bunch of pretty sexy coyote waitresses serve, dance and entertain the crowd to the beat of resident and guest DJ’s playing a mix of EDM, Top 40 Mash-ups and Hip Hop beats. While these girls who are employed by the bar are not are not barfineable there usually are always at least a handful of freelancers looking for customers. Of course it’s nowhere near it’s heyday […]

Shock39 Nightclub is definitely not my 1st choice in Bangkok but sometimes when it’s very late at night, all the other bars or clubs have shut down and you still need that “one more drink” it does the job to keep the party going. Expect to meet a mixed crowd of already liquored-up tourists From Nana and Soi 11, expats and average looking freelancers searching to close the deal. Tuk-Tuk and taxis drivers will almost always get you here if you ask them for a disco, sometimes for free since they earn a nice commission for bringing in customers to fill up the place. Decorated is very minimalist with a large dance floor space at it’s center that is lit up catwalk style with lights made of pinkish & blue tones. The DJ play a bit of everything from trance and house music to hip hop. I’ve noticed over the year it’s gotten more and more popular among the Indian and black community.

The Thermae Bar & Coffee House, commonly just referred as the Thermae is one of the oldest pickup bars in Bangkok. Originally opened in 1968, it was was made popular by the troops on R&R from Vietnam and has been serving punters ever since. Things have changed a bit and these days the place caters mostly to an Asian clientele from Japan and Korea though you’ll always have some westerners around. The Thermae is a quieter place, there are no live bands or loud music and the drinks are reasonably priced at around 80-100 THB. I suggest to arrive before 10pm though as the bar can fill up quickly and seating become hard to find. All the girl coming in here are freelancers but the atmosphere is very relaxed, you are never pressured by any girls. House rules are they are not allowed to approach the customers on their own, unless you stare straight at them and try to make eye contact so it is more like a lineup in a soapy massage parlor than your average pickup bar. You will see the girls stand around the center bar and in the back like in the picture below waiting for […]

The Parinda Hotel is hidden down a little alleyway adjacent to Soi 4, so quiet yet only a 5-10 minutes walk from the bars and red light district of Nana plaza. They also offer a free tuk-tuk shuttle to the main road if you don’t feel like walking but I’ve always just picked a little exercise instead. The hotel is was brand new, extremely clean, facilites include a small pool (but very few sunbeds) and a big gym with lots of free weights and exercise machines if that’s your thing. I booked their cheapest rooms: “the Deluxe” which at 35 sq.m were large and with a minimalist yet modern decor, very confy bed, the bathroom has both separate bath and shower. The service was excellent, no complaints here, any request was taking care of with no trouble. Overall a great choice in the Nana area, will repeat! Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

The Jasmine City Hotel couldn’t be in a better position, all you need to do is turn right and 50 meters later you’ve arrived in Soi Cowboy, maybe 3 min walk to Asok BTS and 5 minutes to Terminal 21, lots of food and bars around, still very quiet at night once you head back to your room. Facilities include a pool on the 10th floor between the two towers of the hotel anf a gym. Make no mistake, this is an older hotel, so the decor is a bit dated but having said that the rooms are kept immaculately clean and are fully functional. I booked their Executive Suite with Jacuzzi and was very happy with it, spacious 45 sq.m living space with wood flooring, comfortable bed with nice linens, nice big sofa with a view of the Asoke Skytrain in the background, big TV with stereo sound system with lots of English speaking channels, a second room with a well-equipped kitchenette, full sized refrigerator. All-in-all a great experience, well worth the price. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

It’s nice to have a little luxury once in a while and the Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21 is exactly that, location is fantastic, you can walk straight into the hotel from the Asoke BTS skytrain platform or the Terminal 21 mall, Soi Cowboy is just across the street, Nana Plaza one stop away. The rooms are exceptional due to the oversize glass window offering perfect views on the skyline of Bangkok, electric blinds that block out shades, comfortable bed and pillows, nice floor tiles, big refrigerator with freezer, wide screen TV with an excellent selection of channels, top notch wi-fi. One of the best features of the hotel is it’s fantastic rooftop infinity pool, one of the best in Bangkok with plenty of sun loungers and since it’s 30 meters long also good for lap swimmers, I could spend hours just chilling around it. Also on the rooftop level is well-equipped Fitness center and Spa,  two tennis courts and the mini putting green and gardens. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

I really loved my stay at the newly opened Continent Bangkok, location is spot on with Soi Cowboy just around the corner only 200 m away, one of the advantages you get from booking at this smaller boutique hotel is the attention you get from the staff as it’s not as packed as most other 5-Stars hotels in the area. The warm and the sincere hospitality definitely makes a difference.  One of the great benefits of staying here is their Sky Privilege Package which they will offer you on arrival for an extra 700 THB, with that you get an All You Can Eat And Drink between 5pm and 8pm at their H20 pool bar or sky bar which includes: Beers, wines, cocktails, beers and wine and a wide selection of food that covers everything from mini-burgers, pasta, chicken tenders, sandwiches, fruits & various desserts. Their Sky rooftop bar offer some impressive views over Bangkok, I made it a habit during to start my evenings and after 3 hours of free drinks I was all set to hit Bangkok’s nightlife. Regarding the rooms, the designers have done a great job with the decor, both peaceful and vibrant at the same time. I booked their cheapest room and […]

The SM Grande offers large serviced apartments right at the heart of the Red-Light district on Soi 4, only 5 minutes walk from Nana Plaza. Despite the nightlife being so close by, the rooms remain very quiet, you don’t hear a thing with the windows closed so no problems getting a good nights sleep.

The location of the Phachara Suites Sukhumvit is ideal for those who wish to be as close as possible from the Red-Light district without being bothered by it’s noise and craziness. Tucked in a quiet side street, walking 60 meters is all you need to get onto bustling Soi 4 and it’s many, many bars while Nana Entertainment Plaza (NEP) is well under 5 minutes walk away. This a good 4-Star hotel offering all the amenities one could need during your stay, service is also excellent throughout, from the doorman to the security guards, reception and housekeeping.

Greeting you when you pass beneath the monstrous ‘Nana Entertainment Plaza’ sign is a mass of flashy neon signs, yelling at you from all directions. Shouting even louder than the neon lights is the intriguing cast of characters upfront, bargirls & ladyboys and  who will try and accost you in a lighthearted and nonthreatening fashion to get you to visit their respective gogo bars. Nana Plaza is Bangkok’s most notorious red light districts, this large complex comprising of three floors of go go bars.The bars generally open around 8PM, but there are bars full of more discreet hostesses that are open all hours. In fact, the entire top end of this street, nearest the BTS Nana station, is dominated by bars and girls. On the ground floor are mostly open-air beer bars to choose from. Girls will try to tempt you in for a drink or a game of Jenga but not much really happens here. The shows and the A Go Go Bars with naughty names like Lollipop,Pretty Lady and Red Lips are located on the first floor. Girls here will step into your path and will try to drag you in for a look with a naughty laugh.

Great new trendy boutique hotel with a brilliant location on Soi 2, totally isolated from surrounding noise but at the same time just a 3 minutes walk from to the hustle and bustle of Soi 4’s Red-light district and maybe 5 minutes away from the entrance of Nana Plaza.

The Dream Hotel is a great little boutique hotel located in a very relaxed atmosphere on a quiet Soi up 200 meters from Sukhumvit road. A 10 minutes stroll will get you to either Asoke or Nana BTS/Skytrain Stations & within 15 minutes walk maximum you can be sitting in a bar of one of the two biggest Red-Light Districts of Bangkok: Nana Plaza & Soi Cowboy.

The Best Western Premier Sukhumvit is great new addition to the guest friendly Hotel in the Sukhumvit area. Opened just a few years ago in Mai 2012, the hotel looked good throughout: Elegant, smart, clean throughout this is actually nicest Best Western Hotel I have ever stayed in, and I can tell you I’ve stayed in quite a few around the world!

The Admiral Suites is located on Soi 22, right at the doorstep of Bangkok’s Phrom Phong area. This is where you will find the biggest concentration of oily/naughty massage shops in the city. The famous red light district of Soi Cowboy is fifteen minutes walk away and from there you can easily reach Nana Plaza, only one stop from the Asoke BTS Station.

The NANA Hotel is a Bangkok institution for over 50 years now, opening its doors in 1963 it is an icon of the naughty nightlife and the Mecca for punters from all over the world over. Of course the main attraction here is having Thailand’s main red-light district, the Nana Entertainment Plaza just across the street. his ex 3-story shopping mall is home to over 30 gogo bars employing a total of about 700 available ladies. There are also numerous bars along the street all within walking distance that provide sufficient choice to satisfy the taste of even the most discerning of gentlemen. Now overshadowed by the Mighty Marriott Hotel towering just behind it, no one can argue Nana Hotel has definitely seen better days but location and value is pretty hard to beat at 1500 Baht. You get  big comfy Bed, over 20 English speaking channels on the TV, free WiFi, shower has amazing pressure, big fridge with free bottled water, safe that you can fit a laptop in. Nana Hotel also has an excellent swimming pool area that has numerous sunbeds, an outside Jacuzzi and great buffet breakfast with good choice of thai and western foods drinks included in the room rate. Check out time is […]