Stay along the Chao Phraya River. This is the most beautiful area of the city, which means that rates for luxury accommodations on the river will be 10 to 20 percent more than those downtown. Consider staying around Sukhumvit Road. A convenient stop on the skytrain, this area offers numerous options for luxury accommodations. You will find many tourists in this renowned shopping district.

Choose from among more than twenty Bangkok luxury hotels. The most plush ones are the penthouse high rise suites found at the international chain hotels. Expect to pay in excess of $150 a night for luxury accommodations in Bangkok. Across Thailand you will find hotel rates on the cheaper side.

You should organize your transportation in Bangkok. Land at Don Mueang International Airport. Almost all major airlines land at this airport, which is about 15 miles away from the city center.

Get your driver choose the expressway from the airport. This may help you escape some traffic, but will result in you spending 40 baht at the tool booth, so be sure to make change before you get in the cab.

Take a tuk tuk. Perhaps the most hated way to travel locally in Thailand, it can also be the most speedy in densely populated areas.

Preparing your visit to Bangkok, Thailand also will be of great advantage. Try to understand the currency of Thailand, the baht, as fast as possible. You will recognize that almost everyone appears to barter, which is part of the fun. Exchange booths affiliated with the major banks can be located in all popular tourist areas.

Carry a phrase book. While Thai is the official language, you will come across many English speakers, particularly in tourist areas, but it never hurts to learn some of the local language. Enjoy this stunning city, which holds the world's longest place name, according to the Guinness Book of World Records: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanu Kamprasit.

When you are trying to book a luxury hotel in Bangkok by phone, always be careful. Phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, look for which international dialing prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and start with a "+" sign.

There are more reasons that you enjoy your stay at these Bangkok luxury hotels. The public transportation infrastructure in Bangkok is one of the most organized in the world, so feel secure accessing the skytrain, buses or boats anywhere you need to travel. It can take close to two hours to cross the city in a cab due to traffic. It is best to travel via public transportation. Be aware that the heat in April can be tough to bear and the rain in October may be a real pester, but in general, Bangkok can be visited year-round. And the case with luxury hotels in Bangkok is no different.