The Platinum Suites Bangkok by Dancenter

Several rooms at The Platinum Suites Bangkok by Dancenter have a city view. The Superior Twin, Superior Double and Suite each measure 28 m² and sleep up to two guests, with two single beds in the twin and one double bed in the other two.

The three 28 m² rooms have their own private bathroom with a shower, toiletries, towels and a hair dryer, and a flat-screen TV. Four further rooms sleep up to three guests, and several of them are non-smoking.

The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking on site, and the front desk is open 24 hours, with express and private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. There is also a fitness centre for guests who want to keep up their routine.

Dining covers a buffet breakfast, a restaurant, a vegetarian restaurant and 24-hour room service. Guests can also use a shared lounge with a TV area, a garden and a terrace, and the hotel has meeting and banquet facilities.

Soundproof rooms, a family room and 24-hour security are also part of the property, and the staff speak English and Thai. The hotel also has meeting and banquet facilities for events and gatherings.

The hotel sits in the Ramkhamhaeng area of Bangkok, a district of residential streets, neighbourhood shops, mosques and temples, far from the old city's temples and palaces. The area has a more everyday feel than the centre, with local life carrying on along its quieter streets, and it is a practical choice for travellers who want a quieter stay in the city with easy access to the Airport Rail Link.

The Airport Rail Link Ramkhamhaeng Station is 1,000 m from the hotel, and the Islamic Center of Thailand is 650 m away. Suvarnabhumi Airport lies 16.3 km away, and Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of Bangkok's largest weekend markets, is 9.3 km away. The Grand Palace, 12.7 km away, is the royal complex that houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew.

A full day can start at The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, then move on to Jim Thompson House, the former home of the American silk entrepreneur, before ending in the big shopping centre of Siam Paragon in central Bangkok, which is one of the best-known malls in the city. Chatuchak Weekend Market is open only at weekends, so plan a visit for a Saturday or Sunday, and allow time to wander through its many stalls.