Forum Hotels

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There are 2 official hotels for the AWID Forum: the Shangri-la Hotel where all the Forum sessions will be held, and the Menam Riverside, where the Forum speakers and other sponsored guests will be housed. AWID has negotiated special rates for forum delegates at both these hotels.

AWID has also blocked off rooms at special rates at several satellite hotels close to the Shangri-la. Hotel prices range from approximately $12 USD to $91 USD per person, based on double occupancy. A list of the official Forum hotels and the satellite hotels is below. To reserve a room at any of the hotels, please click on the reservation link to download a reservation form.

Forum delegates who wish to share a room to help with costs are encouraged to use the AWID Roommate Message Board.

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Official Forum Hotels

Shangri-La Hotel

89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
www.shangri-la.com/Bangkok

The Shangri-la is a graceful, 5-star hotel located on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, surrounded by an oasis of tropical gardens. Guest rooms are appointed in contemporary Thai style and come with all modern amenities, including high-speed internet access in all rooms and wi-fi in the beautiful, spacious lobby. The Shangri-la also hosts renowned spa facilities, a health club, two outdoor swimming pools, famous restaurants with 5-star cuisine, and full business services.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Superior Rooms: $139 USD, single or double occupancy. This price includes a full American/Thai buffet breakfast. Taxes of 17.7% are extra.

Email Tone Tveit for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Menam Riverside Hotel

Fully Booked

2074 Soi 72/4, Charoenkrung Road
Yannawa, Bangkok, 10120
Fax: 66 2 291 1048
Tel: 66 2 688 1000
meman@menamriverside-hotel.com
www.menam-hotel.com

The Menam Riverside is a beautiful, 3-star hotel located on the Chao Phraya river, a short 3-minute boat ride from the Forum site. Riverside guest rooms are decorated in modern Thai style and have many amenities. The hotel also has a lovely pool and restaurants with Japanese and Thai food, as well as an open-air seafood barbeque. AWID will provide complimentary boat transportation to and from the Shangri-la.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Standard/Superior rooms: $50.00 USD, single or double occupancy. This price includes a buffet breakfast and all applicable taxes.
Deluxe rooms: $70.00 USD, single or double occupancy. This price includes a buffet breakfast and all applicable taxes.

Email Tone Tveit for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Official Forum Satellite Hotels

The Montien Hotel Bangkok

54 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500
www.montien.com/bkk

The Montien Hotel Bangkok is perfectly situated in the heart of the city's commercial and entertainment districts. The 4-star hotel is situated in its own private plaza on Surawongse Road and offers all modern amenities. The hotel is easily accessible to the Shangri-la via a short cab ride or a 200 meters walk to the BTS Sky Train.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Single Superior Room: 2,650 baht ($67 USD). This rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 800 baht ($20 USD).
Twin/Double Superior Room: 2,950 baht ($74 USD). This rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 800 baht ($20 USD).

Taxi to the Forum Hotel: 50-60 baht ($1.50), 10-20 minutes.
BTS Sky Train to Taksin Station: 20 baht (50 cents).

Email Joan Sarasin for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Tawana Ramada Hotel

Fully Booked

80 Surawongse Road
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
www.tawanahotel.com

Located next door to The Montien Hotel, the Tawana Ramada Hotel sits in at the hub of Bangkok's business and entertainment districts. A nice-sized hotel with well-appointed rooms and all modern amenities. Delegates can take a short taxi ride to the Shangri-la or walk a short distance from the hotel (approximately 200 metres) to the BTS Sky train.

AWID has a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Single Superior Room: 2,150 baht ($54 USD). Rates include breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 550 baht ($14 USD).
Twin/Double Superior Room: 2,450 baht ($62 USD). Rates include breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 550 baht ($14 USD)

Taxi to the Forum hotel: 50-60 baht ($1.30 USD), 15-25 min.
BTS Sky Train to Taksin Station: 20 baht (50 cents).

Email Joan Sarasin for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Tower Inn Hotel

533 Silom Road
Bangkok 10500 THAILAND
www.towerinnbangkok.com

A family-style hotel with spacious rooms suitable for families, plus lots of extra space for an extra bed (a triple). Executive deluxe rooms include a partitioned-off sitting room. Located right in the centre of the business sector of the city, this hotel is a 15-minute walk to the Shangri-La Hotel or 8-15 minutes by taxi. The Tower Inn is also close to the BTS Sky Train, with easy access to the rest of the city.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Executive Room - Single: 1,650 baht ($42 USD). Rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 600 baht ($15 USD).
Executive Room - Double/Twin: 1,750 baht ($44 USD). Rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 600 baht ($15 USD).
Executive Deluxe Room - Single/Double: 2,150 baht ($54 USD). Rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed available for 600 baht ($15 USD).

Walking distance to the Forum hotel: 15-20 minutes
Taxi to the Shangri-la: 40-50 baht ($1 USD), 8-15 minutes.

Email Joan Sarasin for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Manohra Hotel

Fully Booked

412 Surawongse Road
Bangkok 10500, Thailand
www.manohrahotel.com

This small, charming hotel offers comfortable, clean, and safe accommodations - all at an unbeatable price. Rooms include modern amenities and are within walking distance to the Forum venue.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following prices:

Superior Room, single or double: 1,030 baht ($25 USD). Rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed 470 baht ($12 USD).

Walking distance to the Forum Hotel: 10-12 minutes.
Taxi to the Forum Hotel: 35-50 baht ($1 USD), 5-15 minutes.

Email Joan Sarasin for more information about this hotel
Download a Reservation Form for this hotel

Bossotel Inn

Fully Booked

55/12-13 Soi Chareonkrung
42/1, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
www.bossotelinn.com

A small newly renovated boutique hotel next door to the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel. A large department store, shops, fast-food centre and Thai markets are all in the immediate vicinity.

AWID has negotiated a special discounted block of rooms at the following price:

Superior Room, single or double: 1,350 baht ($34 US). Rate includes breakfast and all applicable taxes. Extra bed 350 baht ($9 US).

Walking distance to the Forum Hotel: less than 1 minute.

This hotel is reserved for group bookings only. Please contact awidforum@awid.org for more information.