It is a very well-known nightlife area that attracts many tourists from all over the world. The Patpong Night Market has almost everything you need. You can find the latest DVDs of movies that are still showing in the cinemas. There are also rare items like samurai swords, handcuffs, fashion clothing and food stalls with delicious food.

Getting to Patpong is easy as it is conveniently located near the Sala Daeng Skytrain station and just a few blocks away between Silom Road and Suriwong Road. There are several luxurious and budget hotels in Patpong. After a busy day exploring the city, you can enjoy a colourful cocktail at one of the nightclubs and check-in at any of the hotels around Patpong.

The 5-Star Dusit Thani Hotel is located just 0.4 km from Patpong and the Skytrain is just right in front of the hotel. It is a perfect choice for both tourists and business travellers. If you are looking for souvenirs and enjoy watching stage shows, you can take a short walk to the Suan Lum Night Bazaar. The hotel has 22 floors and 517 well-furnished guest rooms. Room service is also available should you decide to dine in. There is also a fitness centre and swimming pool for health conscious guests. If you need to check your emails or surf the internet, the hotel also provides wireless internet access for your convenience. If you are travelling on business and need secretarial services, you can always arrange with the hotel. There is also a business centre with meeting and conference rooms.

Many tourists like to spend their nights in Patpong nightclubs and bars. For them, staying in hotels closest to Patpong is very important.

Beijing has so many different types of hotels to offer, ranging from low-cost budget hotels to very expensive luxury hotels. The choice of hotels really depends on the traveller.

Generally, I would think that the Beijing International Hotel fits the bill for most travellers. This 4-Star hotel is located at Chanan Street, a very famous and busy business area in Beijing. The hotel is about 28 km from the airport and is near the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace. Other interesting places of interest near the hotel are the COFCO Plaza, the Herderson Centre and the Bright China Chanan Mansion. This hotel is always the first choice for both business travellers and general travellers because of the location, the quiet environment and the reasonable price.

The hotel building has 916 fully equipped and furnished guest rooms. You will find beautiful ponds and fountains in front of the hotel. The building has a car-park that is big enough to accommodate more than 300 cars.

At the large and spacious outer court, you will find an elegant Four Season Lounge, the Shanghai Pavilion and the Starlight Revolving Restaurant for your dining options. The restaurant offers a variety of food including Japanese and Cantonese food. If you prefer to dine at your room, there is a 24 hours room service available at your command.

There is a full-service health spa with massage and treatment rooms for the ladies and a business centre with small meeting rooms for the business traveller. Secretary services can also be arranged if needed.