Best Serviced Apartments in Bangkok

MODENA BY FRASER BANGKOK

Designed for business travellers looking for short or long-term stays in the city, Modena By Fraser Bangkok offers the perfect accommodation with its 238 modern, furnished luxury apartments and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and designer bathtubs. Thoughtful touches include well-equipped kitchenettes, spacious living areas, a fitness centre with steam and sauna, and an all-day dining restaurant.

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STAYING IN BANGKOK

A visit to the city of Bangkok is a non-stop, on-the-go experience of the best food, shopping and entertainment in Thailand. Everything is constantly changing and evolving, from brand new modern developments, to the chilled out vibe by the river, to exciting rooftop bars peppered throughout the city, waiting to be discovered. There’s always something happening in Bangkok at every hour of the day. Spend your day discovering its vibrant neighbourhoods or indulging in some excellent retail therapy. As dusk falls, night markets open and the city’s award-winning restaurants and bars come to life. Bangkok offers plenty of choices for every taste, pace and budget.

Fraser Suites' expansive serviced apartments are the perfect place from which to explore it all. Cruise the Chao Phraya River with its ancient temples and cultural monuments, then explore its night markets where you can buy vintage wares and unique souvenirs. Explore Thonglor and Ari, two of Bangkok’s trendiest creative neighbourhoods near the BTS Skytrain to experience the local speciality café culture, before heading off to watch a professional Muay Thai match or book an authentic training session. Make time to explore the prestigious One Bangkok development, a spectacular lifestyle destination adjacent to Lumphini Park showcasing exquisite culinary concepts alongside premium local and international brands.

A BANGKOK RIVER JOURNEY

The serpentine course of the Chao Phraya River runs through the heart of Bangkok and has been the centre of daily life in the city since the 15th Century. Today, you'll find some of Bangkok's most notable sights along its banks. Jump aboard one of the 'express' boats and grab a day ticket for the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat - this is easily one of the best ways to get a sense of how extensive and densely packed Bangkok is. Some of the must-see sights along the river include the Grand Palace, the ceremonial home of Thailand's kings, Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). Further south and about a 20-minute free shuttle boat ride from Sathorn Pier, you'll find Asiatique The Riverfront night market, a themed shopping precinct with a vast range of restaurants as well as boutique 'one-off' fashion and accessory stalls. Part of the fun is getting there from your serviced apartment - it's a chance to hop from Bangkok's BTS Skytrain onto the riverboats and back again. A real urban adventure.

NIGHTTIME ANTICS

Eating out in Bangkok is a way of life, and there’s perhaps no better place to dine on authentic Thai cuisine (and hunt for a bargain or two) than at one of the city's many night markets. Most of these night markets are huge, with terrific atmospheres - everywhere you turn, the enticing smells of hundreds of street food stalls assail the senses. One of the best is located in Bangkok's Chinatown along Yaowarat Rd, a straight run on the metro from your apartment hotel at Modena By Fraser Bangkok to the MRT Wat Mangkon station. With its neon-lit cacophony of street signs and constant streetside hustle, the area is one of the most fascinating nighttime haunts in Bangkok, and the market is almost entirely given over to good, glorious food. One of the best venues to check out is Guay Jub Ouan Pochana, which serves up Guay Jub - a soup of rice noodles in a peppery pork broth.

THE ART OF EIGHT LIMBS

Muay Thai - the Thai martial art that's gained international recognition through global fight competitions is even more popular in Thailand today than it ever was historically. Beyond the obvious martial applications, Muay Thai is also a fantastic way to keep fit, and the opportunity to watch the professionals in action is not to be missed. The best place to catch all the heart-stopping action of a traditional Muay Thai match close to the serviced apartments in Bangkok is at the Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium, Bangkok's oldest Muay Thai venue and one of its very best. Generally, fights take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays in the evenings. Alternatively, learn this ancient and venerable art yourself. Bangkok boasts a wealth of Muay Thai gyms offering lessons for people of varying ages and abilities. A single lesson may cost anywhere between THB 550 – THB 900. One of the best gyms for beginners is RSM Academy, a gym combining Muay Thai for fitness classes with excellent beginner tuition in stretching, protocol and essential techniques. RSM is located along Sukhumvit Rd, within easy travel distance of Frasers Hospitality's apartment hotels.