BANGKOK is the best city for travellers looking to stretch the dollar, according to JacTravel’s Benchmark wholesale rates for January and February 2014.
The UK-based B2B wholesaler last week released rates for seven of the world’s top cities – Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, New York, Paris and Rome.
Bangkok was found to be the most value for money city, with rates for a double room per room per night inclusive of breakfast at US$174 in a five-star hotel, US$138 in a four-star hotel and US$38 at a three-star hotel.
In contrast, a similar room in Singapore will set the traveller back US$312 at a five-star hotel, US$198 in a four-star hotel and US$151 for three-star accommodation.
Over in the west, the same room in London will cost US$274 for a five-star stay, US$145 at a four-star hotel and US$92 in a three-star hotel.
Mario Bodini, president and chief commercial officer of JacTravel, commented: “We have seen relatively lower hotel rates in Bangkok for many years but this should not be taken as an indication of quality; it’s more likely a reflection of the relative strength of Thailand’s economy. Bangkok is a city that really gets tourism and it is famed the world over for its tremendous culture of service and hospitality, with good reason. What you’re seeing here are lower rates and outstanding value for money.”
JacTravel’s Benchmark rates are set by a team of experienced hotel buyers each of whom specialise in contracting hotel accommodation in a given city.
