Even though Bangkok is most well known for it's seedy red light districts it shouldn't stop you and your family from exploring this fascinating part of Southeast Asia. There are plenty of family friendly hotels in Bangkok that are nowhere near the red light districts but close to the best shopping and places for family fun.

The best family friendly hotels in Bangkok are located right in the heart of the city in the busy shopping paradises of Siam and Pratunam.

In Siam you have two choices, the Novotel Siam Square Hotel and the Pathumwan Princess Hotel. Both hotels are very close to Bangkok's ritziest shopping mall the Siam Paragon. Inside the Siam Paragon there is something for everyone for a family to do together such as bowling, catching the latest movie or visiting the largest aquarium in all of Southeast Asia called Siam Ocean World.

The Pathumwan Princess hotel is also near the Siam Paragon. But it is also attached to a popular mall for teens called MBK. Inside you can find many deals on clothes, jewelery and electronics.

A little bit further away is another popular new family friendly hotel called Centara Grand and it is also attached to a mall called Central World. The Centara will give you easy access to many food options, international and Thai with modern flair. Not too far from the Centara is Pratunam Market for clothes with excellent prices, especially when you in quantity. It's also near Pantip Plaza, the place to be for computers and software, bootleg and originals.

If you feel like staying in an area that is much quieter and less hectic then you may want to take a look at the Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa. It's located right across the Chao Phraya river, but the Marriott gives you two easy options to get to the attractions in Bangkok by ferry boat or train.

Matter of fact all of the family friendly hotels mentioned here are within reasonable walking distance to the BTS Sky Train which runs on elevated tracks above several major roads in Bangkok.

Bangkok offers a wide variety of hotel choices and reserving one that is family friendly in an ideal location will ensure that your young ones can stay clear of the red light districts.