The Songkran Festival (also known as the Thai New Year or Songkran) is the most grand traditional festival of the Thai-speaking ethnic groups and Southeast Asia. This year, Thailand’s Songkran Festival will take place from April 13th to 15th. The Thai government has implemented a short-term visa fee exemption in the first half of this year, and the well-known booking website HOTELS.COM™ has launched limited-time hotel discounts of up to 60% off to coincide with the festival. Traveling during this period with accommodation deals can help you save a lot on your trip.
Thai Songkran Festival hotels start from up to 60% off. (Image source / HOTELS.COM)
From now until March 31st, log in to the Hotels.com “Songkran Festival – Get Ready to Get Wet!” promotion page to book a hotel, and depart before May 14th, 2017, to enjoy the discount. Whether you want to experience Thailand’s traditional New Year, enjoy water fights and EDM parties, follow an artsy route, or join a romantic island water battle, the following selection of stylish yet affordable accommodations will let you join the world’s biggest water festival fun.
Bangkok Sukhothai Hotel – enjoy 20% off for two nights’ stay, starting from only NT$4,801 per night. (Image source / HOTELS.COM)
Traditional Thai Style
Bangkok Sukhothai Hotel – Bangkok – 5-star
If you want to experience a traditional Thai Songkran Festival, it is recommended that you check in at the Bangkok Sukhothai Hotel located in central Bangkok the day before. Feel like you're staying in a Thai royal palace and enjoy a five-star Thai aristocratic experience. The next morning, follow the locals to pray early at the temple, sprinkle water on Buddha statues and monks to wash away bad luck from the previous year, then head to the prime water-fighting zone in Bangkok — Khao San Road — and join the lively water fights along the way.
Bangkok Siam @ Siam Design Hotel – enjoy 35% off for hotel stays, starting from only NT$3,136 per night. (Image source / HOTELS.COM)
Trendy & Fashionable Style
Bangkok Siam @ Siam Design Hotel – Bangkok – 4.5-star
In addition to traditional street water fights, the world’s trendiest music festival — S2O Festival — also takes place during Thailand’s Songkran Festival. World-renowned EDM DJs gather in Bangkok to dance and party to dynamic beats while getting soaked. The centrally located Bangkok Siam @ Siam Design Hotel features a strong contemporary design style, perfect for travelers seeking a trendy and fashionable experience. The hotel is also close to cultural sites such as the Thai Silk Museum and Vimanmek Palace.
Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel – enjoy 30% off for hotel stays, starting from only NT$3,407 per night. (Image source / HOTELS.COM)
Artsy & Chill Style
Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel – Chiang Mai – 4-star
If you prefer an artsy and refreshing style, consider taking a cultural trip during the Songkran Festival. Visit Chiang Mai’s Tha Phae Gate not only to join global travelers in the water splashing fun, but also to enjoy the unique local flower parade, traditional dance performances, and the Miss Songkran beauty pageant. Stay at the nearby Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel, which offers a serene and charming atmosphere, with artistic yet upscale vibes you won’t want to leave. Nearby, you’ll also find art spaces such as Wat Ket Karam Museum and Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Center.
Samui Regent Beach Resort – enjoy 60% off for two nights’ stay, starting from only NT$5,072 per night. (Image source / HOTELS.COM)
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