Sukhumvit is the nerve centre of modern Bangkok in more ways than one, not only is it one of the city’s most important highways it is also the centre of trade, commerce and entertainment in Bangkok. As one of the major highways in Bangkok, Sukhumvit passes through Bangkok and runs on till the Cambodian border. It is also one of the busiest roads in Bangkok with a continuous stream of vehicles plying the route through out the day. A number of streets and lanes emanating from the central Sukhumvit Road are referred to as Sois and each Soi carries its own identity and ambience.

There aren’t many cultural highlights on Sukhumvit, except for a few traditional Buddhist temples, but what draws millions of tourists to this area are the excellent shopping and entertainment districts. Some of Bangkok’s best and most patronized shopping malls are located in this area including the Siam Paragon and the Emporium. Also located here is Siam Square which is one of the most fashionable areas in Bangkok. Siam Square’s labyrinthine streets lined with rows of fashion boutiques and the modern, state of the art malls make this the trendiest area to shop.

Sukhumvit also the home of Bangkok’s vibrant entertainment districts, large numbers of tourists are known to head out to Sukhmvit Road to party the night away after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing. Bangkok’s nightlife is cosmopolitan, chic and ever changing. The bars and pubs on Sukhumvit’s numerous Sois are usually inspired by European or American designs and serve great food and drink while featuring live musical performances. A number of restaurants can also be seen in this area, serving not only traditional Thai cuisine but food from all over the world.

Nightclubs in Bangkok are distinguished by their architectural creativity and their eclectic themes. These establishments can boast of an amazing atmosphere and large numbers of partylovers mostly comprising of expats and university students. For more risqué entertainment Sukhumvit’s Soi 4 and Soi Cowboy are the places to head to and throngs of tourists are usually seen frequenting these areas.

Being a centrally located area in Bangkok, hotels can be found here, as many tourists wish to experience the city’s vibrant nightlife and great shopping malls. As a hotel on Sukhumvit Road, The Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok puts you in touch with some of the area’s most popular attractions.