Bangkok Accommodation

Currently, my boyfriend, Fortune Cookie, and I are trying to figure out where we're going to stay for the duration of my 1 month certification course in Bangkok. My program sent me an accommodation packet w/ a list of recommended places (for students on a budget) close to the school, and we've been doing research on those places. It's a bit difficult to asses things, however, since we can't see these places for ourselves. We will have to book a room without visiting it because if we wait until we get there, the rooms will most likely not be available anymore especially since November is the start of tourist season.

These are the places that interest me the most:

Wendy House

I liked this place the most because it got good reviews from travelers, it has free internet and free breakfast, and the location is excellent. It's a block from the train stop w/c would make it easy for me to get to school, and it is also a block from Siam Square and the MBK Shopping Mall. It's not as cheap as many other hostels or guesthouses, but it also looks like the most clean, homey and comfortable place. A lot of the cheap places we've looked up so far also charge internet per hour, and that would not be convenient for Fortune Cookie who will be working on his online business while I'm at school.  One of the pluses of this place is that, not only is the internet free, but it is also available in the guest rooms.

I certainly hope this place is as promising as it seems.

Suk 11 Hostel

Now this place looks very quirky and interesting. It is a thai-style hostel that's only 3 minutes from the train station, so it would also be convenient for commuting to class. However, the area isn't as happening as Siam Square, and supposedly, from a comment I read on the internet, there's a lot of prostitution in the area (lol). It is cheaper than Wendy House by about $80 and also includes breakfast (albeit not as filling - they only serve fruit and pastries); however, internet is separate and only available in the common areas. I also read on a message board that the connection isn't very good and is quite expensive.

We'll have to weigh our options. Either way, both seem like decent, comfortable enough places.

Thoughts?

UPDATE:  Fortune Cookie and I have decided to stay at Wendy House for the month that I'll be taking my course, but we are also considering Suk 11 for our first couple of days in Bangkok.  We wanted to check it out too cause the place looks so cool and unique!  I've been looking at other places though, and there's a lot to choose from, so staying at Suk 11 isn't final yet.

Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best!

:)