Matt wrote:
> Hey all
>
> I'm arriving in Bangkok on January 1st and am leaving for Australia on
> the 2nd, 3rd or 4th. We (2 of us) are going to need a place to stay in
> Bangkok for a day or two to recover from the travel of actually getting
> there and prepare for our trip to Oz.
>
> I guess i'm wondering where i'm going to be staying during these couple
> days. I'm not really concerned in touring bangkok during this time,
> more just a place to crash for a day or two, so someplace near the
> airport would suffice.
>
> Does anyone have any recommendations? Would an airport hotel be very
> pricy?
Some idea of budget would help us to help you - people's definition of
'pricey' varies widely.
It would seem a pity to spend 2 days at the airport, even if Bangkok
isn't your real destination (getting into central Bangkok doesn't take
so long now if you're prepared to pay for the taxi to use the toll
road).
We stayed at the Vieng Tai last stopover (Feb 04). I can't remember a
thing about the hotel itself so it must have been OK. Location was
just round the corner from Khao San Rd - near enough for eating there,
but quiet enough. Khao San Rd is a good place to pick up anything you
need for your travels that you've forgotten to pack, and there are
sights quite near if you change your mind about sightseeing. About
US$50 baht for a double - www.viengtai.co.th
If you do decide you want to stay near the airport, be aware that
'near' is very loosely interpreted by some places, and sketch maps can
be very misleading. And don't plan on buying anything at the airport,
it's a complete rip-off!
katyjane
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