Accommodation Review: The Countryside, Pai
Most of the accommodation choices in Pai are budget and mid-range guest-houses with just a few more expensive hotel options. I was last in Pai back in February and was looking to stay somewhere for one night that wasn’t expensive, but had a bit of character. I chose The Countryside, which is a quirky collection [...]
Hotel Review: Queen’s Garden Resort, near Bangkok Airport
Last weekend I had a late evening flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and an early flight out the following day, so I took the opportunity to stay at one of the hotels located close to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport rather than travel into the centre of the Thai capital.
Getting There
The Queen’s Garden Resort is located [...]
Hotels Near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi)
I often get asked to recommend hotels near Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi). The answer I usually give is that people shouldn’t rule out staying in other areas of Bangkok, such as Sukhumvit, which can usually be reached in less than an hour from the airport. However, I’m also well aware that traffic can be notoriously [...]
Hotel Review: Royal Asia Lodge, Hua Hin
The Royal Asia Lodge hotel in Hua Hin is located on Petchkasem Road, but for people intending to stay in this hotel one of the most important things to note is that the Royal Asia Lodge has accommodation in two separate buildings.
Main Building
The hotel reception and the main building is located on soi 78 [...]
Where to Stay in Bangkok
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Many people on a 2 or 3 week vacation in Thailand only spend a few days in Bangkok before heading to the beaches of the south or the sights of the north like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. You can certainly see and do a lot in a short amount of [...]
Hotel Review: BJ Holiday Lodge, Pattaya
I travelled to Pattaya at the end of April to meet up with friends who were over here on holiday. One of my friends was staying at the BJ Holiday Lodge with his wife and recommended this hotel.
The BJ Holiday Lodge is situated in Soi 3 just off Beach Road and so has an excellent [...]
Hotel Review: Ayatana Hamlet & Spa, Chiang Mai
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I recently stayed for just one night at the Ayatana Hamlet and Spa, but I wish it could have been longer. This is certainly one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. I’d originally booked to stay at the Tri Yaan Na Ros Colonial [...]
