Keithambrose Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 Forgot to mention that when I arrived, the airport was not that busy. I was surprised, as I arrived at 4pm. I used the fast track, and went straight to a booth, but the main immigration are was not at all crowded. Maybe I was lucky. No luggage so in hotel car 25 mins after touchdown. TMax 1 Quote
Boy69 Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Keithambrose said: Forgot to mention that when I arrived, the airport was not that busy. I was surprised, as I arrived at 4pm. I used the fast track, and went straight to a booth, but the main immigration are was not at all crowded. Maybe I was lucky. No luggage so in hotel car 25 mins after touchdown. Don't forget it's the low season now ... Patanawet 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted July 22, 2023 Author Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Boy69 said: Don't forget it's the low season now ... True, but Bangkok seems pretty crowded, and my hotel, Le Meredien, is full. Lucky 1 Quote
gerefan Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 I arrived at Savanabhumi last Wednesday at about 9 pm and also went through Fastrack. Quite quick and my bag was waiting for me. However there were lots of people in the ordinary queues. It didn’t do me much good though because the flight was nearly two hours late arriving but the Pattaya Limo taxi waited for me …bless him! TMax 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 It, s probably matter of luck and time of the day PeterRS 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted July 22, 2023 Author Posted July 22, 2023 Yes, Indeed. Fast track always seems good on arrival, but can be crowded on departure. PeterRS 1 Quote
jason1975 Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: True, but Bangkok seems pretty crowded, and my hotel, Le Meredien, is full. Le Meridien is extremely popular! Great location near to gogo bars! Lucky 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, jason1975 said: Le Meridien is extremely popular! Great location near to gogo bars! Rich people have it all. Londoner, floridarob, llz and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Members Lucky Posted July 22, 2023 Members Posted July 22, 2023 I really like Le Meridien. Great breakfast buffet too. PeterRS, vinapu and khaolakguy 2 1 Quote
dellboy Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 is it in the centre of the gay area ?? i hope to stay in the area shortly and would love advice on where best to stay for two days .. thanks in advance (sorry for the threadfuck ) Quote
floridarob Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 7 hours ago, dellboy said: is it in the centre of the gay area ?? i hope to stay in the area shortly and would love advice on where best to stay for two days .. thanks in advance (sorry for the threadfuck ) Great hotel, not sure what your budget is, but I'm a fan of the Tarntawan Place hotel, inexpensive and perfect location. get their Executive room, they are on the front side of the building and a little nicer. Londoner 1 Quote
dellboy Posted July 22, 2023 Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, floridarob said: Great hotel, not sure what your budget is, but I'm a fan of the Tarntawan Place hotel, inexpensive and perfect location. get their Executive room, they are on the front side of the building and a little nicer. thanks foridarob, Im willing to spash (the cash) for a change !!! Quote
Boy69 Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 5 hours ago, dellboy said: thanks foridarob, Im willing to spash (the cash) for a change !!! 14 hours ago, dellboy said: is it in the centre of the gay area ?? i hope to stay in the area shortly and would love advice on where best to stay for two days .. thanks in advance (sorry for the threadfuck ) Le Siam, Furama Silom , Furama Sathorn . Quote
PeterRS Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 20 minutes ago, Boy69 said: Le Siam, Furama Silom , Furama Sathorn . Please be careful. Le Siam is a lovely 3 star hotel on Soi Convent. The Siam is a hugely expensive ultra luxury hotel on the river up from the Royal Palace complex. vinapu 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 My three favorite in the area are Furama Sathorn, Baan Silom and LeSiam on Convent, if price is right I, d threw Raya to the mix. Quote
Keithambrose Posted July 23, 2023 Author Posted July 23, 2023 8 hours ago, dellboy said: thanks foridarob, Im willing to spash (the cash) for a change !!! I am at the Meridien, Surawong, very nice, no problem with joiners. dellboy and floridarob 2 Quote
WelshGuyUK Posted July 23, 2023 Posted July 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I am at the Meridien, Surawong, very nice, no problem with joiners. Wow, just looked....3 nights £423 with breakfast or £375 without breakfast 🙄 I have just booked 3 night for £69 in Trinity Silom Hotel and looks great 👌 Quote
Daddy415 Posted July 26, 2023 Posted July 26, 2023 Loved the St. Regis... stayed on points so it was free. One stop to Silom and paradise... Quote
Members Lucky Posted July 27, 2023 Members Posted July 27, 2023 30 minutes ago, Will7272 said: Crown plaza is my pick Why? floridarob 1 Quote