A holiday-time magnet every spring and autumn, the old capital has charms to cherish all year round
Ironically enough, we arrive at dusk in Sukhothai - long known as "the Dawn of Happiness". It's been an easy half-day's drive from Bangkok, 460 kilometres in all.
The ancient city is home to two impressive historical parks, two national parks, countless temples and museums and pretty craft villages. But the tourist brochures might be setting up first-time visitors for disappointment: The town centre is lined with old concrete shophouses rather than wondrous pagodas.
Most visitors to Sukhothai prefer to spend the night in town, where there's a range of accommodation and amenities. I remember staying at Lotus Village almost a decade ago and head there to see if one of its lovely, Thai-style teak houses with a veranda is available.
Lotus Village was almost empty on my first visit. This time it's looking its age but it's busy with foreign travellers lazing in the restaurant and lobby. The place is fully booked.
Good for them, I think. At least this quiet old town has a fully booked guesthouse to be proud of. There are still a few more places nearby to check for rooms.
The rates are in the "incredible" category. If you're spending a week or more you can easily find a place for Bt150 a night, clean enough and with an attached bathroom.
The owner of TR Guesthouse on Pravet Nakhon Road says competition is keen, with many new places appearing in the past few years - at a faster pace than the number of visitors is rising.
Sukhothai is a popular destination for Thais twice a year - for Songkran and Loy Krathong. The rest of the year it belongs to foreign visitors.
The Sukhothai Historical Park is 12 kilometres from the town centre and can be reached by local bus in 15 minutes, or you can rent a motorcycle or bicycle. Most guesthouses lease bicycles for Bt60 a day, but if you take the bus to the park, you can rent a pair of wheels for Bt20.
The park is officially open from 8.20am to 4.30pm, but those who know best get there at 6am and enjoy a sunrise stroll, and the tourist centre says there's no problem lingering around until 6pm on weekdays and until 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. That's when all the temples are illuminated.
The historical park is a vast collection of royal palaces, sacred temples, crumbling walls, moats, gates, dams, ditches, ponds, canals and an interesting dyke-control system. The largest temple, Wat Mahathat, has a main pagoda in the shape of a lotus bud.
Wat Traphang Thong is probably the most photographed site, sitting in the middle of a large pond where Loy Krathong is celebrated each year. The edge of the pond nearer to Wat Sasi is ideal for watching the sun set.
The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum houses gifts from a former abbot of Wat Ratchathani and art objects unearthed in Sukhothai and nearby provinces.
The local bus also takes visitors to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park, quite remote by the Yom River in Sri Satchanalai district. The site was once called Muang Chaliang, and here the ruins of 134 monuments have been unearthed.
As well as bicycles for rent, you can ride around in cars and open-sided trams.
Wat Chang Lom has a huge, bell-shaped pagoda supported by 39 elephants, with the four at the cardinal points elaborately decorated. Follow the paths up to the hilltops - both Khao Phanom Phloeng and Khao Suwan Khiri have temples at their summits.
At Baan Koh Noi, four kilometres from Sri Satchanalai, almost 500 kilns have been excavated. They're on display with the ceramics they produced long ago. Further up the riverside is Baan Pa Yang, where another 21 kilns were found.
In little Sri Satchanalai town are many textile shops, the oldest of which is calledSathon and offers an extensive collection of Had Siaw cloth and a Gold Textiles Museum.
The people of Baan Had Siaw, originally from northern Laos, are called Thai Phuan, and they've long been skilled in weaving and working with gold and silver.
Nearer to the airport in Sawankhalok district, Bangkok Airways has opened the Sukhothai Heritage hotel, which boasts an orchid farm and fields where rice is organically grown.
It's evidently another attempt to keep the tourists coming to Sukhothai, not that the charming old capital needs any help.
Sukhothai's Silver Lining
Lazy days in Rayong
Cruise along the coastline and be amazed at the lovely - and usually empty - beaches. But go soon - the developers are catching on
Rayong is only two hours from Bangkok, and that includes a few pit stops. Once there, you have a 100-kilometre coastline full of weekenders trying to decide on the best spot to settle amid the cool breezes off the gulf.
Join in the decision-making, and don't forget Samet and Mun islands waiting out in the water.
For years Rayong's accommodations have been showing their age, and the swarms of Thai beach-goers never seemed to mind, but a handful of new developments have sprung up recently.
Driving from Bangkok, the mainland beaches start in Ban Chang district, 35km from the town of Rayong. Pala and Payoon beaches are popular, but the sands at Mae Ramphung, 11km outside the town, are even busier.
First-time visitors are sure to be surprised by the cleanliness of this 10km stretch, but keep in mind that part of it lies within Khao Lamya-Mu Koh Samet National Park.
There's only one drawback, as noted by Noom, who's exploring the area with his family from Bangkok. There's no place to spend the night.
"With the main road running parallel to the sea, you can't find a single hotel by the beach at Mae Ramphung," he says.
So Noom will carry on to Laem Mae Phim beach, or take a boat to Koh Samet, where he can spend his holiday right on the shore.
Ban Kon Ao has long been a fishing village and certainly has that aroma about it, but it can't beat the bustling Ban Pae market, full of dried seafood. It's a vibrant place, packed with souvenirs, and an ideal spot to grab some barbecued squid on a stick with chilli dip.
Ban Pae is best known as the ferry dock for Koh Samet; tourists head to Koh Kudi for the day from here, too.
Ban Pae is also home to the Rayong Aquarium, and has its own broad beach - Suan Son - with a long line of splendid casuarina trees, picture-perfect with Samet as a backdrop. They line both sides of the road towards Laem Mae Phim.
The seafood market at Suan Son is lively in the morning, when the fishing boats return with their catches - crabs, mussels, oyster, squid, prawns and lobsters heaved onto the docks in buckets.
People come all day long to shop, but the best stuff is gone by mid-morning. What you do have at any time of the day is the charming ritual of the fishermen - their boats perched on cartwheels on the shore - reloading their nets.
There's a lot of new construction now in the Laem Mae Phim area. The building work on a few large condominiums is underway right by the beach.
Laem Mae Phim remains popular among Thai tourists with its many bungalows for rent, all crowded on weekends but virtually abandoned on weekdays. Few restaurants open on weekdays and some of the bungalows' kitchens close, so you need to drive elsewhere when you're hungry.
Laem Mae Phim is also the jumping-off point for the three Mun Islands - Koh Mun Nai, Koh Mun Klang and Koh Mun Nok. It takes about 50 minutes to reach them.
And finally, Bangkokians who didn't get enough Songkran fun will find the water-splashing Wan Lai festival taking place today in Pattaya, and more New Year celebrations at Mab Ta Put in Rayong on Monday.
Here's a map
From Bangkok, take Sukhumvit Road and Bang Na-Trat Road to Ban Bung district, or drive to Chon Buri, Sri Racha or Pattaya to get to Rayong's Muang district.
From Ban Bung, follow the Ban Bung-Klaeng Road - Route 344 - via Wang Chan district to Klaeng district.
Stay here
The Kantary Bay Hotel and Serviced Apartments is a decent chain outlet and a favourite with expatriates and executives working in the East. Visit www.KantaryGroup.com.
The Novotel Coralia Rim Pae has hotel rooms on the beachfront and bungalows across the road. It's at www.Novotel.com.
The Ohana Resort is a
10-room hotel on Mae Rampheung Beach. See www.Ohana-Resort.com.
The Rayong Resort is a full-scale hotel fronted by its own private beach. Log on to www.RayongResort.com.
The Villa Bali Resort is a small, peaceful Balinese-style hotel near Laem Mae Phim. It's off the beach, but has good facilities and its own dive centre. See http://Villa-Bali.net.
The Baan Siri on Sea at www.BaanSiri.com is a well-run resort right by the Laem Mae Phim beach, great for families.
The Samed Club @ Noina Bay, part of the Samed Resorts Group, is a comfortable retreat on Noi Na Beach on Koh Samet. Visit www.SamedResorts.com.
The Lima Bella Resort on Sai Kaew Beach is a new sister resort to the Limacoco Resort on Ao Prao. It has a pool in a tropical garden. Find it at www.LimaBella.com.
The Bari Lamai is a new resort on Laem Mae Phim Road near Suan Son. All rooms here have a sea view. Click to www.BariLamai.com.
Eat here
Pad Thai Khun Krai, famous for its phad thai, is on Pae Klaeng Kram Road.
Ao Kai Seafood by Kai Bay near Laem Mae Phim has fresh fish and shellfish.
Tamnan Pa has a glowing reputation for its jungle-style decor and selection of good Thai food.
Paya, right by Mae Rampheung Beach, is popular for its fresh seafood.
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Vipasai Niyamabha
Shopping up a storm in Pattaya
The city with a sinful reputation has innocent pleasures to offer too.
Pattaya's nightlife offers much more than the beachside beer bars, with new, cool upscale bars like Mantra, 5 Supperclub and Latitude, and the chic shopping mall The Avenue adding vibrancy to this bouncy town.
But for sheer variety, it's hard to beat the town's biggest night bazaar, a popular weekend hangout for tourists and locals alike. Located on Thepprasit Road in central Pattaya, Thepprasit Market seems to be a miniature version of Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market. But a walk around this one-kilometre strip will reveal things you won't find elsewhere.
Hundreds of vendors showcase an astonishing range of merchandise and traditional food. Stylish fashion products at reasonable prices include watches, colourful slippers, sunglasses, shorts, Tshirts, handbags, jeans and accessories.
Those with a passion for retro trends should stop by the Otop fashion stall run by designer Paa Ladda Intawong. Or keep your eyes peeled for the outlets selling used sneakers - Bt120 to Bt150. Elsewhere, "preloved" bigbrand fashions start at Bt40.
Auto enthusiasts can find spare parts, including gleaming customised exhaust pipes and mag wheels.
Pet shops abound, too, displaying cute puppies, rabbits, birds, fish and guinea pigs, while gardening enthusiasts have an area of stalls selling trees, flowers and tools to keep them busy.
And when hunger strikes, you're never more than a few steps from a hot and tasty treat.
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Thepprasit Market
Thepprasit Road, Central Pattaya
Friday to Sunday, 5 to 11pm
Pattarawadee Saengmanee
In love with Lanna
With plenty of low-cost flights available, popping up to Chiang Mai for a 48-hour break makes perfect sense
With great street food, a vibrant nightlife, superb temples and a range of outdoor activities, the charming capital of Northern Thailand makes for a great escape. Here are some tips on how to spend the ultimate weekend.
Friday, 4pm: Arrive in Chiang Mai and head for the Rachamankha, (053) 904 111.
This small boutique hotel is located just behind Wat Phra Singh, and its design pays testament to Lanna arts and culture. The low-rise complex follows the tradition of an ancient Chinese courtyard, with an open space surrounded by lovely rooms and gardens. The tiled roofs, whitewashed walls and golden parasols are inspired by Wat Phra That Lampang Luang in Lampang province.
7pm: Travel from Thapae Gate to Nong Hoi neighbourhood, and sample the local dining scene at Lung Rad Kai Ob Fang restaurant. This is uncle Rad's joint, a friendly beer garden and popular place to hang after work. Relax with a beer at a rustic wooden table under a thatched roof sampling such Lanna delights as sai ua (pork sausage), larb khom (bitter spiced mince) and om (bitter soup). Not to be missed is the house special, straw-roasted herbal chicken with a spicy dip.
9pm: It's Friday night, and Chiang Mai is brimming with pubs and bars. If you're in the mood to dance, try the Riverside Pub & Restaurant, (053) 243 239, beside the Ping River. This is a spacious venue with a fine selection of food and drinks and good live music from 10pm, so the dance floor is usually writhing with beautiful people. If it's too crowded for you, head to Mandalay, (053) 208 395-8, a dance club with a wild streak.
Midnight: After sweating it out on the dance floor, you need to fill up before hitting the sack. Down a narrow lane beside Wat Saen Fang is a food stall known locally as Daeng Pak Ma (Daeng "the Bad Mouth"), a reference to its moody owner. Ignore the name, though. The stall serves excellent soft-boiled rice and tasty accompaniments. Personal favourites are the fried morning glory, and the salted egg with fried vegetables.
Saturday, 6am: You can't say you've been to Chiang Mai unless you've witnessed the hurly-burly of a market. Head to the markets at Kad Luang, Chiang Mai Gate and Ton Lamyai, find a nice coffee stall, and watch the city spring to life.
9am: Chiang Mai City Museum (www.ChiangMaiCityMuseum.org), a short walk from Wat Phra Singh, takes you on a historic journey
back to the city's origins. The
renovated town hall exhibits
artefacts that date from pre-historic times to Classic Lanna, from stone caves to golden teak-wood mansions. It's open daily, except Mondays.
Noon: Time for lunch, and Rachamankha is a great place to eat. Porcelain from the Ming Dynasty on antique Chinese tables give an elegant air to the restaurant, but do check out the airy and leafy courtyard, where you can also wine and dine. Enjoy a glass of chilled champagne and savour a selection of authentic Lanna and Shan dishes.
3pm: On the east bank of the Ping River, southeast of municipal Chiang Mai, is the ancient town of Wiang Kum Kam. Established by King Meng Rai in the 13th century as a centre of Lanna, the ancient town was flooded, buried, and considered a "lost city" for centuries. The Fine Arts Department excavated it in the 1980s, and the ruins are well worth a visit. Take a tuk-tuk (Bt150) from Thapae Gate to Wiang Kum Kam or better still, rent a bicycle (Bt20) at the Visitor Centre.
5pm: Black Canyon, a coffee shop next door to Thapae Gate, is the best place to have a beer - or a coffee - and watch the world go by. The restaurant has a counter on the terrace outside its air-conditioned room, and the best seats are those facing the high wall of Thapae Gate, from where you can view an ever-changing scene of tuk-tuk drivers, street hawkers and backpackers.
7pm: If you've had enough sai ua sausage, nam-prik num (green chilli dip) and hung le curry, why not try the foie gras and fillet steak at Le Crystal? This riverside French restaurant also has an impressive wine list.
10pm: Your trip to Chiang Mai wouldn't be complete without shopping, whether for woodcarvings, hilltribe clothes, paintings or silverwork. These and much more can be found all over the city until late at night.
Sunday, 9am:
After a bowl of rice congee and Chinese buns at Santi Restaurant at Chang Phuak Gate, it's time to visit the temples inside Chiang Mai's old town. Wat Chiang Man, Wat Saen Fang, Wat Phantao and Wat Phra Singh stand side by side, and they're peaceful in the morning. Again, your best mode of transportation is bicycle.
Noon: Head to the corner of Singharat and Rachadamnoen Roads, and have lunch at Baan Laansa. Converted from an old wooden house, the pleasant guesthouse serves great fusion and Northern food. You'll love the shady garden and easy-going ambience. Since it's Sunday the Rachadamnoen Road will be car-free, so take the opportunity to finish up your shopping before heading back to the Rachamankha.
4pm: Fly out of Chiang Mai.
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Siam Sawasdee hotel Price : 630 THB/20 US
Accommodation in Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya
Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya boasts of wide range of accommodation. The hotel comprises 206 well appointed comfortable and spacious guestrooms and luxurious suites. These rooms are exquisitely decorated and are stylishly furnished with all modern amenities. You can choose from a host of rooms offered by the hotel. The rooms ensure you complete privacy and a relaxed getaway experience. The Room Facilities at Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya includes individually controlled air conditioner, satellite television, work desk, iron, refrigerator, safe deposit box, telephone and private bathrooms.
Dining in Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya
Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya offers excellent dining options. To revitalize your taste buds you can step into the onsite restaurants. Rustled up by master chefs these restaurants offer culinary delights. Coming here you can feast on some delectable Thai, Oriental and International cuisines. The foods served in the restaurants are of excellent quality. The warm and cozy atmosphere of the restaurants is sure to sweep you off your feet. The hotel also features cafes where you can relax with some tasty snacks and refreshing drinks. The hotel also features a pool bar refreshments.
Fitness and Recreation in Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya
For complete relaxation you can take a refreshing dip into the swimming pool. The sun deck chairs are placed at the sides of the pool. The romantic lobby is sure to steal your heart away. During your stay you can also visit various places of interest near the hotel.
Other Hotel Amenities and Services at Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya
In addition to all these facilities the hotel also offers other Hotel Amenities and Services at Siam Sawasdee Hotel in Pattaya including internet connection, laundry, baby sitting, currency exchange, car parking, room services, front desk, safe deposit box and reception to mention some of them. The check in time is 12:00 noon and the check out time in 12:00 noon. Coming to this hotel you can definitely spend a quality time.
You can also choose from host of other Hotels in Thailand to put up a stay.
Grand Jomtien Palace hotel Price: 933 THB/29 US
Location of Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya
The Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya is positioned near the Jomtien Beach. The area where the hotel is situated is very calm and peaceful and thus is ideal for a romantic and a leisure holiday. You can enjoy the view of the tranquil sea from the windows of the rooms of this hotel. The beach is the biggest attraction of this place. Tourists can spend time sunbathing in the beach or embark on a number of water sports like surfing, sailing and others. Transportation is easily available from the place where the hotel is located. Many of the shops and restaurants are located within easy reach of the hotel's location. The superb location of this hotel makes it one of the most sought after hotels in Thailand.
Room Facilities at Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya
The Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya has a total of 260 guestrooms spread across its 14 floors. The rooms are huge and offer a marvelous view of the beach area. They are well decorated and are furnished in the most opulent manner. The different kinds of rooms that are available in this hotel include Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Junior Suites and Jomtien Suites. All the rooms have attached bathrooms equipped with all the modern amenities. The various room facilities that one can find over here include satellite television, IDD telephone, mini bar and radio. The rooms are air-conditioned also. Hotel Amenities and Services at Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya
Your stay in the Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya is made all the more comfortable by virtue of the international standard hotel amenities. The hotel has conference rooms and a business center to cater to the need of the business travelers. The extensive dining options available treat you to a host of mouth-watering gourmet delights and exotic drinks. The various services that are available in this hotel include baby-sitting services, laundry services, parking facility, concierge services, room service, reception desk, currency exchange counter and others.
The Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel in Pattaya thus takes all the steps that are necessary to makes your holidays an all round good experience, and thus help you to enjoy your holidays to the fullest.
Samui Plaza hotel Price : 684 THB/21 US
The convenient Location of Samui Plaza Hotel in Koh Samui Island enables the tourists to pay a visit to the various places of interest nearby. These places are Angthong National Marine Park, Namuang Waterfall and Khunaram. The hotel is situated close to the Chaweng Beach, one of the popular beaches of Koh Samui. The location of the accommodation is known as the center of commerce, shopping and entertainment.
The marvelous Room Facilities at Samui Plaza Hotel in Koh Samui Island ensure that you have a luxurious and comfortable stay in Koh Samui Island. Accommodation at Samui Plaza Hotel in Koh Samui Island includes a number of Superior and Standard rooms that are elegantly adorned with lovely interiors. Each of these air-conditioned quarters is a cocoon of comfort and has all possible amenities.
The outstanding Hotel Amenities and Services at Samui Plaza Hotel in Koh Samui Island make the hotel well-suited for a cozy stay. The hotel is aided with the latest business amenities that will help business professionals to meet their corporate needs. Be at the coffee shop in the hotel to sip a cup of hot coffee and taste some yummy sancks. The eatery here serves Asian and continental delicacies. That apart, Samui Plaza Hotel in Koh Samui Island provides other facilities like laundry service, 24 hours safe deposit locker, car rental facility, security deposit box and tour desk.
Due to its care for its guest this accommodation is one of the finest Hotels in Thailand.
Areca Lodge hotel Price : 1,271 THB/39 US
Location of Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya
Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya has a very convenient location and that can be reached by anyone from any corner of the city with with utter ease. The Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya is within walking distance from to the city's beach and shopping malls. Situated in the heart of the city,the hotel can be reached from U Tapao airport in 45 minutes by car. The hotel is well connected to all the bus routes in the city. is located in the heart of the city. One can reach the hotel within approximately 45 minutes in a car from the U Tapao Airport. The travelers can also board on buses to reach the hotel.
Room Facilities at Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya
Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya offer a large range services that would totally satiate the guests and keep them asking for more. The Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya include the services of a TV equipped with cable or satellite connections, an air conditioning system that would provide the guests with immense comfort, a mini bar, a telephone, a hairdryer, a radio, mini bar, facility of watching in room movies, non smoking guest rooms and an Internet connection as well.
Hotel Amenities and Services at Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya
Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya features a very wide range of services that would surely facilitate the guests to have a wonderful stay. There is a cafe and a fine chain of restaurants at The Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya also include a café and a fine chain of restaurants presenting serving exotic culinary delights for its guests.
The hotel amenities at the Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya include excellent meeting facilities, business center as a part of their business facilities. The hotel also numerous facilities for recreational like sauna, a gym and swimming pool. facilities. includes a as a part of their Other facilities at Areca Lodge Hotel in Pattaya include a beauty salon, ticketing office and a baby sitting services as a part of their miscellaneous services.
All the Hotels in Thailand provide warm fantastic hospitality and a host of services that would attract more and more tourists every year.
Sandy Resort hotel Price : 697 THB/22 US
The location of Sandy Resort in Ko Samui provides the visitors easy access to some of the popular tourist spots of Ko Samui. Sandy Resort in Ko Samui is located in Bophut Beach. The Sandy Resort in Ko Samui is the ideal location to have some relaxation after hectic schedule of daily life. From this hotel you can pay a visit to some of the neighboring islands of Ko Samui. These islands are popular for its exotic locations and wonderful landscapes. One of the popular islands which is located near the hotel is Koh Phangan.
The visitors can take a boat or ferry to reach the island. This island is also the ideal spot for scuba diving, wind surfing and other popular adventurous water sports. Moreover, the hotel is also located near some of the popular restaurants and nightclubs of Ko Samui. The restaurants serve Thai, Chinese as well as other delicious cuisines to customers. The restaurants offer casual sitting arrangements which offer you the scope to dine your favorite cuisines in a relaxed and comfortable manner. Moreover, the nightclubs located near the hotel are popular for its heart throbbing music. You can find many youngsters in their latest fashionable clothes in these nightclubs. Sandy Resort in Ko Samui which is the ideal spot for relaxation can be easily reached by any means of private and public transport.
The location of Sandy Resort in Ko Samui is superb.
First House hotel Price : 1,069 THB/33 US
ACCOMMODATION IN FIRST HOUSE HOTEL IN KO SAMUI
The First House Hotel at Ko Samui has a total of 69 rooms including 4 family rooms, 5 grand deluxe rooms, 36 deluxe rooms and 24 standard rooms. These rooms are ideally placed by the amazing white sand beaches and the sea. The rooms are elegantly furnished and are tastefully decorated for the ultimate satisfaction of the guests. Generous amount of Room Facilities at First House Hotel in Ko Samui are provided to the guests to meet the needs of the visitors. The room facilities include cable television, IDD Telephone, mini bar, air conditioning, windows, in room safe, internet and hot water facilities to mention a few of them.
DINING IN FIRST HOUSE HOTEL IN KO SAMUI
You can experience a romantic dining at the pool side of the hotel. The restaurant of First House Hotel of Ko Samui serves traditional Chinese, European, Thai and Sea food.
FITNESS AND RECREATION AT FIRST HOUSE HOTEL IN KO SAMUI
You can spend a quality time while staying in First House Hotel in Ko Samui. You can relax yourself in the swimming pool and even take the advantage of the leisure facilities like Jacuzzi and massage. For recreation and relaxation this hotel features all these leisure facilities for the convenience of the guests.
OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN FIRST HOUSE HOTEL IN KO SAMUI
Hotel Amenities and Services at First House Hotel in Ko Samui make the stay in the hotel more comfortable and pleasant one. Designed to provide ultimate luxury and comfort the hotel features airport shuttle, car hire, laundry, safe deposit box, wake up call, mail service and money exchange.
Baiyoke Suite hotel Price : 1,354 THB/42 US
The Baiyoke Suite Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok is a superior hotel that provides fabulous views of the city and provides comfort and luxury to its guests. The hotel is located in the heart of the city and is adjacent to three large department stores and other wholesale shops that sell a variety of goods. There are excellent rooms in the hotel that are well furnished and quite big as well. All the rooms are provided with modern amenities and facilities so as to provide extreme comfort to its guests. The rooms are all suite rooms and the guests have the facility of one bed room and a living room. There is a total area of 55 square meters in each suite.
The Baiyoke Suite Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok has several room facilities aimed at satisfying the guests and provide them with a good stay. There is the facility of air conditioning in all the rooms. There is a color TV with cable connections, a refrigerator with a fully stocked mini bar, local and IDD telephone and an individual safe deposit box. There is also a radio equipped with an alarm. Other room amenities provided by the Baiyoke Suite Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok include a smoke detector, sprinkle system and emergency alarms that are there to avoid any mishaps. There are 110 or 220v of bathroom outlets as well.
There are excellent hotel amenities and services provided by the Baiyoke Suite Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok. These include a variety of dining options, shopping arcade, a massage parlor and a beauty salon. There is a swimming pool provided by the hotel for the guests to relax. Sauna, business center, snooker, fax and photo copying features are also provided by the Baiyoke Suite Hotel Bangkok in Bangkok. There are Internet connections, conference rooms, a round the clock reception facility, indoor parking features and currency exchange options.
Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel Price : 1,139 THB/35 US
The Location of Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am is just 2 hours drive from Bangkok and 25 minutes from Hua Hin city. Some of the famous tourist destinations here are Pranakorn Khiri, Bhudasaiyart Temple, Kaoluang Cave and Haad Chao Samran, among many others.
Room Facilities at Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am provide you superior rooms, junior suites, one bedroom suites, and two bedroom suites. Every room is sea facing with private balconies. Amenities offered in each of the rooms at Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am include individual controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar, private bathroom, TV with satellite channels, hairdryer, and safe deposit box.
Hotel Amenities and Services at Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am includes 24-hour open coffee shop, serving visitors with oddly timed schedules. It also serves you daily fresh bakery. You can relax in the pool with a cocktail or your favorite drink from the pool bar. Room service is available 24 hours a day. A swimming pool and an exercise room are present, to the delight of fitness enthusiasts. You can relax and loosen up in the sauna and whirlpool. Internet service is available.
A Plaza offers you scope to spend your free time. Also included in the facilities offered by Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am are laundry service, medical service on call, and airport transfer. A tailor shop is present in the shopping plaza. There is a massage parlor, a spa, and a beauty salon also in this deluxe hotel. There are 4 conference rooms at Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am, all equipped with the latest audio-visual and meeting facilities.
A stay at Golden Beach Cha Am Hotel in Cha Am, amidst the serene and soothing surroundings, is the perfect way to spend a relaxing vacation, offering you opportunities to relax and revitalize.
Long Beach hotel Cha AmPrice : 1,237 THB/38 US
Location of Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel
The Long Beach in Cha Am hotel is located on the Cha Am Beach road. The hotel faces the Gulf of Thailand between Hua Hin and Phetchaburi which offers soothing view. The hotel is situated at a distance of 160 kilometers from Bangkok. Travelers love to stay in this hotel because of its calm and quiet atmosphere.
Room Facilities at Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel
The Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel has 193 well furnished rooms where you can spend your holidays in a relaxed manner. The various amenities that one can find in the rooms of this hotel include cable television, mini bar, hair dryers and IDD telephone. Each of the rooms feature: en-suite or private bathrooms that are clean and well maintained. You will definitely feel at home the moment you step inside the air conditioned rooms of this hotel.
Hotel amenities and services at Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel
The amenities and services that are offered by Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel include baby-sitting service, currency exchange counter, conference facilities, laundry services, room service, swimming pool, gymnasium and business center that cater to the need of the different kinds of travelers.
So, come and spend some glorious days amidst top-class luxuries in Long Beach in Cha Am Hotel.
Tropical Garden Lounge hotel Price: 600 THB/19 US
We are pleased to welcome you on Koh Samui, the tropical island paradise in southern Thailand. Beautiful, white sandy beaches with palm trees, the turquoise sea and delicious Thai food awaits you.
The Tropical Garden Lounge Hotel & Resort is situated in Mae Nam on Koh Samui in the middle of a beautiful, tropical garden setting. All our 35 Bungalows are surrounded by palm trees and exotic bush situated around our new swimming pool.
The resort is only about 15 minutes driving from the international Airport and 20 minutes from the ferry port.
The bar is open everyday till late.
Soon we will offer you sun loungers and an own beach restaurant with snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.
Our pool bar offers cool drinks, soft drinks and beer as well as snacks during the day. The pool bar is open daily from 10.00 until 18.00 hrs.
For the perfect start, we offer a tropical buffet breakfast in our Restaurant. For all our late riser breakfast will be available until noon. For refreshments during the day and invigorating cocktails in the evening the welcome lounge is the right place to be.
Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket Price : 684 THB/ 21 US
Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket
Phuket is one of the most charming beach cities in Thailand. It is one of the most visited tourist city too. It will not be wrong to say that it is one of the most loved and preferred tourist destinations of the world. The charm and the ravishing beauty of the city seem to win over many tourists who happen to visit this exotic place. Phuket - the island city of Thailand never fails to entice people with its warmth and beauty. Tourists on a sojourn to this beautiful city would definitely prefer to have an equally beautiful hotel to make their stay more memorable. Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket is one of those hotels which make you feel very much at home and offers you all that you need to have to make your vacation an enjoyable one.
Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket is an enchanting retreat for all the guests who choose to put up at this small, pleasant hotel. It is well equipped with all the amenities with a rich ambience of a full resort.
Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket in Phuket is located in main tourist center, Patong. It is easily accessible from the airport. It is located at a very short distance from the beach Shopping and entertainment district.
The rooms in Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket at Phuket are pleasantly furnished and come well equipped with all the modern comforts and conveniences to ensure a pleasurable stay of the guests. The room facilities cover all the basic amenities like satellite television, mini-bar, coffee making machine, local and IDD telephone.
Patong Beach Lodge Hotel Phuket also offers decent hotel amenities and the staff is quite friendly and helpful. You can also relax and unwind by the swimming pool of the hotel offered by the hotel authorities. The hotel also features a business center and a restaurant.
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