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That does sound good. Thanks for the heads up. I'll put it on my ever growing list and give it a try! Cheers, Stephen!

That sounds like perfect timing! I'm sure you'll have a great trip 👍

Cheers, Ric. Time to give it a go, perhaps? Obviously a lot cheaper than staying at the airport and only slightly less convenient. Always good to save a few baht for other things! 👍 😃

Thanks, Lindsay, for the useful information. I probably prefer a bit of aircon, but those prices sound great. I'll note down the names for future visits.

Hi Ian. Yes, the shuttle runs in both directions 24 hours a day. When I checked in, they asked me if I wanted to get the shuttle back in the morning. Then I guess they'll agree on an appropriate time.

Many thanks, Steve (confused by Stephen/Steven!). Actually, you know I can't resist a challenge. And I quite fancy another overnight sleeper. No promises, but...it's a possible! 👍

@@balloonchaser I've seen a couple of reports. One shows a separate cabin and the other the same layout as your Vientiane trip.. Good luck !!!

@Stephen-Steven-Stephens I'm pretty sure they have First Class Cabins on the newer Chinese built CNR trains, and second class bunks behind a curtain. Obviously, the newer trains and cabins get booked up well in advance, in some cases 6 months in advance! Also if you travel second class, then there's a hierarchy in that the lower bunks sell out before the upper ones. That's because they're a bit longer, have a window, and usually a power point. It's all very complicated 😃

Thanks, Colin. Useful information! I think that's The Pheonix Hotel. Saw they had a couple of vans outside when I was filming the end of the video. It's similar pricing and looks more modern, so it's another one for the list! 👍

Either someone bought a "job lot" from the paint shop, or they really, really like The Color Purple. Or lilac! But as you say, decent for the money!

Many thanks, and an interesting story. I just looked at some reviews there and some people still love it, but others find it dated. But the price is currently under 800THB so I'm sure it's worth considering for anyone on a budget! Cheers for the idea!

Good question! I haven't tried any others yet. But based on recommendations from other viewers I'm interested in trying these (with approx. price in Thai Baht); Thong Ta (around 800 THB) At Residence (1282 THB) Plai and Herbs (690 THB) Silver Gold Garden (569 THB) Mariya Boutique (1024 THB) I will try a couple over the coming weeks!

Thanks. Sometimes "old. school" is a positive. At least it has a personality compared to the faceless chain hotels that all look identical. This is ideal for those late arrivals and/or early depatures, for not much more than the cost of a taxi!

@ I agree! Many of my favorite travel memories are owners and staff of local hotels and guest houses who are genuine and go above and beyond for 10% of a chain cost. That said chains have their place but for me I’m mostly about location, price, and the people.

@rburns4048 Yes! Both can be good depending on the circumstances. The last hotel I stayed in was a 1,000 baht chain hotel in Chiang Rai (review incoming). I didn't think I'd like it, but it ticked the boxes. Still nice to go somewhere with a bit of "character" though! 👍

I don't disagree with you. If you have a reliable private taxi driver, that's ideal. This is really for people on their first few visits, or arriving without the chance to plan in advance. It's also worth knowing if your flight is severely delayed, as happened to me recently, when a private taxi might not be able to wait. Cheers!

Thanks, David. You'd think more hotels in Central Bangkok would offer free transfers as a selling point! Most of the ones I know offer transfers at an inflated price which seems a bit counter intuitive if they want to attract customers!

Many thanks. It's a good shout! That's what I needed even though I'd only flown from Chiang Mai. Shower and a sleep! Perfect for that. I'm guessing it hasn't changed much since 2019. And possibly a lot longer! 😃 Thanks again.

They certainly like the colour lilac at this hotel. I know it's the name, but it's everywhere!😂

I agree, Geoffrey. Especially for an airport hotel. Clean, close-by, hot shower, comfortable bed. If it can tick those boxes at a cheap price, I'm happy!

Thanks for the positive feedback, Geoffrey! I think it's a good deal. Have you tried Grab from the airport to Bangkok rather than a regular taxi? Might work out cheaper!

OK, thanks. I'll add that to the ever growing list! Cheers!

I've no idea what part of this video you disagree with. At no point did I say there weren't other hotels. In fact I invited people to suggest alternatives, which is the same way I got to know about this one in the first place.

When you arrive, you are flush. When you leave, you'll be counting the satang, sir! 😂🎉 (P.S. What are US baht, yankee doodle?)

What is USB and carport 😂😂😂

Hey, Peter. I love reading comments like this because my idea is just to show places to people, so that if they like them, they can book themselves. And it's even better when I hear that someone else has had a good experience, and you obviously did! Many thanks for the feedback!

Thanks, BB. I should say the TV wasn't really B&W incase I upset the hotel owners. At least I don't think so! I was so tired I didn't actually turn it on! When I was young and fit I was still tired by midnight. Now I'm old and fat I need bed, slippers and hot cocoa by 10pm at the latest. Plus some dunking biscuits nicked from the room!

Thanks, David. I guess it might take a bit longer during the day to get to the airport. Although when I checked on google maps it suggested about 15 minutes. I didn't mind the size; I guess most people stay only one night or less. Modernisation would be welcome as long as it's not an excuse to double the price!

I agree, PFI I like modern and luxury but not when it's four or five times the price. Many people using airport hotels just want a shower and a comfortable clean bed, plus a decent location. Lilac delivers on those, and I thought it was a good deal. I'd stay there again, certainly!

Thanks, Mark. You're right, the air quality has taken a turn for the worse in Bangkok over the last few days. There's a lot more expensive hotels that don't offer an air purifier so that's quite impressive, really. Obviously, you can't guarantee the shuttle will be private. It's probably only people like me me who arrive after midnight totally shattered! 😃

That's a good question. I think it does although I didn't return to the airport. If not the shuttle would be 100 Baht. Also I've seen this hotel on trip.com and elsewhere slightly cheaper than I paid, so it's really not expensive.

Thanks, Jimmy. Always better to be returning to the Midlands than leaving it in my book. Unless you're returning from Thailand in which case it's hell! I remember that feeling! Old school charm is the polite way of saying it's old fashioned, I guess. But it did have some charm and the location and price suit me! You got any double time tomorrow? If not, enjoy the rest of the weekend, mate!

@ . It’s nice to find hotels that some hotels have that feel to them👌. I was doing the tourist thing in London when I lived there never saw anything 😂😂. Back to the calmness of the midlands now !!!! Yeah double bubble tomorrow for me 😝😝😝. Havvvvv itttttt 😎😎😎

@@jimmyboysmovies1972 Double Bubble...come on down! I'm sure you've got plans to invest it wisely on your next trip to Thailand! Plus it just goes much further out here, of course!

@ very wisely 🤭😂😆🍻 as I always do !!!!!!

@@jimmyboysmovies1972 What could possibly go wrong? 🤣😅😂

Thanks, SG. Sweet dreams, mate!

Thanks, Mick! No make up. Whether there was a filter applied to this video is a different question. I look absolutely terrible after midnight. RUclips would rate it PG. Although there are those that say I look terrible all the time! 😃

@ keep up the good work buddy

That's really good to hear! Thanks for letting me know. Must be ok if you're staying another week! 👍

Thanks mate you review was spot on

@simonrodgers9105 Absolute pleasure, Simon.

Thanks for the feedback. Don't think you'll be the biggest fan of the next couple of videos 😔 because I read your comment sitting in Chiang Mai waiting for my taxi to Chiang Rai 😃. But don't worry, I'm heading back to Bangkok after that, and then down to Pattaya. 👍 By the way, what kind of Pattaya content interests you?

The bus goes from Level 1 Near Gate 8 and I know it runs at the following times: 08.30, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30 and 18.00. That's the Bell Travel Service with 3 seats across. If that's full then the same point sells seats on the hourly service to Jomtien bus station, but that's 4 seats across.

My pleasure . I don't think you'll be disappointed!

That sounds interesting. Thanks.

Many thanks for your support, PFI!

Thanks, Steve. You're right they're all over Thailand and I've never tried that brand. I know they've got a couple of hotels around Chiang Mai including one at the airport. So definitely a brand for me to try!

Thanks. The Amaranth is a decent choice! Bangkok I'd such a huge place that's it's difficult to recommend without knowing more about what you like. But I've said in videos before that my favourite place is Sukhumvit Soi 11. So to start with I'd recommend there. ruclips.net/video/lr6tMbw2ii8/видео.htmlsi=Omq3d3chuckEoNjn ruclips.net/video/zsD4GSczSnk/видео.htmlsi=IT2aeTHUP5y9qW76 ruclips.net/video/RmCkpZoQmiw/видео.htmlsi=r4gguTfv-OZOLdbj

Yes, you're right. All places put their prices up. I saw this place starting under 2500THB at Christmas time.

Not really crowded. End of rainy season but not yet high season so not very busy

Yes, James. I've seen better breakfasts but really for that price it's a steal

Sadly not David. You'd need to get a Bolt taxi or Grab either from where you are or from the end of the baht bus route.

Thanks, Jimmy. Breakfast definitely worth the extra money. I could drink enough coffee to make it worthwhile. I don't think it's bad for 1500-1800 Baht because Nimman is always more because it's the trendy part of town. The only surprise is why they let me in! 😀

Well, I've got myself a face tracker on my camera, which I suppose is the same thing! 😀 It's certainly cheaper to feed! Thanks for your comment

Thanks, Tony. I think you've called it about right. Balcony is always a plus, but this one was too small to do anything on, really. Breakfast got some good reviews, but for me was a bit underwhelming apart from the waffles as you said. I love this area of Chiang Mai and it is probably the most fashionable/trendiest part of the city. Prices do reflect that and there's no doubt that more value can be found elsewhere. For me I enjoy the vibe around Nimman. Not least because of the numerous excellent coffee shops!

Thanks, SG. I know a few people who don't really like Chiang Mai as they think it's a bit quiet. But for my part, I really love it, especially around Nimman where this hotel is. Hopefully a few more fridges to open in the next few weeks! Thanks for the support!

Thanks, BB. I think the hotel is guest friendly. They didn't seem at all wrried about who was having breakfast as long as you had your breakfast coupon! I went for the healthy breakfast as usual. Waffles and honey, some of those deep fried pandan things, some bread and lots of coffee. I didn't have room for any eggs and putting a sausage in my trouser pocket might have attracted attention for all the wrong reasons!

Thanks, David. There seems to be a lot of choice around this price point at the moment. Maybe high season hasn't started, or maybe people have been put off by the floods of a few weeks ago. Either way, I don't think it's overly expensive. And to be fair to the hotel, the decor actually looked better to the eye than it does on the camera. So not a bad option!

Jeff, you seem very knowledgeable about this subject? Bathrooms, I mean, obviously!😅😅

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Thanks, Anders. I do find it strange that this is the only flight! Trying to apply logic is difficult! In some ways, Hua Hin is almost "too close" to places like Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. I think to get any value, the flight needs to cover a greater distance and be much shorter than an equivalent road trip. As Chiang Mai is a major hub in the North, I guess there's some logic in it. I remember back in the day, they used to fly further South, to places like Trat, but even then, they used ATR72 turboprops rather than jets. That's a long-winded way of saying I don't really know! 😀

@@balloonchaser Pretty good answer though👍.

Thanks, Jimmy. I like small airports. My favourite in Thailand has got to be Samui. Doesn't look like an airport at all! Hua Hin is a bit like that. It has some gardens that you used to be able to walk round. And everyone is helpful and friendly. Never been to Jersey, but made it as far as Guernsey. Few years ago mind you! Any double dabble today?

@ I’m on it today my Mann !!!!!! Had lunch and watched your latest vlog 😆😆 now back to the grind 🤯🤯🤯 roll on next April that’s keeping me going 🍻🍻

@jimmyboysmovies1972 April is not that far away, Jimmy! Once the new year arrives, you can start counting down the days! 👍