Le Meridien Chiang Rai, Thailand [Master Thread]
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the bus i took was horrible 5 years ago, maybe there are other options now, the bus was packed with very loud tourists ( i wont mention where they came from... )
budget thailand has no oneway charge if u rent more 5 or more days...
In Chiang Rai the car can be very useful as well :]
budget thailand has no oneway charge if u rent more 5 or more days...
In Chiang Rai the car can be very useful as well :]
Perhaps it's more of a 'luck of the draw' scenario.
I'd much prefer renting a car and driving, and subsequently getting outside of town as well, but for o/w trips that's not necessarily practical.
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there is only one massage place in walking distance as far as i know, ( and i stayed there for about 4 weeks combined in the past years ).
You have to go to right after you exit the resort and walk towards the restaurants, then next street left ( it might be the second i don't really remember ) but they have signs there as it is the only shop around. Not too hard to find, maybe 15 mins walking from the LM
haven't tried it though
In the city center you have much more options, some of the better spa's also have a pickup service but I prefer the hotel spa then to earn some more points
You have to go to right after you exit the resort and walk towards the restaurants, then next street left ( it might be the second i don't really remember ) but they have signs there as it is the only shop around. Not too hard to find, maybe 15 mins walking from the LM
haven't tried it though
In the city center you have much more options, some of the better spa's also have a pickup service but I prefer the hotel spa then to earn some more points
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Cool, @cln, thanks. A few more curiosities:
-How long is city center from the hotel and what's the best mode of transportation?
-How much did the hotel massage cost you?
-Anything to do around hotel?
-How long is city center from the hotel and what's the best mode of transportation?
-How much did the hotel massage cost you?
-Anything to do around hotel?
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Cool, @cln, thanks. A few more curiosities:
-How long is city center from the hotel and what's the best mode of transportation?
-How much did the hotel massage cost you?
-Anything to do around hotel?
-How long is city center from the hotel and what's the best mode of transportation?
-How much did the hotel massage cost you?
-Anything to do around hotel?
I usually rent a car because there is a lot to see within an hour driving time, e.g. White Temple, Singha Park, Golden Triangle, Karen Long Neck ( well wouldn't go there again ) Hot Springs, Mountains and many more. If u have more time go to Pu Chi Fah for sunrise but it is a crazy 2,5-3 hours drive.
The hotel also runs a shuttle to city center ( i dont remember if u have to pay ). Also grabtaxi app works fine and hotel can call taxi for you. I think it is around 100-150 THB to city center.
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Grab AND Uber is great news.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
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Grab AND Uber is great news.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
Don't worry about learning manual, the places I rent from have all switched to fully automatic car stock.
Oh, and when you look for prices check the Thailand specific websites. Prices will be cheaper but you won't be able to add discount or promo codes.
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Automatic cars are available, albeit at a slightly higher price then stick. Be aware that Thailand drives Brit style and you will need an intl drivers license if you're stopped by a cop.
Grab AND Uber is great news.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
How much should I expect to pay for a car rental returning at same location? I guess I would need to learn manual driving first.
Currently leaning towards hiring a driver for one day to black house and white temple, rest of time relax at resort and take uber to city center.
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this is getting off topic ?
http://www.lemeridienchiangrai.com/e...channel=Social
there is a sale going on
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http://www.lemeridienchiangrai.com/e...channel=Social
there is a sale going on
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Travel in Thailand Chiang Rai trip! Book a great promotion now.
10 vouchers for a room, dining or spa voucher!
Valid from today until March 31, 2018.
Room rates start at Baht 2,999 per room per night.
Dining voucher starts at only 360 Baht / person.
Thai massage card Or oil massage from 899 baht / person.
** The price does not include delivery fee 50 Baht **
This special promotion. Can be ordered from today until May 14, 2560, which offers the same day trip to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Travel in Thailand Chiang Rai trip! Book a great promotion now.
10 vouchers for a room, dining or spa voucher!
Valid from today until March 31, 2018.
Room rates start at Baht 2,999 per room per night.
Dining voucher starts at only 360 Baht / person.
Thai massage card Or oil massage from 899 baht / person.
** The price does not include delivery fee 50 Baht **
This special promotion. Can be ordered from today until May 14, 2560, which offers the same day trip to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.