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Old Nov 25, 2005 | 10:20 pm
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transpac
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Yeah, who would want to stay at a nice hotel that is quiet, out of the way and as such might be more relaxing? No constant drone of traffic, a restful sleep, who needs that?

The Conrad is a lovely property, located in a complex of buildings called All Seasons Place (shopping, restaurants, food court, supermarket, banks, Starbucks, etc.). It is no more than 500 meters from the Conrad to the Ploen Chit BTS (Skytrain) station. (I measured it on my MapMagic software map, 471 m to be exact.) Just walk up Wireless (aka Wittayu Road). What is that, a 10 minute walk at most? There is also a complimentary shuttle mini-bus that cycles past the Conrad and can take you to the BTS station. Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive, and motorbike taxis (not for the faint of heart or safety-concious) would be 60 seconds and 10 baht between the Conrad and the BTS station.

Note that the BTS stops running ~ 12 midnight, and resumes service ~ 06:00.

BTW, the weather here in Bangkok has been incredibly beautiful. Below average temps., no rain, low relative humidity, clear, crisp blue skies, nice breeze. Most Thais are saying it is too cold, and they are wearing sweaters! (Today is overcast.) Temps: 84 F high, 70 F low, relative humidty ~ 65%.

Have a great trip.
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