Originally Posted by the_traveler
I'll be transiting BKK for ~9 hours overnight (11:30 PM - 8:50 AM). Is it worth it to get a hotel near the airport, or is it better to stay in the airport?

How about an airport lounge during that time?

(I belong to Priority Pass.)
The Dayrooms at BKK are great. While I will be taking advantage of all this advice for a 20 hour layover later this month, last month I connected through the airport with only 7 hours. The Dayrooms run about $10 an hour and are clean, quiet and comfortable. I figured with all the time it would take to clear customs and then re-enter the airport upon my return, I could instead save lots of time in a Dayroom.
I haven't had a problem getting one yet (I've stayed in them twice), but both times the desk agent recommended that I get a reservation next time.