Airgroovin

We had a 6 hour layer over and actually had 5 hours of great sleep - definitely well worth it, actually... I find it hard to sleep on planes, so the rest was most welcomed, and well worth cost IMHO.

Cheers,

AG. :-:

A_Lee

When I checked last year for some people who asked for my advice on transiting there, it was the same price for 1 or 2 people, but then jumped up for 3 or more. But regardless, if you have to pay the 700 THB tax, it is per person, so the increased price is offset by that. If you have a group of 3 or more and don't need to pay the 700 THB tax, then you can definitely find a hotel room outside the airport for cheaper.

I personally don't see any scenario myself where I would stay there again, simply due to a matter of principle. I feel that the rooms are a ripoff, given the prices they are charging and I don't want to support such practices, even if it makes sense from a practical point of view. But I can see it being practical for some people, such as Airgroovin' who don't want the hassle of leaving the airport and the time involved.

BHIL

I spent 12 hours in the Louis Tavern Dayroom hotel today. I had a horrible connection (long story) and TG paid for the room so I did not have much alternative. However, I must say that the Louis Tavern is just fine. Nothing special but I had some hours of sleep and did some hours of work (500 bath for 6 hours of internet) so I can not really complain. I would use this option again if get in the same situation and that also goes for a self-paid trip. The hassle of leaving the airport does not sound interessting to me.

concol

A quick update on my stay at the Great Residence Inn. All in all pretty much what I expected from the pictures on their website and the ones from Magnus.

http://www.sawadee.com/hotel/bangkok/greatresidence/

Very efficient airport transfer at 6AM – no issues with check in – staff was friendly enough. Room was comfortable and overall pretty clean. Bathroom was basic but good enough for a refreshing shower. Water pressure was good, not great – hot water was adequate but if you like hot water that will make the whole bathroom steam up you are out of luck.

I managed to walk up to 7-even, about a 7min walk. At 13:30 most of the restaurants on the way were still closed as I think they only open at 17:00 but stay open till past midnight. (this I gather from the signs but not 100% sure). There were a few places open if you needed to get something but in general most were closed.

I ate at the onsite restaurant. 150THB rice and basil chicken 2 cans of pop. Food was tasty and portions seem adequate for the price.

Hung out on the pool deck for a while, managed to put my feet in the pool, water seemed like a comfortable temperature if you wanted a swim to get away form the humidity.

All in all for 850 + 34 THB – not a bag choice if you need a few hours sleep, a shower and a decent meal.

I will need a day room in a week and will be using the Great Residence Inn again. Asked about making a reservation for my next stay and was told by the check out staff it is cheaper to us the internet booking site.

Airgroovin

+1^

I am with you all the way on this one...!

Cheers,

AG. :-:

mintcilantro

Thanks for leaving the feedback. I'll get a day room for my upcoming trip as well. I get in around 6:50 AM and depart at 11:30 PM. I have lounge access too but I like the idea of catching some sleep after a red eye flight