Krabi hotel advice
Apr 4, 2016, 11:51 am
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Krabi hotel advice
Hello,
I am looking to spend 5 nights in Krabi, after 5 nights in Siem Reap and 3 nights in Bangkok. Looking at Krabi hotels, I have narrowed it down to the Sofitel and the Dusit Thani. Does anyone have any advice regarding one over the other? Also if anyone had been to these properties, I was just curious what the process was to get a speed boat to the islands - I know the hotel provides a boat but from what I hear the prices are much higher than finding one independently. Also if you have another suggestion regarding hotels, I'm definitely open to consider another option. Thank you!
I am looking to spend 5 nights in Krabi, after 5 nights in Siem Reap and 3 nights in Bangkok. Looking at Krabi hotels, I have narrowed it down to the Sofitel and the Dusit Thani. Does anyone have any advice regarding one over the other? Also if anyone had been to these properties, I was just curious what the process was to get a speed boat to the islands - I know the hotel provides a boat but from what I hear the prices are much higher than finding one independently. Also if you have another suggestion regarding hotels, I'm definitely open to consider another option. Thank you!
Apr 4, 2016, 2:36 pm
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I was recently at the Sofitel Krabi. We took the hotel speed boat to the Hong Islands, which cost 1,750 THB pp. Lunch was included. This is a short distance. The hotel does offer speed boat to Phi Phi Islands. This is a longer distance, and more expensive. I don't recall the cost though, but I'm sure you could email the hotel. As you may know, the Sofitel Krabi is about an hour drive from Krabi airport. We took a taxi from airport to hotel at cost of (I believe) 600 THB and hotel booked taxi on return for 796 THB (+ tip). 
Apr 4, 2016, 7:33 pm
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Excellent. Thanks! Did you enjoy your stay at the hotel? I'm torn between the two although I am leaning more towards the Sofitel. Actually that price doesn't seem too bad either - I'm sure it may be cheaper if you find a private boat, but it would be nice to have it arranged from the hotel and not have to worry about it. Thanks again
Apr 6, 2016, 12:27 pm
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Excellent. Thanks! Did you enjoy your stay at the hotel? I'm torn between the two although I am leaning more towards the Sofitel. Actually that price doesn't seem too bad either - I'm sure it may be cheaper if you find a private boat, but it would be nice to have it arranged from the hotel and not have to worry about it. Thanks again
Apr 6, 2016, 9:05 pm
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5 nights in Siem Reap is a lot. Are you sure you'll have 5 days worth of temples to see? I've only ever spent 3 days at a time there (multiple guests come to visit and we end up taking a long weekend there). I've have had no troubles seeing what needs to be seen in 3 days as long as you hire a private car - aircon alone is worth the investment in the car.
Krabi hotel - Love the Nakamanda. Maybe a little smaller than what you are looking for?
Krabi hotel - Love the Nakamanda. Maybe a little smaller than what you are looking for?
Apr 10, 2016, 10:42 am
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5 nights in Siem Reap is a lot. Are you sure you'll have 5 days worth of temples to see? I've only ever spent 3 days at a time there (multiple guests come to visit and we end up taking a long weekend there). I've have had no troubles seeing what needs to be seen in 3 days as long as you hire a private car - aircon alone is worth the investment in the car.
