Novotel BKK
Feb 23, 2008, 3:29 pm
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I'm guessing you mean the Novotel at the airport? Location as a transit hotel is great (just across the airport carpark) but you pay a premium for it. Have only slept there (it's new and clean) so haven't tried the gym.
If you're staying for a while other Accor properties have a better location / price... I really like the Sofitel Silom - nice rooms, good location and very friendly staff. Also like the Novotel on Siam Square just across the road from Siam Paragon
If you're staying for a while other Accor properties have a better location / price... I really like the Sofitel Silom - nice rooms, good location and very friendly staff. Also like the Novotel on Siam Square just across the road from Siam Paragon
Feb 23, 2008, 7:15 pm
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I have stayed there in June 2007 courtesy to LH (flying business class and having 10+ hours connection time). The hotel is brilliant and the facilities too. Compared to othe Novotels, mainly in Europe, this is Novotel of VERY different class. Will stay there again in June 2008 during return trip from Europe on LH/TG business classs and am looking forward to staying there.
They have their own mini-bus between the airport and hotel, but I belive there should be also underground tunnel of about 300 metres available now. I may decide to walk this time...
They have their own mini-bus between the airport and hotel, but I belive there should be also underground tunnel of about 300 metres available now. I may decide to walk this time...
Feb 23, 2008, 10:22 pm
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Good to see that the railway has works actively happening. Lots of track in position and the overhead electric wires are appearing. The stations seem to be taking shape and there are only a few sections now with absolutely nothing at all. I just can't wait for this to open so I can say "bye" to the airport taxi lottery ie VMC (voluntary meter conditions).
Feb 24, 2008, 7:10 am
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Staid there in January.
Good modern hotel, no plane noise, good service. Swimming pool is OK/good in the middle of the hotel. Bus very frequent, with backup buses waiting. Gym is not bad with view on the swiming pool.
Two drawbacks mentioned in numerous previous posts:
_ Checking-in can be a nightmare, especially early morning. I waited in line over 30 min for the two receptionists to checkout numerous departing pax and a few arriving pax (no fun after an 11 hours flight). Everyone seems to complain, but they do nothing about it.
- very expensive compared to a nice hotel downtown (I got a cheaper price from shangri-la on the river, but not worth to go to a downtown hotel for less than 10 hour connection IMHO).
Good modern hotel, no plane noise, good service. Swimming pool is OK/good in the middle of the hotel. Bus very frequent, with backup buses waiting. Gym is not bad with view on the swiming pool.
Two drawbacks mentioned in numerous previous posts:
_ Checking-in can be a nightmare, especially early morning. I waited in line over 30 min for the two receptionists to checkout numerous departing pax and a few arriving pax (no fun after an 11 hours flight). Everyone seems to complain, but they do nothing about it.
- very expensive compared to a nice hotel downtown (I got a cheaper price from shangri-la on the river, but not worth to go to a downtown hotel for less than 10 hour connection IMHO).
Feb 24, 2008, 2:47 pm
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Feb 24, 2008, 3:32 pm
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Feb 24, 2008, 6:33 pm
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Feb 24, 2008, 6:34 pm
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I was checking-in in the afternoon and leaving for midnight flight and both in and out were unbelievably fast and efficient. I cannot say that about immigration at the airport though, particularly on arrival.
Feb 25, 2008, 12:33 am
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It is certainly possible to walk. Go down to Ground Level (Level 1) and walk across the traffic lanes to the car park. Walk through the car park and out through the exit lanes/toll booths. Cross the dual carriageway. Try not to get run over. Go across the grass to the rear entrance of the hotel. There are a few steps up to the doors. It's rather hot and uncomfortable, especially if you have not got used to the climate, not really recommended with heavy luggage.
Feb 25, 2008, 5:51 am
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Staid there in January.
Good modern hotel, no plane noise, good service. Swimming pool is OK/good in the middle of the hotel. Bus very frequent, with backup buses waiting. Gym is not bad with view on the swiming pool.
Two drawbacks mentioned in numerous previous posts:
_ Checking-in can be a nightmare, especially early morning. I waited in line over 30 min for the two receptionists to checkout numerous departing pax and a few arriving pax (no fun after an 11 hours flight). Everyone seems to complain, but they do nothing about it.
- very expensive compared to a nice hotel downtown (I got a cheaper price from shangri-la on the river, but not worth to go to a downtown hotel for less than 10 hour connection IMHO).
Good modern hotel, no plane noise, good service. Swimming pool is OK/good in the middle of the hotel. Bus very frequent, with backup buses waiting. Gym is not bad with view on the swiming pool.
Two drawbacks mentioned in numerous previous posts:
_ Checking-in can be a nightmare, especially early morning. I waited in line over 30 min for the two receptionists to checkout numerous departing pax and a few arriving pax (no fun after an 11 hours flight). Everyone seems to complain, but they do nothing about it.
- very expensive compared to a nice hotel downtown (I got a cheaper price from shangri-la on the river, but not worth to go to a downtown hotel for less than 10 hour connection IMHO).
I used the 'executive rooms' and then you can use the check-in check-out desks in the executive lounge located behind the elevators. Well worth the price difference (online) of a few hundred baht as they also through in th e buffet breakfast and the evening cocktails/snacks