gambler

Looks like the old Narry's Inn after refurbishment and a name change ;)

Agoda pricing does not include tax + service charge and doesn't appear to be any lower than booking direct on Narry's web site?

1100 - 1200 baht / night is about the right price - no way is it worth 1900bt or the ridiculous "official" pricing shown on both the Agoda and Narry website's :rolleyes:

Not sure about that glass fronted shower area - might be nice watching a girl taking a shower but I like a bit of privacy when I'm sat on the shitter :P

Folks might also check out Muang Boran (the Ancient City). It's a big historic park just outside of Bangkok, nice place to spend a day - maybe take a girl you like with you. Good place to take pics to show the folks back home who think you were on a "cultural visit".

 

http://www.ancientcity.com/en

I'll 2nd that - out of all the tourist attractions Muang Boran is the one that's impressed me the most. :)

I would like to use the SARL service to get to BKK. I am staying near the Chit Lom BTS. I was thinking of getting a cab to either Makkasan or Phaya Thai SARL stations. Does anyone know if either of these stations have escalators or lifts from street level? The reason I ask is that I will have two suitcases and hand luggage and dont fancy carrying them up the steps.

 

Thanks

Paul

As far as I know there's an escalator and lift at Phayathai Station.

However, you should be aware that any journey via the rail link is going to involve humping luggage around - and if you don't fancy it, you should stick to using a taxi.

Well, I don't think many would consider the Bearing Area to be a viable option without the BTS ;)

Like I said, it's too far out for my taste but good luck with it - it's a nice Condo.

Nice condo & good layout...............but too far out of town for my liking.

Where do you get metered taxis from the at airport? I tried once (usually get airport link but this was 5am) and they said 400.

Just do as the Thais do - go to the arrivals floor and pick up a Taxi who has just dropped a passenger off.

This avoids waiting around and paying the Airport taxi surcharge. Make sure he agrees to use the meter before you get in - this won't be a problem as most drivers are desperate to pick up an immediate return fare. :)

I will really appreciate if someone could explain me what has the word "LIMO" has become to in Thailand...

It means a vastly overpriced taxi service used by suckers who don't know any better. :D

Don't waste your money - just use the regular meter taxis which are perfectly good enough.

Nice review Michael, but.....why are you being coy about the price?? :unsure:

Anyway......Joiner Fee + BTS induced room shake = Not for me Thanks. :P

I've never done it but I guess if you don't have much luggage and you're staying near a BTS it would be ok.

Personally for an extra B200 ($7) or so I like the convenience of a taxi. Its no big deal after forking out $1000+ for a flight...then again, there is Bkk traffic to contend with at certain times.

I tried it out on my last trip just for an experiment. The rail link from the airport to Phayathai is no problem - the train is clean & spacious and it's a much more interesting view than travelleing by taxi.

Phayathai to Sukhumvit on the sky train can be a pain in the arse if you have luggage (which I have). Not too bad if you are travelling outside peak periods but no fun if you're travelling when it's congested. Also note that the journey involves carrying your luggage up a few staircases - not a problem for me but maybe a problem for the more physically challenged mongers :P

Overall, I would use the rail link again outside peak periods and I would defintely use it if the traffic in Bangkok is grid locked. Other than that, I'll stick to using the taxi. :)