I am planning to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai via night train arriving in the morning. Should I book a place to stay first before leaving? or book it when I arrive? If you people do have places <$5 to recommend I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks
2006-07-13 22:48:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
It is not high season so you will have plenty of room choices.. if I read that correctly as less than $5 - then head for the Tapae gate and there are lots of inexpensive guesthouses in that area.
Also - the buses are far more comfortable than the train. Most have big comfy, reclining chairs etc.. get a vip bus.. go during the day and you can get to see a little too...
best ken
2006-07-14 17:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, check out www.asiarooms.com for available budget hotels there. They even have discounts if you book through the net.
Look for Baan Napat Mansion www.baannapat.com
Baantai Hotel www.baantai.com
Lai-Thai Guesthouse www.laithai.com
Little Guesthouse www.guesthousethailand.com
Wanasit Guesthouse wanasit@writeme.com tel: 013095066
Winner Inn Hotel www.winnerinnhotel.com
Walai House Boutique Guesthouse www.walaihouse.com
The Eurasia Chiang Mai Hotel www.eurasiahotels.com
Sira House www.chomsira.com
Royal Guesthouse www.geocities.com/theroyalcnx
Try Wanasit first.
2006-07-13 23:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are arriving in the morning, then you have lots of time to find a place for the night. it's good cos you can see the room before you pay since you want a <$50 room and most of the rooms in CM are not as nice as in BKK. It also depends on where you you wanna live too. i'd recommend you to Karinthip Hotel. you can conveniently go to many places by local bus. it's only $38.50 though ... or check out http://www.excelloz.com. good site indeed.
good luck.
2006-07-14 16:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what time you arrive at the airport. if in the afternoon i think you can go to the railway station directly.
but if not i suggest you some hotels are near Hua Lum Pong Railway Station such as Prince Palace, Bangkok Centre and Shanghai Inn.
Or you can get the train at Don Muang Railway Station which is nearer the airport and the hotels around that such as Amari Airport, Comfort Suite Airport and Quality Suites Airport.
2006-07-13 23:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cath_Y7777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋