Going to Khon Kean and Chiang Mia in June

[Dr Mick 111]

Well it looks like in lubbed up again

 

So im going to Khon Kaen to see my lady in June

 

She says she found nice place to stop for us in Khon Kaen

called Pimmarkadaen hotel ,well thats her spelling so sure could be wrong ,

she says its near Khon Kaen Inn

,Look on internet can not find information about this place

She looked at rooms yesterday said very big ,like a room we stopped in before in Kho Chang

But hard to beleive as price is 600 bhts night.

 

Any information on this place

 

Also we going to Chiang Mia for 5 days

 

Anybody can rec. nice place ,

Im looking of paying up to 2000 bhts night ,

 

May go to Patts alone then for 3 nights ,but I know where i will stay

[europexx 0]

on my last stay in khon kaen I stayed at the sofitiel hotel...they have nice rooms and u are in the middle of the action...

[Dr Mick 111]

on my last stay in khon kaen I stayed at the sofitiel hotel...they have nice rooms and u are in the middle of the action...

 

I know this is number 1 hotel in Khon Kaen but at 2600 plus bhts night think to high for Khon Kaen

 

Thanks for reply

Edited April 26, 2008 by Dr Mick

[Vetteman 0]

Dr. Mick

 

I made the trip to Khon Kean with my TGF back in Dec 2006. She said we could stay at the Sofitel. Went to check in at the Sofitel and the only room they had available was 3300bht (convention was in town) . Had a load of luggage and decided to check in and told the TGF we go look for another hotel and change tomorrow. Sofitel was very nice but, not worth the money IMO.

 

Found the Kosa Hotel just down the road for 1000bht w/American Breakfast(ABF) and decided to reserve a room. While walking around one night, found a sign for the Charoen Thani Pricess Hotel, next to Kosa Hotel, advertising 799bht w/NO ABF.

 

The Kosa was a nice hotel. A newer shopping mall out the front door accross the street. The ABF was not all that great. I would recommend telling them you don't want the (ABF) and get a cheaper rate.

 

You can probably find cheaper hotels around town. But, these 3 hotels seem to be the major ones in that central location.

 

If you are flying, most hotels have a free shuttle van or bus pickup at the airport to take you to their hotel. You'll have to pay a small fee for them to shuttle you back to the airport .

 

Have a great trip...

Vetteman

[ozijeff 9]

Ha Ha, I already told you. The Montri Hotel in Chiang Mai at around 800bt a night is a bargain. +6653211070

[upena 2]

I stayed at Cactus Resort and Hotel - small place - about 500 Baht per night - some pictures of the room along with a bunch of KK pictures - My Khon Kaen

[soi6 0]

last trip to CM I stayed at the hotel Porn Ping, there is a disco in the basement and a concert club on the first floor. ran me 800 baht a night and was worth it.

 

Spicy Spicy is the place to go after the bars close, it somehow stays open until early AM.

[ozijeff 9]

yes porn ping is good too. closer to the night market than Montri. Montri is closer to spicy. spicy has a bit of a bar scene from star wars feel.

I am in chaing mai for 3 days as of now. can update as i go.

[soi6 0]

yes porn ping is good too. closer to the night market than Montri. Montri is closer to spicy. spicy has a bit of a bar scene from star wars feel.

I am in chaing mai for 3 days as of now. can update as i go.

 

 

I agree, Spicy reminded me of the way the old Thermae in BKK used to be before it was overrun with high paying Japanese and GFE girls were driven away..

 

Spicy is a must if you visit CM, but remember not all girls there are 'available'..

[turboman 0]

Dr Mick,

I would recommend Sofitel as far superior to the other two main ones, but the Charoen Thani is nice also and about 1300 baht a night so not too bad.

All three are centrally located and next to most of the expat bars

[bestmate 0]

Khon kaen i stayed at Sofitel for 1900bht booked online via a hotel booking site. Great value for the money and excellent location.

 

Chiang Mai i stayed at the Raming Lodge and paid 1000bht booked online too. Great location near lots of beer bars but not noisy and also walking distance to the night market

 

Right now can't remember the name of the booking site i used. Will update this thread if i find it otherwise try a google search for online discount hotel booking site.

[ozijeff 9]

I agree that the Raming Lodge is in great spot. Walked past it about 20 mins ago. Just have to see what works with you budget. I think you will be here in the middle of low season Dr Mick so shouldnt be a problem.

[Dr Mick 111]

Khon kaen i stayed at Sofitel for 1900bht booked online via a hotel booking site. Great value for the money and excellent location.

 

Chiang Mai i stayed at the Raming Lodge and paid 1000bht booked online too. Great location near lots of beer bars but not noisy and also walking distance to the night market

 

Right now can't remember the name of the booking site i used. Will update this thread if i find it otherwise try a google search for online discount hotel booking site.

 

Thanks a lot ,I was thinking booking Raming Lodge ,seen it on a web site looks good

but best price i can see on their web site is 1850 bhts night

So if you could let me know what site you used it would be great if i can get cheaper

 

Also like the name

 

Think stop 3 days in city Raming lodge if available also 2 nights out of city in hol village

seen 2 which look great on the web ,anybody been to these.

The Field Village or Fern Paradise

 

So my full trip im trying to plan is

 

Sat 21st June ,5 nights in Khon Kean

Thur 26 June 1 night to Undon Thani ,then fly out on fri with Nok Air

Fri 27June Chaing Mia City Hotel for 3 nights

Mon 30 June Chaing Mia Hol Village for 2/3 nights

 

Thur 3rd July 3 nights in Pattaya with out my lady

 

Well thats the plan but we all know about making plans.

 

Main reason of this trip is looking at houses which i could rent when I move out to live in

Thailand this coming September

[s77656769 5]

Seems like a few options for Raming Lodge

 

latestays.com

agodo.com

asiarooms.com

hotelscombined.com

 

although which room class is provided for the price is occasionally confusing. Room class vs twin/double bed is also unclear.

 

Since I'm also looking at a stay in CNX, I'm interested in the responses.

bestmate, is the hotel GF? Even if I book a double?

 

I'm looking for something GF, Queen/King bed, In-Room digital safe, LAN/WIFI, central-ish tho it looks like CNX isn't too big so I suppose 10 minutes from night market covers a bit. 100THB would be good, tho 1000 is probably more reasonable, may be worth paying a bit more to bundle LAN/WIFI. Ultimately only staying 3 nights, so room rate doesn't multiply too badly.

[JohnIrish 9]

I was with my Tilac in Chiang Mai recently...

 

We stayed at the Baan Orapin... a very nice place. They have a small pool that is very nice. It is not close to beer bars but I was not concerned about that. The staff is great and I would recommend it. Rates are probably on the top end of your budget.

 

Do a search on the internet.

 

 

Baan Orapin Heritage Bed & Breakfast

Wat Gate, Chiang Mai

+66 (0)8 1616 4016

[Dungheap 243]

Raming Lodge? Does have a sort of ring to it ...

[beerboy 40]

Recently went back to the Novotel in Chiang Mai. 4 star, little bit outside [ 50/60 bht ride ]. special offers on their website from 1000 bht pn inc an excellant breakfast [ normal price 250 bht ]. some rooms with a view of Doi Suthep.