filmwill

I've heard lots of chatter in the past about a "day hotel" (one that rates hourly) at Suvarnabhumi...know there used to be one at the old Don Muang. Whether a new one is in-the-works, open now, or not happening: I know not.

Problem is, for our upcoming Laos/Vietnam trip we may route through BKK on EVA (which would arrive BKK at 2 AM). Normally, I'd opt for the Novotel, but at well over $200 a night, it's a little too rich for my taste to spend that much for what only amounts to a 7 or 8 hour layover (our flight to LP would leave at noon the next day.)

Any knowledge about this--or suggestions for alternatives? Thanks!!

filmwill

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KimJapan

It's called Louis Tavern and they do not take reservations but operate on a walk-in basis. If you are willing to take the chance of there not actually being a room there at 2:00 AM then consider it a good option. Me...I'd book the Novotel or a hotel in the city - at 2:00 AM it will take no time to get into the city.

MichaelBKK

Actually, they do take reservations, and are sometimes fully booked. You can fax to +66 2401 9311 to try to make a reservation.

That said, rates start at $50 for 4 hours in a basic room and go up from there. The Novotel is less than $200 a night (it's at $169 including taxes at Agoda.com). You could be looking at well over $100 for the day room, and the Novotel is much nicer.

KimJapan

Interesting...I had heard no reservations there. For the price they should...but for the price, I'd go elsewhere, as well.

filmwill

Michael, I just checked Agoda and for our dates (in early November) it's $230 a night...just as I was finding elsewhere. I'm sure the Novotel is much nicer--heck, it sure LOOKS nicer. But for $100 vs. $230, I might be leaning towards Louis Tavern. I have a feeling we'll be so blasted from jetlag, we won't really even notice the difference.

KimJapan

If I remember correctly, your dates are almost a year from now...so now is way too early to book for a discount rate. Most places will be showing only rack rates.