Wow 4 hours! You were unlucky I think. Enjoy Bangkok.

Any recommendations for mid-range places (under $150/night? I like the look of Veranda Lodge, so any other similar places in comparable locations?

I'm considering Hua Hin as my backup plan for 4 nights in mid-January should Bangkok really be too difficult to manage.

Paule

Picked this up in New Zealand where wi-fi is not readily available.
The return to Bangkok leaving Hua-hin at 10.am took 3hours to the Old Bangkok Inn.
I would recommend the Baan Laksasubha in Hua-hin- Paule you may be able to get a deal on it.
Happy New Year to you all

Thanks, Frances,
I'll look into it.
Paule

Baan laksasubha has a great location

Veranda Lodge is further along the road so you need to use transport to from however it has a good on the beach location and very 'beach' style, loungers shades right on the beach, is a more affordable option if Baan Laksasubha is a bit more than you want to pay

When checking details for Veranda Lodge be sure to note it is not Veranda 'Resort' which is in Cha Am area

Thanks. I've decided to pass on Hua Hin as a backup plan. The available rooms in the "nicer" places were too high and had a more restrictive cancellation policy than I'm willing to accept. Thanks for the information - good for the next trip!