We are back in Thailand!
We were here last December, but we liked it so much that we decided to come back and spend a longer time this time.
So, I am excited to start sharing my experience in this beautiful country here on my blog.
It’s going to be still mostly about plant-based food, but I’m also planning to share a bit more outside of that category as well, hoping this blog will be informative for those who may be interested in visiting Thailand in the future.
Most of the foods you will see here are going to be restaurant foods until I have access to a functional kitchen, but it’s going to be a nice change, and I think you will enjoy those posts because there are so many wonderful restaurants here!
Today I would like to talk about the hotel we stayed upon our arrival.
We arrived at the Bangkok airport at midnight.
After a 24-hour long trip all we wanted to do is to crash.
So, we booked this hotel for one night because it was a quick (10 min) ride from the airport.
The hotel staff were nice and friendly, and the check-in process went smoothly.
Their rooms are clean and well maintained.
The room seen in the picture above is the bedroom of the suite we had last December (yes, this is our second time staying here).
Their suites have a bathtub with a view!
This time we booked a regular room without a separate bedroom or a bathtub, but it was still a comfortable and satisfying stay.
Most people likely stay at this hotel for one night right after their arrival or right before their departure, and this hotel provides just what is needed by those tourists for a reasonable price.
If you stay at this hotel, you should consider getting the breakfast option!
It costs less than $10, and it’s so worth it.
There is a shopping mall where you can find a lot of food options only 3 minute-walk from the hotel, but finding plant-based food is tough, and the hotel offers a nice buffet that includes a lot of fresh and cooked plant-based food, such as salad and fruit bars, stir-fried vegetables, grilled tomatoes, and roasted potatoes.
They conveniently serve a mixture of Asian and Western foods, and three is something for everyone.
The dining room is airy and elegant.
It accommodates families and large groups too.
You can also choose to enjoy eating outside (if it is not too warm).
The checkout is 12:00 noon, but depending on the availability they may be able to change it to 1:00 p.m.
(We were able to have it changed both times we stayed, so it’s worth asking.)
If you have time before you head out to your final destination, you can enjoy a little splash at the pool.
Do not, however, forget to use the welcome drink ticket they give you when you check in before you leave and relax at their beautiful lounge.
This time we got Longan Herbal Tea.
They served Butterfly Pea Flower Tea last time we stayed in December.
This is a great option to consider for anyone who needs a hotel near the Bangkok airport.
The Park Nine Bangkok – https://www.theparknine.com/suvarnabhumi/
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Also, here is a little tip for future travelers about navigating the Bangkok airport immigration process…
Last time we came here, we stood in line for almost one hour to go through the immigration process, and it was stressful.
So this time we booked “fast track service” in advance, and we were glad we did.
That allowed us to go through the immigration process extremely fast (you do need to wait for your luggage though).
We also used the same company’s limousine service, and that was also great!
Once we picked up our luggage, we were escorted to a SUV already waiting for us just outside, and we were off, which was so much better than the last time when we had to wait for our Grab (like Uber) and then struggled to find our ride among 20 other passengers doing the same thing at the same time.
There are various companies that offer this type of service, but we used Bangkok Airport Limousine.
Bangkok Airport Limousine – https://limousine.in.th/
