Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Charm Churee Villa Rustic Resort, Koh Tao

Charm Churee Villa Rustic Resort, Koh Tao at Jansom Bay

During my many stays on Koh Tao for diving or work on Koh Tao during PADI IE's I get to know the island relatively well.
One very nice discovery is the Charm Churee Villa Rustic Resort south of Mae Haad on Koh Tao.

The hotel is set in Jansom Bay, one of Koh Tao’s most beautiful areas, with views of the beach and the crystal-clear waters. Set in a secluded spot, this resort is the ideal place to get away from the stresses of modern life. There are two restaurants on site serving a variety of Thai and international dishes, as well as a range of cocktails. This is a great place to visit during your trip to Thailand.

The beach is exclusive to the resort which makes it even more desirable to stay there. On the down side, elevators are a big no no on Koh Tao so be prepared for some stairs walking in order to get to the room or anything else on the premises.

To get away from it all for a reasonable price, this is one of the places in Thailand to be and direct access to all the great dive sites Koh Tao has to offer.

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Deluxe Room



Panorama terrace


View from a sunset room

Sunset over Koh Tao

View of the exclusive beach and the bay




Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Bandara Suites Hotel, Silom, Bangkok

Bandara Suites Hotel, Silom, Bangkok


A friend of mine just stayed here and although he turned out to not be a big Bangkok fan, he enjoyed staying at this hotel.

Bandara Suites is the calm within the storm. Located in the heart of Silom; one of Bangkok's most important financial, shopping, restaurant, and night life districts. The Bandara Suites superb location on Soi Sala Daeng 1 , is only a 5 minute walk down a quiet Soi to the MRTA Subway and BTS Sky train and the three main thoroughfares of Silom, Sathorn, and Rama IV roads. Bangkok's traffic free connecter to all of down town. Bandara Suites Hotel is comprised of 2 high rise buildings. Bandara Hotel & Resort is a 17 storey structure with 48 units of exclusively serviced residence designed to match the Pure Bandara Suites concept. There are also a 4 bedroom penthouse and a 3 bedroom penthouse that offer the maximum in amenities, service, and extravagance. Bandara Hotel & Resort has been designed for the long term resident who needs to be in Bangkok's prime business location.

Bandara Suites is a 26 storey building which brags some of the best views in all of Bangkok. Enjoy the splendid sunrise and observe as Thailand's capital city comes to life; and then later in the day watch the sunset and the skyline of Bangkok shine with high rise illumination

All rooms at Bandara Suites are equipped with high-speed internet and full kitchens for a comfortable stay of one night or as a permanent residence. The 4-star hotel’s facilities include: 2 pools, a spa, a gym, a squash court, a sauna, a whirlpool, a business center, and a restaurant. The city is waiting to be explored as soon as you step out of Bandara Suites in Silom.

Currently, Agoda has some fantastic offers for this hotel available.

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Deluxe two bedroom suite living room
One bedroom suite dining area

Deluxe room

Jacuzzi pool

Lounge area