Layover in bangkok

[maxs]

It looks as if we will have a 7 hour layover in Bangkok travelling TG in business class (using united points) having travelled from Sydney and then on to Frankfurt. I assume with access to a TG lounge. In our 70s the travel is starting to wear us a little, we are giving thought to booking into a day lounge or hotel for the break so we can stretch out and have a shower. It has been a while since I travelled TG but I recall the lounge was not bad. I would be interested in people's experience in the day lounge in the airport (they appear to be called Louis' Tavern Dayrooms), whether there are any benefit over TG business lounge, or whether it might be better to go to a hotel near the terminal.

 

[scwappy]

There is a reasonable Novotel attached to the terminal which may be worth checking out

 

[bsb]

Louis Lounge is average but a nice shower is always welcome. They have massage places in BKK airport - the one I know is over near the Cathay lounge to the far right, but there are others and I think Louis lounge may have one inside. Anyway, have a massage, a shower, a meal and the layover will fly past, especially if you walk slowly (BKK can be a bit hectic) and remember to dress in layers. Some parts of that terminal are very hot and others are ice cold. Main walking areas tend to be hot.

 

[Foreigner]

TG have several lounges and some, not all, have showers. The Louis Tavern lounge near CX lounge is reasonable lounge over 2 levels, showers available. Upper level is better, quieter. You may not need hotel room.

 

[craven morehead]

There is a reasonable Novotel attached to the terminal which may be worth checking out

The Novotel 5 mins walk definitely has day rates but could still be in the range of $100AUD haven't been through there for about 5 years now.

 

[maxs]

Thanks for the thoughts.. I wanted to avoid leaving the terminal if I could. After discussing it with my wife we decided that we might try to stay awake until our mid night flight to Europe. the massage actually sounds like a good idea.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Thanks for the thoughts.. I wanted to avoid leaving the terminal if I could. After discussing it with my wife we decided that we might try to stay awake until our mid night flight to Europe. the massage actually sounds like a good idea.

7 hours is right on that very difficult cusp of staying or leaving the airport. 7 hours in the lounge is a long time and will probably drive you up the wall! There is little to break the monotony and the TG business lounges these days are very basic (limited food, limited alcohol). The '30 minute'* massage breaks up the time, but that, and a bit of walk to look at the shops, is about it.

For 7 hours I would get a day room. You should have four solid hours to have a nice bath, have a snooze, and still get back to the airport with plenty of time for your massage if you want it. You will have priority immigration at the beginning and end, and no waiting around for your luggage.

I would especially take this option if you are on a flight from Australia with angled beds - they aren't the most comfortable if you want to try and catch a few zzz's. Add the time on the ground in Australia (getting to the airport and the airport itself), a nine hour flight, and then another 7 hour transit and you're looking at a very long day before the comfort of your flight to Europe.


*30 minute - actual treatment time is closer to 20!

 

[maxs]

What do you think would be the best option for a day room in Bangkok? max

7 hours is right on that very difficult cusp of staying or leaving the airport. 7 hours in the lounge is a long time and will probably drive you up the wall! There is little to break the monotony and the TG business lounges these days are very basic (limited food, limited alcohol). The '30 minute'* massage breaks up the time, but that, and a bit of walk to look at the shops, is about it.

For 7 hours I would get a day room. You should have four solid hours to have a nice bath, have a snooze, and still get back to the airport with plenty of time for your massage if you want it. You will have priority immigration at the beginning and end, and no waiting around for your luggage.

I would especially take this option if you are on a flight from Australia with angled beds - they aren't the most comfortable if you want to try and catch a few zzz's. Add the time on the ground in Australia (getting to the airport and the airport itself), a nine hour flight, and then another 7 hour transit and you're looking at a very long day before the comfort of your flight to Europe.


*30 minute - actual treatment time is closer to 20!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

What do you think would be the best option for a day room in Bangkok? max

There are others with a lot more experience than me. There is the novotel (connected to the airport, just a 5 minute walk), but i think there might also be some day room in the transit area as well?

 

[JohnK]

What do you think would be the best option for a day room in Bangkok? max

Personally I would book a night in any one of the hotels in Ladkrabang that have free transfer to/from airport.

I am staying at the Regent Suvarnabhumi tomorrow night after arriving at ~midnight and departing back to airport at ~6:30am. That cost me ~AUD35. It's only 2-3 star but I don't care. It is 10 minutes ftom the airport.

There are other hotels such as the Miracle Suvarnabhumi, Sinsavarn Suites etc that are slightly more expensive.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Personally I would book a night in any one of the hotels in Ladkrabang that have free transfer to/from airport.

I am staying at the Regent Suvarnabhumi tomorrow night after arriving at ~midnight and departing back to airport at ~6:30am. That cost me ~AUD35. It's only 2-3 star but I don't care. It is 10 minutes ftom the airport.

There are other hotels such as the Miracle Suvarnabhumi, Sinsavarn Suites etc that are slightly more expensive.

agree... I've stayed at a couple of those before and no problems. The only thing to consider is the age of the OP, and being their first time. The Novotel might be appealing in those circumstances.