We arrived at Bangkok s airport in the afternoon and headed for a cab transfer to Urbana Langsuan Ho

We arrived at Bangkok s airport in the afternoon and headed for a cab transfer to Urbana Langsuan Hotel in the city. The Bangkok airport was huge. It s quite comparable to Hong Kong s Chep Lap Kok airport. Our arrival was uneventful except for the one hour long queue in the immigration. We later came to know that we got to the wrong line. We queued in a trainee immigration officer line which was considerably slower. So if you do not want to be delayed, look for any signs in the immigration counter and avoid those marked with trainee.
Transportation from Bangkok airport was a breeze. There were plenty of cabs waiting outside the arrival terminal. As expected, most of taxi drivers cannot communicate in English but the language barrier did not pose any problem. We used the services of the taxi booth, just outside the arrival terminal, bmw luxury rental cars pa which translated our destination and hotel name in Thai in a piece of paper.
It took us 45 minutes to reach our hotel Urbana bmw luxury rental cars pa Langsuan from Bangkok airport. We experienced few traffic areas but quite bearable considering that the aircon inside the cab was in full blast. Total taxi fare from Bangkok Airport to Urbana Langsuan costed us 350 Baht (~USD 11). This includes the 225 Baht (~USD 7 ) taxi meter, 75 Baht (~USD 2.50) for toll fees and 50 Baht (~USD 1.50) for taxi surcharge coming from Bangkok Airport.
There s a lot of affordable bmw luxury rental cars pa mid-range to luxury hotels in Bangkok. For this trip, we chose Urbana Langsuan hotel mainly for its location. Upon arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by the very helpful bellboys who unloaded our things from taxi immediately. Lobby was medium size but chic and bright. Check-in was quite fast. [2014 Update: This hotel is no longer managed by Fraser Place effective sometime in 2013.]
We booked a studio room with breakfast for ~USD110 for three people. Being a condotel, the studio room in Urbana Langsuan  is spacious not less than 40 sqm in size.  There is a kitchenette bmw luxury rental cars pa with hot plate, sink, complete cooking utensils, spoons, forks and chinaware. There is also a microwave and full size refrigerator where you can find complimentary bottled water daily.
Bathroom is of good size with rain shower instead of a bathtub. [2014 Update: In our second stay in this property last 2012, we found the bathroom to show some signs of age with some paint chipping off, but still reasonably clean.] The only downside is that the room does not come with free wifi.
A two-seater sofa with coffee bmw luxury rental cars pa table and plasma TV splits the kitchenette area with the king size bed. You can also find a stereo with DVD player, a working bmw luxury rental cars pa table, a make-up table, a small dining table for two, closets, umbrella which you can use rain or shine, and a safety box.
I give Urbana Langsuan bmw luxury rental cars pa 4 out 5 stars in terms of its location.   Urbana Langsuan sits in the middle of Langsuan road, an up-market area mostly dotted with service residences and upscale residential condos. Langsuan is a long street between bmw luxury rental cars pa Ploenchit and Lumpini Park, a well-lighted street which you will not be afraid to walk at night. Convenience bmw luxury rental cars pa stores and Thai massage parlors can be reached within 5 minute walk from the hotel. Chitlom BTS train station can be reached within 10-15 minutes pleasant walk. During bmw luxury rental cars pa lazy days and if we re lucky to catch the hotel s tuk tuk in the lobby, we re able to ride the hotel s tuk tuk heading to Chitlom BTS station for free. It was a nice experience to cross out tuk tuk ride from our travel bucket list without the hassle of haggling the fare with other tuk tuk drivers.
Cabs flow continuously outside the hotel and it s easy to catch one if you want to go somewhere farther. From Urbana Langsuan hotel, cab fare to Siam Paragon is just 50 Baht (~USD 1.50), to Sathorn/Central Pier for only 80 Baht (~USD 2.50) and to Grand Palace area for less than 100 Baht (~USD 3) with minimal traffic. Actually, Siam Paragon can be reached via the elevated walkway in Chitlom bmw luxury rental cars pa in 20-30 minutes pleasant walk.
After we settled in our room in Urbana bmw luxury rental cars pa Langsuan , we called up Yok Yor Marina Restaurant to book dinner cruise at Chao Phraya River. Advance booking is a must because the cruise restaurant quickly bmw luxury rental cars pa fills up with Thai locals. Apparently, Yok Yor is the cheapest dinner cruise in Chao Phraya River. While others are charging to at least 1,200 Baht (~USD 37) for a buffet bmw luxury rental cars pa dinner cruise, Yok Yor only charges 160 Baht (~USD 5) boat fee with ala carte dishes starting at 100 Baht (~USD 3).
The Yok Yor reservation staff instructed us to go to Central Pier (also known as Sathorn bmw luxury rental cars pa Pier) at around 6:00pm where complimentary Yok Yor water boats shuttle bmw luxury rental cars pa customers to the restaurant every 15-20 minutes. We were informed that this service will only be available from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. We arrived at Central Pier one hour ahead of schedule so we gazed at the local ferries and watched the grand ferries of 5 star river hotels in envy. Central Pier is just a few minutes walk from BTS Saphan Thaksin station.
The cruise ship was quite old and with restaurant tables already showing bmw luxury rental cars pa some signs of age. Nevertheless, the food is extremely affordable with some exotic variants. Looking to alligator meat? You can order it in the Yok Yor cruise. The Yok Yor cruise plied the same route as the other luxury cruises. bmw luxury rental cars pa We enjoyed watching Grand Palace and other temples well lit up and glittering in gold at night. The cruise ship docked at Yok Yor Marina Restaurant at the end of the 2-hour journey and we were taken back to Central Pier by their complimentary water bus.
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Wow, 15 mins is way too long a walk to the BTS . What about Bliston Suwan it is at Soi Tonson. Do you have any idea if that is closer to the BTS, or any other apmts which are like, right next to the BTS?
If I remember it correctly, Bliston Suan is two parallel roads away from Langsuan. We just drive past thru this hotel so Im not exactly sure how long will it take if you walk from here to BTS. But probably 10-15 minutes walk too, definetely not right next to BTS.
Why don t you try Centre Point Wireless bmw luxury rental cars pa Road? It is right along Ploen Chit main road and about 5 minutes walk to Ploen Chit BTS. I was trying to book this hotel before but unfortunately it was already fully booked bmw luxury rental cars pa last March.
I am surprised to see that you guys walk so slow. i have been living at Fraser Place which is also just next to the Centre point and it takes me 5 mins to walk to BTS. And the walk is decent considering you always need something from 7-11.
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