It has been a long time since I travelled with such a large group of friends and it’s even better when the destination is Bangkok.
Travelled together in a large group yet not so together after all.
We didn’t take the same flight nor did we booked the same hotel.
It is just that hard when we’re all adults busy with work.
Some of them went during the day, Fatty and I went during night time and the remaining ones went on the next day.
Our flight was a little too late and we cant manage to take the train back to our hotel which will actually save up a lot, money wise.
The first time I went to Bangkok, me and my friends took the train and it cost us lesser than RM5 if my memory doesn’t fail me.
I am always on the budget side. :)
This time, Fatty and I took a taxi back to our hotel costing us 470 baht.
And was greeted by Alvin straight away, he was our room mate during the trip. :)
#1 I booked Glow hotel which is right above Shibuya19 Mall, located at Pratunam. Really convenient as Pantip Mall and Platinum Mall is just a pedestrian bridge away.
We were all suppose to book Baiyoke hotel but seeing that the room in the pictures were rather old, I decided not to.
I don’t fancy old hotels, if I have a choice. Especially not in Thailand cause it creeps me out.
#2 Glow is a very new hotel, opened since June 2012 and it is located on the 7th floor onwards. Here’s a picture of their lobby where you get ready your documents to check in. A gem at Pratunam area they called it, right smack in the middle of shopping malls.
#3 Sunlight and chairs at the lobby.
#4 Undulating screen walls used for zoning.
#5 Complimentary computer usage for guests.
#6 Swimming pool which we didn’t get to enjoy due to time constraint. It does really look nice and simple.
#7 Our room for the three of us. Beds and pillows were extremely soft.
#8 Clean, bright, and cosy. Flat screen tv and an Ipod dock to keep you entertain.
#9 Wardrobe where you can access it from the room or from inside the bathroom, there are sliding doors on each side.
#10 The view from our room.
#11 Second view.
Besides being really clean and comfortable, service from staff was top notch too.
I bought a Happy Tourist sim pack from the 7-11 nearby and I had a hard time buying internet data the next day.
I asked for help from one of their staff and she was so ready to help me, putting on a smile every second.
I was really glad that I came across Glow because it is so value for money.
For only about Rm200 a night, you get to stay in a hotel with a 5 star service and cleanliness.
Not to forget Glow is super accessible.
#12 After exploring Glow hotel and our room, the three of us went out for a drink while the others were too tired to move an inch. And this is Cowboy Soi.
#13 Spot the sexy lady!
Cowboy Soi, not a place I fancy. It was somewhat dodgy and the pubs weren’t nice but then again, Cowboy Soi might be a heaven for single dudes out there. ;)
My night ends after I grab a Samurai burger from McDonalds so my post will end here as well.
I know, my post is more like a hotel review but I cant post more photos.
Internet is crawling like a snail this moment.
Will update day 2 soon, so stay tune. :)
Unit 12J, 12th Floor, President Tower
973 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini
Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: +66 2 656 0818
Fax: +66 2 656 0819
Email: sales@zinchospitality.com
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Bangkok, like a heaven.