tartempion Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 google prajaktra design hotel. Went there for the lunch buffet, not worth a mention. did not like the "design/boutique" style, unless that's your thing. If you want to sleep in Udon better choose the 3* Charoen, they have an excellent lunch buffet at 220THB also, seems they are fully booked this month. Bang Chian hotel is nice also. And the so called 4* Centara lost some stars, but no one told them... Still think the KK Pullman is the best place 300km around Udon followed by NG"s neat resort at Sawang Daen Din. Checked Accor's price last week for Pullman KK, 2600 THB with buffet breakfast. I still might stay there 2 nights before I leave to Paris-Montreal later this month. They used to have a decent "international" evening buffet, excellent choices of breads, smoked salmon etc, not sure it's still good quality now. If you pay a visit to God, I'll jump by. And yes road 304 is stunning, but had problems finding a decent hotel up in the mountains. We found one off road with a good restaurant, we were the only clients, both for food and bed, unfortunately the rooms smelled humidity and GF won't go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 FARK are you insane? Your driving next tuesday? I did that once. Took 18 hours to get to udon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Tartie, you should drop by for the water throwing. We started today. A little girl waked part our car in sawang and asked, 'what sort of bar is this?' bring all the red wine that will go off while your away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ouch, I second that, at least five million Thais will be heading to Udon area, I'll go no further than down town my village 12-16 april! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I was thinking of hiring a car, having never done this before, what info are they going to need other than my driving license? Also I've only been driving for 5 months would I be prohibited from hiring ? I am talking about a kosher outfit not some guy on the beach front. Any cost info would be fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Anywhere in Thailand you can hire a car, usual rates seem to be 1000 baht a day up, the trick is to make the deposit for insurance as small as possible, get your thai girl friend du jour to rent it, she'll put down a LOT less than you will have too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'm driving Monday actually. Tuesday will only be the Khon Kaen to Udon leg - should not be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I checked to rent a car and they are all rented out, not one available (in my local area). They cost was 800 Baht/day. My friend checked to get a seat on a bus, all sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Some nice hotels (at least from the websites): http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pages/agoda/default/DestinationSearchResult.aspx Piman Garden Hotel 6/110 Klang-Muang Road, City Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand 40000 Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid Hotel 9/9 Prachasumran Road, Nai Muang, Amphur Muang, City Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand 40000 The Glacier Hotel Khon Kaen 141 Prachasamran Rd., Muang, City Center, Khon Kaen, Thailand 40000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Pullman only one to consider. Friend stayed at glacier, nice but over priced for what it is. When in kk about 6pm onwards they close off a street. One third really good food, two thirds fashion. Good fun. It's near the old mall, with macca's in it, not the new mall, yuk. You have to have a beer at the laundry, opposite seven bar. On the lake have a coffee and cake at the new zealand coffee shop. In evening this turns into a pretty funky market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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