EXECUTIVE AMBIENCE

Horizons News - Thursday December 20, 2007

STAY

EXECUTIVE AMBIENCE

PEERAWAT JARIYASOMBAT

- The Conrad Bangkok, offers the "Executive Package" which is priced at 8,787 baht per night with accommodation in a Classic Room. Benefits include guaranteed upgrade to Executive Room, round-trip transfer between the hotel and airport in a Mercedes Benz S Class limousine and late check-out until 6pm.

A minimum two consecutive nights stay is required. The package is valid only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. For reservations, email reservations@conradbangkok.com or call 02-690-9999.

- The Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, has launched the "Sunday Special Package" priced at 2,900 baht net with check-in on Sunday and check-out on Tuesday. It includes accommodation for two persons in a standard room, buffet breakfast, one-day Skytrain ticket and one hour of foot massage for two persons.

The offer is valid until April 30, 2008. Reservations can be made at 02-254-0444 ext 1604, 1612 or email salesbkk@amtel.co.th.

- Phu Ka National Park, Nan, boasts comfortable accommodation amidst mountains, beautiful scenery and cool breeze. Its rooms, good for four to seven persons, are fitted with refrigerator, microwave oven and hot shower. Room rates range between 800-2,500 baht per night.

For more information, call 054-731-362, 01-960-0477 or send an email to phukanp@hotmail.com.

- Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Phetchaburi, offers year-end promotion starting from 5,400 baht net per night on weekdays and 6,900 baht net on weekends. The promotion includes accommodation in Deluxe Garden View Room with buffet breakfast for two persons and 20 percent discount at all restaurants.

- Chiang Khan Guesthouse, Loei, is a quiet hideaway by the Mekong River in the town of Chiang Khan. The 13-room property offers clean rooms with mosquito net and electric fan, priced 150-300 baht per night. For more information, call 086-232-8366, 042-821-691.

- Tadkham Village, Chiang Mai, on Wua Lai Road is decorated with wooden furniture and local handicraft to convey Lanna ambience. Prices start from 900 baht per night for a standard room fitted with air-con, hot shower, toiletry, high-speed Internet and include breakfast.

For more information and reservations, call 053-203-799, 053-273-779 or visit its web site at http://www.tadkham-village.com.

- Ban Raya, Phuket, is a resort situated on the isolated Ko Racha Yai, an island 25 kilometres south of Phuket. The resort offers bungalow-style rooms amidst coconut plantations. Guests enjoy total privacy, Internet service and a swim in a pool next to the sea. Prices start from 1,900 baht per night for a room with fan to 2,500 baht for a superior room with air-con and 3,200 baht for a deluxe room.

For more information, call 076-224-439 or visit http://www.banraya.com.

- Krua Chom Warn, Prachuap Khiri Khan, is a small bungalow-type resort in Bor Nok equipped with electric fan, private bathroom but no TV. It offers guests a choice of big and small rooms, the former priced 500 baht and the latter 700 baht per night. Also available is a two-bedroom unit with a spacious living area priced 2,200 baht per night and good for eight people.

- Hyatt Regency Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan, is offering the "Romance Package" until February 29, 2008. Prices start from 7,250 baht per night and benefits include breakfast for two persons, a complimentary bottle of red wine, snacks, tropical fruit, a Hyatt T-shirt each, use of fitness centre and recreational activities.

For reservations, call 02-254-6200 or email to reservations.hrhuahin@hyattintl.com.

- Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Bangkok prices its "Suite Package" at US$160 per night for single and US$170 for double occupancy (around 5,600-6,000 baht). The package includes daily American buffet breakfast, one-way transfer between the hotel and airport, fruit basket, daily newspaper, in-room tea and coffee making facility, free local calls and 10 percent discount on F&B in all outlets. Guests staying two consecutive nights get an upgrade to a bigger suite (subject to room availability).

The hotel offers unlimited in-room broadband Internet and wireless Internet in all restaurants and public areas free of charge.

The offer is available until December 31. For more information, call 02-266-9988 or 02-266-7266 ext 2222 and 2304-2307.

- Samed Resorts, Rayong, is introducing three-day/two-night "Happy Holiday Packages" for residents of Thailand until March 2008 and available at all its sister resorts namely, Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Samed Club, Ao Prao Resort, Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa and Paradee, all located on Samet Island.

Prices range from 6,600 baht to 61,000 baht net depending on choice of resort and include American breakfast, round-trip shuttle boat transfer between Ban Phe and the island, one set lunch and dinner, admission to Khao Laem Ya-Mu Koh Samet National Park and related taxes.

For details and reservations, visit http://www.samedresorts.com or email rsv@samedresorts.com; tel: 02-438-9771/2.

- Baan Hua Hin Resort offers great rates for budget travellers, with rooms priced 590 baht per night on weekdays, although they don't apply on long weekends. For more information, call 032-532-173 or visit its web site at http://www.baanhuahinresort.com.

- Rimping Village, Chiang Mai, is a new boutique hotel with 24 guest rooms fitted with air-con, TV and hot shower. Superior room are priced 2,000 baht and deluxe rooms 3,500 baht per night, and come with breakfast, mini bar and transfer to the airport. The offer is valid until August 31, 2008. For more information and reservations, call 053-243-915/6.

- Chiang Khan Homestay, Loei, is a cosy wooden house oozing with warmth and hospitality. Sitting next to the Mekong River, it offers clean rooms with mosquito net priced 150 baht per person a night.

For reservation, call 042-821-797.

- Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel, Bangkok, is a cute place hideaway in the Thewet area in an old section of Bangkok. It offers nice uniquely decorated rooms fitted with air-con, CD player, telephone and also a choice of rooms with ceiling fan.

Standard room are priced 1,800 baht per night and include organic vegetarian breakfast and wireless Internet free of charge.

For more information and reservations, call 02-628-8188-90 or visit http://www.phranakorn-nornlen.com.

Note: Rates quoted do not include service charge and VAT. Most rates quoted in US dollars are settled in baht at the prevailing exchange rate at time of stay.

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