Gold Airport Suites

Superb upgrade if you’re overnight at the airport. Spartan well equipped room and helpful staff. Working aircon. Would use again.

Shuttle is 150 BHT but wasn’t mentioned until later (still, good price)

Location

Very dated

Proximity to the airport, friendly staff, big swimming pool

What I liked about the accommodation is that it is very close to the airport. There is a shuttle service available for an additional fee, but it is organised directly by the accommodation, which makes it very convenient. The massage centre is also a plus. The massage therapist is very, very good and I really enjoyed the massage.

What I liked less about the accommodation was the airport shuttle service. When I arrived at the airport, I had to wait more than 30 minutes for the shuttle to take me to the accommodation because we had to wait for other hotel guests to arrive. If you only have a limited number of hours for a layover, like I did, this means losing another 45 minutes or so just waiting for other guests. The rooms were clean overall, which I appreciated. However, the location is very close to the airport, and unfortunately the surrounding area is not particularly nice. I didn’t use the swimming pool because it was raining during my stay, so I can’t personally comment on it. However, I noticed that many reviews mention concerns about the cleanliness of the pool water. I also tried the restaurant because I didn’t have any cash to go somewhere else. I have to say it wasn’t anything special. For the price, it’s okay, but the pad Thai I had was not particularly good. I’ve definitely had better. As for my room specifically, it was generally clean, but there were ants walking around. Also, there was a significant amount of mould between the sink and the wall, particularly around the rubber seal, which I found quite unpleasant. Another downside was the noise. I could clearly hear people talking and moving around in the corridors, so the rooms are not particularly soundproof or quiet.