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Honolulu to Bangkok

January 23, 2008

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United Airlines informed me I needed 2,000 additional miles to retain my premier status. I didn’t want to go anywhere on the mainland US because everywhere would be cold. A ticket to Bangkok was relatively inexpensive. Plus it would give me a chance to try out my new camera.

I flew to Bangkok via Tokyo. I had a five hour layover at Narita but I just hung out at the airport. The plane landed in Bangkok near midnight. After getting my luggage and exchanging a little cash, I went outside and grabbed a taxi. I was staying in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok.

The taxi pulled up to my hotel, The Landmark Hotel. It’s on Sukhumvit Road near the Nana BTS station. I had booked a lifestyle room. It had a separate living room from the bedroom and it included buffet breakfast, daily hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. I checked in at the top floor concierge since I was staying in a lifestyle room. He gave me my key and I went to my room. I was fairly tired and it was late, so I went straight to sleep.

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yadilitta says:

I totally agree!!! It would have been my favorite toy when I was a little girl... actually I'm not a little girl but it's my favorite toy now!!!

Posted on: Mar 15, 2009

aloha_keith says:

I had purchased the camera one week before my trip to Bangkok. I didn't have enough time to familiarize myself with the camera before I left Honolulu. But that's the beauty of digital cameras - practice taking photos and DELETE DELETE DELETE!!

Posted on: Mar 15, 2009

yadilitta says:

yes, trying the new camera :)

Posted on: Mar 15, 2009

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BTS Station Platform

Sukhumvit Road

View from the hotel room

The sun deck at the hotel

The hotel's swimming pool

The Landmark Hotel Bangkok

A hub of activity

The Landmark Hotel is located in the Sukhumvit section of Bangkok, near the Nana BTS station. It's only a 2 minute walk to the station. I loved the proximity to the BTS station. The Marriott is 1 block away from the Landmark. Great location for walking around, dining, etc..

I booked a Lifestyle Deluxe Suite. It had a separate living room with sofa, desk and flat screen TV. The Lifestyle rooms had a lot of perks such as free buffet breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, pressing of garments, personal concierge, and many others. I don't remember how much the room cost, but I think it was around $150 USD/night. Expensive for Bangkok but I think it was well worth the money.

There are several restaurants in the hotel. I ate at a couple of them and was very happy with the meal and service.