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Accommodation - Bangkok

If you are training with us at our Big C Rajdamri branch in Bangkok, there are many cheap good quality guest houses, hotels and hostels near the training centre. It is also usually possible to rent a simple one-room apartment for the month, if you allow yourself time to organize this. Once you have found work in Thailand, finding cheap accommodation is not difficult. In Bangkok there is, if anything, an oversupply of rented accommodation. Here the sky train and the underground (subway) have made a big difference to transport in the areas they cover but it is still more convenient to live near to where you will work.

You can usually find places by asking other teachers or just by walking around the are.

Accommodation while training
To help you get started, we've compiled a list of some of the accommodation available near our Big C Rajdamri training centre. The closest cheap accommodation to Big C Rajdamri can be found in the following areas: Soi Kasem San 1 and Rajchapraop Road. We've given you the street name in Thai to show to your taxi driver.

Address in English :
Soi Kasem San 1, Rama 1 Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 (Opposite the National Stadium).

Address in Thai:
«Í à¡ÉÁ Êѹµì 1 ¶¹¹¾ÃÐÃÒÁ 1 »·ØÁÇѹ ¡Ãا෾ Ï 10330 (µÃ§¢éÒÁÈÙ¹Âì¡ÕÌÒáË觪ҵÔ)

There are several ways to get here from the airport. If money is no object, clearly signed limousine service counters are located in the arrival hall on the ground floor. The approximate price from the airport to downtown is 750 baht.

Only use authorized taxis. These can be found at the clearly signed public taxi stands immediately outside the arrival hall. Join the queue, tell the receptionist in the booth where you want to go and she will give you an invoice for the 50 baht airport surcharge which you should hand in to your driver at the end of the trip. The 'taxi meter' sign is clearly displayed on the top of the taxi (don't get into one which doesn't have this). When your journey begins, ensure that the driver has the meter turned on. If you use the expressway, the driver may ask you to give him the 30 – 70 baht for the toll. More probably, he will pay himself and add the cost to the sum on the meter, together with the 50 baht airport surcharge, at the end of your trip. The total cost to downtown should be less than 300 -500 baht. For your own safety, check to ensure your taxi has seat belts installed when you get in and then wear them.

Soi Kasem San 1 is adjacent to the National Stadium sky train station. Leaving the station by Exit 3 brings you out at the end of the Soi. A taxi from the airport will take you to the nearest sky train station at On Nuch.

None of the airport buses go to Siam Square, but if you take Airport Bus number 552 this will take you to On Nuch Skytrain station. Take the Skytrain to the National stadium (change at Siam Square) and you are about a 2-minute walk from the top end of Soi Kasem 1.

Getting to ECC Big C Rajdamri from Kasem San 1
Soi Kasem San 1 is a two to three minute walk to the Skytrain station at the National Stadium. Take the Skytrain to Siam Square. Get off at Siam Square and walk to the opposite side of the platform. Take the Skytrain one station to Chidlom Station. Get off the train at Chidlom and take exit number 1. Walk up to the Rachaprasong intersection and turn right. Keep walking up the road until you come to Big C (about 3-4 minutes). You’ll find the training centre on the fifth floor. Alternatively you can take the bus from the National Stadium to Central World (the old World Trade Centre). The following busses are available; 73 (air- conditioned) and 204 (non air-conditioned).

All prices are subject to change. Please don’t ask us to confirm prices – confirm with the guest houses/hotels concerned.
Muangphol Mansion
Contact: Mr. Supachai Wongworakan or Kaithip
Address: 931/9 Soi Kasem San 1, Rama 1 Road, Patumwan
Bangkok 10330,
Thailand
Tel: 662-219-4445
Fax: 662--216-8053
Email: info@kritthaimansion.com
URL: http://www.kritthaimansion.com

Description: As you enter the Soi, Muangphol Mansion is the first Hotel on the left hand side. There are 78 rooms. Tell them you are from ECC and want a quiet room at the back on the side.

The restaurant is comfortable. Rooms have Air-conditioning and hot water. Prices range from 680-780 Baht per night or from 16,500-18,000 Baht per month. You can book by fax or phone and pay upon arrival.

 
Reno Hotel
Contact: Maneda Pongsagongnuanit (Manager)
Address: 40 Soi Kasaem San 1,
Rama 1 Road Patumwan.
Bangkok 10330
Tel: 662-215-0026-7, 662-612-3096-7
Fax: 662-215-3430
Email: renohotel@bblife.com
URL: None

Description: Probably the nicest hotel in this Soi and a good place for your first night in Bangkok. All rooms are all air-conditioned with hot showers. Prices start at 890 rising to 1,100 Baht per night. Paying for a month in advance will reduce the cost to 780 per night.

 
A-one Inn
Contact: Ms. Busaba Nimsuan (Manager)
Address: Soi Kasaem San 1,
Rama 1 Road Patumwan
Bangkok 10330
Tel: 662-215-3029, 662-216-4770, 662-219-4995-6
Fax: 662-216-4771
Email: aoneinn@hotmail.com
URL: http://www.aoneinn.com

Description: This guesthouse has an internet cafe and restaurant on the ground floor. All rooms have air-con, hot water and TV. The rooms on the 3rd floor from 303 -309 are the quietest. The daily rate is 600 Baht.

 
Wendy House
Contact: Miss Somwang or Miss Mui
Address: 36/2 Soi Kasaem San 1,
Rama 1 Road Patumwan.
Bangkok 10330
Tel: 662-214-1149, 662-214-1150
Fax: 662-612-3487
Email: info@wendyguesthouse.com
URL: http://www.wendyguesthouse.com

Description:Reasonable Guest House priced at 800-1,350 Baht per night. There is a discount rate for guests from ECC: Daily 10%, weekly 10%, fortnightly 20% and 4 weeks 25%.

 
Patumwan House
Contact:
Address:  
Tel: 66-02-612-3588-99
Fax: none
Email: patumwanhouse@hotmail.com
URL: none

Description: 1,000 – 1,200 Baht per night or 15,000 Baht per month (two month’s deposit required).

 
Novotel Siam Square
Contact: Erawadee Essarum
Address: Siam Square Soi 6
Pratumwan,
Bangkok 10330
Tel: (+66)2 255 6888
Fax: (+66)2 255 1824
Email: corpsale@novotelbkk.com
URL: http://www.accorhotels-asia.com/hotelsearch/default.asp?hc=1031

Description: For those who want luxury accommodation, The Novotel is only a 1 minute walk from our Head Office and Teacher Training Centre.

 
White Lodge Guest House
Contact: Ms. Supha Chaisrisak (Receptionist) also ask for Ms. Naeng
Address: 36/8 Soi Kasaem San 1,
Rama 1 Road Patumwan.
Bangkok 10330
Tel: 662 2168867, 2153042
Fax: 662 2168228
Email: none
URL: none

Description: Cheap, cheerful popular with trainees on a budget. All rooms have air conditioning and hot showers. The staff mentioned that they always try to provide ECC teachers with a quiet room with table and lamp for doing homework! Prices start at 500 baht per night for a single. 10% discount by the month. Open 24 hours for those who come home late.

 

Address in English :
Rajchaprarop Road, Pratunam, Bangkok 10400.

Address in Thai:
¶¹¹ÃÒª»ÃÒÃÀ »ÃеٹÒÁ ¡ÃØ§à·¾Ï 10400

There are several ways to get here from the airport. If money is no object, clearly signed limousine service counters are located in the arrival hall on the ground floor. The approximate price from the airport to downtown is 750 baht.

Only use authorized taxis. These can be found at the clearly signed public taxi stands immediately outside the arrival hall. Join the queue, tell the receptionist in the booth where you want to go and she will give you an invoice for the 50 baht airport surcharge which you should hand in to your driver at the end of the trip. The 'taxi meter' sign is clearly displayed on the top of the taxi (don't get into one which doesn't have this). When your journey begins, ensure that the driver has the meter turned on. If you use the expressway, the driver may ask you to give him the 30 – 70 baht for the toll. More probably, he will pay himself and add the cost to the sum on the meter, together with the 50 baht airport surcharge, at the end of your trip. The total cost to downtown should be less than 300 -500 baht. For your own safety, check to ensure your taxi has seat belts installed when you get in and then wear them.

None of the airport buses go to Big C Rajdamri, but if you take Airport Bus number 552 this will take you to On Nuch Skytrain station. Take the Skytrain to Chidlom station (and exit at exit 1) and you are about a 5 to 10-minute walk from most of the accommodation listed below.

 
Golden Inn
Contact: Reception
Address: 463/3 Soi Wattanawong, Rajchaprarop Road, Pratunam, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 66 -02-651-6826-30, 66-02-651-6751-53
Fax: 66- 02-651-6831
Email: none
URL: none

Description: Nice one room apartment type accommodation with bathroom/shower. The room comes equipped with TV (with cable), a fridge and air conditioning. There is an internet caf? in the lobby downstairs. 9,000 Baht per month plus 750 Baht per month for electricity. No charge for water.

 
Makkasan Inn
Contact: Reception
Address: 57/5 Soi Wattanawong, Rajchaprarop Road, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400
Tel: 66-02-650-0953-5
Fax: 66-02-650-0952
Email: makkasaninn@makkasaninn.com
URL: http://www.makkasaninn.com

Description: New and clean hotel with bright airy rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms with hot and cold water. Rooms are air-conditioned and include a mini bar/fridge, TV (with satellite channels) and 24 hour room service. The monthly rate is 19,000 Baht. Breakfast can be had from as little as 55 Baht per person.

 
PJ Watergate Hotel
Contact: Reception
Address: 467 Soi Wattanasil, Ratchaprarop Road, Makkasan,
Bangkok 10400
Tel: 66-02-254-3314
Fax: 66-02-651-6358-59
Email: none
URL: http://pjwatergate.co.th

Description: A small, boutique style hotel located in a quite side street but within easy walking distance of the training centre. Rooms are equipped with the following items: IDD phone, mini bar, air conditioning, satellite TV, shower and bath with hot and cold water. The hotel has a fitness centre attached and an internet caf? (80 Baht per hour). Rates start at 1,280 per day (which is 20% discount off the rack price) for guests staying for a month. The price includes breakfast.

 
Bangkok City Inn
Contact: Khun Ushenee
Address: 43/5 Rajdamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel: 66-02-253-5373
Fax: 66-02-253-7774
Email: ushenee@hotmail.com or bkkcityinn@gmail.com
URL: none

Description: Situated a three-minute walk from the training centre, this hotel offers Thai style decorated rooms. All rooms come with satellite TV, air conditioning and a bathroom with bath and hot and cold water. You can choose between smoking and non-smoking floors. Daily prices for standard rooms are 1,900 Baht or 28,500 Baht for a monthly stay (breakfast included). The above prices are exclusive of 10% service charge and 10% government tax.

 
Indra Regent Hotel
Contact: Reception
Address: 120/126 Ratchaprarop Road, Bangkok 10440
Tel: 66-02-208-0022-23
Fax: 66-02-208-0388-89
Email: sales@indrahotel.com
URL: http://www.indrahotel.com

Description: Large hotel located about a five-minute walk from the training centre. This hotel has all the facilities you would expect from such a hotel. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, IDD phone, in-room safe, fully equipped bathroom and coffee/tea making facilities. Prices start at 1,600 Baht for a studio single room for long stay residents (e.g. one month). This price is exclusive of 10% service charge and VAT (7%).

 

There are a number of higher priced hotels in the Ratchaprarop area and we have listed some of these here for your convenience.

     Arnoma Hotel (66-02-255-3444, arnoma@arnoma.com, http://www.arnoma.com)
     D’Ma Hotel (66-02-650-0288, dema@loxinfo.co.th, http://www.dmahotel.com)
     Bangkok Palace Hotel (66-02-253-0510, sales@bangkokpalace.com, http://www.bangkokpalace.com)
Accommodation – Chiang Mai

If you are training with us at our Chiang Mai teacher training centre, there are many cheap good quality guest houses, hotels and hostels near the training centre. It is also possible to rent a simple one-room apartment for the month if you allow yourself time to organize this.

Speak to the teachers at the centre, they'll certainly know some cheap places to stay.

Getting to the Training Centre
To help you get started, we've compiled a list of some of the accommodation available near our Chiang Mai centre. A lot of the accommodation is within easy walking distance of the branch but some of is located in the town centre. The address of the training centre is here in English and Thai:

ECC Chiang Mai, 15/73 Huey Kaew Road, Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
ECC àªÕ§ãËÁè 15/73 ¶.ËéÇÂá¡éÇ µ.ÊØà·¾ Í.àÁ×ͧ ¨.àªÕ§ãËÁè 50200

There are a number of different ways to get to the training centre from the airport. Limousine service counters are located outside the arrival hall on the left. The approximate price from the airport to the training centre is 120 Baht.

The other option is to take a 'taxi meter'. These taxis can be found by turning right outside the arrival hall and going out of the terminal building. There is a desk clearly marked ‘taxi meter’. Tell them where you are going and they will ask for the 50 Baht airport surcharge there and then. When you have paid that, you will be directed to the taxis (usually blue and yellow). Flag fall is 40 baht (which gets you 2 kilometers) and then the price rises in 2 Baht increments. To get to the school will cost about 120 Baht total.

If you know where you are going to be staying, you could arrange for an airport pick-up to your hotel/guest house. This is usually free of charge!

As you leave the airport, you will very probably be approached by people offering you unauthorized taxis. No matter how pleasant or persistent they are, don't be tempted to use these! At the very least you will end up paying a great deal more than you should and much worse things have been known to happen.

If you arrive by train, your transportation options are a ‘taxi meter’ (same as above but no airport surcharge), a tuk-tuk or a songthaew (truck with benches for seats). With both the tuk-tuk and the songthaew you will need to negotiate the price of the journey. The trip to the training centre from the train station will cost between 150-200 Baht depending on your negotiation skills!

If you arrive by bus, you have the same options as arriving by train. A negotiated price in a tuk-tuk or songthaew could cost between 180-250 Baht.

Both the train and bus stations are some way from the training centre.

Accommodation
We have compiled a list of accommodation around town. Some of the places here are in easy walking distance (5-15 minutes) of the training centre, while others are located in the city centre. A songthaew on Huey Kaew Road (where the training centre is located) to ECC should cost no more than 15-20 Baht. The choice is yours but it is probably advisable to be as near to the training centre as possible. The prices outlined here are subject to change. You may be able to obtain better deals by negotiating the price. Prices are sometimes lower during the off-peak season (16th April-31st October).

Guest Houses (near the training centre)

Isra Guest House
Address: 109/21 Huey Kaew Road,
Suthep, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 665-321-4924

Description: Small, clean guest house located near the Central department store. Single basic fan rooms are 100 Baht a night. Toilet and shower facilities are shared.


Airport Resident
Address: 47/2 Soi 1 (Setthakit Village),
Mahidol Road,
Haiyaa Subdistrict,
Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 665-320-1951-3
Fax: 665-320-2666
Website: www.airportresident.com

Description: A modern, clean apartment style building about 15 minutes (by songthaew) from the training centre. Rooms are well equipped: air conditioning, cable TV (60 channels), fridge, IDD, warm water and room safe. There is a high speed internet caf? in the building. Prices start at 500 Baht for a standard room rising to 650 Baht for a superior room. Prices include all taxes but not breakfast. Discounts are available for long stay.


Chiang Mai Suandok Kaew House
Address: 8/1 Soi 1 Suthep Road, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
 

Description: Book through www.1stopchiangmai.com/hospitality/hotels for the best rates at this guest house.

Located near Suandok Temple and the Kard Suan Kaew shopping centre and is about 20 minutes (by songthaew) from the training centre. They offer free pick-up from the airport, bus station and railway station.

Prices are as follows: Superior room on floors 2-3: 530 Baht (all year round), Superior room on floors 4-5: 550 Baht and deluxe rooms on floors 4-5: 700-800 Baht. Prices include all taxes but not breakfast.


Chiang Mai University
Address: UNISERV, CMU, 50200
Tel: 665-322-4672-4 or 665-394-3606
Website

www.uniserv.cmu.ac.th

Description: Basic accommodation is available at the university at various times of year. The university is within easy walking distance of the training centre. Accommodation is dorm type accommodation with shared facilities. Rooms are air conditioned and a simple local breakfast is available. Prices start at around US$6 per night. Contact the university directly for availability.

Guest Houses (in the city)

There are numerous guest houses in the city. For listings and bookings try the following two websites:

www.chiangmai.net
www.travelfish.org/accommodation/thailand/northern-thailand/chiang-mai/chiangmai
Two recommended guest houses in the city are the following:

The Royal Guest House
Address: Kothchasam Road, Soi 4,
T. ChangKan, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100
Tel: 66-53-282460 or 66-53-271191
Fax:

66-53-206404

Website

www.royalguesthouse-chiangmai.com

Email:

info@royalguesthouse-chiangmai.com

Description: A variety of clean well appointed rooms. This guest house has a swimming pool. It is about 20-30 minutes from the training centre by songthaew.

Fan rooms from 150 to 350 baht (higher price with hot water). Air conditioned room 1: 500 baht with hot water, air conditioned room type 2: 700 Baht with hot water and cable TV. Discounts are available for long stays.


SK House Chiang Mai
Address: 30 Moon Muang Road Soi 9, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 66-53-210690
Fax:

66-53-210615

Description: This guest house is located near the Night Bazaar and Chiang Mon temple. All rooms have a private hot/cold shower and toilet. All rooms (except standard fan) have local/cable TV. There is also a swimming pool and internet facilities. Checkout time is 10:00.

Standard room fan (single or double) 300 Baht (low season) and 500 Baht (high season), Superior room fan (single or double) 400 – 600 Baht, AC room single 600-800 Baht and AC room double 700-900 Baht. Prices include tax but not breakfast. Breakfast can be had for 100 Baht.


Hotels

Most of the hotels listed here are within 10-15 minutes songthaew/tuk-tuk ride fro the training centre. Most of these are 3-5 star establishments and come with all the facilities you would expect.

Chiang Mai Phucome
Address: 2 Kanklong, Chol Pratham, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 66-53-211026
Fax:

66-53-216422

Description:On the outskirts of the city but within 5 minutes walking distance of the training centre. Ask for a room at the back of the hotel for spectacular views of Doi Suthep. A lot of teak wood went into constructing the lobby! Has a swimming pool and a Dunkin Donuts attached. They offer a free pick up from the airport.

Rooms in the old building are 905 Baht for a single/double and 1400 for a triple. Rooms in the new building are 1030 for a single double and 1525 Baht for a triple. Prices include all taxes and breakfast.


Chiang Mai Hills Resort
Address: 211 Huay kaew Road, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 66-53-210030-4
Fax:

66-53-210035

Description: Conveniently located within easy walking distance of the training centre (5 minutes). This hotel prides itself on its hill tribe décor. All rooms are fully appointed and offer every comfort and convenience. There is also a swimming pool here.

A superior room in the low season is 925 Baht (single), 985 Baht (double) and 1535 Baht (triple). In the high season the prices are 1055-1645 Baht (single), 1120-1710 Baht (double) and 1770-2335 Baht (triple).


Amari Rincome Hotel
Address: 1 Nimmanhaeminda Road, Suthep, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 66-53-221130 or 66-53-221044
Fax: 66-53-221915
Website:

www.rincomeamari.com

Email:

reservations@rincomeamari.com

Description: Located about 10-15 minutes from the training centre, the Amari is a modern luxury hotel with all the associated facilities. Has a number of international class restaurants attached to it.

A superior room in the low season is 2050 Baht for a single and 2255 Baht for a twin. In the high season these prices increase to 3075 and 3280 Baht respectively. All prices are ++ but include breakfast.


Suan Doi House
Address: 38/3 Soi Chorntrasup,
Huay Kaew, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 66-53-221869 or 66-53-406091
Fax: 66-53-406091
Website:

www.suandoihouse.com

Email:

suan-doi-house@thai-tour.com

Description: A beautifully located small hotel set in a botanical garden. The rooms are all decorated in northern Thai Lanna style. A peaceful location.

The Preak Sa style rooms (single/twin) are 950 Baht and come with TV, hot and cold water and the price includes breakfast but not taxes (++).


Holiday Garden
Address: 16/16 Huay Kaew Road, Muang, Chiang Mai
 

Description: A nice hotel decorated with various pieces of beautiful handmade local artwork. You can choose from a hotel experience (tower) or resort experience (garden). A large swimming pool is available for guests use.

Located about a 15 minute songthaew or tuk tuk ride from the training centre. There is a free pickup service from the airport/bus station/train station but an 80 Baht charge to take you back there.

A superior room in the Tower Wing in the low season is 750 Baht rising to 850 Baht in the high season. A room in the Garden resort is 850 Baht all year round. Prices include all taxes and breakfast.

Accommodation - Phuket
If you are training with us at our Phuket branch, there are many cheap good quality guest houses, hotels and hostels near the training centre. It is also possible to rent a simple one-room apartment for the month if you allow yourself time to organize this.

Speak to the teachers at the branch, they'll certainly know some cheap places to stay.

Getting to the Training Centre
To help you get started, we've compiled a list of some of the accommodation available near our Phuket training centre. Nearly all of the accommodation is within easy walking distance of the training centre.

There are a number of different ways to get to the training centre from the airport. If money is no object, clearly signed limousine service counters are located in the arrival hall on the ground floor. The approximate price from the airport to Phuket City is 400 baht.

There is also a minibus service into town which costs 150 Baht. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Tavorn Hotel. The training centre is directly opposite this hotel. This can be a long journey as the minibus stops just before you get to town and passengers are subjected to a sales pitch for hotels around Phuket. The break in the journey can last up to an hour so, if you decide on this route, keep calm and cool because you will eventually arrive at your destination.

The other option is to take a 'taxi meter'. When you come out of the airport you will see a sign saying 'Taxi Meter - 100 metres'. When you see this sign, look across the car park and you'll see the taxis about 100 meters away. These taxis come in a variety of colours (just like in Bangkok). When you get to the taxis ask them to take you to the Tavorn Hotel, the training centre is opposite this hotel. The price into town is the price shown on the meter plus a 100 Baht airport surcharge. Check that the driver switches the meter on! For your own safety, check to ensure your taxi has seat belts installed when you get in and then wear them.

As you leave the airport, you will very probably be besieged by people offering you unauthorized taxis. No matter how pleasant or persistent they are, don't be tempted to use these! At the very least you will end up paying a great deal more than you should and much worse things have been known to happen.

Accommodation
We have compiled a list of accommodation around town. The places here are in easy walking distance (2-10 minutes) of the training centre. The prices outlined here are subject to change. You may be able to obtain better deals by negotiating the price. Prices are sometimes lower during the low season (May-October).

 
Guest Houses and Apartments
Rattana Mansion
Address: 18 Chanajaroen Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-222600 or 66-76-223056 or
66-76-223042
Fax: 66-76-222603
Email: info@rattanabeach.com
URL: www.rattanabeach.com

Located near the two biggest department store complexes in Phuket town (Robinson and Ocean) and about a ten minute walk to the training centre, Rattana Mansion offers nice, clean and well equipped rooms.

Prices start at 600 Baht for a twin room and 950 Baht per night for a double. All rooms come with TV, radio, IDD and a refrigerator. There is also a restaurant in the lobby area.

 
Baan Suwantawe
Address: 1/10 Dibuk Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-212879
Fax: 66-76-215541
Email: baansuwantawe@yahoo.com
URL: www.baansuwantawe.co.th

Located in easy walking distance from the training centre, Baan Suwantawe offers modern and clean facilities. All apartments are tastefully decorated and come with a magnetic key card for added security. All rooms come with air-con, cable TV, fridge, microwave and hot and cold water. There is also high speed broadband internet at no extra cost. A swimming pool is available for guests to enjoy.

Prices start at 16,500 Baht for a studio rising to 18,500 Baht for a studio with terrace. Other rooms are available, please see website for details. VAT is charged at 7% and a one-month deposit must be paid.

 
Patra Mansion
Address: 116/23 Soi Noppakoon, Patipath Road, Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-258103
Fax: 66-76-258109
Email: info@patramansion.com
URL: www.patramansion.com

A well located apartment complex within easy walking distance to the training centre. A variety of rooms are available and there is a swimming pool for guest to enjoy. A maid service is also available.

Different rooms are available and are priced accordingly: Fan room 4,800 Baht per month or 500 Baht per day (4,000 Baht deposit), Air-con room 6,800 Baht per month or 600 Baht per day (5,000 Baht deposit) and VIP rooms 8,200 Baht per month or 700 Baht per day (7,000 Baht deposit).

 
Sino House
Address: 1 Montree Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-221398 or 66-76-232494-5
Fax: 66-76-221498
Email: info@sinohousephuket.com
URL: www.sinohousephuket.com

Located about 5 minutes from the training centre and opposite O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Sino House offers a variety of rooms with a coffee shop, restaurant and spa attached.

Prices vary depending on room type: Beijing room 16,000 Baht per month, Shanghai room 16,000 Baht per month and Sino Suite 27,000 Baht per month. There is also free internet available if you stay long-term.

 
Dibuk Apartment
Address: 2/11 Dibuk Road, T. Taladyai,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-217007
Fax: None
Email: dibukapartment@hotmail.com
URL: None

Located within an easy five-minute walk of the training centre, this guesthouse offers 59 well furnished studio apartments. Rooms come with air-con, hot + cold water, fridge, cable TV and a private balcony. A housekeeping and laundry service is available.

Prices start at 5,500 for a standard room, 6,000 Baht for a deluxe room and 7,000 Baht for a super deluxe room. All prices are monthly rates.

 
Talang Guesthouse
Address: 37 Talang Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-214225
Fax: 66-76-215892
Email: talang@phuket.ksc.co.th
URL: www.talangguesthouse.com

Located within an easy five minute walk of the training centre, this guesthouse offers a variety of clean and spacious rooms.

Prices start at 280 Baht per night for a room with a fan and 300 Baht per night for a room with air-conditioning. Discounts are available for longer stays, just speak to Suansri Rojcheewapan (Tee) and let her know you are training with ECC.

 
Holiday Plaza
Address: 174 Phuket Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-218424 or 66-76-354833
Fax: None
Email: None
URL: None

Just around the corner from the training centre and with an attached restaurant and internet cafe? (20 Baht per hour), the Holiday Plaza offers basic accommodation.

Rooms start from 300 Baht a night for a fan room and 450 Baht a night for an air-con room.

 
On On Hotel
Address: 19 Phang Nga Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-211154 or 66-76-225740 or
66-76-225741
Fax: None
Email: None
URL: None

One of the first guest houses in Phuket, established in 1929, and based in an old style Chinese shop house. This guest house boasts a laundry service, a coffee shop and restaurant, an internet cafe (20 baht per hour) and is very near to a large second-hand bookshop.

There are different type of room available at the On On: a single room with fan but no bathroom goes for 140 Baht a night, a single with fan and bathroom goes for 230 Baht a night, a double with fan and bathroom costs 300 Baht per night and an air-con double with bathroom costs 400 Baht per night.

 
Nana Chart Mansion
Address: 41/34 Montri Road, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Tel: 66-76-230041-2 or 66-76-230050 ext. 3
Fax: 66-76-230053 ext. 121
Email: None
URL: None

A small apartment-like establishment situated about 5 minutes from the training centre.

Different types of rooms are available starting with single fan rooms at 250 Baht per night (300 Baht if you want a TV), double fan rooms at 350 Baht per night and air-con singles at 400 Baht per night and air-con doubles at 450 Baht per night. The air-con rooms come with a TV and a fridge.

 
Joe Mansion
Address: 54/15-16 Montree Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000,
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-221856 or 66-76-230124
Fax: 66-76-218556
Email: None
URL: None

A small apartment-like establishment situated about 5 minutes from the training centre next to the Kodak Maxi Color shop.

Two types of rooms are available: regular (5,300 Baht per month) or VIP (6,300 Baht per month. They also have a daily rate of 500 Baht per day. There is a 5,000 Baht deposit and the following charges: electricity 5 baht per unit and water 15 baht per unit All rooms have air-con, a TV, hot and cold water and a fridge.

 
Mid-Level Hotels, Daeng Plaza Hotel
Address: 57 Phuket Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-213951 or 66-76-216428
Fax: 66-76-213884
Email: daengplazahotel@hotmail.com
URL: www.phukettoday.com/daengplaza

Description: Reasonable mid-level type hotel located about 3 minutes away from the ECC training centre.

Prices start at 500-600 Baht per night for a standard double or single room (or 590-690 with breakfast). There is a government tax charge of 11%. They also offer a monthly rate of 13,000 Baht (room only, no breakfast).

 
Imperial Hotel
Address: 51 Phuket Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Thailand
Tel: 66-76-212311
Fax: 66-76-212894
Email: reservation@imperialphuket.com
URL: www.imperialphuket.com

Description: Situated two minutes away from the training centre, the Imperial is a small, clean hotel in the mid-level range. Has a small coffee corner located in the lobby and a laundry service is available.

Prices vary depending on the type of room you choose. A standard twin or double costs from 550-650 Baht, a deluxe twin or double costs from 750-850 Baht and a suite costs 1,400 Baht per night. For guests staying longer than 10 nights deduct 50 Baht per night from the above prices.

If you let them know you are training with ECC, you can get the standard twin room for 550 Baht per night. Deals are also available on the other room types as long as you let them know you are from ECC.

 
Tavorn Hotel
Address: 74 Rasada Road, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Tel: 66-76-211333-5
Fax: 66-76-215559
Email: None
URL: None

This hotel is located directly opposite the training centre and is also the oldest hotel in Phuket town. You can visit the Phuket museum, which is located within the hotel, for 30 Baht.

The price for a standard room is 450 Baht per night. They offer a monthly deal of 12,000 Baht per month. They have an annex called 'Budget Hotel' where you can get a room on the 1st floor for 2,500 Baht per month or on the 2nd floor for 3,000 Baht per month. There is also a charge for water (50 Baht per month) and electricity (5 Baht per unit).

 
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