Ashley is 5 star! Perfect itinary/ hotels/ and care for us throughout.

Thailand | Feb 7 - Feb 18, 2025

Ashley is 5 star
Thank you Ashley/ you gave us a brilliant service. You were always there for us- very quick to respond- and I think I have been demanding- as I always get anxious- plus I am fussy- so THANKYOU!!!

We were really well looked after though the whole trip- with Ashley always checking in- and the guides- always there and on time.

The guides.
Eddie- no. 1 in Bangkok / Kanchanaburi- He was PERFECT. The loveliest person/ caring- knowledgable, reliable- great values- and funny!! He made us laugh a lot. We felt like friends at the end. We were lucky to have him. He researched every activity- and always told us what to expect on timings- accurately- and gave us interesting facts. He could answer every question. We missed him once we said goodbye!

After Eddie- they were all nice people- the best ones were the man guide who helped us at Chaing Mai airport to go to Krabi- I don’t know his name- but he was really efficient.
Also the lady who helped from The Tubaak Boutique hotel to Krabi airport. A lovely lady/ who helped with interesting facts.
All the others were fine-
The man whom was our guide in Chaing Mai- for the Ling neck tribe and waterfalls- was nice- but his English and Knowledge was poor- so he wasn’t able to help with any information- or understand our questions. He was nice though- and fun- so it was ok- but just so you know- it’s better when they know about the destinations- and can speak English to explain.
( though I am bad for not understanding Thai!!!!)

Regarding Hotels.
1. Eastin Grand Sathorn- FANTASTIC! Great room, great location- fabulous staff, perfect room👏👏
2. ⁠U Inchantree
This was ok- nothing special- but I think cheaper- do value for money good. We were busy here- so just a base- so it was ok. The grounds were pretty- but no where near enough loungers to relax on outside/ after a busy day- so we sat inside/ which is a waste of the lovely garden.
3. Na Nirand Romantic in Chaing Mai/ Wow Wow and WOW! my favourite EVER hotel- what a fabulous choice. I think to balance our budget- it was a great way to spend our money/ and made sense that the previous hotel was less good- it made it really worth it- they treated us as we were in our honeymoon. I never wanted to leave!!!
4. ⁠the Tubkaak Krabi- also lovely- great location- wonderful staff- especially Hana in the restaurant.
5. ⁠the Montien Riverside. My least favourite/ a little ‘tired’ ( we say this for- old/ out dated) And the location not as good. This is my fault- not Kim Kim because I asked them to change from staying in the Eastin Grand again! But it didn’t ruin our holiday/ it was still nice.

The activities were all brilliant.
My favourites were the Temples day inBangkok , the Erawan national park, the Train and floating markets. The Ekephant sanctuary in Chaing Mai and the 4 Islands speed Boat in Krabi.

Hotel Reviews

Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn

1. Eastin Grand Sathorn- FANTASTIC! Great room, great location- fabulous staff, perfect room👏👏

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful, fab staff

Location

Train station within the hotel! Close to everything

Staff

Check in , in the lounge was a great, personal experience. I am ashamed I can’t remember the name of the great fun girl who checked us in- she was fabulous!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Comfy bed, very clean room

U Inchantree Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

2. ⁠U Inchantree This was ok- nothing special- but I think cheaper- do value for money good. We were busy here- so just a base- so it was ok. The grounds were really pretty- but no where near enough loungers to relax on outside/- only 8 at the pool- all taken- after a busy day- so we sat inside/ which is a waste of the lovely garden. But restaurant was a pretty location.

Authenticity & Character

Lovely grounds, rooms ok- could be better

Location

Views of River Kwai lovely

Staff

All polite, nice- but not exceptional compared to other hoteks

Cleanliness & Comfort

There were not enough comfy loungers outside in the grounds.

Montien Riverside Hotel

Very pretty- but staff not totally engaged- bed- not super comfy. Mini bar- tragic!!! Location - not the best.

Authenticity & Character

Pretty hotel- on the river

Location

A bit far away from the centre

Staff

Not very visible- very operational more than friendly. We struggled to get service in the riverside restaurant- and didn’t get our order correct. We left- as we couldn’t get served easily.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything a bit dated. Bed not that comfy- thin, limp covers, and pillows. Bed was pushed against the wall on one side with no side table.

Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort

3. Na Nirand Romantic in Chaing Mai/ Wow Wow and WOW! my favourite EVER hotel- what a fabulous choice. - they treated us to all sorts- as we were in our honeymoon. I never wanted to leave!!!

Authenticity & Character

The most beautiful place, unbelievable room!

Location

Immediately adjacent to the nightlife/ markets

Staff

The best we encountered. They brought treats every evening- and couldn’t do enough to help!

Cleanliness & Comfort

All spotless- and Supersonically comfy!

The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

Krabi

Beautiful location on the stunning beach. Not overcrowded, peaceful. The staff were all 5*. Fantastic activities. Comfy room.

Authenticity & Character

Great staff, restaurant and activities

Location

Beautiful beach

Staff

All fabulous- but especially Hana!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything perfect

Activity Reviews

Poda - Tab - Chicken - Taloo Island (4 Islands by Join Speed boat)

Krabi

Fab boat, great islands, food and staff

Quality of Experience

Food

Great picnic- but just in a spot that was a bit too busy!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We had to wait over an hour to get a car home- and then were last of 5 drop offs so took an hour- if we had got a taxi- it would have all taken just 20 mins!

Half day combined Grand Palace Temples city tour

Bangkok

Eddie our guide was 10* The temples were awesome- Eddie really helped us with info.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Eddie was an amazing, friendly, fun and knowledgeable guy. The driver was good too.

Transport

Always went smooth- never any worry’s.

Dinner on Chao Phraya Princess Cruise

Bangkok

We had fun- but it was a bit commercial for us! We loved the free time before on the water front.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Eddie was fab- looking after us

Transport

Bangkok - Floating Maket - Train Market - Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi

Awesome/ great fun

Quality of Experience

The best

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great fun!

Transport

Always on tome

Explore Erawan National Park, Hellfire Pass & Death Railway

Kanchanaburi

Beautiful

Quality of Experience

Food

Eddie took us to a little local restaurant. Authentic, delicious

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Half day Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary - Join tour

Chiang Mai

The best fun

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very knowledgable

Transport

Efficient

Temples, Long Neck Village And Sticky Waterfalls

Chiang Mai

Enjoyed the Long neck tribe, but the Temple was a bit too commercial- as new, and just for tourists- sticky waterfall was too busy.

Quality of Experience

Food

( orchid/ butterfly place- buffet lunch)I would prefer less commercial/ tourism- and more authentic Thai restaurant.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

He couldn’t speak great English/ and hadn’t researched activities and so not knowledgable - but a nice man none the less and on time.

Transport

On time