BoonToong Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Hi folks. Next week I arrive at Suvarnabhumi after a 9 hour flight on Royal Jordanian and about 3 hours later I fly to KHon Kaen to meet my girlfriend. I figure after clearing immigration on arrival and allowing 1 hour to get through domestic departures, I have about 1 hour spare. Thing is, I want to freshen up, shower and change into some clean clothes. I have done searches on here and on Google. Louis Tavern seems overly expensive (and only seems to be available airside on international departures). Paying for 'Priority Pass' scheme also seems excessive. One option is to contact a local hotel and pre-book a quick shower visit. Not a great fan of that idea because the short time window might make it a little stressful so would rather stay in the airport. Any ideas/experiences/advice please folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaspercat Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You can walk across the parking on ground level to Novotel hotel. They should be able to let you use their health club facilities to wash up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHR1010 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You can walk across the parking on ground level to Novotel hotel. They should be able to let you use their health club facilities to wash up. There is an underground tunnel that will take you directly to the Novotel. It is located close to the Airport Express in the basement, just look up at the signs and follow the directions to "airport hotel." Then as stated above use the Gym facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash77 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 That's an good option to know about the Novotel gym. Anyone know the price for using the gym/showers? My parents used a shower room at Louis Tavern couple of months ago. 700 Baht in total, which is not bad, but as you note you'd need to use it before passing immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoonToong Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 That's an good option to know about the Novotel gym. Anyone know the price for using the gym/showers? My parents used a shower room at Louis Tavern couple of months ago. 700 Baht in total, which is not bad, but as you note you'd need to use it before passing immigration. Yes, I don't want to leave my suitcase going round and round the carousel whilst I'm singing in the shower. Thank you for the useful information guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoonToong Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Novotel worked a treat; thanks guys :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo6 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 just a follow up on the novotel health club, what is the fee to enter? I've got a 7 hour layover and might use the gym and the showers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Funny, even the crappy airport in Taipei has showers. Fail . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Crap planning at a crap airport, so few facilities at such a new airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 That's an good option to know about the Novotel gym. Anyone know the price for using the gym/showers? My parents used a shower room at Louis Tavern couple of months ago. 700 Baht in total, which is not bad, but as you note you'd need to use it before passing immigration. Yes, I don't want to leave my suitcase going round and round the carousel whilst I'm singing in the shower. Thank you for the useful information guys You can most likely get your shower ans still make it to the carousel before your bag arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Canman, you're joking right? I'm never delayed at Immigration more than about 20mins and if my bag is not already there, it comes out in minutes. I will give Swampy that. No showers No chill zone King Power problems No wifi Very uncomfortable seats Crazy security Ugly. Edited November 8, 2012 by bangkokburning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Funny, even the crappy airport in Taipei has showers. Fail . Where are the showers in the Taipei airport? I always connect through there, and while the layover is no more than 2 1/2 hours, if I am going from Los Angeles on to BKK, I would not mind cleaning up in Taipei. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaspercat Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Canman, you're joking right? I'm never delayed at Immigration more than about 20mins and if my bag is not already there, it comes out in minutes. I will give Swampy that.No showers No chill zone King Power problems No wifi Very uncomfortable seats Crazy security Ugly. There's a few soapy on king kaew next to the airport. Takes about 5 mins from the airport. If you exit the airport and get off on king kaew road, it's on the other side of the street, right off the ramp. That should get you cleaned up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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