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Singapore: Hotel 81 Bugis (review)


Hotel 81 Bugis 

I was in doubt when i booked this hotel because of some bad reviews.
But once we arrived there I was shocked, the location was really in the main city.
Pros:
1. Very NEAR to any sightseeing place
2. Next to the hotel is 7/11, and just next street another 7/11 beside it was a  money changer
3.There are lots of restaurants and shopping mall nearby.
4. Have you heard of Bugis Junction ? It is a big shopping mall there.
Below in it is the Bugis station that is connected from the Airport and to other sightseeing. Very Convenient Indeed
5. In front of the hotel  is the bus & taxi stop
6. Wifi is fast and no minimum of how many gadgets you want to connect
7. Friendly staffs

Cons:
No breakfast
the toiletries are so-so
The bathroom is slippery
The room is small, so if possible don’t bring lots of big luggage 

It is really small compare to other hotels but the location is perfect. 
My purpose for the trip is sightseeing therefore location is important for me.
On my next trip here in Singapore, I will be staying here again. :)
Overall: 8/10 I am really satisfied here 

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Bangkok days: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - the old capital


If you're planning to visit Thailand and want to see lots of pagodas and Buddha statues, Ayutthaya is a must in you're itinerary.

Ayutthaya is the ancient capital of Thailand.
Since it is our first time to go there I chose to booked from a travel agency: 
[ http://gmholidays.com.a33.readyplanet.net/index.php?lay=show&ac=cat_show_pro_detail&cid=73183&pid=611723 ] 
this our 2nd time booking from them, they are friendly and they are fast when it come to replying than other agencies.
I booked our Ayutthaya trip when we were in Thailand and they agreed that we could pay on the spot. It was really easy and convenient for us.

We paid: 1400 baht each
Hightlight : Ayuthaya World Historic Park, Temples , Bangprain Summer Palace
ItineraryDescriptions
06.30-07.30Pick up from major hotel in city area
08.30hrVisit Gems Gallery & Souvenir Shop ( 40min) 
09.30hr Drive to Ayuthaya  80 Kms from Bangkok
10.30hrSightseeing in Ayuthaya World Histortic Park,  (120min ) 
Temples Visit to Wat Lokayasuthara, Wat Na Pramene
12.30hr Thai Buffet or Thai Set Lunch  (60Min)
14.30hr Visit Banpra In Summer Palace  (90min)
16.00hr Drive to  Bangkok   

We were picked up at our hotel and joined by co-Filipinos in the trip. 
No pics in Gems Gallery & Souvenir Shop since we visited that place during our 1st day in Thailand.
Here are some pics (it is not arranged based on the itinerary though because on the day of the trip there were changes and we chose to eat first) :


































































































































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