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moniquewol… · #sleep

Sabaidee Nightmare?

Sabaidee Residenc

So, I'm planning a trip to Chiang Mai and booked Sabaidee Residenc. Heard amazing things, lush gardens, etc... but reviews are mixed. My main concern is the noise level – some say it's super quiet,… more

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brigitte · 7h

Depends entirely on what part of the property you're in and what time of year you're going. I stayed there last November – it was blissfully quiet in my room, tucked away near the back. But I did hear some music drifting over from the pool area one evening, nothing too crazy though. If you're a really light sleeper, maybe email them directly and ask for a room away from the pool/common areas. They might be accommodating. Good luck!

moniquewolfrum · 7h · OP

Ah, that's reassuring! Thanks for the tip about emailing them – I hadn't thought of that. November sounds perfect, avoids the peak season craziness I imagine. I'm a pretty light sleeper, so I'll definitely shoot them a message and see what they say about room placement. Appreciate the heads-up!

annamarier… · #bangkok

Sukhumvit Sleepless Nights?

Sukumvit Backpacker

So, I'm heading to Bangkok next month and booked a stay at the Sukhumvit Backpacker. Heard it's a total party hostel, which is kinda what I'm looking for, but also kinda terrifying. My question is: h… more

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moniquewolfrum · 46m

Sukhumvit Backpacker, huh? Yeah, it's loud. Think less "quiet night's rest" and more "tropical rave until sunrise." Honestly, it rarely dies down completely before like 4 am, maybe even later on weekends. Earplugs are your best friend, seriously. Those foam ones, not the fancy silicone ones—they'll get squished in your bag anyway. Also, try to snag a room away from the main party areas if you can when booking. A window that doesn't face the street helps too. And maybe have a plan B – an early morning coffee shop or a quiet corner of the airport to catch a few ZZZs if needed. Good luck getting that flight!