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During a really enjoyable two-night stay at the Legend Maeklong Hotel in Samut Songkram province recently, I couldn’t help but think of the old adage that 'time flies when you're having fun!'
Our soothing stay at the beautiful resort, which lies right alongside the Maeklong River, provided us with a truly memorable experience. Guests get to enjoy a real taste of the Thai way of life by the river from the resort, which is based in a colonial-style building that dates back to the era of King Mongkut (1804-1868).
Set within a small riverside village, there are two traditional Thai wooden houses and the main building within the resort’s compound, along with lots of tropical plants and flora, including various varieties of plumerias.
Exclusivity Assured
The Legend Maeklong only has 12 rooms, providing guests with a genuine sense of exclusivity. We were certainly quite satisfied with our accommodation in an Amphawa 1 Room (2,500 baht [US$77] per night), which was located in one of the wooden houses.
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Al Fresco Riverside Dining
In front of the main building is a Thai restaurant called Ban Khun Tawee, which features a wooden terrace and several tables that boast a pleasant riverside setting. Hotel guests can make the most of a free breakfast, which includes delicious rice soup with a choice of meats.
There are several other Thai dishes on the menu and they are priced at reasonable levels for a hotel of this caliber. Another positive I ought to mention is the restaurant’s service staff, who were helpful and attentive throughout our visit.
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The hotel is currently offering a discount of 25% on full rates on Fridays and Saturdays, and an impressive 50% discount on weekdays (Sunday to Thursday).
For further details, or to make a reservation, call Tel: +66 (0)2 513 4913, or visit the hotel’s official website at http://www.thelegendmaeklong.com/.
| Water-Borne Adventures While there are several opportunities when it comes to exploring the area by boat, you really shouldn't miss the night-time tour along the Maeklong River and Klong Amphawa ('Amphawa Canal'), during which you'll get to see literally thousands of fireflies, which tend to congregate around Lamphu trees dotted along the river bank. This three-hour trip costs 800 baht ($24). |
Transport Connections:
Train: Trains depart for Mahachai station in Samut Sakhon province regularly from Wongwienyai Station, which is located about 800 meters away from the BTS station of the same name. On arrival at Mahachai, passengers need to take a short ferry ride across the river to Tha Chalom. On reaching Tha Chalom, you take a train from Banlaem Station to Maeklong Station in Samut Songkram province. The fare is free for locals, or 10 baht (US$0.30) for foreigners.
Car: From Rama II Road in Bangkok, follow signs for Highway 35 (Thon Buri-Paktor Road). Follow this road for about 60 kilometers via Samut Sakhon (Mahachai) and continue straight ahead when reaching a major intersection to Amphawa in Samut Songkram province.
When you see the Rama II Bridge, cross it and keep left for about 500 meters before taking the next U-turn, which will lead you back under the bridge. Continue straight ahead until you come to the next junction, where you will need to turn right into Banlaem Road. Continue along this road until you reach the next intersection, where you should turn right again. Drive alongside the canal for about 1 km. When you reach the next intersection (between Pratummalai Road and Chaiyaporn Road) continue straight ahead for about another 100 meters and you will see the hotel on your right-hand side.
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