Looking for an apartment/condo with gym

Post by **juan.bangkok** » April 19, 2011, 4:07 pm

Hi,

My name is Juan and this is my first post in the forum. I'm from Spain and have been living in Bangkok for the last 2 years and 4 months.

I'm going to stay in Udon Thani for one month (maybe more) and I wonder if someone could advise me about a condo / apartment (a studio is ok). The only two important things are a) a gym -even a small one-, and b) a working desk with a decent internet connection in the room.

I've been googling and reading this subforum, and while I got an idea of the options available I still didn't find a real option.

Any comments would be really welcome. I'll be there... tomorrow.

Thanks in advance,
Juan

Post by **chigger** » April 19, 2011, 6:32 pm

Hi I`m new here too and also looking for a place to stay. 2 room apt or condo would be preferred. Not interested in a house since we travel a lot and want more security.
Thank you

Post by **BobHelm** » April 19, 2011, 7:21 pm

I think you are going to struggle to be honest.
There are no condo building as such in Udon.
Places that have a Gym attached you might want to look at
Englishman's Retreat http://www.englishmansretreat.com/
Big City Gym http://biggymcity.com/
In my opinion your own transport would be essential staying in either.

There are a couple of Gyms around the City that I can think of. One off Nong Sim & 1 off Nong Prajack.

The more expensive hotels would certainly do suites at a PRICE!!
Centa - but don't forget the centre of town is a building site at the moment.
Prajaktra - http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/p ... 16518.html
President Hotel

Think you will even struggle to find somewhere with a room & cooking facilities although I do know that they are sometimes available...

Post by **camps** » April 19, 2011, 8:33 pm

1and 2 bedroom chalet type acommadation with separate living room and kitchen available at the B B Resort .Located near Englishmans Retreat, A little out of town but well worth a look.

Post by **papaguido** » April 19, 2011, 9:09 pm

BobHelm wrote:I think you are going to struggle to be honest.
There are no condo building as such in Udon.
Places that have a Gym attached you might want to look at
Englishman's Retreat http://www.englishmansretreat.com/
Big City Gym http://biggymcity.com/
In my opinion your own transport would be essential staying in either.

There are a couple of Gyms around the City that I can think of. One off Nong Sim & 1 off Nong Prajack.

The more expensive hotels would certainly do suites at a PRICE!!
Centa - but don't forget the centre of town is a building site at the moment.
Prajaktra - http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/p ... 16518.html
President Hotel

Think you will even struggle to find somewhere with a room & cooking facilities although I do know that they are sometimes available...

Bob, I think Big City gym is no longer in business, I drove b a few weeks ago and the place was gutted.

Post by **camps** » April 19, 2011, 9:27 pm

camps wrote:1and 2 bedroom chalet type acommadation with separate living room and kitchen available at the B B Resort .Located near Englishmans Retreat, A little out of town but well worth a look.

Sorry now called "BB Villa" forgot to mention it has a Gym, Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts.
tel 0815841165.

Post by **BobHelm** » April 19, 2011, 9:40 pm

papaguido wrote:Bob, I think Big City gym is no longer in business, I drove b a few weeks ago and the place was gutted.

Good grief Papa, is it really.
I know that it had been up for sale for a long time (& a huge amount of money).
I actually drove by that way today but never gave it a look...maybe because it was no longer there it seems...

Post by **rct** » April 20, 2011, 5:05 am

Ban Chiang Hotel has a great gym, one of the best in Udon.

Not far away is Jan Condotel for rooms (not sure of interet, though likely).

Post by **papaguido** » April 20, 2011, 5:23 am

BobHelm wrote: There are a couple of Gyms around the City that I can think of. One off Nong Sim & 1 off Nong Prajack.

The gym off of Nong Sim is located in a condo/apt type building, rather small and containing a limited amount of exercise machines, I think mostly aerobic. I don't have any other details in reference to amenities or vacancy, however it's in good location directly across the street to the park/lake and within easy walking distance to Adunyatdet Rd.

Post by **papaguido** » April 20, 2011, 5:37 am

BobHelm wrote:
papaguido wrote:Bob, I think Big City gym is no longer in business, I drove b a few weeks ago and the place was gutted.
Good grief Papa, is it really.
I know that it had been up for sale for a long time (& a huge amount of money).
I actually drove by that way today but never gave it a look...maybe because it was no longer there it seems...

Yep, I was surprised myself.

If the OP has his own transportation then I would suggest looking around in the vicinity of the Physical Education college, there are many condo/apts in the area (behind the college campus). It's also school break for most and vacancies may be abundant.

Post by **juan.bangkok** » April 21, 2011, 2:32 pm

First, thank you for your replies. I finally need to postpone my travel until next month. I'm keeping this page as a reference.