Hotels in Bangkok - Page 6

siamcutey · #76 02-05-2003, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by GiddlyGook
The majority of my trips to BKK have been on business. I'm the archetypal business traveller: I work all the time and rarely have time to play. Hence, I know BKK and yet, I don't know BKK. My jaunts have been mostly limited to the tourist sites (e.g. Golden Palace and the Wats: Pho, Arun & Phra Kaeow etc.) and shopping centers and restaurants. Maybe the occasional foray to Jatujak but the sheer heat is daunting.

I stay in 2 kinds of hotels. When on business, it's on someone else's dime. So I pamper myself. If it's a personal stay, I'm not so extravagant - I stay in 3-4 star hotels most of the time (e.g. Novotel Lotus, Merchant Court etc). So with the 5-star hotels, ask me whether the hotel is guest-friendly and you'd draw a blank stare. I don't bring WLs back. Period. I work in and come from an extremely litigious culture and I don't mix business with pleasure. I usually don't travel alone on business and it's probably career suicide to be caught back at your hotel with a chick by your boss. When it's a personal stay, of course, anything goes.

Unfortunately, all this business travel is winding down. Corporations are taking a sledgehammer to travel budgets and the excesses of the past are no longer possible in today's economic climate.

I've stayed at a number of hotels in the last couple of years, some of which I barely remember. Mostly, on business I stay at Sheratons or Marriotts. I have Plat. status with both chains so it pays to stay with them: the upgrades and the treatment is second-to-none.

Hotels I've recently stayed at in the last 2 years:
Personal Stay:
Emerald, Pathumwan Princess (both of which I've posted reviews)
Marriott Resort & Spa
Merchant Court
Novotel Lotus
Shangri-la

Business Stay:
J.W Marriott
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Westin Grande Sukhumvit (formerly Grand Pacific)

I've never stayed at the Oriental and once at the Peninsula back when it opened in 2000. The Peninsula was nice but I don't remember much of it besides the fact that it was ultra-modern (in contrast with the sedate/traditional HK Peninsula) and that it was a pain-in-the-ass to take the ferry across to the other side.

So, my top 4 Hotels (in order):
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
J.W Marriott - both because I get Plat benefits
Peninsula
Shangri-la

I'll post reviews on some of the hotels above when I have time.

Giddly

Personally, since being around BKK, I do have some friends coming over from Singapore to BKK for a short holiday. So most of the time I will be at th elobbies of the hotels waiting for them.

One thing I would like to comment is that for most 4-5 star hotels in the central area(Sukhumvit, Silom), security is kinda a bit of tight. Not saying that the guards are damn on, its just that if they spot you having a female companion, they will probably ask for certain identity or an extra charge. The extra charge is more for them to actually earn some money. The identity check is for them to record if anything (touch wood) happens like stealing, etc , they will be able to help you track down the culprit.

So in one way or other its quite safe. As for hotels in ratchada, its easier for ladies to go in. Not sure why, maybe Ratchada is notorious for its "sleaziness".

Anyway, GG, the next time you are around in BKK, maybe drop me a call. We can maybe have a coffee or something.

hahaha
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omnia · #77 02-05-2003, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Pfizer
Any minimum period of stay for the service apartments?

I guess the main attraction of the Peninsula for me is the tv in the bathtub. Do other hotels have this feature?

no min stay required at service apts...in fact they are just like hotels...only abit more on the cosyside, to me that is...

perhaps you may also wish to check out the amari chain of hotels for px...not a local chain...

siamcutey · #78 02-05-2003, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by omnia
no min stay required at service apts...in fact they are just like hotels...only abit more on the cosyside, to me that is...

perhaps you may also wish to check out the amari chain of hotels for px...not a local chain...

Actually only some serviced apartments do not have min stay.
Some allows you to rent for a day min while most actually requires a person to place a 2 months deposit plus 1 month rent

Watana is considered a serviced apartment

Serviced apartments which are more cosy costs around $10K baht per month at least. But for short stayers, I would still recommend a hotel.

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omnia · #79 02-05-2003, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by siamcutey
Actually only some serviced apartments do not have min stay.
Some allows you to rent for a day min while most actually requires a person to place a 2 months deposit plus 1 month rent

i was referring to the ones which i mentioned abv dude...

siamcutey · #80 02-05-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by omnia
i was referring to the ones which i mentioned abv dude...

Hey dude,

I read the abv and thought you were saying in "general", so I posted mine in "general" too.

hahaha
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#81 04-05-2003, 03:56 PM

hi fellow mates,

Just to keep all informed abt another hotel is NOT FRIENDLY to LADIES GUEST....is Windsor Suites. Extra charge of TB1,000 for ladies guest...

So take note and stay away from this damn hotel....

happy cheonging in the mean time.

Sinoview · #82 05-05-2003, 01:26 PM

One point I think cheongsters should be awared is that hotels like Novotel Siam and Pathuwan Princess are infested by Singaporean.....b'cos of their locations.

The last thing we want is to be seen by a "relative" walking hand in hand with a "PRO" into the hotel........

Freestyler69 · #83 05-05-2003, 03:48 PM

wah.. you got so many relatives mah?? btw if your relatives r in bkk.. i think they may also do what u did there rite? ..hehe.. maybe you perm your hair b4 cheong in bkk.. then straighten it back at the Bkk airport b4 return Sg..!!

evangelist · #84 05-05-2003, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by Freestyler69
wah.. you got so many relatives mah?? btw if your relatives r in bkk.. i think they may also do what u did there rite? ..hehe.. maybe you perm your hair b4 cheong in bkk.. then straighten it back at the Bkk airport b4 return Sg..!!

don't think perm hair enough...

Freestyler69 · #85 05-05-2003, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by evangelist
don't think perm hair enough...

then wat?? pretend be ah qua ????hehehehe

bapple · #86 05-05-2003, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by smallboi
hi fellow mates,

Just to keep all informed abt another hotel is NOT FRIENDLY to LADIES GUEST....is Windsor Suites. Extra charge of TB1,000 for ladies guest...

So take note and stay away from this damn hotel....

happy cheonging in the mean time.

Hello smallboi,

Windsor Suites hotel is a nice hotel, I had a 2 room suite on the 33rd floor, had 2 TVs! Unfortunately no guests are allowed after 10pm. Fortunately was only booked for one night & didn't have any company..

Suspect that if you bring a girl before 10pm, you can enter from the back entrance, where theres a cafe & by pass the reception.

GiddlyGook · #87 06-05-2003, 04:06 AM

I know I owe some reviews on hotels and I was going to write up a review on the Conrad based on an upcoming stay planned. Unfortunately, I've decided against staying at the Conrad for financial reasons. On the former, I'll try to find the time.

However, in the interim, I present to you TAT's newest campaign:
thailandsmilesplus.com

Summary:
Pay 1 night get another free.
Net of taxes + ABF
Best deals: J.W. Marriott and the Dusit Thani for US$70 (based on a 2 night stay). This is a good deal. Forget the rest.

Giddly

siamcutey · #88 06-05-2003, 04:47 AM

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Originally posted by GiddlyGook
I know I owe some reviews on hotels and I was going to write up a review on the Conrad based on an upcoming stay planned. Unfortunately, I've decided against staying at the Conrad for financial reasons. On the former, I'll try to find the time.

However, in the interim, I present to you TAT's newest campaign:
thailandsmilesplus.com

Summary:
Pay 1 night get another free.
Net of taxes + ABF
Best deals: J.W. Marriott and the Dusit Thani for US$70 (based on a 2 night stay). This is a good deal. Forget the rest.

Giddly

I try to check out the travel vouchers if I can get my hands on a set of BKK post tomorrow.

hahaha
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Pfizer · #89 06-05-2003, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by GiddlyGook
CX is offering a S$168 (S$199 after taxes) SIN-BKK-SIN fare. 1 ticketed pax OK (CX saying: up yours SQ).

Great deal.

Forgot to add, for the benefit of all BKK-bound brothers here, please post reports if anyone successfully gets this fare. It seems widely available and legit on zuji.com: I went all the way till the point where it asked for cc info.

Remember: always ask not what the forum can do for you, but what you can do for the forum.

Giddly

Thanks bro Giddly, the zuji website is a good one. Many good deals...

I managed to book my one pax tix to Bkk at S$199, including taxes and no credit card surcharge. Ticket is on the way to my place via mail. Now for the hotel accomodations.

Pfizer · #90 07-05-2003, 04:29 AM

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Originally posted by yomun
GiddlyGook,

Oh my gawd. You're da man! Thought SQ is cheap already. One mountain got another mountain high.

At first I thought it was some scam or something. Then, after clicking, clicking, clicking..... seems more credible. So yesterday, I call them up and paid.