Bangkok Hotels

[quote=tryntry]thinking of staying at this hotel in november:

[url]http://www.royalpresident.com/[/url]

they are offering a great prepaid rate(1 month advance).

some one told me the place is a bit old and dumpy.

any suggestions or experiences appreciated.

here's an example:

early bird promotion 20% discount standard room early bird rate

located in park wing, comfortable & well-appointed room of 30 sqm. with queen size bed, cable tv, stereo with cd & dvd player, large electronic safe, separate working area, unlimited hi-speed internet access & fully equipped kitchenette
* booking must be made at least one month (30days) in advance * requires full pre-payment upon confirmation of booking * credit card will be debited at the time of booking for the whole period of stay * credit card invalid is not accepted * no refunds are provided for any amendments and/or cancellations * inclusive daily breakfast and internet access in room

thb 1,600.00 x 7 nights display rates

• rate per room in thailand baht (thb)
• rates include 10% service charge
• click 'book' button to see rates for single, double, triple, children, etc.[/quote]
i wouldnt pay a penny in advance, anywhere, regardless of the deal. the no refunds bit is also unacceptable.
the most i would ever do is give my card number over to secure a reservation, knowing that if i cancel i might lose one night, but not if i do it well enough in advance.
plenty of other places around, all doing deals, so skip that one.

cheers, ff

[QUOTE=Dolphin12]I have always been booking my rooms in Thailand and Asia through [url]http://wired-destinations.com/[/url] , and prices have been great. Service and website too.

Now it seems to me that they are off the market. Does anybody know alternatives or if they are operating under an other name ?[/QUOTE]Wired Destinations went belly up about 4 months ago.

They owed hotels and wholesalers a lot of money. Read many reviews on the net and so many disgruntled customers. Hope they are not operating under a different name.

[QUOTE=Thaihotels]Wired Destinations went belly up about 4 months ago.

They owed hotels and wholesalers a lot of money. Read many reviews on the net and so many disgruntled customers. Hope they are not operating under a different name.[/QUOTE]
I have used wired destinations in the past.
Their website is still up, and taking reservations.

I wonder if a reservation made today would be honored?

[QUOTE=1Ball]I have used wired destinations in the past.
Their website is still up, and taking reservations.

I wonder if a reservation made today would be honored?[/QUOTE]


FYI........


We regret to inform you that WD Travel Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand, has effectively ceased operation as of Feb. 21, 2009 due to financial problems.


Please note that your booking has been cancelled and your refund is under consideration.


We sincerely regret any inconvenience that this may cause you.


Wired Destinations, Bangkok, Thailand

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Owned and operated by WD Travel Co., Ltd.


Email: reservation AT wired-destinations.com

Call: +66 2 2338155/6 (Local 7:00-22:00. UTC/GMT + 7 hours)

Fax: +66 2 2338157

[QUOTE=Thaihotels]Wired Destinations went belly up about 4 months ago.

They owed hotels and wholesalers a lot of money. Read many reviews on the net and so many disgruntled customers. Hope they are not operating under a different name.[/QUOTE]

True and even though the site is still up, the link for making online reservations was taken down; even the local phone number in Bangkok is disconnected

[url]www.wired-destinations.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Run Mann]True and even though the site is still up, the link for making online reservations was taken down; even the local phone number in Bangkok is disconnected

[url]www.wired-destinations.com[/url][/QUOTE]Yes their website is up, but their are no rates and no click to make a booking.

Remember in December last year, they were selling rooms at their nett cost. Not a good sign. Trying to get cash flow to pay debtors not doubt. They also has a wholesale program going. Looked interesting at the time. Glad I never signed up with them.

Tim

Good rate to be had on my favourite Suk hideaway. Spacious studio apt, plus free internet and breakfast (for 2! ) for 1414THB plus service plus VAT (12% total). You have to pay in advance so depends on how flexible you are. For the odd weekend away, this place is ideal.

Some might find a little far down the soi, but a 10 baht motorbike gets you there in under a minute. Reach the end of the soi, and you are right by Nana BTS. Cross the road and you're on Soi 8. Walking distance to both Cowboy and NP. I love this place!

Is it GF? Very!

[QUOTE=Goatboy55]Good rate to be had on my favourite Suk hideaway. Spacious studio apt, plus free internet and breakfast (for 2! ) for 1414THB plus service plus VAT (12% total). You have to pay in advance so depends on how flexible you are. For the odd weekend away, this place is ideal.

Some might find a little far down the soi, but a 10 baht motorbike gets you there in under a minute. Reach the end of the soi, and you are right by Nana BTS. Cross the road and you're on Soi 8. Walking distance to both Cowboy and NP. I love this place!

Is it GF? Very![/QUOTE]The staff was excellent on my stay also.

I enjoyed this hotel very much.

Looking for a hotel that offer something like that of Grand President hotel package of airport pick up, 3 days 2 nights, free internet and breakfast. If you know of a similar hotel, please advise. Price was like 5000 B for the whole deal. Good hotel but want to try something new, especially around Soi Cowboy.

Mal

Wotif secret deal: Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

Soi Cowboy, MRT, BTS, all 1-3 minutes walk, even totally fucked up. Five star digs.

Normal price: 4473++ Baht
Wotif secret deal: 2499 w/o brkfst. W/brkfst add 500 Baht (normally 800 Baht) Wotif charges a 150 Baht total booking fee for entire stay, no matter how long.
[URL]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W51807&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/URL]

Usually at the Millennium you have to pay 440 Baht/day for regular biz class Internet, 2.6Mb. Here is a way to make it all better: Book Wotif deal, check in, ask for room upgrade, pay 350 Baht extra and get a larger high floor room, then you get free VIP class 14.4Mb Internet, monster floor to ceiling mirrors next to the bed, huge bathroom, and a 15% off coffee shop coupon.

HiSo hotel: Thai chicks brag to everybody and you fast track the hot shit list.

Guest friendly.

Good deal.

[QUOTE=Barko]Wotif secret deal: Grand Millennium Sukhumvit

Soi Cowboy, MRT, BTS, all 1-3 minutes walk, even totally fucked up. Five star digs.

Normal price: 4473++ Baht
Wotif secret deal: 2499 w/o brkfst. W/brkfst add 500 Baht (normally 800 Baht) Wotif charges a 150 Baht total booking fee for entire stay, no matter how long.
[URL]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W51807&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/URL]

Usually at the Millennium you have to pay 440 Baht/day for regular biz class Internet, 2.6Mb. Here is a way to make it all better: Book Wotif deal, check in, ask for room upgrade, pay 350 Baht extra and get a larger high floor room, then you get free VIP class 14.4Mb Internet, monster floor to ceiling mirrors next to the bed, huge bathroom, and a 15% off coffee shop coupon.

HiSo hotel: Thai chicks brag to everybody and you fast track the hot shit list.

Guest friendly.

Good deal.[/QUOTE]
Barko,

You are spilling useful secrets! Sounds too good to be true.
Not sure I can resist trying this one.

Mick

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]Barko,

You are spilling useful secrets! Sounds too good to be true.
Not sure I can resist trying this one.

Mick[/QUOTE]I just booked for 2 nights ! 4998 + 125 baht tax = 5123 baht ; I hope it will be great!

[QUOTE=Barko]HiSo hotel: Thai chicks brag to everybody and you fast track the hot shit list.[/QUOTE]

If this is a HiSo hotel, where do you normally stay?

[QUOTE=Pita123]If this is a HiSo hotel, where do you normally stay?[/QUOTE]In Thailand? At my house in Phuket. In BKK? My condo, with all this antique samurai shit under glass that I really don't want to part with.

OK. I book stuff for friends & clients visiting, (and for myself when I meet a chick that hasn't been cleared to go to my place yet.) This Wotif secret was a total shot in the dark, blind roll of the dice, and it really was a great deal.

Marriott or Centre Points get the call normally (member of both,) and I usually get an outstanding deal on those as well.

If you need more Millennium info, here:

[URL]http://www.millenniumhotels.com/th/grandmillenniumsukhumvitbangkok/[/URL]

I don't like many of the 5 star hotels in central BKK: Conrad, Swissotel Nai Lert, the Intercon, Emporium, Lebua, Ma Du Zi, Banyan, and the Westin, all remind me of why I left the USA 26 years ago. Stuffy snotty fucks all, and really not all that nice. Also, IMHO, all those so called 4 star places around Soi 4, 6, 8, 11, etc.= Not freaking bloody likely either.

Go ahead call me a snob, you did ask though.

For my guys, it's the Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri one bedroom, or Marriott Sathorn Exec floor one bedroom, those are the ones I use for friends and clients the most. Both classy, extremely attentive, and blind eye guest friendly. ;)

BTW: The brunch at the Millennium yesterday was outstanding, starting with single ice blocked Estonian vodka and Caspian Sea caviar, (all you can consume of course) and ending with a very nice flourish, an ice cream chef that hand dips custom colors & flavors with nuts & hand made whipped cream to resemble popular sushi. (You get your own personal guide and sommelier to show you what's what throughout.) Lots of outstanding imported seafood and chops. Rack of lamb, Beef Bourguignon made with real French Burgundy, and two prime rib stations, one "bleu" (still mooing) and one medium rare+. Many customizable salad and bread combinations as well. Lots of snarky looking Japanese dudes there with haughtily creeped out over the top gelled spiky hairdos, their golf club bags awaiting in the foyer.

The Soi Cowboy chicks love the Millennium (normally going to some ST hotel or to some dump on Soi 11.) It's just 3 minutes walk from the front door of the bar.

I do admit that the carpets in the rooms at the Grand Millennium have become a bit tatty, (Asians are very abusive) but the amenities make up for it, and for 2499 Baht, I am not looking too closely for flaws that I won't see when I'm toasted and those finely tuned and highlighted bed nightlights are low. Heh.

Hope that answers it. Where do you stay?

My Soi Cowboy solo pull from Saturday night, tonight she gets to come to the condo:

Barko, you are a snob.