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I don't have any information about this except to note the W only opened about four and a half years ago and some of the lists of guest-friendly hotels on the web tend to be based on surveys or...

Assuming you are referring to the J. W. Marriott as the Marriott on Soi 4, I always thought it was guest friendly. I only stayed there once, about ten years ago, but did not have any trouble bringing...

Thanks for the clarification. My post to the effect I have not seen lower rates on third-party websites for the SPG hotels I stay at was a reaction to GDreams post stating "They all have best rate...

Also, in some cases, clearly not all, the aggregators enter into agreements with certain hotels to get blocks of less desirable rooms the hotel does not expect to sell without discounting them...

That policy is rather typical in my experience. For example, Starwood and Hyatt only give points or other perks associated with their frequent guest programs to those who book directly with them. I'm...

From what I've been reading, it is still undecided whether the two frequent guest programs are going to be combined. At least for awhile after the merger it seems they may continue to be separate,...

I think we all can understand that you and many others have other priorities. But he "must be very confused" because he would like a five- star (actually a four or five star) hotel for a night?...

I just saw this on youtube. Video of Spasso at the Grand Hyatt albeit three years ago (things sometimes change and I have no new information about the bar). A lot of farangs with Thai girls, and at...

Sorry, I can't really help you on that (maybe others here can). Although I once had one of the managers (who I knew from his time working at another Bangkok hotel) show me around the hotel, including...

It is a bit difficult to recommend the "most luxurious hotel" particularly given few of us here would have stayed at all the candidate hotels. There is also the issue of location given many of the...

I always book a single room and never had a problem. But I know everyone there and also have Platinum SPG status so while I doubt anyone would have a problem in this regard, I can't say so...

I did stay at Louis Tavern inside the airport once when I had a layover (arrived late then early morning flight out). It was not bad for a few hours of sleep. But, if I recall, it was not cheap for...

You may already know this, but if you stayed around Asok at the Sheraton or Westin for example, it would only take about ten minutes to get to the On Nut Skytrain station using the Skytrain. I...

I agree with pretty most everything stated although have not stayed at the Aloft, W, or St. Regis. Plaza Athenee is the best taking into account all considerations. The one slight difference I have,...

I never had any problem with Plaza Athenee, IMHO a great hotel, although I never tried to bring back more than one girl at a time. I'm pretty much sure the LE Meridien is the same, another great...

That might be the case for independent hotels that do not have guest loyalty programs. However, the chains offer various perks to members of their frequent guest programs (points, upgrades, and so...

I neglected to mention in my earlier post that when I do pay, I always book through the hotel chain's website. As a result I get the same rate any member of the public would. But the various perks...

Okay, I'll bite. My last stay in Bangkok was for 19 days at Starwood properties. Fifteen were free using points at a five-star hotel and I was upgraded to a huge suite, as I always am at that hotel...

I agree this approach may be the best for the infrequent traveler. However, if one spends more than 50 days a year in hotels, there is merit in obtaining Starwood Platinum status, or for the higher...

You may already know this, but there are short-time rooms or hotels available in Nana and Soi Cowboy. Using them would also lower any risk of an unexpected hotel visit from your girlfriend.

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I assume the Grand Hyatt Erawam is girl friendly. Does anyone know from experience whether it indeed is, and do they charge joiner's fees, etc. I'm Hyatt Diamond if that makes a difference....

No you don't "got it." My satisfaction is based on the experience I have when I stay there, including my interactions with the staff (as I noted) , the fantastic lounge, the rooms they assign me, and...

Nothing in particular really. My "great" experiences at the Plaza Athenee have included all the Starwood status perks (such as a suite upgrade, and lounge access (which also includes becoming friends...

I have stayed at the Plaza Athenee perhaps 20 times. It is one of my favorite hotels anywhere. However, I have Starwood Platinum status which means I almost always get upgraded to a suite, and also...