Bangkok Hotels

[Luca2112]

Anyone tried some suite at So Sofitel in front of Lumphini Park? I would like to book a suite and I'm looking for some feedback. I have just found some videos from YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhx_ZsGVt-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syfNSfz-aJQ&t=197s .

Thanks in advance.

Yes, I've been in So Studio room at Sofitel. So, amazing room the same kind of the second video. It's very large room, great bathroom, all the girls stayed with me loved that suite. Minibar and espresso machine was complimentary and you have the access at the Club Signature. Not cheap but great experience for sure.

[Kumbu]

Gents, I am planning my next trip, and I'm wondering about lodging. I've stayed at quite a few BKK hotels in the last 10 years, some high end, some decidedly not (I'm looking at you, Hotel Solo). I'm wondering if I should go with something tried and trusted, or try something new. Here are some of the hotels I am thinking about staying at sometime in March. I wonder if anyone here has any thoughts on these hotels. I have RTFF, and there is something on each of these hotels (though not much on Jasmine City Hotel), but if you have any current thoughts, I would appreciate it.

• Mercure Soi 11

• Grand Swiss Soi 11

• Adelphi Suites

• Dream Hotel

• S15: someone said they had to pay a joiner fee here - seriously?

• Jasmine City Hotel

• SilQ

• Majestic Grande

• The Continent

If these were the hotels you were considering, which would you go with?

*Just FYI, here are some hotels I have stayed at in the past: Aloft Soi 11 (good, but a bit far up soi 11, but might stay here again), Frasier Suites Soi 11 (ditto), S Sukhumvit Asok (great little hotel, ace location, might stay here), Pullman Grand (fancy, very nice, but a tad pricy), Landmark (super location, super hotel), JW Marriott (expensive, but top notch in all respects), Hotel Solo (did not care for it, too far down the soi, staff were not particularly attentive), Cape House (fine), Mayfair Marriott Executive Apts (awesome, but Lang Suan is a little far from the action), Centre Point Ratchadamri (excellent, but a little too prim and proper for me), Centre Point Wireless Rd (no problems), Hyatt Erawan (too fancy for this trip), Swisshotel Nai Lert Park (a little out of the way, with the best breakfast I've ever had, but not to my liking for this trip).

[ChinaSki111]

Anyone tried some suite at So Sofitel in front of Lumphini Park? I would like to book a suite and I'm looking for some feedback. I have just found some videos from YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhx_ZsGVt-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syfNSfz-aJQ&t=197s .

Thanks in advance.

[Kumbu]

I can imagine everyone staring at you, out loud saying stuff like, its horrible or how can he do that.

You know, I've never actually had that happen. I've never been tsked by a stodgy middle-aged woman, or gotten a "No you di'int" from a Berkenstock-wearing ultra-feminist. I think they know where they are. They are in Thailand, and not only that, they are in the Nana district. If they came there and DIDN'T see horny men with nubile young girls, they would be disappointed. So I think the staring is more the kind that you get when you are on safari and a cheetah appears in the grass. It's why you are there, and you are supposed to gawk. My point is that you won't even have to deal with verbal harassment (maybe some one else on ISG has been harassed like this, but not me).

[FredFubar]

Flying in late at night and flying out late the next night. Recommendations for a hotel in Sukhumvit area that allows late check out, like 5 pm? I don't mind paying extra for the privilege.

S31 will do late checkout up to 5 PM or so (probably for an extra charge, don't recall).

[Kantero]

Yes, this is mostly the case. Opinions differ as to whether this is obtrusive for the monger, or that it is for everyone's protection.

What they do is either the front desk or a security guard at a dedicated security desk will take the girls ID, log it somehow (sometimes they photocopy it, sometimes they write the name and ID number down, and sometimes they keep the ID while the girl is in the hotel). If the girl then rips you off, you can officially trace her. That's why it is not universally seen as a bad thing.

When the girl leaves, she goes by the security desk and picks up her ID, and often the hotel calls up to the room before releasing the ID to the girl and asks "Mr Kumbu, is everything OK sir?" and Mr Kumbu says "Can you see my smile from where you are?" (or something less dopey than that), and the girl gets her ID back.

It's a little awkward standing in the lobby with a girl next to you having her registered. It feels like the eyes of the world are on you, judging you for wanting to screw a beautiful woman. "Does everyone know my tongue is minutes from her asshole?" But as we all know, there's nothing wrong with that, and the eyes of the world can go gouge themselves. But it honestly is very normal, so I would not let it deter you.

Thanks for the info Kumbu. Yeah, I guess its good then for our own protection. I can imagine everyone staring at you, out loud saying stuff like, its horrible or how can he do that. But in their heads they truly think something like. Oh gosh, wish it was me with that girl. Think it would just be funny if there formed a queue at the security desk on the "busy" hours.

[Mogwai]

Flying in late at night and flying out late the next night. Recommendations for a hotel in Sukhumvit area that allows late check out, like 5 pm? I don't mind paying extra for the privilege.

Dynasty Inn in Soi 4 allows late check out until 6 pm, for about half the room rate. If they don't have another guest for the room anyway.

[Kumbu]

Do the hotels really check if you are taking a girl to your room? I live in Europe and can't imagine asking anyone in the hotel where I'm staying if I can bring a girl over. Is this different in Thailand, like someone controls you if you have a company?

Thanks for your opinions.

Yes, this is mostly the case. Opinions differ as to whether this is obtrusive for the monger, or that it is for everyone's protection.

What they do is either the front desk or a security guard at a dedicated security desk will take the girls ID, log it somehow (sometimes they photocopy it, sometimes they write the name and ID number down, and sometimes they keep the ID while the girl is in the hotel). If the girl then rips you off, you can officially trace her. That's why it is not universally seen as a bad thing.

When the girl leaves, she goes by the security desk and picks up her ID, and often the hotel calls up to the room before releasing the ID to the girl and asks "Mr Kumbu, is everything OK sir?" and Mr Kumbu says "Can you see my smile from where you are?" (or something less dopey than that), and the girl gets her ID back.

It's a little awkward standing in the lobby with a girl next to you having her registered. It feels like the eyes of the world are on you, judging you for wanting to screw a beautiful woman. "Does everyone know my tongue is minutes from her asshole?" But as we all know, there's nothing wrong with that, and the eyes of the world can go gouge themselves. But it honestly is very normal, so I would not let it deter you.

[DropDoos]

Flying in late at night and flying out late the next night. Recommendations for a hotel in Sukhumvit area that allows late check out, like 5 pm? I don't mind paying extra for the privilege.

Maduzi hotel right in the heart of town allows late checkout, don't know if they do it at 17:00 though. Checked out 14:00 last time.

[CaptainMW]

Flying in late at night and flying out late the next night. Recommendations for a hotel in Sukhumvit area that allows late check out, like 5 pm? I don't mind paying extra for the privilege.

[Pointy Stick]

So you didn't find any Russian or Turkish hokker in Rajah hotel coffee shop.

Correct. Operation is busted as is the RG.

[Kantero]

Hey fellow mongers,

I have been reading through girl friendly hotel recommendations and I just must ask. Do the hotels really check if you are taking a girl to your room? I live in Europe and can't imagine asking anyone in the hotel where I'm staying if I can bring a girl over. Is this different in Thailand, like someone controls you if you have a company?

Thanks for your opinions.

[Breadman]

I have stayed in all the room types at the Nana hotel, except for the 'refurbished' standard rooms which I will try in a February. I agree with you: for a punting holiday a ground zero location can't be beat. Rooms on the higher floor are pretty quiet.

The suites are on the third floor in the back wing. Rooms are quite large, generally dark with no view, and noisy because they are above the nightclub (called EQ now) can't recommend them unless you plan to entertain 12+ people in the room.

If you decide to stay there include "refurbished room, high floor, Sukhumvit view" in the hotel website booking instructions.

SL.

Used to love the Nana hotel until. I stayed in one of their refurbished rooms. The old beds were 'unique' with interesting peaks and valleys but they had years to get broken in. These new rooms have the exact same mattress (why change the manufacturer if the old mattresses lasted 50 years) and they are anything but soft. Sleeping on the floor might be the better option.

[OldHarry]

If you decide to stay there include "refurbished room, high floor, Sukhumvit view" in the hotel website booking instructions.

SL.

Thanks gentlemen that's exactly the info I was after, won't bother with the suite and will book following Sunlover2's advice and will let you all know how it goes.

[Sunlover2]

Has any one stayed in or seen the suites in the Nana hotel recently? Thinking of booking for a couple of nights end of November, pictures of the room look OK but can't find out if they are noisy rooms. Tried emailing the hotel but hotel just say all info is on the web page.

Fancy staying at "ground zero" but will want to sleep at some point.

I have stayed in all the room types at the Nana hotel, except for the 'refurbished' standard rooms which I will try in a February. I agree with you: for a punting holiday a ground zero location can't be beat. Rooms on the higher floor are pretty quiet.

The suites are on the third floor in the back wing. Rooms are quite large, generally dark with no view, and noisy because they are above the nightclub (called EQ now) can't recommend them unless you plan to entertain 12+ people in the room.

If you decide to stay there include "refurbished room, high floor, Sukhumvit view" in the hotel website booking instructions.

SL.