Bangkok Hotels

[Member #4698]

Have the potential to pop to BKK for 4-5 days. I'm looking for a 5 Star hotel, with a decent pool that gets a good amount of sun during the day, within walking distance to Nana and Soi Cowboy. After that the Radisson Blu is the next cheapest but it doesn't seem a walkable distance from Nana (especially when returning with a girl? I preferred Nana to Cowboy and think there and Thermae will be my most likely venues. Failing that, the Hyatt is doable but not sure about their pool. I'm assuming that all hotels in this area are girl friendly.

Last time I went to Bangkok I stayed at the Sofitel near Thermae but since I've left it late its 600/ night and I'm not paying that when any 5 star hotel is as good as any other I think. Didn't use the pool though so I have no idea about that aspect of the hotel.

Bit off topic for this thread, but for what I want (Daytime sun and relaxation and gogo bars at night) would I just be better off heading to Pattaya? Would I find more resort (ish) hotels there with larger pools?

The 5 star hotels you should consider based on your criterion that they be walking distance to Cowboy, Nana, & Soi 11 are the Weston, Sheraton, Sofitel, Hyatt Regency and possibly the J. W. Marriott. Among these the Sheraton has the best swimming pool. The others have smaller, but sunny pools and are fine.

The Radisson Blu is not really a 5 star hotel, but it is comfortable. It's pool is small, yet adequate and in the sun 10 to 2. Likewise I do not consider the Grand Centre Point a true 5 star hotel, BUT they have a great pool which is almost as good as the Sheraton's pool and it is in the sun all day.

All these BKK hotels are super girl friendly ie there is no ID carding and you can bring as many girls back to your hotel room as you want. Note: Go Go girls do not like to walk far. 555. So if your hotel is more than 3 blocks from her bar she will want a taxi to go to your hotel regardless of how easy it was for you to walk to her bar. But it is nice to be in the zone because after your 1st girl of the evening leaves, you can step outside your hotel and easily walk to your next venue wherever that might be; Thermae, Cowboy, Nana, Soi 11 night clubs, or just a Sukhumvit walkabout to see what you find. The action is ongoing all night.

Pattaya, the Go Go capital of the world, has a lot to offer, but strangely not as much diversity in venue as BKK. Beach Road is nice to stroll during the day if you can take the heat and interesting at night, but the water is polluted. The outrageously overpriced, girl friendly, 5 star, Pattaya Hilton is not worth the price and its pool is not better than the 5 star Hotels mentioned in this post. Some 4 & 5 star Pattaya hotels like the Ayani (a former Marriott) are decidedly not girl friendly. Make sure before you book them. But if you have never been to Pat, you owe it to yourself to check it out someday. When is up to you.

[Member #4698]

I just came across this wonderful forum, and this is my first post. I have already RTFFed 20 pages of this thread before posting my query. I would be traveling to Bangkok in mid of Feb for a couple of business meetings. I would be spending most of the time in hotel & don't want to get trapped in an area without much to do. I am confused between Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit & Mariott Executive Apartments, Thonglor. While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Marriott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true? Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

Welcome to the forum DrunkenMonk, the responses you have received thus far on your query are very accurate and to the point. But let me add a few personal remarks:

Everything is a trade off. If you want to be situated on the river for the benefit of the BKK vibe and easy daytime access to cultural sites, go for it. The river has a lot to offer in this respect. I would recommend staying on the East bank in hotels like Shangri La or the Mandarin Oriental if you can afford it. But this decision would eliminate in practical terms Sukhumvit (NANA & Soi Cowboy) nightlife. Think 45 minute taxi rides each way or change of BTS trains to get there. But you would still have reasonable taxi & one train BTS access to Patpong and Patpong is very good these days.

The alternative is staying somewhere on Sukhumvit with easy access to all that is Sukhumvit at night and you would still be able to visit all the cultural river sites during the day. I would choose the latter option if I were you, but both options are doable. As to where to stay on Sukhumvit: Marriott Thonglor Exec Hotel is very good. I have stayed there many times (read my reviews) and Syzgies is right, that this hotel has easy access to the Thonglor BTS station. But if you want to be in the heart of the action choose the Weston, Sheraton, Sofitel, or Hyatt Regency all walking distance to Cowboy, Nana, Soi 11 ect ect. I think that for a 1st timer this would be your best bet. There is something quite amazing about walking out of your 5 star hotel from 9 pm to 4 am and seeing scores of friendly Street Walkers right in front of you. HA HA. As far as romantic river views shared with a hooker: I get it, but I think it is equally romantic to share the Sukhumvit high rise skyline view with your gal. I can't count the number of photos I have taken of my girls with the Sukhumvit skyline as a backdrop. The choice is yours.

[Radian]

Have the potential to pop to BKK for 4-5 days. I'm looking for somewhere with decent weather to relax with good P2P options and it seems for the next two weeks the weather here will be perfect whereas for other locations in SEA (MNL / PP) its a bit hit and miss. I'm looking for a 5 Star hotel, with a decent pool that gets a good amount of sun during the day, within walking distance to Nana and Soi Cowboy. I've seen good prices at Grand Sukhumvit Hotel, but the few reviews I've come across here aren't overly complimentary. After that the Radisson Blu is the next cheapest but it doesn't seem a walkable distance from Nana (especially when returning with a girl? I preferred Nana to Cowboy and think there and Thermae will be my most likely venues. Failing that, the Hyatt is doable but not sure about their pool. I'm assuming that all hotels in this area are girl friendly.

Last time I went to Bangkok I stayed at the Sofitel near Thermae but since I've left it late its £600/ night and I'm not paying that when any 5 star hotel is as good as any other I think. Didn't use the pool though so I have no idea about that aspect of the hotel.

Bit off topic for this thread, but for what I want (Daytime sun and relaxation and gogo bars at night) would I just be better off heading to Pattaya? Would I find more resort (ish) hotels there with larger pools?

[Syzygies]

While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Mariott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true? Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

Yes you have to take transport. A taxi. So what, no big deal? You can afford it. Taxis are very cheap (on the meter). Not many guys stay so close to Nana Plaza that they don't need to use a taxi. Thonglor is not that far away, even with a traffic jam. Thonglor also has a skytrain station. You could walk to the action at night if you like walking for 30 minutes. Soi cowboy to Marriott Exec is 2. 5 km. From Nana a little more.

Riverside is different. That is far too far from Sukhumvit action when there is a traffic jam. Girls will be reluctant to go there unless they know you and you pay very well. Avani is even wrong side of the river (Thonburi I think) which only makes it worse. On a weekday (Sunday is better) could be 14 km by taxi taking 1 hour or more (big traffic jams), unless very late at night. Just too much hassle.

So Thonglor and the Riverside are like chalk and cheese, so different for convenience. You can see it all on Google maps.

River views would make more sense if a girl is staying with you for several days, and you know her well. If you must stay at River, at least stay on the east side of the river, and use Google maps to check traffic flows at various times of day. Nyetzov is the expert on this topic since he reports to live in Thonburi.

[SexIsLove]

I just came across this wonderful forum, and this is my first post. I have already RTFFed 20 pages of this thread before posting my query. I would be traveling to Bangkok in mid of Feb for a couple of business meetings. I would be spending most of the time in hotel & don't want to get trapped in an area without much to do. I am confused between Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit & Mariott Executive Apartments, Thonglor. While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Mariott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true? Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

Suggest to stay at the Hyatt if there is an option. It's a no brainer. Rooms are new and 5 star standard. Service is excellent and great location. I have stayed there several times already. Have cycled through girls whole evening, no issues. Also taken two at a time no problem. In fact you can even avoid the lobby to change it up by using the outside elevator to the 3rd floor then walking past the Lets Relax massage place to another elevator that takes you to the hotel market cafe floor. Also have taken several chicks who I feel are "qualified" to the hotel roof top restaurant & bar. It's a nice way to wind down after a boinking session and perhaps rejuvenate for the next round assuming LT without having to step out anywhere else.

[Allover]

Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

Welcome to the forum DrunkenMonk and welcome back Kumbu. I didn't realize there was an Avani at the river but I'm guessing they bought the Marriott as they did in Pattaya. Avani Pattaya is no longer girl friendly and I'm guessing their BKK property isn't either.

As Kumbu stated the river is just too far away. Most girls won't want to go that far. Short times are out of the question. Taking the BTS or taxi there can be painful. The BTS has been grossly overcrowded for a few years. If you have a regular girl it might work. The Hyatt Regency is new and beautiful. I've never stayed there but walked inside. Hyatt location is outstanding.

[Kumbu]

I just came across this wonderful forum, and this is my first post.

Welcome to ISG! I hope you benefit from the forum, and that you return the favor with detailed, informative reports after your trip.

I am confused between Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit & Mariott Executive Apartments, Thonglor. While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Mariott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true?

In a word, yes. If it were me, I would not stay in Thonglor. Although it's a decent neighborhood, and there is some action around (e. G. , Tulip), getting to and from Nana and Cowboy is just a little more hassle. It's not that far, but when you have just procured a gorgeous pliable woman and you are in the taxi and your cock is leaking precum, every km is an ache.

Between the two I would take the Hyatt in a heartbeat. It's right on Suk, near Thermae, walkable to Nana and Cowboy, walkable to soi 11 - super location, excellent hotel, nothing to complain about. If you want an apartment style place, there are plenty of such locations in the neighborhood: Adelphi Suites, Phachara Suites, Centre Point Wireless Road (I think renamed to something else). Just a little further away (but still close by) is Cape House, and if you want a Marriott executive apartment, you could take the Mayfair on soi Laungsuan:

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/trav...ve-apartments/

This is a super property, with no walk of shame.

Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

I'd avoid the river. It's too far. And I would not plan to get too romantic with any of the girls. This is work for them. They are very sweet, and will indulge you and all, but you won't spend too much time looking at the river, sipping mimosas and chatting with your girl: If things go to plan, you will be fucking like jack rabbits in the hot tub. And you can do that in any location.

[Gigi Buffon]

I just came across this wonderful forum, and this is my first post. I have already RTFFed 20 pages of this thread before posting my query. I would be traveling to Bangkok in mid of Feb for a couple of business meetings. I would be spending most of the time in hotel & don't want to get trapped in an area without much to do. I am confused between Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit & Mariott Executive Apartments, Thonglor. While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Mariott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true? Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

The Marriott located in Thong Lo is a few BTS station from Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza. There is Marriott Executive Apartment in Soi 24, which is closer to the action, the same applies to Marriot Marquis Queens Park and JW Marriott which is right next to NEP.

[DrunkenMonk]

I just came across this wonderful forum, and this is my first post. I have already RTFFed 20 pages of this thread before posting my query. I would be traveling to Bangkok in mid of Feb for a couple of business meetings. I would be spending most of the time in hotel & don't want to get trapped in an area without much to do. I am confused between Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit & Mariott Executive Apartments, Thonglor. While I like the apartment type rooms at Marriott (Hyatt rooms look basic), but looks like Mariott is located far from the areas of action, and I would have to take a transport to visit the areas of action. Is that true? Also, what's the opinion on Avani + Riverside Bangkok. While it is far away from the action but spending time with girls and a view of the river is something I would love to do. Any feedback on Avani?

[Dubs1]

My experience in BKK is that hotels anywhere in the city are more likely than not to be guest friendly. I have been caught out with a charge for bringing more than one guest at a time though.

Best way to know for sure is to contact the hotel directly by email and ask if there is a fee for a guest, or name the hotel and someone here can comment.

Thanks, its the Centara Grand. I emailed them to ask but got a vague reply that all their rooms can accommodation 2 adults.

[Ed Setra]

My first post here, hope I'm in the right place as its a question not a report.

My work has booked me into a hotel in BKK which isn't listed on any of the guest-friendly lists. Nice hotel but its about 2-3 train stops west of Nana near centralworld so maybe its too far to take a ST / LT?

Are the hotels further away from Nana likely to be guest friendly?

My experience in BKK is that hotels anywhere in the city are more likely than not to be guest friendly. I have been caught out with a charge for bringing more than one guest at a time though.

Best way to know for sure is to contact the hotel directly by email and ask if there is a fee for a guest, or name the hotel and someone here can comment.

[Dubs1]

My first post here, hope I'm in the right place as its a question not a report.

My work has booked me into a hotel in BKK which isn't listed on any of the guest-friendly lists. Nice hotel but its about 2-3 train stops west of Nana near centralworld so maybe its too far to take a ST / LT?

Are the hotels further away from Nana likely to be guest friendly?

[Hiete]

I stayed at Maitria Hotel in Soi 18 middle of December. This hotel is like service apartment with Kitchen, living room and bedroom. Nice rooms, close to Soi Cowboy and Nana. I booked the rooms for around $75 a night.

Thanks for the tip. Looks interesting. Might give it a try next time.

[OrientalLover]

I stayed at Maitria Hotel in Soi 18 middle of December. This hotel is like service apartment with Kitchen, living room and bedroom. Nice rooms, close to Soi Cowboy and Nana. I booked the rooms for around $75 a night.

I stayed at Viva Garden Service Apartment at the end of December. This hotel is little bit far away from the action. It is 2 minutes walk from Bang Chak BTS. It take about 15 minutes to get to Nana BTS by train. Apartments are very nice and big with balcony, kitchen, living room and bedroom. It was about $75 per night.

[Syzygies]

Haven't seen Travelodge hotel on sukhumvit soi 11 mentioned much here. Stayed there last February and going back soon. It was very girl friendly. Paid about 50 USD per night, and the standard is good. A bit further away from sukhumvit road than some others, but the walk was fine. I left the room safe open on accident one day, and pretty sure a few thousand baht went missing. I had like 15 k there so they probably thought I wouldn't notice. Little did they know I kept track of every bill, to see how much I spent on girls. My bad anyways for leaving it unlocked; lesson learned!

Cash is the one thing likely to be stolen from your room, if easily found. Gold might be another. I never use a safe and any cash is generally safe to be in my wallet assuming I do not leave it in the room unattended. I don't need to carry large amounts of cash (and would not) as have Thai bank account. Best not to travel with too much in the way of very valuable stuff, other than your passport.

I suspected a girl of stealing some cash once, but unusual. I had forgotten it when went to the shower. Normally I don't leave it lying around. The temptation for many Thais is just too strong. Many Thai girls relate tales of their boyfriends stealing their cash, jewellery, or other valuables too.

We have to remember that some Thais get extremely desperate for money on occasions, so not all are 100% honest. Still most of my regular girls have never tried to steal from me. Just the one, maybe, and she was certainly not a reliable type.

50 dollars sounds like an extra special deal. I would have expected a bit more than that. Its a long way down the Soi though. Maybe to far to suit me. Too many minutes to walk unless weather is nice. I try for 300m down Soi or less.