Bangkok Hotels

[Garoto]

I would like to reserve one week MONACO HOTEL in 08/2011. Anybody Stayed There? Is a noisy area or with building in progress near Hotel? Is a clean and safety hotel and area?

Thank you in advance

[FreakFunk]

I normally stay at the Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel or the ambassador or even the Miami hotel. I want something similar with free WIFI in the rooms? You have to pay at the ambassador which is expensive. I like to be within walking distance of soi cowboy or nana plaza, thanks in advance.

[Syzygies]

If you want to stay by Soi Cowboy, then I would recommand Citadines Sukhumvit 23. Place is CLEAN, nice rooms, and free breakfast. Also Checkout S Sukhumvit Suites or Sache Unos. Those are all very close to Soi Cowboy and nice rooms. Just have to research AGODA. Com and look at the map of where the rooms are. You can walk from Soi Cowboy to NANA, but it will be a good 20 min walk. Or just hope on the skytrain (ASOKE staion) right by soi cowboy and get off at NANA Station.

Citadines 23 was disappointing for me, without remembering all the reasons why, but didn't like it. Admiral Premier is close by and significantly better.

Walk from Cowboy to Nana is quite do-able in good weather (not right now perhaps), but walk on south side to avoid footpath stalls and customers blocking your way. If you are feeling lazy, can get a motorcycle to take you in just two minutes, or catch a taxi (a bit slow). It is not really efficient to catch the BTS train (its only 1 stop) unless you get lucky and next one arrives immediately. Catching train still leaves a fair amount of walking to do, perhaps 30% of the trip.

Miami was a shitty hotel 20 years ago, and is only declining I suspect. I wouldn't be seen dead there. Don't even consider that one, without looking at the rooms first. There are much better budget options. Even Honey, Soi 19 is was way nicer than Miami, many years back, despite very small rooms.

[Shinozaki]

Really great info everyone, cheers! Good to know there's a dependable train system too. I usually prefer to travel in the city on foot; a little for the exercise, but mainly for the eye candy.

[Fon Tok]

Hey Mates, Coming to Thailand for the first time in July, staying for three weeks. I'll be flying in and out of Bangkok. I've been RTFF and I'm starting to get my bearings. Soi 23 seems like the best place to be and after searching agoda. -- Com I found these places: Tai-Pan Hotel (Soi 23) 1 night-1359b -- Since July is in the low season, I assume it would easy to get a room without a reservation. I might reserve a room for my first night just so I know I have a place to stay. After that, see what the situation looks like with my feet on the ground.

The Tai-Pan Hotel is a good choice for the price. It's an older hotel, but it's clean and well managed. From the Tai-Pan it's a five minute walk to Soi Cowboy, MRT, and the BTS. There are lots of oil massage shops right out the door. The massage ladies are more than happy to come to your room, too.

Consider making your reservation on booking (dot) com to avoid the Agoda prepay. July should be no problem for winging it. Most hotels have wi-fi and you can book your next hotel at the best price this way. Just be sure to bring a memory stick for the voucher in case the hotel asks for one at check in.

[Monkey1818]

Hey Mates,

Coming to Thailand for the first time in July, staying for three weeks. I'll be flying in and out of Bangkok. I've been RTFF and I'm starting to get my bearings. Soi 23 seems like the best place to be and after searching agoda. Com I found these places:

Tai-Pan Hotel (Soi 23) 1 night-1359b,

Two Three Mansion (Soi 23) 1529b,

Miami Hotel (Soi 13) 765b. Decent price and looks like it has a nice pool.

Anybody ever stay at these places? Are they clean and GF? I'm not looking for much, just a comfortable room located within walking distance of the bar areas.

NicFrenchy's advice about the Sawasdee Hotel on Soi 8 looks good too.

Just how big is the area between Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza? It looks like it would be easy to walk between the two.

Also found this super cheap place located near Khoasan Road:

Sawasdee Krungthep Inn (30 Rambuttri Road, Phanakorn) 1 night-378b.

I have no idea where this place is located in relation to the bars, but the price seems too good to be true. I don't know, any first-hand experiences?

Since July is in the low season, I assume it would easy to get a room without a reservation. I might reserve a room for my first night just so I know I have a place to stay. After that, see what the situation looks like with my feet on the ground.

If you want to stay by Soi Cowboy, then I would recommand Citadines Sukhumvit 23. Place is CLEAN, nice rooms, and free breakfast. Also Checkout S Sukhumvit Suites or Sache Unos. Those are all very close to Soi Cowboy and nice rooms. Just have to research AGODA. Com and look at the map of where the rooms are. You can walk from Soi Cowboy to NANA, but it will be a good 20 min walk. Or just hope on the skytrain (ASOKE staion) right by soi cowboy and get off at NANA Station.

[Mouse1]

Also found this super cheap place located near Khoasan Road:

Sawasdee Krungthep Inn (30 Rambuttri Road, Phanakorn) 1 night-378b.

I have no idea where this place is located in relation to the bars, but the price seems too good to be true. I don't know, any first-hand experiences?

I don't know the place, so I pulled the two reviews from TripAdvisor:

'This smart little boutique hotel is one of Bangkok's best-kept secrets, and represents excellent value for the discerning traveller. It is owned by a philanthropic foundation who manage to keep prices to an affordable level, and still provide those occasional touches of luxury. But surely gold-plated taps are a little ostentatious these days? The rooms are smart and modern if a trifle too large, and the ensuite stylish and clean. Entertainment is provided by a large plasma TV screen plus iPod at one end of the spacious room. The air-con is good, although sometimes struggles in very hot weather. Food in the four-star restaurant could be alittle more spicy to suit the jaded palates of us world-weary travellers. Richard Branson, Mick Jagger and Kate Moss are regulars here (and Tiger just loves the golf!!!)'. *****

'In hotels, as in life, you get what you pay for. This is a dreary little hotel with dormitory-style rooms adjacent to back-packers heaven. It is owned by a grasping Chinaman, but even he is too embarrased to charge above 378 Baht ++. The rooms are old and decrepit, and the shared bathroom is in the next door cafe (but no problem to find at night-time. Just follow your nose!). Entertainment is provided by your fellow guests, especially the one who mutters about 'must get some yabba'. Ventilation comes from a large hole in the wall, and always provides a steady draught. There is an all-night food stall parked just outside serving execrable Western junk food, and always attended by late-night revelers. But no worries - the smell of grease alone is enough to keep you awake all night. One bunk is inhabited by a flatulent alcoholic Scotsman with 'interesting' tattoos. His pet cat often craps in the ornamental flower pot'. *

You decide.

[Pinche Gringo]

It is about a 20-25 minute walk. Much longer if you venture into the many massage parlors along the route. VERY easy to take the train. Nana station is a 5 minute walk from Nana Plaza. If it is muggy (hot and humid) , the train is your best bet.

[BionicMan]

Hey Mates, Just how big is the area between Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza? It looks like it would be easy to walk between the two.

Googlemaps can come to help.

If you put the addresses you will see the distance in meters and minutes.

[Shinozaki]

Hey Mates,

Coming to Thailand for the first time in July, staying for three weeks. I'll be flying in and out of Bangkok. I've been RTFF and I'm starting to get my bearings. Soi 23 seems like the best place to be and after searching agoda. Com I found these places:

Tai-Pan Hotel (Soi 23) 1 night-1359b,

Two Three Mansion (Soi 23) 1529b,

Miami Hotel (Soi 13) 765b. Decent price and looks like it has a nice pool.

Anybody ever stay at these places? Are they clean and GF? I'm not looking for much, just a comfortable room located within walking distance of the bar areas.

NicFrenchy's advice about the Sawasdee Hotel on Soi 8 looks good too.

Just how big is the area between Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza? It looks like it would be easy to walk between the two.

Also found this super cheap place located near Khoasan Road:

Sawasdee Krungthep Inn (30 Rambuttri Road, Phanakorn) 1 night-378b.

I have no idea where this place is located in relation to the bars, but the price seems too good to be true. I don't know, any first-hand experiences?

Since July is in the low season, I assume it would easy to get a room without a reservation. I might reserve a room for my first night just so I know I have a place to stay. After that, see what the situation looks like with my feet on the ground.

[Pita123]

It's very easy to get spoiled staying in nice places, isn't it.

Tell me about it.

[NicFrenchy]

http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com/bangk...oi8/accom.html

A friend of mine stayed there and the rooms look ok. This hotel has free wifi, LCD TV, a tuk tuk to bring you to Sukhumvit road. My friend paid 1, 300 but I am sure you can bring the price down.

[Zandar]

I'm looking for recommendations for a good budget hotel / guesthouse on Sukhumvit. Say. 1000 baht per night or less, and preferably near a BTS station. Oh yeah, and of course WIFI should be included in that price as well.

Is this an impossible combo? So. Bring on the suggestions! =)

Try this one, I been many times and I am sure you can get for 1. 000 if you stay for more than 3 days. Its not the best hotel in BKK of course but maybe its what you are looking for.

http://www.tripadvisor.it/Hotel_Revi...l-Bangkok.html

[Rjsss212]

I'm happy with this arrangement. When I stay at a 4+ star hotel my first priority is comfort and convenience, not driving a hard bargain.

Last night, we did use the Club Lounge for our evening meal. And, this morning, while my friend slept, I had an early light meal and espresso in the Lounge. Later we enjoyed breakfast together in the main restaurant.

There's a fairly long list of perks, beyond food and the internet, that comprise this upgrade (eg. 50% off on clothes cleaning, all day snacks, cocktails in the evening, transport to the bts / mrt stations, guest use of the Club Lounge, late check out, etc.). It is very easy to regain the full value when considering the normal "ala carte" hotel prices.

It's very easy to get spoiled staying in nice places, isn't it.

[Fon Tok]

Indeed asian hotels became specialists in "upgrading" -- Everytime you book a room, when you arrive at the check in they offer an upgrade for a relatively low extra for "club","executive" level. -- Smart Sometime it is a bragain as the upgrade includes free internet, breakfast, upper level club facilities (one can even have a decent dinner with the juicy snacks). -- 1500 sounds a lot to me too as it is 50% of the price you had booked the room for. -- But as that (2800) was a special price, one should compare the extra based on the standard room price. -- Still they hit the bird, cashing 4300B / night (I imagine ++) for the room in low season. -- And you got a not so bad deal for a high level hotel and services. -- Smart! -- Can this sound as a win-win?

I'm happy with this arrangement. When I stay at a 4+ star hotel my first priority is comfort and convenience, not driving a hard bargain.

When we checked in at about 10:30pm a few nights ago, it was at the end of a very, very long day (including almost 8 hours at Bumrungrad). The hotel hadn't received my afternoon internet booking and it took about 20 minutes to sort it out. Good thing I had a nurse make a copy of the "wotif" voucher from my iPad screen!

The hotel desk clerk would not discuss the "upgrade" until she found the booking. If it hadn't been so late, and me not being exhausted, I might have pressed harder for a discount. I did ask for a better price, but putting up a fuss for a few hundred baht was not worth it. So, I just agreed to the tariff and moved on.

As it was, I hadn't eaten all day and once in the room ordered room service. A hamburger and Cesar Salad alone were almost 1000 baht!

Last night, we did use the Club Lounge for our evening meal. And, this morning, while my friend slept, I had an early light meal and espresso in the Lounge. Later we enjoyed breakfast together in the main restaurant.

There's a fairly long list of perks, beyond food and the internet, that comprise this upgrade (eg., 50% off on clothes cleaning, all day snacks, cocktails in the evening, transport to the bts / mrt stations, guest use of the Club Lounge, late check out, etc.). It is very easy to regain the full value when considering the normal "ala carte" hotel prices.