Bangkok Hotels

[Danubius]

Hi Gents,

BKK newbie here, making my first trip in a couple months. I'm a fan of the big international hotel chains (points, rewards, upgrades, etc. Etc. Thanks to all the business travel I do). I'm thinking about the Westin Grande Sukhamvit, or LE Meridien. But I can't seem to find any recent info on whether they're GF (or whether, generally, hotels like that are or aren't).

Any info much appreciated, and of course I'll post TR when the time comes!

I have stayed at almost all the 5 star hotels downtown and along the river over the last 30 years and never ever had a problem bringing a girl back for the night. Some check IDs, some do not even bother to do that. Stayed last week at the Sofitel Sukhumvit for and and just walked through the empty lobby to the elevators with a girl from Nana Plaza at 1 h o'clock at night, all I got from the staff was a polite "good night sir". Book for 2 to be on the safe side.

[Blanquiceleste]

Hi Gents,

BKK newbie here, making my first trip in a couple months. I'm a fan of the big international hotel chains (points, rewards, upgrades, etc. Etc. Thanks to all the business travel I do). I'm thinking about the Westin Grande Sukhamvit, or LE Meridien. But I can't seem to find any recent info on whether they're GF (or whether, generally, hotels like that are or aren't).

Any info much appreciated, and of course I'll post TR when the time comes!

Both are completely guest friendly. Usually all 5 star international chain hotels are. Both the hotels you have mentioned are good. LE Meridien is closer to the old world Pat Pong action, while Westin is where you want to be if your haunt is Nana / Cowboy. I would go with Westin, as I like their properties better. And in this case, the location is a lot more favorable.

[Jsxyz]

Hi Gents,

BKK newbie here, making my first trip in a couple months. I'm a fan of the big international hotel chains (points, rewards, upgrades, etc. Etc. Thanks to all the business travel I do). I'm thinking about the Westin Grande Sukhamvit, or LE Meridien. But I can't seem to find any recent info on whether they're GF (or whether, generally, hotels like that are or aren't).

Any info much appreciated, and of course I'll post TR when the time comes!

[Smoothy]

I live to stay in this hotel because of its cleanliness, and comfy cosy feel in the room, its not a very big hotel, probably about 20-30 rooms, But its good location and nearby 7/11, ScratchDogs Discotheque is a plus point. I love to pick up FL or pretty girls ScratchDogs and the hotel is walking distance. Hotel is girl friendly, and not really expensive. Last time I got it from agoda for 1700 bht per night.

Good suggestion. Looking at the price right now, it's only 40 usd and the rooms online look nice. I stay on soi 22 often at the Marriott Queens Park. My very first trip every to Thailand I stayed on Soi 22 at the Imperial Queens Park hotel back in the 90's (which is now the Marriott), so I have a soft spot in my heart for that area. I've never been a fan of soi 20, but it's easy enough to walk to good places from there. The soi 22 bars are nowhere near as good as they were years ago so I don't go to those anymore, but I find I can walk to soi cowboy very easily from that area. The mall is near and I can also walk to soi 26 or 33 easily for an oily massage. I haven't tried Scratchdogs, but I will check it out.

[Eric77]

Sorry, must have been in a bad mood when the whole Soi scarcely seemed to have a pretty girl available that I could find. I don't have any problem with the Hotel at all. No idea. So is it a really good location? Was surprised he wrote he intended to try several girls at one massage joint though, in the MP thread. I wondered why. Seemed like advertising.

You can't find girl suits your taste? That's your problem. If you think I am advertising, you can make complain to the admin and had me banned, its that easy. I am aware I am new to this forum, its because I just discovered this place, it doesn't mean I am some paid fake writer to do marketing. Liola is just the first come to my mind when I decided to share my experience here. I had plenty of others places I haven't contribute reviews yet. I wrote what I feels, I just merely put up some reviews that I had already visit. Or else what? So if I wanted to try several girl in one joint, that's advertising? You can go think what you like on my post, making quick conclusion base on my few reviews, as if I care about your opinion.

[Syzygies]

Geez Syzygies, what has Eric77 done to you? Why such a condescending reply when he was merely saying he likes this hotel?

Sorry, must have been in a bad mood when the whole Soi scarcely seemed to have a pretty girl available that I could find. I don't have any problem with the Hotel at all. No idea. So is it a really good location? Was surprised he wrote he intended to try several girls at one massage joint though, in the MP thread. I wondered why. Seemed like advertising.

[Mogwai]

Geez Syzygies, what has Eric77 done to you? Why such a condescending reply when he was merely saying he likes this hotel?

[Eric77]

Whatever turns you on. I never stay in Soi 22 myself. Perhaps others really like this Soi also. The talent levels of girls on my recent quick walk through Soi 22 bars was too low for me to stay a while. Maybe was too early (Sat night) and the better looking girls yet to arrive (quite possible). Dare I suggest to try Billboard at Nana Plaza for better looking girls (unless you don't like slim girls). LOL Pretty much low talent levels evident at MPs without going inside them all of course. What is the attraction? Sure you have bulk ordinary girls available. I don't need restaurants much. Street and market food is fine. If you will try every girl in a massage shop (Liola), you can't be very fussy. LOL Maybe every Thai girl is attractive compared to what you are used to?

I must be crazy as was quite happy to stay in the "dead" Soi 33 not long ago. It does have some MPs though.

Hi,

yup, I try the girl in Liola because my actual friends is opening the shop as I will go on try his girls, but also as a form of support. Nana Plaza no longer attracted to me. Billboard is famous, perhaps the one and only shop there which is not as pushy as the other outlet within NANA, the girls there a plenty, I used to sitting around the corner with 1 or 2 beers watching the girls dancing showing off their boobs. But a ST of 3700- 4500 bht or above for a ST and only within the ST hotels in Nana Plaza does not appease to me. Just my opinion, those girls don't worth that much for 45 mins ST. Nana no longer an attraction for "lady searching" for a people like me. Recently I sat at Hooters and having beer for an hour, saw some FL lady standing at the front. I even able to get 2 FL for a 3 some for 1500 bht each, and their appearance is not bad. I will post the reports laters in another thread.

[Syzygies]

Hi,

Sorry it was a typo, it should be "like to stay", I feel its kinda okay with me even the price is not that cheap, but the room is really good, as the equipment and amenities in room is new. Location perhaps play a big part for the price as its near some bars and discotheque. Its accessible to the soi 22 bars and restaurant as well, I mean within walking distance.

Whatever turns you on. I never stay in Soi 22 myself. Perhaps others really like this Soi also. The talent levels of girls on my recent quick walk through Soi 22 bars was too low for me to stay a while. Maybe was too early (Sat night) and the better looking girls yet to arrive (quite possible). Dare I suggest to try Billboard at Nana Plaza for better looking girls (unless you don't like slim girls). LOL Pretty much low talent levels evident at MPs without going inside them all of course. What is the attraction? Sure you have bulk ordinary girls available. I don't need restaurants much. Street and market food is fine. If you will try every girl in a massage shop (Liola), you can't be very fussy. LOL Maybe every Thai girl is attractive compared to what you are used to?

I must be crazy as was quite happy to stay in the "dead" Soi 33 not long ago. It does have some MPs though.

[Eric77]

"live to stay". LOL you crack me up man. Nobody lives for this purpose. Unfortunate Typo I guess you intended: "like to stay". Cosy reads like an advertising euphemism for very small? LOL, perhaps not your intention also.

I was amazed can get a 30 sq. M room at Sakura Sky (soi 33) for less than 1200. And smaller (like 23 sq. M to 25) for under 1 K. I tried the better size room once for a liason and had no issues at all.

Hi,

Sorry it was a typo, it should be "like to stay", I feel its kinda okay with me even the price is not that cheap, but the room is really good, as the equipment and amenities in room is new. Location perhaps play a big part for the price as its near some bars and discotheque. Its accessible to the soi 22 bars and restaurant as well, I mean within walking distance.

[Syzygies]

I live to stay in this hotel because of its cleanliness, and comfy cosy feel in the room, its not a very big hotel, probably about 20-30 rooms, But its good location and nearby 7/11, ScratchDogs Discotheque is a plus point. I love to pick up FL or pretty girls ScratchDogs and the hotel is walking distance. Hotel is girl friendly, and not really expensive. Last time I got it from agoda for 1700 bht per night.

"live to stay". LOL you crack me up man. Nobody lives for this purpose. Unfortunate Typo I guess you intended: "like to stay". Cosy reads like an advertising euphemism for very small? LOL, perhaps not your intention also.

I was amazed can get a 30 sq. M room at Sakura Sky (soi 33) for less than 1200. And smaller (like 23 sq. M to 25) for under 1 K. I tried the better size room once for a liason and had no issues at all.

[Eric77]

I live to stay in this hotel because of its cleanliness, and comfy cosy feel in the room, its not a very big hotel, probably about 20-30 rooms, But its good location and nearby 7/11, ScratchDogs Discotheque is a plus point. I love to pick up FL or pretty girls ScratchDogs and the hotel is walking distance. Hotel is girl friendly, and not really expensive. Last time I got it from agoda for 1700 bht per night.

[Bubba Boy]

For the last few years I have used Airbnb extensively in BKK.

One time on Soi 15.

MANY times at THE EDGE condominium on Sukhumvit Soi 23.

Next one will be at the Noble Ploenchit condo right on BTS Ploenchit.

Never had any kind of problems at all.

I have used AirBnB extensively in BKK. But I prefer to stay in the Silom / Sathon area where the apartments are much nicer. I have also stayed in apartments near Thong Lo, Ekkamai and Ratchada.

Never had any issue with neighbors for any reason. I doubt it would be any different in Suk.

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.

[Jgm005]

Has anyone had much experience using Airbnb in BKK around the Sukhumvit Road area? I basically just work, hit the gym, grab food from the street and have a girl over maybe twice a week. So there would not be much traffic or party noise through the place so am thinking the neighbours wouldn't have an issue.

The prices seem to be about 2/3 of a similar hotel which would be worth it as I am staying for 3 to 4 weeks next visit. Anyone have thoughts?

For the last few years I have used Airbnb extensively in BKK.

One time on Soi 15.

MANY times at THE EDGE condominium on Sukhumvit Soi 23.

Next one will be at the Noble Ploenchit condo right on BTS Ploenchit.

Never had any kind of problems at all.

[Eszpresszo]

I notice Ruamchit is sold out many nights due to the Asians going to Thermae. Does anyone know if Ruamchit sets aside ST rooms even if the hotel is listed as sold out?

How do you know it is sold out because of Asians, much less Asians going to Thermae? First off, the hotel is located in Asia, and the presence of Asians in a hotel in an Asian city should hardly be a unusual event. Remember, its their continent, so don't act like they aren't supposed to be there.

Have you ever been down into Thermae? Its not very big, and there is not enough seats at the bar to accommodate many guests, and that would be a much smaller number of guests than the hotel can accommodate. While not large, the Ruamchitt isn't a small boutique hotel either. The night I was there, there was maybe a dozen Asian gentlemen in the place and it was packed to the walls with girls. Nobody was hooking up and leaving until I picked one who actually wanted to chat and hook up. So, its not a place where there is a lot of turnover of Asian tourists. There's probably more turnover out front of the hotel later in the night. Given the other attractions in the area, I can't imagine people staying there sorely just to pay too much money for the privilege of taking young woman with an attitude up the stairs in the back to their room. Personally, I did it out of curiosity and wanted to report something back to the forum. And I'm not Asian. But, I would stay there again for reasons that have nothing to do with Thermae (prime location, really cool staff, rooftop pool, economical price on windowless rooms that allow me to sleep in).