Bangkok Hotels

[Francesco24]

Glad it worked out for you Francesco24. It really is a nice setup, super comfortable new rooms, affordable, with terrific breakfasts & xlnt room service, free fast Internet, and that workout center & incredible pool? Yes. Robinsons, Tops, KFC, McDs, a real Thai basement food center and MK all right on site in the building. Blind eye multiple girl friendly too. BTS is 3 minutes from the Robinsons/hotel entryway, and the Chao Phraya river taxi point is just 4 min. Every single person that I have put there over the last 6 months has raved about it. Feels and looks bigtime expensive, but it's not.

Sala Daeng apts are mostly kind of old and not worth the dough IMHO.

In your price range, you can find a reasonably nice low floor studio apt in one of the condos built 10 years ago on the south side of Sathorn Tai. It might seem a little far from where you really want to be, but it's only about an 8 min walk to the BTS.

Yes, of course, easy. If the condo has a phone line, (most do) even easier.

I'll ask around and see what I can find for you when I'm there next week. Good luck with it.

Maybe the only negative side about Centrepoint Silom is being a bit far from the night scene. But I was there with my GF so didn't metter, anything else was really perfect!

About any suggestions for the condos, I'll be glad to hear them

I don't know the Sathorn Tai area, anyway my preferencewould be a condo near to a Silom Line BTS station (for example any decent priced places near MBK? )

Thanks a lot!

[Duniawala]

It is a common practice for hotels to swipe card when registering. However, in normal circumstances, a hold on the amount is placed - NOT charged. If it were charged you would be signing a slip. When you check out and have paid the hotel the hold is lifted. So have enough credit if you plan to use the card elsewhere.

Caution: Do not use debit/credit cards for the initial swipe as sometimes it places a hold on your entire balance.

Just thought you would want to know.

Bloodstock, IMHO you would be better off by staying at Ruamchitt Plaza Hotel for that price range. (1500 B/night for the renovated rooms and 1200 B for the regular). You would be within walking distance from both Nana and Asoke Stations.

[Boater Boy]

From what I have seen in the past knowing where to post seems fairly easy. However this left me with a dilema. I want to write about my experience at Livingstones, however it seems a bit of a waste posting this in Giotto’s form because most of the posts there are from regulars to LL

So here goes for those who are newcomers to Bangkok and wondering what to do for the best in terms of the Hotel, maybe I can save you some web time and dissapointment. I have to say that I spent many hours on the ISG and other sites trying to ensure that I got the best values for money. I never really searched for the cheapest accomodation as I wanted to avoid false economies. I read a lot of posts and checked a whole load of other data. I won't go through my process as it would take days and pages, however let me summarise my findings about Livingstones Lodge.

1) Reservations were easy and the hotel replied very quickly. Far better than the Hotel in Geylang that I booked for my Singapore stopover.

2) The taxi found the hotel very easily.

3) The room exceeded expections, I booked a superior and was very surprised to find that it was superior. Big room and bed, I have to say that the bed was designed for FUN. And was used accordingly.

4) ALL of the staff were really great, so helpfull and polite it was unbelievable. Always ready and willing to help, and so importantly, with a smile!

5) I ate and drank a lot in the Hotel and can honestly say that the quality and service never gave me any reason for complaint. Maybe some nights the ladies lead me astray and got me a tad drunk (OK I laid back and gave in every night).

6) The Sports Bar is really well run and I was never worried about getting ripped off. The hostesses were really fantastic and I don’t remember when I had so much fun before. Yes I did buy them lots of drinks, BUT, that was because I wanted to. Not because of being under any pressure.

7) Please spend a few minutes chatting to the management. I got a lot more pleasure from my time in BKK thanks to the management team here. They even gave advice about the places to go outside of the lodge. Saved me a lot of time and effort!

8) Finally please get to know the Mamasans in the Sports Bar. They know more about the ladies (AND US) than we can ever hope for, it was a bit like Mamma knows best. This time she did. As a result of their help and guidance I had a far better time than if I had tried to go it alone.

Did I have any disapointments, Yes. I read a comment (cannot remember where) that said Singapore and Thailand. Same, Same. From my experience Wrong, Wrong. Should have flown direct to BKK and had another 3 days in the Lodge. Won’t make that mistake again.

I know this is a long post, however if it helps just one person to have as much fun as I did in BKK then it is well worth the effort.

BB

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[Barko]

I spent 11 days in Centrepoint Silom (studio room, 1800baht/night, breakfast included) and I have to thanks the guy who suggested it to me on this thread! Really nice place and nice service and good price

Glad it worked out for you Francesco24. It really is a nice setup, super comfortable new rooms, affordable, with terrific breakfasts & xlnt room service, free fast Internet, and that workout center & incredible pool? Yes. Robinsons, Tops, KFC, McDs, a real Thai basement food center and MK all right on site in the building. Blind eye multiple girl friendly too. BTS is 3 minutes from the Robinsons/hotel entryway, and the Chao Phraya river taxi point is just 4 min. Every single person that I have put there over the last 6 months has raved about it. Feels and looks bigtime expensive, but it's not.

I'm planning to spend 6-9 months in Bangkok in the near future and I'd like to find a studio room for rent around the Sala Daeng BTS area (my GF works in a office near the BTS).

Sala Daeng apts are mostly kind of old and not worth the dough IMHO.

Any suggestion?

In your price range, you can find a reasonably nice low floor studio apt in one of the condos built 10 years ago on the south side of Sathorn Tai. It might seem a little far from where you really want to be, but it's only about an 8 min walk to the BTS.

Also I'd like to have internet available in the room. Is it possible to make a flat adsl contract in a rented condo?

Yes, of course, easy. If the condo has a phone line, (most do) even easier.

I'll ask around and see what I can find for you when I'm there next week. Good luck with it.

[Francesco24]

I spent 11 days in Centrepoint Silom (studio room, 1800baht/night, breakfast included) and I have to thanks the guy who suggested it to me on this thread! Really nice place and nice service and good price

I have a request I'm not sure if should be posted here or in the Living in Thailand thread. About renting a condo.

I'm planning to spend 6-9 months in Bangkok in the near future and I'd like to find a studio room for rent around the Sala Daeng BTS area (my GF works in a office near the BTS).

I don't have so much money avaialable. So I'm looking for max 25k baht/month rates.

Of course I don't mind it being nice but what's important is to be near a BTS station on Silom line (if not Sala Daeng).

Any suggestion?

Also I'd like to have internet available in the room. Is it possible to make a flat adsl contract in a rented condo?

Thanks

[Orleans]

Currently for a three night stay(June 28--July 1) the two hotels have a similar special rate except that the Majestic Grand includes breakfast. Any advice? Are the both equally guest friendly?

[Bloodstock]

Bargains galore out there.

Some examples.

Emporium Suites 5 star = 117 US$ on Agoda

Grand Sukhimvit 5 star = 74 US$ on Agoda

Dream Hotel 4 star = 62 US$ on Agoda.

Dawin Nana Hotel 3.5 star = 43 US$ on Agoda

Livingstones Lodge 3 star = 47 US$ on Agoda

Unica Leela Hotel 3 star = 21 US$ on Agoda

Ibis Nana Hotel 3 star = 31 US$

http://www.agoda.com/

About how long does it take to walk from Unica Leela to the Nana BTS Station?

[Run Mann]

Hello,

I don't like to write bad reviews but in this case I like to warn fellow travelers about the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok near Nana.

Please be careful at check in when they check your credit card that they not charge you a certain amount far too high without authorization.

I have no problem with paying in advance on at check in when this is a hotel rule. I do have a problem when you ask the lady at the lobby several times do you already charge and they say no we only test your card. In my opinion it is a scam when my credit card company later calls me and ask if I authorized a 1000 dollar charge or not already made by this hotel.

It becomes more funnier when they try to charge more and when it fails (because of removing the rest from the card by myself) send a nasty letter under your room door. In that letter they state about a worrying situation about balance. If you pay everything cash days before check out and the smile returns then I have had it.

So beware about this!

Weird! Landmark is a reliable and trustworthy hotel, something must have gotten lost in translation.

[Run Mann]

Bargains galore out there.

Some examples.

Emporium Suites 5 star = 117 US$ on Agoda

Grand Sukhimvit 5 star = 74 US$ on Agoda

Dream Hotel 4 star = 62 US$ on Agoda.

Dawin Nana Hotel 3.5 star = 43 US$ on Agoda

Livingstones Lodge 3 star = 47 US$ on Agoda

Unica Leela Hotel 3 star = 21 US$ on Agoda

Ibis Nana Hotel 3 star = 31 US$

http://www.agoda.com/

On Agoda, Magestic Grande also has a promotion of "stay four days and pay for only three" but no breakfast is included in the rate.

[The Pro]

Of course they charge your card, all hotels do it.

Whats the point in asking a punter for a cash deposit or swipe the card if they are not going to charge the card?

Every crook in the world would be passing over fake plastic.

They charge your card and when you pay that charge is cancelled straight away.

Its your deposit. And the hotel's deposit that one day you do not just disappear.

1000 US$ is quite normal for 3 to 7 day stay as a deposit.

Hello,

I don't like to write bad reviews but in this case I like to warn fellow travelers about the Landmark Hotel in Bangkok near Nana.

Please be careful at check in when they check your credit card that they not charge you a certain amount far too high without authorization.

I have no problem with paying in advance on at check in when this is a hotel rule. I do have a problem when you ask the lady at the lobby several times do you already charge and they say no we only test your card. In my opinion it is a scam when my credit card company later calls me and ask if I authorized a 1000 dollar charge or not already made by this hotel.

It becomes more funnier when they try to charge more and when it fails (because of removing the rest from the card by myself) send a nasty letter under your room door. In that letter they state about a worrying situation about balance. If you pay everything cash days before check out and the smile returns then I have had it.

So beware about this!

[Daddy07]

Might be a good stylish place to stay [Conrad] but this deal is not all it is cracked up to be.

Add ons -

Breakfast 720 THB per person
Wired Internet (Limited) 750 Baht per day
Bullshit VAT and Service Charges etc

Already hitting the 7000 THB per day bracket for 2 persons, so its a nice hotel, but not that cheap either, beware!!

Cheers, FF

Hahaha ... Do they actually find suckers who are willing to be fleeced like that?

[Fifty Fifty]

I thought the group might like to know about a deal available at the Conrad under October 23. It includes an upgrade (space available, of course) to a corner room.

See here: http://hotels.travelzoo.com/international-hotels/584847

Might be a good stylish place to stay but this deal is not all it is cracked up to be.

Add ons -

Breakfast 720 THB per person
Wired Internet (Limited) 750 Baht per day
Bullshit VAT and Service Charges etc

Already hitting the 7000 THB per day bracket for 2 persons, so its a nice hotel, but not that cheap either, beware!!

Cheers, FF

[M P Lurker]

Why do you specifically mention 'not in mongering mode'? Would that be a problem there?
I would have thought, that a major reason for getting a serviced appartment, as opposed to a hotel, would be the total liberty of whom you bring to your room(s).

Daddy San,

I don't take GF or family etc. to places where I monger.
Its too dangerous. Hope that is clearer.

[The Pro]

Bargains galore out there.

Some examples.

Emporium Suites 5 star = 117 US$ on Agoda

Grand Sukhimvit 5 star = 74 US$ on Agoda

Dream Hotel 4 star = 62 US$ on Agoda.

Dawin Nana Hotel 3.5 star = 43 US$ on Agoda

Livingstones Lodge 3 star = 47 US$ on Agoda

Unica Leela Hotel 3 star = 21 US$ on Agoda

Ibis Nana Hotel 3 star = 31 US$

http://www.agoda.com/

[White Whale]

To make clear - the Athenee 1999 baht rate is good through September 30th, 2009. Bookings must be made by May 24th.

This is a Top Tier hotel - not unusual to see regular rooms going for 5000 baht.

Available only through the special URL, below.

Anyone know is it girl friendly?