Bangkok Hotels

[Joesin]

I stayed at Darjelling Hotel off Suk soi 18 a couple of times. Small boutique small with 20 rooms. 3 mins to Asoke BTS and Suk MRT, in other words, 3 mins to Soi Cowboy! Completely GF, they do not even ask! Great staff. At 1700bt with free wireless internet, you still have some consumer surplus.

Would love some help from you guys.

Im arriving in Bangkok on march the 12th for 6 nights, although i have had around 15 trips to bkok this will be my first for 2 years.

I am looking for some help as to where to stay.

I have stayed at the Jw Marriott (soi 2) once- too expensive.

Stayed at the emporium suites- too expensive.

Stayed at the Ambassador hotel, (soi 11) 6 or 7 times, i used to like this place, however a few years ago they became rigid re their policy of charging for guests to your room, also the place needs a makeover, it was good at 1400baht a nite 3 or 4 years ago with no fee for guests.

Stayed at the Rembrandt hotel (soi 18) once, a little out of the way but ok.

On my last 2 trips i have stayed at the Swiss Grottino, good location, great service, girl friendly, but it is now getting a little dated and the fact that it does not have a pool is a minus.

My preferences are between Nana and Cowboy, on or near Sukhumvit, 2000 to 3000 baht a nite, and obviously girl friendly.

Two places i have come up with are Adelphi Suites (soi 8) and Sashas hotel uno (soi 19), any reports on these two places or any other recommendation would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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[Asian Flava]

I'm here now for a few days. It is a great quiet place and I've stayed here a few times. Bit far down the soi for some people but very handy for Soi Cowboy or Nana. Plenty of taxis going by if you need a lift up to Suk.

AF

Would love some help from you guys.

Im arriving in Bangkok on march the 12th for 6 nights, although i have had around 15 trips to bkok this will be my first for 2 years.

I am looking for some help as to where to stay.

I have stayed at the Jw Marriott (soi 2) once- too expensive.

Stayed at the emporium suites- too expensive.

Stayed at the Ambassador hotel, (soi 11) 6 or 7 times, i used to like this place, however a few years ago they became rigid re their policy of charging for guests to your room, also the place needs a makeover, it was good at 1400baht a nite 3 or 4 years ago with no fee for guests.

Stayed at the Rembrandt hotel (soi 18) once, a little out of the way but ok.

On my last 2 trips i have stayed at the Swiss Grottino, good location, great service, girl friendly, but it is now getting a little dated and the fact that it does not have a pool is a minus.

My preferences are between Nana and Cowboy, on or near Sukhumvit, 2000 to 3000 baht a nite, and obviously girl friendly.

Two places i have come up with are Adelphi Suites (soi 8) and Sashas hotel uno (soi 19), any reports on these two places or any other recommendation would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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[Cm6363]

Sorry to trouble you guys, but 1-1/2 hours later, I still can't figure out which is the area or streets to stay on or near in Bangkok. I found very good reports on the scene, but only a few hotel recommendations.

There may be a good overview for location and hotels, but I haven't found it unfortunately.

Also, if you recommend the best way to book in advance given the negotiating that is possible with a lot of empty rooms, that would also be appreciated. (I arrive at 6 pm and would prefer not to wander at that time of night).

Thanks!

[Fresh Meat 2]

Would love some help from you guys.

Im arriving in Bangkok on march the 12th for 6 nights, although i have had around 15 trips to bkok this will be my first for 2 years.

I am looking for some help as to where to stay.

I have stayed at the Jw Marriott (soi 2) once- too expensive.

Stayed at the emporium suites- too expensive.

Stayed at the Ambassador hotel, (soi 11) 6 or 7 times, i used to like this place, however a few years ago they became rigid re their policy of charging for guests to your room, also the place needs a makeover, it was good at 1400baht a nite 3 or 4 years ago with no fee for guests.

Stayed at the Rembrandt hotel (soi 18) once, a little out of the way but ok.

On my last 2 trips i have stayed at the Swiss Grottino, good location, great service, girl friendly, but it is now getting a little dated and the fact that it does not have a pool is a minus.

My preferences are between Nana and Cowboy, on or near Sukhumvit, 2000 to 3000 baht a nite, and obviously girl friendly.

Two places i have come up with are Adelphi Suites (soi 8) and Sashas hotel uno (soi 19), any reports on these two places or any other recommendation would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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[Easy2007]

Sukhumvit Soi 16.

New hotel - all suites.

Promotional Rates :

Deluxe Suite Baht 1,800
Premier Suite Baht 2,000
Executive One Bed Room Suite Baht 2,700

This is Net rate and inclusive of breakfast.

Web Site : http://merisess.com/index.htm

Free Broadband Internet Access

[Easy2007]

Web Site : http://merisess.com/index.htm

[Easy2007]

About time to get this thread back and working again, far too many hotels and guest houses ripping off people with high rates trying to get some revenue back into their business.

So, first up.

Cozy At Ten

Location is good, being on Sukhumvit Soi 10. Midway between Asoke and Nana BTS stations, so midway between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy too.

Opposite the Chuvit Garden too, for those who wish to do a quick jog around in the morning or night.

All rooms are A/C, with Satellite TV, Fridge, FREE Broadband internet etc....room are basic but if you are in Bangkok for mongering, why waste your hard earned on pretend fancy rooms when all you do in them is SSSSS

(thats sleep/shit/shower/shave/sex)

Rates : Cheap

No joiner fee's for a guest, although there is for more than 1 guest (for those into threesomes or moresomes)

Cozy Room One KS Bed (Room with no view, apart from the shops the other side of the building at the back)

1,200 Baht per room per night

Cozy Room One KS Beb (Garden View, nice view, overlooks the Chuvit Garden)
1,400 Baht per room per night

Cozy Room Two Single Beds (Garden View)
1,600 Baht per room per night

Web Site : http://www.cozyatten.com/

Downsides : No elevator, only stairs, so if you are on the 4th floor you get a bit of excercise, 2nd and 3rd floor a bit less excercise.

[M P Lurker]

.....On that menu list, I had implicitely assumed that you have the choice of bacon OR sausage Or ham … so when a LT girl from Soi Cowboy actually ordered bacon AND sausage AND ham for breakfast, I was (a) amazed at her audacity, (b) embarrassed, because she was my guest, but (c) didn’t say anything because I was interested in the upcoming interaction between the waitress and my lady. Well, the waitress didn’t say a word except ok ka… and 10 minutes later my girl had it all there neatly on her plate. I then ate most of her sausages in addition to my bacon

There is no problem with ticking multiples for breakfast. But its common for Thais to order more than what they can really eat. They have no ethic to finish what they order.

I always take ham and cocktail frankfurts (but don't like bacon) and cheese, with omelette. Endless cups of coffee too.
Waitress Miss B is very attentive and even the stand-in on her day off kept my coffee coming well.

I don't dare order the sweet cookies that Giotto has for breakfast/morning-tea as have to consider my waistline reduction program.

[Giotto]

...
main negative: only one small mirror in the room... and that is at the wrong place :d

centaurus,

bestard!

next time --> peep inn. they have rooms with mirrors everywhere !


giotto
http://www.livingstones.co.th

[Centaurus]

After checking the place out in October, I booked a luxury room at the Livingstone Lodge for 10 days around New Year. And I really really liked it.

The rooms are nice, wooden floor, good beds. I changed my room once because I prefer a walk-in shower to a jacuzzi (only some rooms have both). Free WiFi that works well.

Breakfast is served without a time limit which is quite helpful. You choose from a menu of options, service is at your table (which I prefer to a buffet as buffets make me walk around too much in the morning hehe). On that menu list, I had implicitely assumed that you have the choice of bacon OR sausage Or ham … so when a LT girl from Soi Cowboy actually ordered bacon AND sausage AND ham for breakfast, I was (a) amazed at her audacity, (b) embarrassed, because she was my guest, but (c) didn’t say anything because I was interested in the upcoming interaction between the waitress and my lady. Well, the waitress didn’t say a word except ok ka… and 10 minutes later my girl had it all there neatly on her plate. I then ate most of her sausages in addition to my bacon

There has been sufficient discussion on the pros and cons of Soi 33 (where LL sits right in the middle). I like it a lot and think it’s also very convenient in walking distance to a few good oilies and Soi Cowboy.

I have changed my usual custom of rarely eating in the hotel where I stay because the food at LL is good (steak, Western and Thai).

I am more or less adopting that rule (do not eat inhouse) to the girls of the Sports Bar, though. Somehow I seem to be not too lucky in the Bar, had two average to underwhelming experiences there. But that might just be me… I still like to sometimes start my evening with a beer and a chat in the Sports Bar but I won’t add to the hype reports of the LL girls that were written here before.

What I most enjoyed at the Lodge though is the peculiar mix of a family atmosphere combined with monger raunchiness that Giotto and crew manage to create. I met quite a few fun ISG guys (learned from Mick to be a bit more generous) and instead of trying to actively ignore the esteemed colleagues (which happens in the typical hotels I’ve been to on Sukhumvit), Giotto gets us together for fun discussions on the Asian bargirl mindset (and on international stock exchanges).

It’s not the cheapest hotel if you just compare the hardware. But if you take the atmosphere etc etc into consideration (and yeah, admittedly there’s some software in the Sports Bar that could round it out nicely), then the Lodge is an amazing deal… even more so if you go for the ISG discount.

Main negative: Only one small mirror in the room... and that is at the wrong place

[M P Lurker]

Photos attached. The girl is included with the special internet rate (those aren't skin grafts, just my poor editing-out of distinctive tattoos).

That looks like my GF, but fortunately the hair is too dark, and tats not quite right.

[Sainter21]

Hi all,

Looking for a budget place along or just off Soi 4. I've stayed at The Swan Inn 4 before so something similar to that in terms of standard and price (800).
Swan Inn is booked and so far only found Nana City Inn, Nana Thai Mansion, White Orchid....
I remember seeing one decent looking place above a travel agent I think on the Nana Hotel side between Hillary Bar and Swan 4 but can't remember the name.
Actually, I remember seeing quite a few little places tucked away but obviously I'm not very observant, am I?
Anyway, if some one can recommend the above places or any others that are cheap, cheerful and clean it will be greatly appreciated.
I arrive late at night and prefer to have a place secured rather than going about knocking on doors.
Cheers to all.

[Run Mann]

A very belated post to highly recommend the Citadines Suites on Soi 11. Stayed there on my last trip in November fairly soon after it had opened. Very spacious rooms, clean, bright, well-furnished. Walk-in shower (very important, I always think).

Same layout as the the one on Soi 16 which is one of my all time favs in Bangkok.

[Mouse1]

A very belated post to highly recommend the Citadines Suites on Soi 11. Stayed there on my last trip in November fairly soon after it had opened. Very spacious rooms, clean, bright, well-furnished. Walk-in shower (very important, I always think).

A reasonable walk down Soi 11, but as I tend to stay in LeFenix these days it was no problem.

Some confusion over breakfast as I think you are meant to get a voucher and use it in the bar linked to the hotel. I was charged full rate but just stood at the reception smiling and showing my email booking voucher and eventually it was all sorted.

I paid 1900 Bht per night excluding breakfast (169 Bht). It is now at 1999 Bht on Wotif, although annoyingly jumping to presumably its permanent price of 2556 Bht the day I arrive for my next trip. Relatively still a bargain, but with the lousy exchange rates I'm looking for cheaper options.

Photos attached. The girl is included with the special internet rate (those aren't skin grafts, just my poor editing-out of distinctive tattoos).

[Run Mann]

Last week I received this email from the Majestic Grande although I have not stayed there in over a year. I've always recommended this Hotel because is one of the top hotels in BKK (minus the internet charge but won't get into that now). Seems like they are upping their marketing and customer relation program to reach out to previous customers. Any way I though this was a nice touch.


http://www.majesticgrande.com/

_____________________________________________
Dear Mr. xxxxxxx

On Behalf of the management and staff of Majestic Grande

we wish you success, happiness and good health always.

*** Happy Birthday ***

Best regards,

Adirake Wangthaveepaibul

Front Office Manager