2005 Bangkok Hotels

[Crypton]

I stayed at this hotel last July (usually I stay at the old Majestic). It's at the end of Soi Nana (about 3/4 mile from NEP). Most taxi drivers don't seem to know it but no problem if you say Soi Nana and direct them to the hotel (+ everyone pronounces it "Walabuli). It's cheap and economical and basic. The so called "suites" are not really suites - just large rooms. Better off with a regular room. They have a minibar in the room but no safe (there is one downstairs at the reception which can be used free of charge). Two free waters per day. Also have condoms in the room. Breakfast is included although I made it in time only twice. Buffet style - mix of Thai and western food. No carpets in hallways - expect to hear heels - especially after 2 AM! Room is OK - furniture is not new but not old either. Bathrooms are standard size with regular tub. No view to speak of from the rooms. I don't recall a carpet in the room either.

One problem is location. It is too far to walk to Suk on a daily basis (I leave late morning, come back early PM with someone from Beer Garden or GT, leave again at 7 PM or so for dinner, and comeback once or twice after that). It is too short a ride for taxi. So, I started taking a moto taxi for 10 baht and have the guy drop me off in front of Nana Hotel. This worked out OK because there are plenty of motos both in front of the Woraburi and in front of Nana. The street is safe for walking at night - I walked after 2 AM several times. Also there are several bars, restaurants and MPs (both legit and sex ones) along the way.

The front desk staff is friendly. No hassels bringing 1 or 2 TGs back. No registration of girls required. Most people staying here are mongers - so no walks of shame either. I never used the pool. They ask for 800 baht deposit - not sure what its for - but getting it back is not hassle. If you run out of money that will pay for taxi to airport and departure tax!

Overall I think this is a good choice of a hotel for the budget minded for about 800 baht or so per night.

[Coma Boy]

How is their gym?

Their gym is absolutely shit.

[John Kallie]

How is Omni Tower in Sukhumvit Soy 4? Am thinking about the 2-bedroom suite (with a friend).

How is their gym?

Thanks!

[The World]

Checked in there last night. First impressions, I like the place. Location is on Soi 2, seems to be behind the JW. You go out and opposite it you have Annie's massage. The place seems to be fairly busy (however I don't think full). Mix of people from families, businessmen and couples. However I have been told by the management there is no cover charge for guests. Because I was extra tired last night (15 hour flight), I didn't bring anyone back and went for a soapy instead. Will probably be bringing someone back tonight.

OK the rooms. I got the "Superior" room, which I think is the smallest. It is 2,800 baht a night including taxes and breakfast. The room is a decent size, very modern (considering its new!) There is a safe. You also get a house coat and slippers. Sony Wega (or Vega?) flat screen TV. Bathroom is pretty nice as well (however bit on the small side). They also give you a voucher for two free drinks. Mini bar is OK, however charges are pretty high. You get free tea and coffee in the room and two free bottles of water a day.

Breakfast is very generous. Buffet style. Mix of hot thai food, continental and English/American hot. Nice gym (won't be using it though) and very nice spa. There is a jazuzzi and I think a sauna and steam room. Have not used it yet, will do this afternoon.

They do have wireless internet access, however it is charged at 150 baht an hour. I don't know how fast it is, but suspect it will be 256kb ADSL. BTW business centre internet charge is at 200 baht an hour.

Should also mention check out time is about 2pm.

[Goodman666]

I have been there last September,

A very cool place with a lot of party people. Nice pool on the top. The rooms are more or less lower standard. I took the so called suite. It's a very very big room. The girls were impressed.

Have fun,

Goodman

[Play1k]

Yes, Mandarin Oriental is girl-friendly, and a great hotel.

Whenever in doubt, book a room for two, and if asked for a joiner-fee refuse.

If it seems unavoidable ask for the fee to be placed on your bill (rather than handing over cash to night-staff), and then refuse to pay it on check out. A few polite words with the manager will solve the problem.

Remember Thais are never asked for joiner-fees.

Pity, I just paid 500 cash to the night staff at counter

I took 2 girls in my double room, they said 1 is free , the other should be charged 500.

At last I paid 500 without invoice, no sense to ask it at that memont , you know

[Coma Boy]

Novotel Bangna

Is this hotel girl friendly?

Are there any bars etc around/close by were I could find any action?

This hotel is out near the new airport, in BKK's financial district. It is guest friendly but the surrounding area doesn't have too many potential guests.

I spent a couple of nights here after a party at the hotel's bar. Picked up a couple of girls who I assumed were freelancers, yet the next morning they were offended by my offer of money.

Can't remember much else about the place, I think it had a great pool though.

[Coma Boy]

Any opinions on Woraburi Hotel in Sukhumvit. It is cheap and has a pool.

This place is nothing special, not a bad location- same soi as NEP, but you're better off elsewhere. I booked a room there last year and checked out the morning after.

[The World]

Hung

I'll be arriving into BKK Thurs evening. I will find out as much as possible re internet access in the hotel. Will post when I can access the WSG website. BTW I won't be bringing my own laptop, but will find out as much as possible.

World,

Seeing you are staying in Majestic Grande next week, can you let us know the situation with the 'broadband wireless internet' that is listed as available throughout the hotel? I would be interested to know if a) it is true and b) what they charge for access (if at all).

The reason I ask is that I stayed at Majestic Suites a few weeks ago. After emailing before booking to ensure that broadband was available from the rooms, I arrived to find a laptop port.. which turned out to be for accessing a dial up account. And so away to Starbucks we went again which was a pain in comparison to access in the room.

Everything else in regards to the room was fine (though some water that was even mildly hot would have been good), just that it was a pain to find that out when some work needed to be done on the net.

[John Kallie]

Any opinions on Woraburi Hotel in Sukhumvit. It is cheap and has a pool.

Thanks

[Detlef]

I will be staying at the

Novotel Bangna
14/49 Moo 4, Srinakarin Road,
Nongbon, Pravej,

Is this Hotel girl friendly?

Are there any bars etc around/close by were I could find any action?

Thanks for your help.

Detlef

[Detlef]

I will be staying at teh Novotel Bangna
14/49 Moo 4, Srinakarin Road,
Nongbon, Pravej,

I am not a regular to BKK, is this hotel girl friendly?

Are there any bars etc. nearby were I could find some action, I guess it is quite far to go to Nana?

Would appriciate your help.

Detlef

[John Kallie]

How far is Woraburi from Nana Plaza?

How is this hotel? It is cheap and seems to have a nice pool.

[Coma Boy]

Yes, Mandarin Oriental is girl-friendly, and a great hotel.

Whenever in doubt, book a room for two, and if asked for a joiner-fee refuse.

If it seems unavoidable ask for the fee to be placed on your bill (rather than handing over cash to night-staff), and then refuse to pay it on check out. A few polite words with the manager will solve the problem.

Remember Thais are never asked for joiner-fees.

[Robertx]

I will be there in June for 5 days. Is this hotel girl friendly? Please you BKK pros let me know.

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/