2005 Bangkok Hotels

[Coma Boy]

Aha, okay, that makes sense now.

Shame though, it would be nice to get that price at Mandarin Oriental.

Anyway, I highly recommend Mandarin Oriental if you have the money, very girl-friendly and very very good.

Have never heard of the other Mandarin, am suprised that The Mandarin Hotel group aren't mad at them. Then again brand names aren't too well protected over here. Check out all the Indian tailors called Armani and all the fake Hard Rocks.

[Jaimito Cartero]

It's not a cheap hotel, in fact it is probably one of the most expensive in SEA.

I used to pay at least 200 USD/night, and often much much more.

But, I highly recommend the place.

As with many things, hotels can have similar names. I believe you are referring to the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The Mandarin Hotel is a $21 a night hotel.

[Coma Boy]

It's a cheap hotel, I paid 21 USD/night

It's not a cheap hotel, in fact it is probably one of the most expensive in SEA.

I used to pay at least 200 USD/night, and often much much more.

But, I highly recommend the place.

[Play1k]

Has anyone stayed at the Mandarin Hotel, any feedback?

Cheers,

Ray

No air/con in the hallway , 60 b / 15 minutes internet is crazy. (crossroad there are some internet pub only charge 20 - 30 b / hour , near 7/11 )

it's cheap hotel , i paid 21 usd / night via

http://www.precisionreservations.com...D=&ClickType=t

Or here

<!--Mandarin, Bangkok, Thailand-->
http://www.precisionreservations.com....htm&cid=23321

[Sponsor74]

If you are staying at MS, you need to consider location within the hotel. I was in the 2nd floor which was nice b/c no need for elevator. However, the cell phone reception was crap or non-existent. Had to go out on the Suk for a phone call!

I agree with you, only 1 elevator and the stairs too small. However, I have allways excellent service in the reception and never have had a problem with the telephone. I am not trying to make publicity for this hotel but I stll consider this hotel the best value for my money (I use to pay BTH 1000 +/-and sometimes upgrated to a bigger studio). Furthermore, the location is excellent, Nana in the corner, girls friendly without surcharge, studios are modern and clean, excellent hospital in case of urgency and the best for me is the Sky Train stop not too far away. Regarding restaurants for a good dinner I know better places.

If someone knows a better hotel, please advise. I will be there again next month. Hope to write a report but sorry still without digital cam for contributions to this forum but hope soon.

[Hunter10]

Finally I got my upgrade to post.

Gonna contribute back to this site that help my hobby.

Here a website I use to compare rates of hotels in Bangkok

http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/bangkok.html

Hope it saves someone money so they can spend it something better.

[SB Lumens]

If you are staying at MS, you need to consider location within the hotel. I was in the 2nd floor which was nice b/c no need for elevator. However, the cell phone reception was crap or non-existent. Had to go out on the Suk for a phone call!

[Coma Boy]

RTFF, RTFF, RTFF you FFs.

Yes, Mandarin is great, nice hotel, not many mongers, great service etc.

Majestic Grande- many owners, including those of Majestic Suites and others, www.majesticgrande.com -will discount if you ask nicely.

RTFF!

[Member #2041]

The ownership of these two hotels is the same - When I was at the Majestic Suites last month, they were promoting the Majestic Grande. Rates for the Majestic Grande start at 2900 Baht including tax, service, and breakfast - Which puts it somewhat below the JW Marriott and Landmark, but more than double those of the Majestic Suites.

[Sponsor74]

I am off to Bangkok in a couple of weeks. Here is my deal. I am planning on the Majestic Suites. However they only have single studio rooms which they say are for one person. Does this indicate I will not beable to bring a guest back to my room?

Majestic Suites is my favourite and girl friendly but as almost everwhere the ID must be shown and keep in the reception for your security. Staff is very friendly and the rooms / studios a little too small but for me the best value for my money. I will be there again next end of April

I wonder if the Majestic Grand belongs to the same owners (Hindus) because as far as I can rememeber they were buillding a big hotel near to Majestic Suites. Who knows the curent rates for this Majestic Grand?

[Rayuk]

Has anyone stayed at the Mandarin Hotel, any feedback?

Cheers,

Ray

[Coma Boy]

Hi, can anybody confirm whether the above hotel is girl friendly I have stayed here before but with my wife so I couldn't check it out.

Yes, Plaza Athenee (Royal Meridien) is guest-friendly.

That must have been torture being in BKK with your wife, no wonder you're rushing back alone.

[LukeSkyWanker]

Hi, Can anybody confirm wether the above hotel is girl friendly I have stayed here before but with my wife so I couldn't check it out.

I think the rooftop swimming pool here is great.

[Play1k]

I stayed at the Ambassador hotel one night , king size bed for double ( 35 usd )

The guard want to charge me 500 b for 2nd girl to my room, saying "You only have 1 girl friend for your room.

I said "Leave me alone" then close my door. That's over

Massage girl 700 b for oil massage , it's good for massage only.

Pity I accept her quote +1000 b for 2 times shoot. The service was no good.

[Member #4351]

Am sitting in Coffee World on sukhumvit writing this...just got into BKK after 36 hour worth of flights. Some impressions of the Majestic Grand. Very nice staff, my room is extremely nice, I've got the next level up from the World's, so its more expensive too. Bathroom OK with tub. The pool is mini and only gets sun from 10 until 1!!!! So far all you sunbathers...better off at the Landmark. A funny thing happened; all of the staff are new and one of the girls on the gym floor was showing me around. I wasn't that interested in the sauna and steam room (more interested in massage possibilities...but no massage for the next two weeks..staff supposidely in training) but she insisted on showing me. Walks in and there are two nude guys trying to cover themselves up with small towels. You all know how "good" thai girls are...she almost fainted, turned all sorts of colors while making a fast retreat with me. Pleaded with me not to mention it to anyone (so please NO REMARKS if anyone stays there). Her supervisor showed up and I said "I have to tell you something about this girl" she turned white thinking I was going to turn her in. But I said that she was an excellent employee and had helped me out a lot. Interesting to note that the hotel is almost full. No more rooms of the same type as mine available. But three floors still aren't finished.