Bangkok Hotels

[Fon Tok]

I will have two little stays in Bangkok early-mid December. Any suggestions?

Le Meridien on Surawong Road (across from Patpong) is very, very nice. It's an easy taxi ride to Nana or Soi Cowboy, too.

I've stayed there a couple of times this year for special occasions. Room amenities and breakfast is better than the Grand Millennium.

There are often great "mystery deals" on wotif (dot) com for this hotel.

[Nullnull]

I will have two little stays in Bangkok early-mid December. I have stayed before at Grand Millenium, Landmark, Tower Club Lebua and Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri. I did like Grand Millenium the most and will definitely stay there again for two nights. But that leaves another two nights where I might try something new. The hotel should be in the 4-5 stars class, girlfriendly and not too far away from the mongering areas. Any suggestions?

A lot of guys seem to by happy with Plaza Athenee or Marriott. What about the newly-opened hotels like Kempinski Siam or Hansar? Another option is to set aside the location importance, add a few bucks to the budget and go for the once in a lifetime experience by staying at The Peninsula (has some nice offers right now). Are there any nice massage parlours nearby Riverside where you can take girls out for LT to your hotel? I somehow fear that an one hour taxi plus boat ride with a girl from Soi Cowboy or Nana to the Peninsula might kill the vibes.

Thanks for your help!

[LiveLifeGuy]

Hi Fellas.

I am coming to BKK in feb. I've stayed at many hotels in BKK before. I have booked Furama Xclusive on soi 1.

Any reviews from comfort or mongering point of view.

Cheers!

[Wolvenvacht]

Agoda as I remember usually has a $10 booking fee, service charge, whatever they call it per day.

So remember to add that to the hotel charge. Making the above post $66 per day.

Expedia I've never booked with, would not be surprised the same applies.

Doc50

Www.booking.com

Has no service charge and a very liberal annulation policy.

[Doc 50]

Where are you getting this rate from? Expedia and Agoda has Citadines, Soi 23 at $56.00 in 02-12.

Agoda as I remember usually has a $10 booking fee, service charge, whatever they call it per day.

So remember to add that to the hotel charge. Making the above post $66 per day.

Expedia I've never booked with, would not be surprised the same applies.

Doc50

[Run Mann]

Those of you who have stayed at both above mentioned hotels, which one is more preferable in your opinion and why?

I know both are gf, great but anything specifically better in one than the other.

And finally what would be good price for two persons in feb 2012, currently Taipen is $55 as against $69@Citadines

Where are you getting this rate from? Expedia and Agoda has Citadines, Soi 23 at $56.00 in 02-12.

[Member #4152]

I'm currently staying there right now. It's a pretty good hotel with pretty good location near soi cowboy and I think one stop away from nana on the sky train.

The downside of this hotel is the Internet access. They've blocked off access to ISG. I'm currently using the free wifi from a restaurant up the street. Another downside is the distance from the hotel to the sky train and soi cowboy can take a toll on you. I'm pretty much sick of walking LOL

[Bamboo Pete]

I'm trying the AP today. I have mixed feelings about it.

Pros: Nice rooftop pool. Nice staff. Somewhat cheap with a special deal. 1850 a night for a Premier Studio (their bigger studio at 38 sqm). Close to Cowboy. Close to both BTS and MRT Asoke-Sukhumvit stations.

Cons: Low floors with special deal. Upgrades too expensive (4K a day, no thank you). Your "balcony" is useless. Views are crap.

Most awful though, there are NO MIRRORS in those rooms. There is a mirror as big as my torso hung high in the room. No other mirror except in the bathroom. So if you are a visual person like me, you won't get to see much of your action here. I've stayed in much cheaper rooms that all had a full length mirror on a closet door or something. Not here. This for me disqualifies the place for mongering purposes.

I have stayed there the third time and usually I like it, but during my stay last week they had a construction next to it. Noise started at 07:30am. When I left they were finished to even the lot, but might be that they will start soon to build a house / hotel and than there will be noise every day for a longer time. Better to check before you book.

[Wolvenvacht]

Those of you who have stayed at both above mentioned hotels, which one is more preferable in your opinion and why?

I know both are gf, great but anything specifically better in one than the other.

And finally what would be good price for two persons in feb 2012, currently Taipen is $55 as against $69@Citadines

I don't know about Taipen but I can tell you the bed in Citadines is of a perfect quality.

Also, Citadines is an "aparthotel", meaning you really have a little apartment with small kitchen, sitting area, bedroom and bathroom. Ideal if you want to check out your new-found tirac's housekeeping and cooking skills.

PS: Make sure you ask for a room with ONE double bed or you risk having a room with TWO single beds.

[Margaya]

Those of you who have stayed at both above mentioned hotels, which one is more preferable in your opinion and why?

I know both are gf, great but anything specifically better in one than the other.

And finally what would be good price for two persons in feb 2012, currently Taipen is $55 as against $69@Citadines

[Luvpuss]

Is the Conrad Bangkok Hotel GF. I'm planning on staying there jan 4-10

Have you heard of Google. If so, you will see it is GF.

[Crazyazn]

Is the Conrad Bangkok Hotel GF. I'm planning on staying there jan 4-10

[PinkPearl]

"Best of all, the Landmark is now offering spectacular deals to guests! We were quoted a rate of 2, 000 baht per night for a party of two (a third of the usual rate) , but such discounts are of course subject to negotiation."

http://www.thailawforum.com/blog/thailands-new

[ForeplayKing]

Hi Everyone,

I am an active monger in India.

Will be visiting BKK in December (with wife) and will be staying at the hilton Bangkok millennium hotel.

Can anyone guide me to nearby soapy massage parlors? Or oil massage parlors?

Have been reading and searching all forums in Thailand but cannot find mention of hilton hotel.

Cheers,

Madto

[Ringer5]

Good day all. I'm looking for guidance from local experts. I'll be arriving in Bangkok this evening (Friday 28th) , planning to stay at Giotto's in Sukhumvit 33 and leave for Koh Samui tomorrow morning but wondering if the floods will affect that plan? Should I stay near the airport? Any suggestions for hotel and entertainment there? Thanks