Bangkok Hotels

[Gm698]

That would be "behind Robinson Department Store" (for Thais sounds like "Row-bin-sun" not like "Robin-son") or close to Terminal 21. Sascha's Uno in Thai sounds like "Sar-char oo-NO!" not like "You-know". I only comment, as I recently told a taxi to take me to Robinson and at first he did not understand. Vowels sounds are critical to be correct in Thai language to be understood easily, unlike in English, where only the consonants really matter. Its a nuisance to have to learn how to pronounce names of places and Hotels in the Thai way.

A funny one: Colonze was pronounced something like "Coe-loan-SAY! My first attempt mystified the motor cycle driver, completely, where for English speakers there would be little problem. Sorry, just some trivia.

Thanks for that correction, understand it's very good to learn proper pronunciation. So has anyone had experience with the Sar-char oo-NO hotel? Also wondering if there are any hotels next to active construction sites that should be avoided right now. Nothing kills my buzz like a jack hammer.

[Syzygies]

Has anyone tried Sachas Hotel Uno? Location looks very good (behind Robertson's).

That would be "behind Robinson Department Store" (for Thais sounds like "Row-bin-sun" not like "Robin-son") or close to Terminal 21. Sascha's Uno in Thai sounds like "Sar-char oo-NO!" not like "You-know". I only comment, as I recently told a taxi to take me to Robinson and at first he did not understand. Vowels sounds are critical to be correct in Thai language to be understood easily, unlike in English, where only the consonants really matter. Its a nuisance to have to learn how to pronounce names of places and Hotels in the Thai way.

A funny one: Colonze was pronounced something like "Coe-loan-SAY! My first attempt mystified the motor cycle driver, completely, where for English speakers there would be little problem. Sorry, just some trivia.

[Gm698]

I am a non-smoker so I always request a non-smoker room. They may have "smoking allowed" rooms perhaps, but I wouldn't know. If you want to make sure, send them an email.

The only thing that gets "smoked" in the room is my dick.

That area of Bangkok is full of hotels. http://www.booking.com lists over 300 hotels in the Sukhumvit area.

Ha, I learned the hard way to ask for a non smoking room. The room they had for me at the Grand President several years back reeked of stale smoke, and their fix was to spray perfume which made it worse. Ended up moving to a cramped room at the Majestic Suites. Has anyone tried Sachas Hotel Uno? Location looks very good (behind Robertson's).

[Crazy4Thai]

Soi 4 budget stays. I recently booked just 2 nights at Ibis on Soi 4 just a short walk past the turnoff at soi 6. IMO the hotel is pretty conveniently located. At about 1400 baht per night it is also good value and the entire property is nonsmoking rooms. Booked through wotif that price did not include breakfast. The rooms are small but not cramped, relatively fresh and ok. My plans changed and I could have stayed longer but I decided to move because the internet service is censored and allows no connections related to sex. That really hit home when I wanted to follow a silly news link about sexy Halloween costumes. A bargirl advised me to look at Royal Ivory just another 100 meters further on Soi 4. It is 1,400 per night and includes breakfast. It's dated but not shabby, the rooms are huge. I'm guessing 50 sq meters. It has a real kitchen and a pool too. No problem with the internet. They do not have non smoking rooms but the one I ended up with does not seem to be all smoke stinky and I'm pretty sensitive to that. If you are happy with just a clean basic room, either hotel offers that.

[Wolvenvacht]

Thanks mate for your advise.

Are there any more options around. I am smoker so need smoking rooms preferably; if they have balconies to go out and smoke.

Of course they need to be girl friendly too.

I am a non-smoker so I always request a non-smoker room. They may have "smoking allowed" rooms perhaps, but I wouldn't know. If you want to make sure, send them an email.

The only thing that gets "smoked" in the room is my dick.

That area of Bangkok is full of hotels. http://www.booking.com lists over 300 hotels in the Sukhumvit area.

[Syzygies]

I will be in Bangkok next month. I am planning on staying at Legacy Suites, Soi 29 , Sukhumvit, Wattana.

Is this hotel girl friendly?

Can anybody suggest some similar class hotels which are girl friendly and close mongering destinations.

The Grand Mercure Soi 19 has some excellent bigger rooms at a similar price normally. Wotif seems to be not offering breakfast in deals, so go to booking.com if you want B/F. There is a German pub close by that serves B/F, however I usually take the B/F in Hotel. Its quite good.

Hotel is a fairly easy walk to Soi cowboy or motor cycle through back sois to Nana Plaza. I personally don't like Nana Plaza that much.

[Mankav512]

If you really need the extra space and kitchen, then the various Citadines hotels in Bangkok are a good value. (http://www.citadines.com).

Citadines 23 (Sukhumvit Soi 23) is closest to Soi Cowboy and there are a few others more close to Nana.

If you don't need the kitchen, Citypoint Hotel at the Sukhumvit / Asoke intersection is also very good value . (http://citypointhotel.com/). Just cross the intersection and you are in Soi Cowboy.

And of course both hotels are guestfriendly.

Thanks mate for your advise.

Are there any more options around. I am smoker so need smoking rooms preferably; if they have balconies to go out and smoke.

Of course they need to be girl friendly too.

[Wolvenvacht]

I will be in Bangkok next month. I am planning on staying at Legacy Suites, Soi 29 , Sukhumvit, Wattana.

Is this hotel girl friendly?

Can anybody suggest some similar class hotels which are girl friendly and close mongering destinations.

If you really need the extra space and kitchen, then the various Citadines hotels in Bangkok are a good value. (http://www.citadines.com).

Citadines 23 (Sukhumvit Soi 23) is closest to Soi Cowboy and there are a few others more close to Nana.

If you don't need the kitchen, Citypoint Hotel at the Sukhumvit / Asoke intersection is also very good value . (http://citypointhotel.com/). Just cross the intersection and you are in Soi Cowboy.

And of course both hotels are guestfriendly.

[Mankav512]

I will be in Bangkok next month. I am planning on staying at Legacy Suites, Soi 29 , Sukhumvit, Wattana.

Is this hotel girl friendly?

Can anybody suggest some similar class hotels which are girl friendly and close mongering destinations.

[Kerrstar]

I assume the Grand Hyatt Erawam is girl friendly. Does anyone know from experience whether it indeed is, and do they charge joiner's fees, etc. I'm Hyatt Diamond if that makes a difference. Incidentally, I wouldn't normally stay there owing to the cost (even with Diamonds points and cash) but need a few nights to qualify for Diamond next year.

And while I'm asking questions, is it a better hotel than the Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit or Plaza Athenee, two Starwood properties I sometimes stay at?

It should be, given that the bar in the basement, Spasso, is a high end pick-up joint. Last time I stayed I had my family with my so no hobbying for me.

You should be able to get a good rate as a Diamond member, I'm a Platinum member and got US $133++ last month. Not cheap by BKK standards but cheap compared to other cities.

[LA Guy 5]

I assume the Grand Hyatt Erawam is girl friendly. Does anyone know from experience whether it indeed is, and do they charge joiner's fees, etc. I'm Hyatt Diamond if that makes a difference. Incidentally, I wouldn't normally stay there owing to the cost (even with Diamonds points and cash) but need a few nights to qualify for Diamond next year.

And while I'm asking questions, is it a better hotel than the Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit or Plaza Athenee, two Starwood properties I sometimes stay at?

[Fast Eddie 48]

Last time I was in Bangkok I stayed at the Citypoint Hotel (http://citypointhotel.com/) at the Asoke - Sukhumvit intersection. Just cross the intersection and you are in Soi Cowboy. One stop on the Skytrain brings you to Nana.

Clean and modern rooms with a big bed. Large shower (it will easily fit you and your girl). Totally GF. Very quiet surroundings. Room prices less than 2000 baht / night including breakfast. There was even a deal for 1530 baht per night (without breakfast) on www.booking.com. In that area and for the quality of that hotel, it would be difficult to find better.

To Wolvenvacht.

I agree Citypoint is a very good vaule hotel small new place good location front of Asok station, I am planning to stay there again next month don't know why anyone want to stay at Rummuchatt for 1880 bht stay there 12 yr ago is a dump then only good thing is same bld as Themae café a good pick up place then but not anymore.

Fast eddie 48.

[Wolvenvacht]

Hi guys!

I am travelling solo to Bangkok in mid Oct and will be there for 2 nights. Based on RTFF I have narrowed down to (I) Ruamuchitt and (ii) Sacha's Hotel Uno. There is no much price difference between the two - 1800 TBH however Ruamuchitt has a nice location and Uno has much better rooms. My sole purpose for travelling to Bangkok is mongering and I would be bringing Fls to the hotel rooms.

If anyone has stayed at this places. Please. Advice between the two or any other place as well.

Last time I was in Bangkok I stayed at the Citypoint Hotel (http://citypointhotel.com/) at the Asoke - Sukhumvit intersection. Just cross the intersection and you are in Soi Cowboy. One stop on the Skytrain brings you to Nana.

Clean and modern rooms with a big bed. Large shower (it will easily fit you and your girl). Totally GF. Very quiet surroundings. Room prices less than 2000 baht / night including breakfast. There was even a deal for 1530 baht per night (without breakfast) on www.booking.com. In that area and for the quality of that hotel, it would be difficult to find better.

[ActionOriented]

Oh God!

I just can't figure out where to stay. Too many options in the THB 1400 to 1800 range. Ruamuchit / Icheck Inn nana / Hotel Uno / Boss suites / Citadines 23 - I have never been to Bangkok and as I am travelling alone. I just want to have maximum fun. Mostly in my room.

Thanks Duniawala and Syzygies for your guidance. I think now I have two new choices (I) Icheck Inn nana and (ii) Citadines 23 - not much price difference.

I know this might sound annoying to some. But I still need some suggestions.

Just pointing out, iCheck Inn is much cheaper than the Citadines (almost THB 500). If you are considering in the iCheck Inn budget range, I would recommend Mac Boutique / iCheck Inn / Ruamchitt (in that order).

[ADI3181]

Oh God!

I just can't figure out where to stay. Too many options in the THB 1400 to 1800 range. Ruamuchit / Icheck Inn nana / Hotel Uno / Boss suites / Citadines 23 - I have never been to Bangkok and as I am travelling alone. I just want to have maximum fun. Mostly in my room.

Thanks Duniawala and Syzygies for your guidance. I think now I have two new choices (I) Icheck Inn nana and (ii) Citadines 23 - not much price difference.

I know this might sound annoying to some. But I still need some suggestions.