Bangkok Hotels

[Kabukicho]

Both Sofitel Sukhumvit and Sofitel So are great hotels and very GF, no problems at all with joining guests.

Citing a post back in Oct. For sofitel. No problems bringing a guest IF one has prebooked the room for two?

Or what would happen if I already have 2 people in my booked room, can I still bring a guest (makes it 3).

Also. Looking for balcony hotels, I came across:

http://www.dynastygrande.com/location.htm

GF though? Looked a bit off the main road too. The On8 hotels' location looks amazing.

[Not Now]

Aloft is way better than your budget. Great if you can get it on points.

I did not say Soi 13 is bad.

What about the Varee Hiptique? On Soi 13 is it girl friendly?

It was formerly Best Western but now it's the Varee? Any experience with this chain?

[Syzygies]

The reason I was saying aloft cause I can get it for points from my credit card.

My budget is around $30-45. Pinnacle is cheap? Describe basic? Why is Soi 13 bad?

Aloft is way better than your budget. Great if you can get it on points.

I did not say Soi 13 is bad.

[Not Now]

I would not stay at Pinnacle (due to Soi 3 location and very basic), and strange you mention Aloft which would not be not cheap at all. Plenty of bargain Hotels I think for far less than Aloft and yet better than Pinnacle. You really should state your budget range in order to suggest good Hotels for that price. I would expect Aloft to be much more than double Pinnacle price. Ambassador would be somewhere in between but I doubt it is good value for money in the modern day. I stayed there once 30 years ago on a Package trip. President Palace in same Soi would probably be better value (more modern yet cheaper).

For extremely cheap, I would suggest Sam's Lodge Soi 19, for medium cheap Ballys Soi 20 or City Lodge or one of the Check Inns.
For 2K budget I just reviewed Mermaid which was very good standard room. Also Best Western at Soi 20.

Its coming up to a tough time of year to get good prices. I guess you may want to be very close to Nana (who knows why guys like to stay there). I don't have any favourite low budget Hotels in that area. Hotel Solo probably sold out, and many other places don't need to cut their prices at this time.

So many Chinese tours messing up prices right now. In this area I always book a room for 2 adults. I never ever paid a joiner fee in Sukhumvit district Hotel. I have heard of pompous Hotels like Landmark or Ambassador trying to do this in the past. Their are also some family Hotels but can't remember which they are. Maybe was Royal Ivory?

The reason I was saying aloft cause I can get it for points from my credit card.

My budget is around $30-45. Pinnacle is cheap? Describe basic? Why is Soi 13 bad?

[Tratnguyen1]

Hello,

I visited Bangkok in November ,2014 and stayed at I Check Inn Sukhumvit Soi 11/1 for 6 days. I did have booking with Expedia with a.

Good rate $40 USD a night including tax (1300 baht). When I showed up, the check in was fast and simple with a refundable 500 baht.

BTW, I already paid through Expedia reservation. Here are the summary regarding this hotel.

Pro: The hotel is GF. I only had one short time TG. And No joiner fee. The superior standard room is big enough for comfy queen size.

Bed, safe box, small cool frig. Desk with chair and TV. A small closet and drawer. Bath is good for a tub. The A / see. Is working great all.

The times with good air circulation. The hotel is only 2 minutes walk to Nana BTS and 5 minutes walk to soi Nana. The room is at decent new decoration with good house keeping everyday.

Con: The tape water is low quality with a industrial smell in my last 3 days. I heard some small noise at night due to some nightclubs.

At Soi 11. I think the back facing room will avoid this problem.

Conclusion: The I Check Inn Sukhumvit Soi 11/1 is a valuable hotel. I definitely have this hotel on my revisit list. I received a full 500 be.

When I checked out.

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[Syzygies]

The 'Park Plaza Bangkok' is on Soi 18, and the slightly higher priced 'Park Plaza Sukhumvit' is on Rachadapisek just south of Asoke, on the side of the road leading to Asok.

OK Thanks did not know there were 2.

[El Vagabundo]

It is quite decent, with furnishings and upkeep comparable with the Four Points and Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, that is, in good condition but not particularly atmospheric. Of note is that it does not smell of mold, a frequent problem in independent BKK properties priced slightly lower.

Hot water temperature was not particularly stable, towels a bit lacking. Maid and security guard very friendly, front desk not so, both day and night shifts. WiFi free, fast, and stable. Didn't try the breakfast. Club Carlson benefits granted without asking.

Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.

Personally, in this price range I'd prefer a studio with kitchenette, but the PP is a fair choice on shorter stays when priced under THB2000++ (its prices fluctuate in a THB1800-2500 range).

Thanks Brandt, sounds like a luke warm thumbs up. Do you know anything about the Mermaid? I am only in for 4 nights.

Martin

[Awesome Man]

Dear all,

I'm planning for my upcoming trip in just five weeks. I'll begin my trip with a few days in Bangkok, and of course lower Suk is where I want to be. It's my seventh trip to Thailand but my first to Bangkok.

What do You have to say about Aspen Suites on Soi 2?

Thank's in advance.

[SeanTaboo]

They don't. Cozy and trendy hotel.

Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?

[Brandt]

I am a bit confused. Isn't Park Plaza actually in Soi 18. So don't see how the Rama iv and you turn is relevant?

The 'Park Plaza Bangkok' is on Soi 18, and the slightly higher priced 'Park Plaza Sukhumvit' is on Rachadapisek just south of Asoke, on the side of the road leading to Asok.

Due to a grassy median with guardrails, there is no way for a taxi to access the latter hotel coming from Sukhumvit without going nearly all the way down to Rama IV and back, which can be time-consuming during the day. The '16' in its address is its street number, no relation to Sukhumvit Soi 16 which starts across the road.

However there is a footbridge a little way south (that is, away from Asok).

[Syzygies]

Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.

I am a bit confused. Isn't Park Plaza actually in Soi 18. So don't see how the Rama iv and you turn is relevant?

I have stayed at Column in Soi 16 and that was fabulous. Got special price including lounge and kitchenette.

[Brandt]

Does any one have experience with this hotel? Located at 16 Ratchadapisek Road, Sukhumvit, Klong. There are offering a rate of $70 a night.

It is quite decent, with furnishings and upkeep comparable with the Four Points and Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, that is, in good condition but not particularly atmospheric. Of note is that it does not smell of mold, a frequent problem in independent BKK properties priced slightly lower.

Hot water temperature was not particularly stable, towels a bit lacking. Maid and security guard very friendly, front desk not so, both day and night shifts. WiFi free, fast, and stable. Didn't try the breakfast. Club Carlson benefits granted without asking.

Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.

Personally, in this price range I'd prefer a studio with kitchenette, but the PP is a fair choice on shorter stays when priced under THB2000++ (its prices fluctuate in a THB1800-2500 range).

[Tptp76]

Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?

I have stayed there and they do not charge any joiner fee. In fact some hotels allow one guest free but charge for more than 2 people in the room. Dream does not do that even and you take as many girls as you'd like!

[Awesome Man]

Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?

No, they don't. If they would, the hotel wouldn't be considered as guest friendly.

[SirWilliam4]

Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?

No, they do not. I stayed there last year. No problem.

SW4.