Bangkok Hotels

[Allover]

Odd question. Is there a way to access Soi 11 from Soi 7 on foot without having to all the way around via Sukhumvit Road? Cutting through a hotel to an alleyway maybe? I had a look on google maps, nothing jumped out at me.

Not an odd question at all. I've used the shortcut between these two sois for over fifteen years. There was a sign on Soi 11 that said Park Hotel. You used to be able to walk down a connecting driveway to the Biergarden on 7 at the sign. However, starting this summer in July, the shortcut was gated and locked. I used the shortcut one day and the next day it was locked. Security in the area told me the shortcut is gone forever now.

The elimination of this shortcut makes staying deep in Soi 11 less attractive now. That shortcut was great going from Soi 11 to either the Biergarten, Nana Plaza, or the BTS.

[Penguin69]

Next visit in a couple weeks' time I've booked Grand Swiss. Previously stayed at Citadines which is rather further down Soi. I'm fairly fit but the walk, in cooler season of December, wasn't so welcome some days. The pavement / sidewalk on the Soi is patchy in places IIRC. Very nice hotel though. This time I'm visiting in summer so will be hotter and wetter. Grand Swiss is closer to BTS and Sukhumvit, and I got similar price to Citadines. Well-reviewed too.

[V Lenin]

Odd question. Is there a way to access Soi 11 from Soi 7 on foot without having to all the way around via Sukhumvit Road? Cutting through a hotel to an alleyway maybe? I had a look on google maps, nothing jumped out at me.

[Crypton]

After doing a final check of hotels in the $50-$60 range, I've decided to up my budget by $20 a night. Here's my list. I would appreciate knowing if anyone has strong feelings for / against any of these properties. Thanks!

Mercure $75.

Adelphi Suites $79.

Grand Sukhumvit Hotel $76.

Park Plaza $63.

Dynasty Grand $77.

The Key Premier $76.

I have stayed many times in Majestic Suites. It's at the corner of Suk and Soi Nana. It's within your budget Had wifi and cool AC; breakfast is included. And it is definitely girl friendly (including two "guests") at the same time or overnight. It's close to everything including Starbucks across the street and many restaurants. And a short walk to the BTS station (Nana). It's quiet and you get everything you need there. The same outfit has the high end Grand Majestic behind JW Marriott. It's a bit more expensive but it is newer. Make sure you post a report!!

[Fmojo]

After doing a final check of hotels in the $50-$60 range, I've decided to up my budget by $20 a night. Here's my list. I would appreciate knowing if anyone has strong feelings for / against any of these properties. Thanks!

Mercure $75.

Adelphi Suites $79.

Grand Sukhumvit Hotel $76.

Park Plaza $63.

Dynasty Grand $77.

The Key Premier $76.

[GDreams]

Thank you both for taking the time to reply. I see what you mean about all of that walking. That being said, any recommendations for lodging where it isn't that far of a walk and is decent ($50-$60 range)? Thnak you.

Try using hotels combined choose Wattana as the area to search in, go to the map and look for hotels along Soi 11. You can look in the general area as well. You can also put in a price range to limit the search and also how many stars. I usually check review on Tripadvisor when I see hotels I like to check there are not pitfalls I am missing. I would recommend Grand Swiss at less than $60.

[Fmojo]

I think it is obvious that different guys like walking different amounts. The weather in Thailand can be not exactly nice enough to walk just 800 metres, whether heat or pouring with rain and deep puddles. Some guys are young and fit, some are obese so that stairs are impossible and 400 metres is a huge strain.

To go anywhere you usually need to go to Sukhumvit. Some of the hotels are a long walk. Soi 11 isn't walking friendly either. It doesn't bother me as most of the time I visit I am with someone but if you are going out a few times a day close to SUK is more convenient.

Thank you both for taking the time to reply. I see what you mean about all of that walking. That being said, any recommendations for lodging where it isn't that far of a walk and is decent ($50-$60 range)? Thnak you.

[Dena0]

I need a hotel in central BKK for like 5 nights as my usual place is booked and my condo isn't ready yet.

Girlfriendly, near the BTS (I have tons of errands towards Northaburi, and in Thonburi, Lad Prao and my bank is in EmQuartier) up to 2500 B per night? I don't normally do hotels in BKK (absent a 5 star here and there) so excuse my ignorance and yes I have Agoda and no, I don't feel like splurging on the Oriental or Hyatt.

Arize Sukhumvit: +66 22044888, Sukhumvit soi 26.

[Syzygies]

I'm making my first trip to Bangkok later this month and am considering a few places on Soi 11. If you don't mind, what do you mean by the walk down Soi 11 is getting to be too much? I'm just curious. Also, I would rather spend $50 a night as opposed to $80 for lodging and was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the Travelodge. Sure, it's a Travelodge but it looks decent enough. Does anyone know if it's girl friendly? I also like the Citadines set up as well. I would appreciate comments and suggestions. Thank you!

I think it is obvious that different guys like walking different amounts. The weather in Thailand can be not exactly nice enough to walk just 800 metres, whether heat or pouring with rain and deep puddles. Some guys are young and fit, some are obese so that stairs are impossible and 400 metres is a huge strain.

I had a buddy that walked a lot around Bangkok. He was slim but late sixties. At night he would be too tired out to be able to take a girl for a fuck. So what was the point of all that walking? Senseless in my view. One can get around by Motorcycle through back Sois, or Taxi, MRT, BTS. I sometimes do 10 minutes walk myself, but not in ugly conditions, and only if have nothing better to do.

Staying 400 metres down a Soi can be real nuisance for wasting time and needing to walk too much. Recently I stayed about 200 metres down a Soi. That is about my limit, and I prefer less. More than that is an inconvenience. Stepped in some deep water puddles. Hotel was not close to BTS either so would have to get a motorcycle to get to BTS or MRT.

Convenient location of a Hotel to transport, supermarket, food stalls, market etc. Can matter.

Personally, I think Citadines Soi 11 is a bit too deep down the Soi. I would give it a miss unless transport is available right outside. I once stayed Citadines on Soi 23 and hated it for hard beds, poor breakfast, the staff, and a bit too deep in the Soi. My Thai Mrs did not like it that much either. She loved Grand Millenium (now Pullman) nearby, with beds like sleeping on a cloud, and a fabulous breakfast. Ha ha. In a different class altogether. True I used to stay at Admiral Premier, quite deep in the Sois, but I am not adverse to catching a motorcycle.

Someone (maybe Whreman) recently wrote that some MPS in Soi 33 were too far down the Soi to make a visit viable, e.g. New massage, Dream Heaven, Akane, etc.

[GDreams]

I'm making my first trip to Bangkok later this month and am considering a few places on Soi 11. If you don't mind, what do you mean by the walk down Soi 11 is getting to be too much? I'm just curious. Also, I would rather spend $50 a night as opposed to $80 for lodging and was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the Travelodge. Sure, it's a Travelodge but it looks decent enough. Does anyone know if it's girl friendly? I also like the Citadines set up as well. I would appreciate comments and suggestions. Thank you!

To go anywhere you usually need to go to Sukhumvit. Some of the hotels are a long walk. Soi 11 isn't walking friendly either. It doesn't bother me as most of the time I visit I am with someone but if you are going out a few times a day close to SUK is more convenient.

[Fmojo]

Thanks for the discount code for Grand Swiss. They always seem to have a discount code on their website but that is only about 10-12%. Mercure is of a higher standard than G Swiss but that walk down Soi 11 is getting to be too much for me. Mercure's free tuk tuk is seldom available when I need it. If I can get Mercure at a good price I will book the cheapest rate between the two but am willing to pay a little more for Mercure.

I'm making my first trip to Bangkok later this month and am considering a few places on Soi 11. If you don't mind, what do you mean by the walk down Soi 11 is getting to be too much? I'm just curious. Also, I would rather spend $50 a night as opposed to $80 for lodging and was wondering if anyone had thoughts on the Travelodge. Sure, it's a Travelodge but it looks decent enough. Does anyone know if it's girl friendly? I also like the Citadines set up as well. I would appreciate comments and suggestions. Thank you!

[Allover]

Grand Swiss is my favourite hotel on soi-11. Must have stayed there on half a dozen trips. Book directly on their website with a coupen code of Returnguest and get a further 15% discount. Grand Premier room is good value for money.

Another favourite of mine is Citadines on soi-11. A bit of a walk to Nana but a great apartment hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff.

Thanks for the discount code for Grand Swiss. They always seem to have a discount code on their website but that is only about 10-12%. Mercure is of a higher standard than G Swiss but that walk down Soi 11 is getting to be too much for me. Mercure's free tuk tuk is seldom available when I need it. If I can get Mercure at a good price I will book the cheapest rate between the two but am willing to pay a little more for Mercure.

[Mumbai Guy]

Just got back from 4 nights at the Grand Swiss. Room standard is good. Modern style. Breakfast buffet, if included in price, is excellent with cooked to order eggs and omelets. Cost is B350 if not included. I had a larger room (not a suite), the Grand Premier. My only real grip is the choice of TV channels. I like to receive at least one American news channel Fox or CNN. This hotel had neither. Wifi was great, big walk in shower, comfortable bed that isn't the typical Thai hard bed. Clientele was a mix of European, Indian, Middle East. Would stay here again since it is an easy walk to the BTS (1 minute) and Nana (ten minutes).

Grand Swiss is my favourite hotel on soi-11. Must have stayed there on half a dozen trips. Book directly on their website with a coupen code of Returnguest and get a further 15% discount. Grand Premier room is good value for money.

Another favourite of mine is Citadines on soi-11. A bit of a walk to Nana but a great apartment hotel with clean rooms and friendly staff.

[Allover]

Grand Swiss is OK and very close to nana bts.

Just got back from 4 nights at the Grand Swiss. Room standard is good. Modern style. Breakfast buffet, if included in price, is excellent with cooked to order eggs and omelets. Cost is B350 if not included. I had a larger room (not a suite), the Grand Premier. My only real grip is the choice of TV channels. I like to receive at least one American news channel Fox or CNN. This hotel had neither. Wifi was great, big walk in shower, comfortable bed that isn't the typical Thai hard bed. Clientele was a mix of European, Indian, Middle East. Would stay here again since it is an easy walk to the BTS (1 minute) and Nana (ten minutes).

[GDreams]

I need a hotel in central BKK for like 5 nights as my usual place is booked and my condo isn't ready yet.

Girlfriendly, near the BTS (I have tons of errands towards Northaburi, and in Thonburi, Lad Prao and my bank is in EmQuartier) up to 2500 B per night? I don't normally do hotels in BKK (absent a 5 star here and there) so excuse my ignorance and yes I have Agoda and no, I don't feel like splurging on the Oriental or Hyatt.

Grand Swiss is OK and very close to nana bts.