Bangkok Hotels

[GettingFedUp]

Does anyone know if the Amara Bangkok is girl friendly? Thanks!

Brother P,

I don't know if you are aware but Amara Bangkok is on the list of Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels (https://thaiest.com/blog/list-of-alt...otels-thailand). If you are planning to stay there as an "ordinary" member of the public you are likely to find it isn't available. If you're thinking of using to quarantine you'll find it extremely girl unfriendly.

Those in quarantine are not allowed out of the ASQ hotel and visitors not allowed in. I did read one account of someone who went into ASQ and was only allowed out of their room for 1 hour per day to go to the swimming pool and even this was only from day 5 on once they had tested negative for the virus. The cock-up in Rayong involving a bunch of Egyptian military, one of whom subsequently tested positive, who were supposed to isolate during their stop-overs to and from China and promptly wandered out to the shopping malls means rules have been both tightened and enforced with great rigour.

[Oliver Kitsoff]

What's currently open in the Sukhumvit zone. I'm not having much luck with the usual sites due Covid. Anyone on the ground since things reopened in July (for domestic Tourism) thanks.

[Kerrstar]

Hi Natty. I'm most grateful for your insights, you're always spot on! I totally agree with you that this shit is now going to continue beyond the January 2021 deadline for me to have this online course completed, so my desire to complete it via a pool in BKK seems to be a pipe dream at the moment. To be honest I hadn't even considered the St. Regis, as I thought that hotel management wouldn't have enjoyed the sight of one of their guests stomping around their hotel with a young nubile Thai damsel in tow. But considering the financial setback this virus has presented I assume there may be some relaxation of their sensibilities.

Thanks again to you and Kerrstar for your thoughts, as they have prompted more research on my behalf. Fingers crossed this crap ends soon.

I forgot to add the Hyatt Reegency that opened about a year ago, I think. This is around Soi 11, so it's between Nana and Cowboy. A bit more expensive than the Grand Hyatt but it's pretty nice. The pool wasn't open when I stayed there but the photos of it look nice.

[Stykler]

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So to sum up, if money is not a factor consider the St Regis, the Park Hyatt, The Sukhothai, and the Sheraton Sukhumvit. Those are my top picks. But seriously, you really think this shit will be over by Jan 2021? I hope so too, but I am starting to doubt it. Corona ain't going away on it's own so we who are currently living outside of LOS are forced to wait for a vaccine whenever that happens.

Hi Natty. I'm most grateful for your insights, you're always spot on! I totally agree with you that this shit is now going to continue beyond the January 2021 deadline for me to have this online course completed, so my desire to complete it via a pool in BKK seems to be a pipe dream at the moment. To be honest I hadn't even considered the St. Regis, as I thought that hotel management wouldn't have enjoyed the sight of one of their guests stomping around their hotel with a young nubile Thai damsel in tow. But considering the financial setback this virus has presented I assume there may be some relaxation of their sensibilities.

Thanks again to you and Kerrstar for your thoughts, as they have prompted more research on my behalf. Fingers crossed this crap ends soon.

[Member #4698]

Stykler, if you want to spend some real moolah and get what you are paying for, check out the St Regis, the Park Hyatt, The Sukhothai, the Siam Kempinski, the Sheraton Sukhumvit, and the Grand Hyatt in roughly this descending price order. Kerrstar is right. First apply for a Hotel travel CC If you think you might want to stay at a Marriott or Hyatt property. The bonus signups make the cards very attractive and the annual free nights more than pay for the annual fee which in any case is waived for the 1st year. I still have pending free night voucher & hotel point reservations at the St Regis BKK, the Hilton Sukhumvit, Intercontinental BKK, and the Grand Hyatt Jakarta for my upcoming trip. I was really looking forward to checking out the new St. Regis in August. 555. But looks like I will have to get a raincheck on that. Damn!

Considering location (proximity to Go Go's and clubs) as being as important as a large, relaxing, quiet, urban 5 star garden-pool scape, I recommend the Sheraton, the Sukhothai, and the Park Hyatt because all three hotels are walking distance to Cowboy, Patpong, or Nana respectively, and all three hotels have very, very nice pool areas. Of these 3, the Sheraton has the best location.

However, the St. Regis and Grand Hyatt are not bad locations for Patpong. The St Regis is the current top dog new luxury BKK hotel. The Grand Hyatt is much older (less expensive) and not up to the same standard nor as nice as the St Regis or Park Hyatt for that matter. The Park Hyatt is another new, top bracket luxury BKK hotel you can't go wrong with, but the Grand Hyatt's pool / garden area is very nice except for one small thing; the pool is opposite a bend in the Silom train tracks and as the trains go around the bend to head for Siam Paragon Station they make loud creaky sounds every time they pass by the pool. I got used to it, but I think you ought to know about that. The Grand's rooms facing Ratchadamri are totally sound proof however.

So to sum up, if money is not a factor, you should consider the St Regis, the Park Hyatt, The Sukhothai, and the Sheraton Sukhumvit. These are my top 4 picks. But seriously, you really think this shit will be over by Jan 2021? I hope so too, but I am starting to doubt it. Corona ain't going away on it's own, so we who are currently living outside of LOS, are forced to wait for a vaccine and whenever that happens is anybody's guess.

[Kerrstar]

Can anyone give a recommendation for a 5 star hotel with a great pool? I would be comfortable paying around US $400 per night so my budget is OK (I think).

For US $ 400/ night you can probably choose any 5 star hotel in BKK and have plenty over. For a mid December booking the Park Hyatt is $250 ++ and the Grand Hyatt about $140. I'm a Hyatt member so I usually stay at one of their hotels. Not sure about the pool at the PH, but the GH pool is ok, if not a bit small.

Since you are staying a week I would join a hotel program (Hyatt, Hilton, etc.) since most of the tiers for benefits are around 10 days, so 1 week will get you most of the way there.

[Stykler]

When this bloody virus leaves us, but before January 2021 (hopefully), I need to spend a week doing an online training course to achieve additional qualifications for work. I fully intend to do this in Bangkok sitting peacefully next to a hotel pool taking my time to get the best result I can.

In the past I've been locked into the two main Radission hotels along / near Sukhumvit, but I am freer to pick my own hotel this time plus I'm over the Radisson chain for a number of reasons irrelevant to this question.

Can anyone give a recommendation for a 5 star hotel with a great pool? I would be comfortable paying around US $400 per night so my budget is OK (I think). My needs are meager, 1) Good internet access, 2) Bar and food service, 3) Adequate shade to shield a laptop screen from the sun when needed, 4) MINIMAL SCREAMING KIDS!

Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Brother P]

Does anyone know if the Amara Bangkok is girl friendly? Thanks!

[LuvStJohn]

Dynasty Grande, Dawin and Solo Sukhumvit 2.

Pricing is as follows: Dynasty Grande > Dawin > Solo Sukhumvit 2.

Solo Sukhumvit looks somewhat farther away on the map but they have a free shuttle to (but not from) the Sukhumvit intersection.

Highly recommend Solo. Even if you don't catch the shuttle, you get used to the walk. It's not too bad.

[XXL]

Dynasty Grande, Dawin and Solo Sukhumvit 2.

Pricing is as follows: Dynasty Grande > Dawin > Solo Sukhumvit 2.

Solo Sukhumvit looks somewhat farther away on the map but they have a free shuttle to (but not from) the Sukhumvit intersection.

[MrMaroon]

Hi friends,

I have been to Bangkok few times. Have stayed in Hotel Mermaid and Grand Centre Point Polenchit. Mermaid corner suit is very big and with balcony but it's not luxurious stay. Grand Centre Point Polenchit is 5 star and with balcony and is pretty good. I have called multiple girls through out my stay. Many times in a single day, even two girls at a time, No issues at all.

This time I want to splurge for a bigger room with balcony and jacuzzi. Balcony is important as I like to smoke. Hotel Solitaire Grande Jacuzzi suit looks very promising. Has any one have any experience of the hotel? GF friendly?

[Sideshow01]

Do you mean the FuramaXclusive? I can only find a Furama in Silom.

Yes. Furamaxclusive asoke. I would add the breakfast buffet is somewhat underwhelming so wouldn't pay for it.

[Mogwai]

That being said if you want to stay near Soi Cowboy the Furama is a decent enough 4* star hotel for around 1500-2000 baht per night and about 6 or 7 minute walk unless you're really brave dodging traffic which would save 2 minutes.

Do you mean the FuramaXclusive? I can only find a Furama in Silom.

[DrunkenMonk]

I stayed at Fraser Suites & Hyatt Regency during my last visit. I didn't face any issues in calling escorts to the room directly in either of them. If budget is not a problem, Hyatt is no brainer. The rooms are nice & the hotel is located right in the center of areas of interest. Everything is at a walking distance. Fraser suites is worth the price, but of course it is not upscale as Hyatt. The only problem is that it is located a bit far off from areas of action. I will book either of these again depending upon my budget & if I need an apartment type room.

[FictionalSpace]

I'll be in BKK next weekend and booked a balcony suite since I have enough Hilton points to cover it. I'll update again after my stay.

Update. The renovated rooms are quite nice. I booked a suite with a terrace. The suite is large enough and comfortable. The terrace is huge. WAY better than the unrenovated room I had last time, which I can now compare to this. Same commentary as before on the pros and cons of this hotel.