Bangkok Hotels

[BPalacio]

Hey lads, wondering if I could get a quiet hotel suggestion from you guys that costs less than $100 a night.

From my most recent trip to Thailand, these are the hotels I've tried:

1. JW Marriott near Nana. Hated it. Was recommended this hotel because it was supposedly soundproofed well. That was a fucking lie. The sound of motos and tuktuks screamed through the windows and walls like they were made out of tissue paper. Wasted a little over $200 a night here for a couple sleepless nights. Restaurant on site was very good, but the most important criteria for lodging for me is how conducive to good sleep the rooms are. And the JW Marriott failed in this regard spectacularly. 4/10.

2. Novotel at Pratunam. Pretty decent. If you were fortunate enough to have a room facing the park, which would be charged at a higher rate than a street-view room, the level of noise was acceptable. Enough to get some sleep. If you were stuck with a street-view room, noise was a problem. Though not as bad as the JW. Amenities were a little lackluster. Restaurant on site was mediocre. For a little over $100 a night, it was okay but I was hoping for a better value after hearing about how great Bangkok hotels were for their price. 6. 5/10.

3. Baiyoke Hotel. Absolute garbage. Was suggested to go up to avoid the noise. Did not matter. At a room on a floor somewhere in the mid-50's, which coincidentally was the decade my room interior was probably last refreshed, you could still hear the cacophony from traffic. Room was terribly dated and just in poor shape. TV was pure static, lights were befitting a prison cell more than a hotel, the room smelled strange and stale, and the whole hotel aside from the front desk just gave a very dated and creepy vibe. Toilet and shower worked, so kudos to them for that. At least rooms weren't that expensive at $50 ish a night. 4. 5/10.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok. Phenomenal hotel, especially for a light sleeper like me. Hotel was located on a road with no outlet, so you didn't have tuktuks and motos screaming down at all hours of the day like everywhere else in BKK. Room itself was modern and stylish. TV fully functional with a good selection. Room was sound insulated well enough that I couldn't really hear anything from my neighboring rooms. Doors did slam shut with some vigor, but not a big deal. Shower and overall bathroom were clean and very nice. Cafe MoMo, the onsite restaurant, was pretty mediocre. Overall, my favorite hotel in BKK so far but it was a little pricy for BKK standards at $120 ish a night. Hoping to find something cheaper that's as agreeable for light sleepers like me, but my budget will begrudgingly accept paying $120 ish a night here again if there are no better options just because good sleep is priceless. 8. 5/10.

Anyway, my friends, would love to get any recommendations for a hotel under $100 a night that's situated on a quieter street preferably without an outlet like the Courtyard by Marriott. I realize BKK is a noisy and chaotic city, but there has to be cheaper options for those among us that cannot handle the noise when it's time to sleep.

[Lecherous86]

Which among three above is better for mongering and why, please suggest.

[Werqweq]

Hello Expat American.

This is a very good sugestion. I like the Kempinski in other locations, so I think its a good start.

I try to get a quote, if its to fare away, I go with the Westin, as Kiso is the best Sushi place I know in Town.

So thanks for the suggestions.

Might want to book via the eatigo-app then. Kisso is often there with a 50% discount.

[Romero001]

No worries it is absolutely NO problem and nobody will blink an eye when you bring in a girl at any time of the day or night!

Sorry to take so long in responding to say thanks for your information.

[SubCmdr]

Maybe you travel 2 weeks in a year I am basically staying in hotels 8+ months in a year. Sure I've stayed at Intercontinental, Kempinski, etc. Priced out Kempinski for next week it's $353-$7,061 USD per night. No sweat paying that for 14 nights at a total of $4,942 USD. Now try paying $353 USD per night for 250 nights per year. That's $88,000 USD for hotels alone. Maybe not too rich for you but certainly not what I'm willing to pay for hotels per year. Even at $60 USD per night I'm paying $15,000 USD per year for hotels plus a home base condo in Thailand or more recently Japan.

As for GF hotels, who here has stayed at a hotel near a RLD in Bangkok or Pattaya and had any issue with bringing girls to their room, assuming you booked your hotel room for 2 people. I'd be surprised to hear any hotels.

Thank you for this post. I like the analysis as I have never really thought about it that way. As for the individual who has a problem with reports about Bangkok Hotels in the Bangkok Hotels thread, maybe he should contribute more and keep his personal comments about quality posts such as yours to himself.

[Tiny 12]

Maybe you travel 2 weeks in a year I am basically staying in hotels 8+ months in a year. Sure I've stayed at Intercontinental, Kempinski, etc. Priced out Kempinski for next week it's $353-$7,061 USD per night.

You were the one who asked why people have a budget for hotels so I was being nice and answered. Next time don't ask if you don't want to know.

I also answered your other question if Kempinski was girl friendly and I don't even get a thank you. Wow just wow!



I went through your posting history and the vast majority of your posts are asking for information and looking for contact info for girls. Then you call MY posts useless? Interesting.

No good deed goes unpunished.

I've stayed at the Kempinski as well. It's not worth $353 a night for the low end room IMHO. In that area, I didn't think it was much if any better than the Intercontinental, Grand Hyatt Erawan and whatever it is they call the Four Seasons now, and I imagine they cost significantly less.

[FilthyBeaver]

They won't say a word. If you enter from Paragon they won't have a chance to say a thing because you don't even walk through the lobby. I do believe that entrance gets locked after a certain time but I can't remember.

I've said this before, there are few hotels anywhere in Thailand that will give two shits about who you walk in with. Now, if your hand is down her pants and her tits are hanging out then maybe expect someone to say something. If you're that stupid, you probably can't afford to be mongering so I guess it's moot but it seems like I say this at least twice a year.

What a strange discussion.

Why would you budget on any of these?

Is Siam Kempinski Ok with girlfriend?

Then I book it it looks amazing and close to BTS it's convenient.

Thanks.

[Will Smith69]

You were the one who asked why people have a budget for hotels so I was being nice and answered. Next time don't ask if you don't want to know.

I also answered your other question if Kempinski was girl friendly and I don't even get a thank you. Wow just wow!



I went through your posting history and the vast majority of your posts are asking for information and looking for contact info for girls. Then you call MY posts useless? Interesting.

Hello banana,

My my answer was a bit harsch. But here are so many „budget dicussions".

And my question about the budget was maybe misleading. It was „sarcasm".

And you are right, I ask questions more then I report, but I report.

And I appreciate your answer about the Kempinski.

I now booked it for a week and I will report about my time in BKK.

So, thanks for you contribution.

[Banana Boi]

Hi Banana Boy.

Do you really think someone cares about your mathematics and why and how you spend your money?

NO, it's irrelevant to the topic of why we are here.

And your assumptions are without any relevant base, so even they are useless.

Let us get back on the things we are interested in.

You were the one who asked why people have a budget for hotels so I was being nice and answered. Next time don't ask if you don't want to know.

I also answered your other question if Kempinski was girl friendly and I don't even get a thank you. Wow just wow!

And your assumptions are without any relevant base, so even they are useless.

I went through your posting history and the vast majority of your posts are asking for information and looking for contact info for girls. Then you call MY posts useless? Interesting.

[Will Smith69]

Maybe you travel 2 weeks in a year I am basically staying in hotels 8+ months in a year. Sure I've stayed at Intercontinental, Kempinski, etc. Priced out Kempinski for next week it's $353-$7,061 USD per night. No sweat paying that for 14 nights at a total of $4,942 USD. Now try paying $353 USD per night for 250 nights per year. That's $88,000 USD for hotels alone. Maybe not too rich for you but certainly not what I'm willing to pay for hotels per year. Even at $60 USD per night I'm paying $15,000 USD per year for hotels plus a home base condo in Thailand or more recently Japan.

As for GF hotels, who here has stayed at a hotel near a RLD in Bangkok or Pattaya and had any issue with bringing girls to their room, assuming you booked your hotel room for 2 people. I'd be surprised to hear any hotels.

Hi Banana Boy.

Do you really think someone cares about your mathematics and why and how you spend your money?

NO, it's irrelevant to the topic of why we are here.

And your assumptions are without any relevant base, so even they are useless.

Let us get back on the things we are interested in.

[Banana Boi]

Why would you budget on any of these?

Maybe you travel 2 weeks in a year I am basically staying in hotels 8+ months in a year. Sure I've stayed at Intercontinental, Kempinski, etc. Priced out Kempinski for next week it's $353-$7,061 USD per night. No sweat paying that for 14 nights at a total of $4,942 USD. Now try paying $353 USD per night for 250 nights per year. That's $88,000 USD for hotels alone. Maybe not too rich for you but certainly not what I'm willing to pay for hotels per year. Even at $60 USD per night I'm paying $15,000 USD per year for hotels plus a home base condo in Thailand or more recently Japan.

As for GF hotels, who here has stayed at a hotel near a RLD in Bangkok or Pattaya and had any issue with bringing girls to their room, assuming you booked your hotel room for 2 people. I'd be surprised to hear any hotels.

[NewImage]

Hello fellows,
I am planning 5 days in BKK mid of November. And as ever, I ready everything and try to make the perfect decision for a hotel, and a companion.
And as always, the more I read the harder it is to make a selection. Anyone knows this?
Maybe someone can help with a tip / Recommendation that makes me move. (I know itsy my decision, but maybe).
So I normally stay at Hansa, or SO / or the Westin. Nice places but Hansar has raised the prices to the Sky, SO / is a bit fare away and Westin I don't like the pool.
I was thinking on 136 pillows or "The Standard". Or any other recommendation.
I think on booking a companion for 2-3 Days and then search around and see if I am lucky.
So around the hotspots is perfect.
Any suggestion?

Its so complicated because you are making it complicated. Hands up anyone that has stayed at a "perfect" hotel? Eg You don't like the Westin because of the pool? - how important is a pool for your mongering experiences?

I'd suggest making a ordered list of what most important for your trip. 1. access to girls, 2. Budget, 3. Hotel with. Etc etc.

Then based on this list make your choices. With all the choices around Suk I find it difficult to beleive some hotels are not suitable.

I stay at Dream Hotel (now called Night) - ticks most of my boxes.

4 FoW2.

[Expat American]

Is Siam Kempinski Ok with girlfriend?

Then I book it it looks amazing and close to BTS it's convenient.

Thanks.

I don't know, my wife took me there for my birthday. But it didn't look difficult to walk straight to the lift so I guess it would be okay.

[Will Smith69]

What a strange discussion.

Why would you budget on any of these?

Is Siam Kempinski Ok with girlfriend?

Then I book it it looks amazing and close to BTS it's convenient.

Thanks.

Hello,

I was about to book some days at the SIAM KEmpinski, but I have no found out if it is GFriendly.

Is there someone who can help with this question.

Thanks a lot.

[Will Smith69]

Sounds like guys who say we can afford gogo girls but choose to be with a Nana FL.

I'm similar to you. I'd rather stay somewhere under 60 USD and get a better looking girl or eat in a nicer restaurant.

What a strange discussion.

Why would you budget on any of these?

Is Siam Kempinski Ok with girlfriend?

Then I book it it looks amazing and close to BTS it's convenient.

Thanks.