Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Sammon; 1144418]Generally thai regular girls are good.

Such girls are hard to find. [/QUOTE]Er?

Anyway, I agree with the first line. I don't leave large amounts of cash lying around, but I have never had a problem.

On the topic of tipping, what follows has nothing to do with Thailand but would like to share it here nonetheless.

Checking out of Cebu Parklane hotel in the Phils, I'd left half a bottle of Bacardi Reserva on the table. I always leave behind booze for the bell hops (over and above the 100 Php or so that I tip them and the chambermaids). The bell hop who came to help me with my bags politley asked for it, and I told him ofcourse he could have it. We compared notes on booze prices in the middle east with the Phils on our way down. As I was settling my dues with the (hot) front desk staff. He returned with a blank paper and requested me to write down that I had gifted him the booze, along with his name and my signature. He was very grateful, and thanked me again for it, publicly (a bit embarassing for me). This was the only time any hotel staff has asked for a written acknowledgement for a gift / tip. Probably this hotel has policies against staff accepting gifts. Although I haven't experienced it on my previous stays here. Would recommend this place to anyone who visits Cebu. Extremely GF, upmarket 4 star place. Much better value than the Mariott.

[QUOTE=Sir Van Koff;1144476]He returned with a blank paper and requested me to write down that I had gifted him the booze, along with his name and my signature. He was very grateful, and thanked me again for it, publicly (a bit embarassing for me). This was the only time any hotel staff has asked for a written acknowledgement for a gift / tip. Probably this hotel has policies against staff accepting gifts.[/QUOTE]Most hotels (4 star up) would fire their staff immediately if caught with Alcoholic beverages on premises.

Staying at the Renaissance in Chitlom for my last few days. The wotif deal is here:

[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M4420&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662&adults=0&children=0&child1Age=1&child2Age=1&child3Age=1&child4Age=1&child5Age=1&child6Age=1&child7Age=1&child8Age=1&child9Age=1&startDay=[/url]

I'll write a review of the hotel later.

[QUOTE=Chill Out; 1144961]Staying at the Renaissance in Chitlom for my last few days. The wotif deal is here:

[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M4420&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662&adults=0&children=0&child1Age=1&child2Age=1&child3Age=1&child4Age=1&child5Age=1&child6Age=1&child7Age=1&child8Age=1&child9Age=1&startDay=[/url]

I'll write a review of the hotel later. [/QUOTE]New hotel, Amazing Location. Good Choice

Stayed in Le Meridien. Cool hotel, designer stuff. Good service, good food, and company had a great meeting package. At night, Patpong is a few steps away. Had some fun nights there. Invited two girls back to hotel. No problem, but you have to pick them up from the lobby, they're not allowed to go up by themselves. Great fun indeed. One shy cuty and one sexy smiley. Don't you luv Thailand?

Are all the hotels on or nearby Soi girl-friendly?

I'm just going there first time on June and were looking for nice hotel with bigger modern rooms and reasonable price.

Any suggestions?

[QUOTE=Going Low; 1146298]Are all the hotels on or nearby Soi girl-friendly?

I'm just going there first time on June and were looking for nice hotel with bigger modern rooms and reasonable price.

Any suggestions? [/QUOTE]GL, as far as I know, a Soi is a side street off from a main throughfare. There are thousands and thousands of "Soi" all over Bangkok.

You need to read the forum and some other sources some more until you are a little more informed about the scene, then come back and ask questions that make sense.

Good luck and have fun!

[QUOTE=Going Low; 1146298]Are all the hotels on or nearby Soi girl-friendly?

I'm just going there first time on June and were looking for nice hotel with bigger modern rooms and reasonable price.

Any suggestions? [/QUOTE]I always stay at the President Palace Soi 11/Sukhumvit on the Executive floor. Modern hotel in a good location (between Nana and Soi Cowboy) including breakfast. GF. They just check the girls I'd (which I think is a good thing).

[QUOTE=Going Low; 1146298]Are all the hotels on or nearby Soi girl-friendly?

I'm just going there first time on June and were looking for nice hotel with bigger modern rooms and reasonable price.

Any suggestions?[/QUOTE]Just google girlfriendly hotel Bangkok and you will get directed to good websites where you will find the requested information!

Dang!

I just booked the Wotif Mystery Deal for 999 baht and it's the Le Fenix.

A quick search in this forum suggests that it may not be GF.

I did book for 2. Can anyone say for sure that they were charged a joiner fee when they booked for 2 here?

C4T

[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai;1148753]Dang! I just booked the Wotif Mystery Deal for 999 baht and it's the Le Fenix. A quick search in this forum suggests that it may not be GF. I did book for 2. Can anyone say for sure that they were charged a joiner fee when they booked for 2 here? C4T[/QUOTE]The front desk is on the second floor and there is an elevator entrance on the first level (parking). Unless something has changed, I think you can bring a lady back to your room directly from the first level without scrutiny. If you are stopped by a security guard, I imagine a 100 baht tip should more than take care of it.

[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai; 1148753]Dang!

I just booked the Wotif Mystery Deal for 999 baht and it's the Le Fenix. [/QUOTE]That's the Lottery of Mystery Deal. Same as Priceline or Hotwire.

You don't know what you're going to get.

I prefer paying more and being sure.

[QUOTE=Fon Tok;1148761]The front desk is on the second floor and there is an elevator entrance on the first level (parking). Unless something has changed, I think you can bring a lady back to your room directly from the first level without scrutiny. If you are stopped by a security guard, I imagine a 100 baht tip should more than take care of it.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the workaround. It fits with results of my search in this thread after I discovered the details of the Mystery Deal. I still think it will be good value at 999 per night. Includes wifi in the room and Mouse reported that it worked ok for him.

If I do have a problem I'll also try showing the booking confirmation that lists 2 guests.

And if push comes to shove I'll definitely use this forum to make it clear they are not guest friendly. Stand by for details. I check in on Wed. 4-27

[QUOTE=Rjsss212; 1143156]I certainly appreciate your point as I am a card carrying pragmatist (and am myself a 'do whatever it takes' individual) but I have no problem with cultural diversity even when the values differ from mine and I rarely if ever tell others what they should or should not do if they are not bothering anyone (which they don't appear to be here) – live and let live. Also I RESPECTFULLY disagree with you that most Thais are 'forced' into sex for a living. I think that's too easy an excuse as I think its just the fastest and easiest path and that's what human nature usually takes – most people are very lazy, lets face it, but that's their choice and their culture and if its what they choose then its fine with me but that is a different discussion.

I would really be interested however in knowing the story behind this unusual hotel – the people (owners) , client base and the history of this prurient posture. Also on the forbidden list is 'pop' music and violent movies!

Also interesting is the phrase 'Le patron mange ici' mixed in. It is the only hint of French on the whole website I'm guessing it's a throwback (as is everything else about this place) but I've never heard it before. Maybe Nic knows its nature.[/QUOTE]German from America started it, and think he was from Atlanta. Married a local. King has played his Sax there, movie stars, authors etc frequented the place etc, all happened in 1950's. First hotel with swimming pool in Thailand etc. Swimming pool now a swamp. Son of founder carries on fathers tradition of being down on sex tourists. He is walking around premises and threatens to call the police if anyone walks in with a ho'. Family very big in TAT, used to be anyway. Be warned Katamites are not tolerated either. See huge sign to this effect and all other prohibited things persons prominently displayed on the wall. Huge sign at front door Sex Tourists Not Allowed, and so on. Go there, have a snack, and read all about it, but do not fart, you could be imprisoned. Unreal, living in the past. Plenty of background evidence for public reading. I am sure even the good people feel threatened staying there. Bad people do not get a chance. Staff infected and obey their Leader. Service rather stiff. German discipline gone awry. Quite a contrast to Livingstones Lodge, don't you think.