Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Jgm005;1754161]Sofitel Sukhumvit.[/QUOTE]Landmark by far, get a corner suite, excellent rooms.

[QUOTE=Farcondee;1754144]I'm going to Bangkok with a friend and we're staying at the usual 3-4 star hotels around nana / asok / cowboy area but our last 2 days we want to spend a little bit extra cash and just get the most luxurious hotel we can find. All we require is that it's girl friendly, 5 star and preferably in a skyscraper (we really want a great view of the city). The higher up the rooms are located the better. Price is not a issue. I know this might come off as a douchey rich boy post but it's really not. I've been saving and planning for a long time year to make this trip.

Anyone with any experience with a little bit more high end hotels like that? What hotels do you recommend? Are the staff still discreet in those places?[/QUOTE]You might want to try [I]The Oriental[/I] down on the river, although it doesn't fit your criterion of being in a skyscraper. It's now called the Mandarin Oriental which, I believe, reduces its previous charm somewhat.

Regularly voted one of the best hotels in the world.

I stayed there one night 15 years ago (paid for by a rich friend) and it was unbelievably good, with exceptionally well-trained staff.

The other hotels along that stretch of the Chao Phrya are also very much high-end (eg Shangri-la), and some of them will give you the big views you want.

Definitely not GF. But you might find a young rich divorcee in the Bamboo Bar.

The Peninsula is the one, they have some great package offers, I was a cheap Charlie and they only picked me up from the Airport in a S Class Merc, I should have had one of the Rolls Royces, or better still the Helicopter.

I took a lady from Country Roads back there with no problems at all, you may not find time to give a lady all the attention she needs as there is a TV at the end of the bath. .

[QUOTE=Farcondee;1754144]Anyone with any experience with a little bit more high end hotels like that? What hotels do you recommend? [/QUOTE]Not a skyscraper but I've stayed at and can recommend the ShangriLa on the river. Rooms in the exclusive Krungthep Wing offer garden balconies overlooking a private pool and the Chao Phraya River. Close to BTS too.

The Oriental and the Peninsula are both amazing hotels, but these hotels are better suited for a couple looking for true 5 star quality accommodations and who are interested in exploring the cultural places of interest in BKK. More suited to the interests of punters looking for a good time and wanting 5 star or at least 4. 5 star amenities would be the new St Regis Hotel, the Grand Hyatt, the Intercontinental and closer still to the action, the Sofitel Sukhumvit, and the Grande Centre Point T 21 (the grand suite). Personally I like the Fraser 1 bedroom Superior and Deluxe suites, and the Marriott Executive Apartment Hotels (both the Park (Soi 24) and / or Thonglor properties) I and 2 bedroom suites.

I like to stay near Asok metro and have stayed in Citrus Admiral Premier and Citadines. I was wondering what other hotels are equally good or even better in this area as compared to the ones I listed? Can you please recommend few?

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=Farcondee;1754144]I'm going to Bangkok with a friend and we're staying at the usual 3-4 star hotels around nana / asok / cowboy area but our last 2 days we want to spend a little bit extra cash and just get the most luxurious hotel we can find. All we require is that it's girl friendly, 5 star and preferably in a skyscraper (we really want a great view of the city). The higher up the rooms are located the better. Price is not a issue. I know this might come off as a douchey rich boy post but it's really not. I've been saving and planning for a long time year to make this trip.

Anyone with any experience with a little bit more high end hotels like that? What hotels do you recommend? Are the staff still discreet in those places?[/QUOTE]+ 1 to Sofitel. Definitely the best Hotel on the strip IMO. Do book the Millesime club room and you will be assured of a higher floor with good view.

Hello guys,

I am planning to book for a holiday. Is this hotel Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 11, GF friendly? Kindly share your experience.

[QUOTE=Farcondee;1754144]I'm going to Bangkok with a friend and we're staying at the usual 3-4 star hotels around nana / asok / cowboy area but our last 2 days we want to spend a little bit extra cash and just get the most luxurious hotel we can find. All we require is that it's girl friendly, 5 star and preferably in a skyscraper (we really want a great view of the city). The higher up the rooms are located the better. Price is not a issue. I know this might come off as a douchey rich boy post but it's really not. I've been saving and planning for a long time year to make this trip.

Anyone with any experience with a little bit more high end hotels like that? What hotels do you recommend? Are the staff still discreet in those places?[/QUOTE]Banyan tree all the way, get their club room. Best service I've ever received at any hotel, I'm gold SPG, LE club accord etc and never received such hospitality.

[QUOTE=RockyBoy;1755871]Hello guys,

I am planning to book for a holiday. Is this hotel Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 11, GF friendly? Kindly share your experience.[/QUOTE]Is super GF, I have brought to the room 2 girls for 3 some without extra fee for the second joiner. The room are new, and clean, the place are quiet. Just the reception staff It is too apprehensive, 100 "sawadee khaaaaa" every day and always tried to sell you room upgrande, transfer, ecc. With this they are little be too insistent. Very good breakfast buffet.

[QUOTE=Zauberfee;1684178]Stayed at Plaza Athenee, Sheraton Grande and Westin. Never had a problem with bringing back girls, even 2 girls didn't raise any eyebrowse.[/QUOTE]In respect to Plaza Athenee or generally other hotels, is it necessary to book for double occupancy to ensure hotel doesn't raise issues with bringing back girls?

Hello,

This hotel is indeed GF but I also was offered an upgrade of my room. It almost feels like they get some kind of commission when you decide to upgrade.

I did upgrade the first time because I was expecting a friend to be with me for a few days. The rooms looks nice but I think the upgrade is not necessary unless you spend all day in your room. If you just return to change clothes during day time and sleep and have sex during night time why pay for 3 suuare meters extra.

The breakfast was just so so to me. I tried it 2 times but just go out for breakfast.

The staff is nice. One of the ladies is a bit bossy. Just tell her you have a wife at home who tries to dominate you and you don't need that from a lady who should be there to serve you (to a certain level).

Greetings, Frits.

PS probably will return there end this year.

[QUOTE=VikPunter;1757424]In respect to Plaza Athenee or generally other hotels, is it necessary to book for double occupancy to ensure hotel doesn't raise issues with bringing back girls?[/QUOTE]I always book a single room and never had a problem. But I know everyone there and also have Platinum SPG status so while I doubt anyone would have a problem in this regard, I can't say so definitively.

I should add though I did once have a conversation with the former lounge manager who told me the hotel did not have a problem with bringing girls back. I doubt that varies with whether the room is reserved for one or two (the only issue I suspect with that is whether you could bring the girl to the executive lounge or for the free breakfast (if you so qualify for such).

[QUOTE=VikPunter;1757424]In respect to Plaza Athenee or generally other hotels, is it necessary to book for double occupancy to ensure hotel doesn't raise issues with bringing back girls?[/QUOTE]The cost is the same so book for two!