Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Fmojo;2357832]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.[/QUOTE]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.

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.

[QUOTE=Fmojo;2357855]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.[/QUOTE]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!!

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.

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.

[QUOTE=VLenin;2357901]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.[/QUOTE] 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.

With all the talk about hotels on soi 11, I want to mention a new hotel that looks like it's a couple of months away from opening up. I believe the name is Eleven Hotel. Not to be confused with a hotel with a similar name closer to Sukhumvit. The new hotel used to be the Grand President's Tower 3. Looks like somebody bought Tower 3 and is totally renovating it.

The hotel sits above the German bar / restaurant on Soi 11 that has been there forever. That bar was moved temporarily to Soi 13 but is back in its original location now.

Soi 11 has its own night time attractions plus you can always take a motorcycle taxi to Sukhumvit for 20 baht or some amount similar no matter how far down the Soi your hotel is located, so I don't see location as a problem. Lively Soi 11 attractions include Levels, Insanity, Sugar Club, and plenty of SW's. Even Oskars Bistro has well dressed FL's sitting at tables in the front. Now with all that said, I will add that I no longer choose to stay on Soi 11. I used to like to stay at the Fraser Suites. It is still a very good hotel with huge 1 & 2 bedroom apartment style rooms, a friendly staff, great roof top bar / restaurant, a nice pool and all at very reasonable rates. But like I said, I used to stay there. The reason I do not stay at the Fraser or any other hotel on Soi 11 anymore is that I got fed up with the changed hotel guest demographics. I got tired of their uptight looks, their smelly perfume, and their brat kids at the pool. So I have moved further up Sukhumvit away from all that Middle Eastern Jazz, although I still occasionally check out Soi 11, but only way, way after midnight.

[QUOTE=NattyBumpo;2358530]I got tired of their uptight looks, their smelly perfume, and their brat kids at the pool. [/QUOTE]Another way to think of it, when probably I think of the excessively stinky under arms in the lifts (elevators for you Americans). The strong Colognes fail to cover it up, just seem to make it worse.

I have always avoided "family" style Hotels, since don't want to parading my hot hooker in a very sexy bikini in front of families.

[QUOTE=Allover;2358523]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.[/QUOTE]Great, thanks! I guess I'll be lifting my step count on the wander around from the bars and restaurants in Soi 11 that I like to my hotel on Soi 7.

I wanted to stay at the Mercure. Been there, nice place, has what I want. But it's too pricey. I looked at the Citadines, but the reports of noise put me off a bit. Then I found the Key Premier. Quieter location, great reviews, just a ways up Soi 7. But I'm open to suggestion: must be girl friendly, have a pool with a bar, and a decent breakfast.

I look forward to a few beers at the Biergarten.

Hello guys,

I'm visiting Bangkok for 10 days from September 1st. I have zero interest in sight seeing or travelling around.

I want 10 days of good sex. What are the hotels who have spas & massage parlours attached to them?? Where I can go down there and select from 50 or 100 girls and take hack to my room.

And repeat? Any hotels like that? Please let me know it will be really helpful.

I can help with Delhi, Bangalore contacts in India and some in Ukraine, thank you.

So I used to stay at Adelphi suites quite regularly but off late they have been jacking up the prices like crazy. It's overpriced considering that you can get a much better 5 Star at a better price. The reason I liked Adelphi was because of its proximity to the main road. Now I need to find a new place. Something spacious and close to the SUK Main Street. Any pointers?

Staying in Novotel Sukhumvit Soi 4 right now. Girl-friendly for sure, I was in the same elevator with a girl who was sent up by a staff and another girl who went up with a guy all at the same time. Somehow lots of Asian family here, apparently they had no idea what area this is when they book their hotel. Room is spacious with a couch but very weird that there's no CNN, BBC or Fox News in their TV selections. Rooftop pool got plenty of sun all day. Lunch was not bad here. Will have to see what they offer for breakfast tomorrow.

[QUOTE=Gladiator69;2359982]Staying in Novotel Sukhumvit Soi 4 right now. Girl-friendly for sure...[/QUOTE]Good to hear. I have an upcoming stay at the Ibis Styles attached to the Novotel.

[QUOTE=Gladiator69;2359982]Staying in Novotel Sukhumvit Soi 4 right now. Girl-friendly for sure, I was in the same elevator with a girl who was sent up by a staff and another girl who went up with a guy all at the same time. Somehow lots of Asian family here, apparently they had no idea what area this is when they book their hotel. Room is spacious with a couch but very weird that there's no CNN, BBC or Fox News in their TV selections. Rooftop pool got plenty of sun all day. Lunch was not bad here. Will have to see what they offer for breakfast tomorrow.[/QUOTE]Here's a dumb question. Do they have any English channels on the TV? I'd even settle for HLN. Thanks!