Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Matt Navan Man]All, looks like I will be staying at Century Park Hotel next month as a result of circumstances. Does anyone have experience of this hotel when it coes to being GF? Have searched forum to no avail - any advice much appreciated.[/QUOTE]
I used to stay at Century Park often 6-8 years ago. Its a reasonably good Hotel. But probably a heavy charge for internet.
As I used to take just one GF there, I can't be absolutely sure that its totally Girl friendly but wouldn't expect a problem. I think some other girl did visit me there and nothing was said. Can't remember details.

There is an entrance that doesn't pass reception.
The buffet lunch or dinner is very good.

Probably could ask Tim at ThaiHotelDiscounts if GF.
[url]http://www.thaihoteldiscounts.com/thailand/bangkok/accom/century_park/index.htm[/url]

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]I used to stay at Century Park often 6-8 years ago. Its a reasonably good Hotel. But probably a heavy charge for internet.

As I used to take just one GF there, I can't be absolutely sure that its totally Girl friendly but wouldn't expect a problem. I think some other girl did visit me there and nothing was said. Can't remember details.

There is an entrance that doesn't pass reception.
The buffet lunch or dinner is very good.

Probably could ask Tim at ThaiHotelDiscounts if GF.
[url]http://www.thaihoteldiscounts.com/thailand/bangkok/accom/century_park/index.htm[/url][/QUOTE]Sorry its not a guest friendly hotel. Strict too.

Tim

I'll be staying at S Sukhumvit Suites from the 12-18, which is at the Asoke intersection and right in front of Soi Cowboy. I'll give a report on it later when I get there next week.

[QUOTE=Thaihotels]Sorry its not a guest friendly hotel. Strict too.

Tim[/QUOTE]
So Matt will just have to consider Soapy MPs, and taking bar girls to short time hotels I guess. Not the end of the world.

If you only will play up in your room with one trusted girl, then you simply say at check in time that your GF may come and check in later. Then when you bring a girl, hopefully conservatively dressed and with an overnight bag, then she should check in too. I have certainly used this technique at Century Park for GF that wasn't there at initial check in. But won't be able to check in two different girlfriends and make sure there is nothing she might consider stealing if you don't know her well.

If they ask up front what her name is, just say "Anne" and that you don't know how to pronounce or spell her real fullname.

This technique is really more applicable for a semi-GF or a girl that you have already tried before and want to take for a possibly multi-day booking.

I was wondering if anyone knows about these two hotels:

Ramada d'ma hotel (near pethuari I believe).

Swissotel (on ratchadapisek).

I will be staying first at ramada for a while and then at swissotel.

If anyone has insights I am keen to hear them. One important thing is whether they are girl friendly?

[QUOTE=Westerby]
Ramada d'ma hotel (near pethuari I believe).
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D'Ma on Makkasan off Petchaburi was GF 2-3 years back but not the nearby Bangkok Palace.

I did a search and did not see any references to the I Style hotel on Soi 22. I will be in Bangkok with the Thai GF and booked there. Agoda had their 3000 baht room down to 1700. The Thai GF has to have a large screen TV and so that sealed the deal along with the price. Just curious how good or bad the place is.

I will be visiting bkk shortly and I would like to know if Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is a girl friendly hotel?

If any fellow member has any epxerience please share.

[QUOTE=DuffyDuck]I will be visiting bkk shortly and I would like to know if Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is a girl friendly hotel?

If any fellow member has any epxerience please share.[/QUOTE]I have never had a problem. Sometimes if a girl comes to visit, I will get a call from the desk before they escort her up.

Other than that, no problems.

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]D'Ma on Makkasan off Petchaburi was GF 2-3 years back but not the nearby Bangkok Palace.[/QUOTE]Thanks,

Can only hope it still is then.

Does anyone have experience with Swissotel opposite Caesars and Emmanuelle etc.?

A few Wotif udates in the 5 star category for those that are interested in something a bit nicer for the money. Have personally stayed at each facility just recently. All extremely (blind eye) guest friendly:

Millennium Grande Asoke: [b]2600 Baht[/b] [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W51807&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url] Upgrade to Grande room, high floor free 10.4 mb Internet = 300 Baht. No free breakfast.

Lebua at State Tower Silom: [b]3499 Baht[/b] [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W51805&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url] Stay three nights get upgrade to high floor river view. One bedroom extravaganza. Thai chicks go crazy over this place and the rooftop bar.

Marriott Executive Apartments Sukhumvit Park - Soi 24: [b]3530 Baht[/b] [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W73058&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url] Large studio. New hotel, nice setup, not far from Tops, 7-11, Au Bon Pain, etc. Internet 500 Baht. XLNT super quiet business center for quality meetings. No free breakfast.

Mayfair Bangkok Marriott Executive Apartments - Langsuan: [b]2999 Baht[/b] [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W51711&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url] One bedroom suite. Great location. Aging but still OK. Nicely appointed suite rooms. Upgrade to Sr. executive (enormous) well worth it = 400 Baht. Internet 600 Baht. No free breakfast.

Marriott Executive Apartment, Sathorn Vista, Suan Plu Sathorn: [b]2999 Baht[/b] [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W66816&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url] One bedroom suite. The original example for Marriott Suk 24 styling, very tasty digs for the dough. Superb kitchen area. Internet 600 Baht. No free breakfast.

Not a Wotif secret:

Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn Bangkok. Book through hotel website

"Fraser Holiday Extravaganza": [b]3280 Baht[/b]. [url]http://bangkok-sathorn.frasershospitality.com[/url] (Look for 'featured promotions' @ mid-page lower right) Includes room type free upgrade to larger suite, free breakfast buffet, and free 5.1 mb Internet. Good until Jan. 31. XLNT pool, very nicely appointed brand new rooms, nice kitchen, decent breakfast. Hotel is far better than the Fraser Suk and my 'Good deal of the month'.

Hope a few of you guys can get some use of it. ;)

[QUOTE=Westerby]I was wondering if anyone knows about these two hotels:

Ramada d'ma hotel (near pethuari I believe).

Swissotel (on ratchadapisek).

I will be staying first at ramada for a while and then at swissotel.

If anyone has insights I am keen to hear them. One important thing is whether they are girl friendly?[/QUOTE]

was just called the DMA hotel 6 or 7 years ago (early in my travels), rooms and facilities ok, but toooo far away from any action and definitely NOT gf!

[QUOTE=Barko]A few Wotif udates in the 5 star category for those that are interested in something a bit nicer for the money. Have personally stayed at each facility just recently. All extremely (blind eye) guest friendly:[/QUOTE]
A couple of comments on Barko's list of 5* places available at great rates on Wotif: First of all, I would say that, other than the Lebua, they are more typically 4-4.5 star places than true international 5* places. Where the other places come up short of true 5* is not in the facilities, which are generally beautiful, but rather in terms of amenities like concierge services and quality and variety of in-house dining and shopping options. True 5* places will offer more in these areas - although NOT in terms of bigger, better appointed rooms. So they very well might be exactly what you want anyways. That being said, I have specific comments on two of them:

Grande Millenium is superbly located, right near soi Cowboy, and the Asoke MRT and BTS stations, and that 2600 baht deal with upgrade is a great deal.

The Lebua is a legit top notch 5*, that, prior to the economic downturn, was typically going for $250-300 per night. But it's location is NOT the best for mongering - and while the ladies may really flip over the place, they also might think that you are made of money, and this could be reflected in the prices that they ask once they know you are staying there.

[QUOTE=MilesToGo]was just called the DMA hotel 6 or 7 years ago (early in my travels), rooms and facilities ok, but toooo far away from any action and definitely NOT gf![/QUOTE]
Thanks for the correction. Strangely I didn't have problems. Perhaps she didn't look like a hooker or perhaps it just depends which staff are on and how attentive they are.

[QUOTE=Travel Spirit]Thanks for the answers. So I reject Fortune Hotel and think about Furama Xclusive Asoke. Its location is unbeatable but looking at Mick's map I don't see the letters: GF(girl friendly). Does the hotel apply a "joiner" fee policy?

And generally any disadvantage to stay there?[/QUOTE]Just saw this reporting Furama Fx Asoke is GF.

[url]http://www.sukhumvit-psycho.com/2009/08/best-guest-friendly-hotels-in-bangkok/[/url]