Bangkok Hotels

For just over 1200 baht a night (Superior Room) I have often wondered if any mongers use the "24 Inn hotel".

You go past it every time use you Soi 24 or Soi 24/1 or Soi 26 massage places.

It has the perfect location if you are an oily person, right on the BTS Phrom Phrong (like 3 steps outside the hotel door you are on the BTS steps), right between Soi 24 and Soi 24/1 for all the massage action.

Due to the instant BTS access its easy to go other places too, and for food you are right next to Emporium and good restaurants on Soi 24.

It seems you do not want front facing rooms, but the Superiors facing the back are ok (if noise is an issue for your sleeping).

[url]http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/24_inn.html[/url]

Shemp there are a lot of good options in that area. Lots of guys have their favorites.

Personally, I have enjoyed the Grand President on Soi 11 a number of times. It's about a block away from Nana (across Sukhumvit) and about a 15 minute walk to Cowboy in the other direction (you conveniently pass Thermae Cafe on the way). Some good restaurants on Soi 11 add to the choice. They often run specials that will get you a room well under $100 (maybe closer to $60), including breakfast for 2; specials often don't include free wifi, but if you ask, they seem willing to throw it in - last year I was there for a few days and then planning to return a few weeks later, so I asked at the desk for the same rate, and they gave it to me, but the wifi wasn't included. I simply asked them to throw it in and they were willing. Very girl friendly in the annex (I think it is building 3, where the "standard rooms are) across the street from the main building. Guard will take id and make sure all is ok before she gets it back on leaving. Pool on the roof.

[QUOTE=Shemp]I've read the last 50 pages of this forum looking for the perfect hotel for my 1st trip to bkk, maybe you can help. I'm lookin for:

1) Centrally located between Soi Cowboy & Nana.

2) Includes a decent breakfast

3) Includes wi-fi or internet access w/a cable in room

4) gf of course

5) 3* or above

6) $110usd or less all in

Do you guys have any candidates for me? Thank you.[/QUOTE]

Some good options have already been given by others. I have stayed at Majestic Grande a few years ago and it is a very nice place. However it is very near to (not that that is a bad thing) Nana and not really between NEP and Cowboy.

I have also stayed on Soi 11 at Grand President bit ended up stuck across the street in their other wing. Found that room to be very small and didn't enjoy. I'm sure I got one of the cheaper rooms and that was the reason. Location though is great as another poster has stated. Lots of bars and restaurants on Soi 11.

My most recent stay in BKK (a few weeks ago) I booked into The President Solitaire (another of the President group of hotels). I was quite impressed. Very nice rooms. Friendly staff. A little bit further down Soi 11 but personally I enjoy the walk up to Suk. I would recommend the Aussie Pub as a good place to eat and La Piola as well. If you don't fancy the walk they have a tuk tuk service and taxis are just out front.

I know there are a wealth of choices in the area. Good luck and let us know what you find.

AF

[QUOTE=Shemp]I've read the last 50 pages of this forum looking for the perfect hotel for my 1st trip to bkk, maybe you can help. I'm lookin for:

1) Centrally located between Soi Cowboy & Nana.

2) Includes a decent breakfast

3) Includes wi-fi or internet access w/a cable in room

4) gf of course

5) 3* or above

6) $110usd or less all in

Do you guys have any candidates for me? Thank you.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Asian Flava]......

My most recent stay in BKK (a few weeks ago) I booked into The President Solitaire (another of the President group of hotels). I was quite impressed. Very nice rooms. Friendly staff. A little bit further down Soi 11 but personally I enjoy the walk up to Suk. I would recommend the Aussie Pub as a good place to eat and La Piola as well. If you don't fancy the walk they have a tuk tuk service and taxis are just out front.

I know there are a wealth of choices in the area. Good luck and let us know what you find.

AF[/QUOTE]

President Solitaire is currently one of the 'mystery' 5* hotels on wotif @2099baht/night.
Wouldn't agree it's 5* but at that price a stand-out bargain.

[QUOTE=Allover]$500 AMEX traveler checks are definitely still available at AMEX offices but they're hard to find anyplace else--especially for free. Most of us without AMEX credit cards would have to pay a 1% fee for a $500 AMEX check.

Cost of using one $500 AMEX TC: $5.00 ($5 fee to purchase) +$1 stamp fee in LOS for a total of $6.00

Cost of using 5 $100 TCs: 0 to purchase at Chase Bank +$5 stamp fee for 5 TCs in LOS for a total of $5.00.

In the long run $100 denomination TCs cost about $1 less per $500 spent than using the $500 demoniation TCs. Not a big difference.[/QUOTE]Allover,

Yes Thailand is one of the best place in the world to cash Amex check rate is higher than cash and is easy fee is low, The worst place is South america like Brazil and Agentina most bank don't want to cash it and fee is high they charge a fee of 1. 50 to 2. 00 USD for each check any amount and bank of China charge a fee of 20 rmb for each check and they need to call the amex office in China to get approved take more than 30 min and only the main branch can accept them, so it is better to have amex check in 500 USD.

Fast Eddie 48

Checking prices for a 24 night stay in oct/nov I have found that it is a lot cheaper to stay for 30 days. Does anyone know if I book for 30 days and then checkout earlier if a "penalty fee" will apply?

I have tried asking a couple of hotels but they have not answered.

Would prefer to stay in serviced appt, in a better class of room on sukumvit, used adelphi suites last year which was fine but budget limited to about 65k Baht for accom this year

Harry it's pretty obvious that if you are given a discount for an extended stay and then don't meet the minimum # of days for the discount, the price is going to be different.

Why don't you try to negotiate for the actual number of days you'll be staying there and see whether they'll cut you a deal.



[QUOTE=OldHarry]Checking prices for a 24 night stay in oct/nov I have found that it is a lot cheaper to stay for 30 days. Does anyone know if I book for 30 days and then checkout earlier if a "penalty fee" will apply?

I have tried asking a couple of hotels but they have not answered.

Would prefer to stay in serviced appt, in a better class of room on sukumvit, used adelphi suites last year which was fine but budget limited to about 65k Baht for accom this year[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Stew2]Harry it's pretty obvious that if you are given a discount for an extended stay and then don't meet the minimum # of days for the discount, the price is going to be different.

Why don't you try to negotiate for the actual number of days you'll be staying there and see whether they'll cut you a deal.[/QUOTE]


Or just pay for the days you won't be there if it saves enough to make it worthwhile.

[QUOTE=Naughty]Or just pay for the days you won't be there if it saves enough to make it worthwhile.[/QUOTE]Sorry Gents phrased my question badly, no problem paying in advance for the 30 days discounted rate and would not expect a refund if I left early "for change of plans / visit sick buffalo" or what ever reason I give the hotel. What I am trying to find out is if they would then make me pay the higher shorter stay rate when I left as I did not meet the criteria for the long stay rate. The difference can be 15-18k Bt, which I would rather spend elsewhere.

I have tried asking some hotels about a rate for a 24 night stay but most just quote me their weekly rate or offer a discount on facilities (15% off laundry or restaraunt etc.)

Hello,

I'm staying at the dream hotel on Suk 16, Is this hotel GF?,

Any suggestions?

Cheers

[QUOTE=Carbon Credit]Hello,

I'm staying at the dream hotel on Suk 16, Is this hotel GF?,

Any suggestions?

Cheers[/QUOTE]Hi,

I stayed there 3-4 times now. First I realy like the hotel!

Good location, I always get a very nice corner room with a lot of space.

I love the pool! After 10pm there is almost noboy and we had a lot of fun in the pool and on the deck. So to come to your question:

Jes it is GF! They take the Id for securety, but no extra charge and no questions.

I love the place.

Nake shure you stay at Dream2 the buliding across the main entrance with the pool on the rooftop!

Will

[QUOTE=Carbon Credit]Hello,

I'm staying at the dream hotel on Suk 16, Is this hotel GF?,

Any suggestions?

Cheers[/QUOTE]Yes, no problems.

[QUOTE=OldHarry]Sorry Gents phrased my question badly, no problem paying in advance for the 30 days discounted rate and would not expect a refund if I left early "for change of plans / visit sick buffalo" or what ever reason I give the hotel. What I am trying to find out is if they would then make me pay the higher shorter stay rate when I left as I did not meet the criteria for the long stay rate. The difference can be 15-18k Bt, which I would rather spend elsewhere.

I have tried asking some hotels about a rate for a 24 night stay but most just quote me their weekly rate or offer a discount on facilities (15% off laundry or restaraunt etc.)[/QUOTE]


I think if you agree to pay for 30 days at the lower rate, but you leave early, you will have to pay the discount rate for the full 30, or the full price for the 24 days, whichever is lower.

They might agree to 3 weeks at the weekly rate and the remainder at either full or some discount rate to be determined at the time you check out, but don't count on or expect that unless it is pre-negotiated.

A word to the wise: If you cause them to feel that you are being a bother, they will just totally ignore you until you go away.

Just negotiate a discount for the length of time you plan to stay at the hotel. If you are friendly, polite, and respectful about it they will most likely give you a rate between the discounted rate and the full price.

When you negotiate for price at a hotel, do it when there are no other guests around. Be discrete about it.

You MUST abide by any agreement you make, or you may cause yourself to experience unforseen difficulties.

You really need to talk to the folks at the hotel as we cannot speak for them.

Good luck and have fun!!

[QUOTE=OldHarry]Sorry Gents phrased my question badly, no problem paying in advance for the 30 days discounted rate and would not expect a refund if I left early "for change of plans / visit sick buffalo" or what ever reason I give the hotel. What I am trying to find out is if they would then make me pay the higher shorter stay rate when I left as I did not meet the criteria for the long stay rate. The difference can be 15-18k Bt, which I would rather spend elsewhere.

I have tried asking some hotels about a rate for a 24 night stay but most just quote me their weekly rate or offer a discount on facilities (15% off laundry or restaraunt etc.)[/QUOTE]All depends on if the 1 month rate is cheaper than the 24 day rate.

If the 1 month rate is cheaper, you book for a month and just leave when you want, the room remains yours but nobody will be in it - thats fair, no issue.

If you book on the 1 month rate but then attempt to pay for just 24 days that is not acceptable, you can choose either to pay the 1 month rate in full, or you can pay 24 nights but at the standard rates (more expensive per night than monthly).

If you simply pay the 1 month in advance and want to check out early then its no problem, provided you do not ask for a refund, but there is no penalty as simply the room remains empty for the period you are not there, but its yours.

[QUOTE=The Pro]If you book on the 1 month rate but then attempt to pay for just 24 days that is not acceptable, you can choose either to pay the 1 month rate in full, or you can pay 24 nights but at the standard rates (more expensive per night than monthly).[/QUOTE]

Get out the calculator and do the math!