Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Bubba999]I was looking for a GF recommendation in the 2000 baht range? in the Sukhumvit area.[/QUOTE]Hey Bubba, all under 2000 Baht:

Wotif Secret: [url=http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W59071&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662] FuramaXclusive Asoke-Sukhumvit[/url] The old standby, great location at Asoke; Very near the BTS, MRT, and Soi Cowboy, xlnt breakfast. Very hard to fault anything here.

Well liked, but not exactly my top choice.[url=http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W72891&page=1&viewType=all] Kingston Suites[/url] OK, but at a nice price and good location.

[url=http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W56697&page=1&viewType=all]Admiral Premiere "Premier Studio Special".[/url] Great location, great rooms, everything as it should be. Breakfast is just OK, but definitely do-able IMHO. The pool, baby, it's the pool! [b](Highly recommended)[/b]

At 2030 Baht, and bit further afield on Soi 33, but a great deal for lots of room space: [url=http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W73387&page=1&viewType=all]Bless Residence.[/url] A one bedroom suite, with no breakfast, but the place itself is very tasty, with lots of food choices and many oilies right next door. Very very relaxing rooftop pool too.

That's it for now, I'm sure you will get a lot of input from other members as well.

Where-ever you end up, have great fun time in BKK Bubba999! :D

[QUOTE=Pita123]As you said we all have our preferences. The room in your pics looks nice, but the lack of space between the foot of the bed and the wall would make me feel cramped. Also I prefer carpeted floors. Still a nice place but I suspect it gives competition to the other hotels that are nearby rather than the Conrad, Plaza Athenee or SGS.

Being that you are in town, we should grab a drink sometime. Maybe FT will join.[/QUOTE]Rats, Pita123, I'm back in Phuket tonight. Next time, let's shake the town. Baccara to start? First one's on me.

OK, I understand what you are saying about the perceptive lack of space. When I first looked at the room I was a little put off by the seemingly narrow walkway between the bed and the wall, but ended up liking it because of the much larger and professional looking desk/office space as you enter the room. Also, that "corner" room is actually a full 4 meters larger than the normal room, but my wide angle lens made things look more than a little out of proportion. The space is larger than it looks, for example, that Samsung TV is a full 42" screen, big, wide, super sharp, and right in your face. Man, the girls LOVED THAT TV!

BTW, you can have the Conrad these days. It used to be my base of ops before I got my condo, but dropped it a long time ago along with the Sheraton G, for doing my weekend hobby in the the full one bedroom suites at the Grande CentrePoint Radjadamri. (Still one of the best kept secrets in town, but slowly pricing itself into a realm too high to say that it's the best value at 3750 Baht.)

I did do the S31 for about 3 months during their recent soft opening, great rooms, great pool, but they have now priced their very very limited number of upstairs/downstairs duplexes into total oblivion. The other rooms are also overpriced now as well IMHO. The Millennium Grand was a great deal for a while, but they have now canceled their Wotif secret deal, so they have lost my business there now too.

The Renaissance is now at the top of my weekend hit list, and, after three stays, so far so good. (The bellmen remember my name and the reception gives me a vast choice of rooms, even though I'm using the Wotif secret deal.) But, the word is out, the place is hoppin', and these secret prices aren't going to last for very long at all, guaranteed.

Barko,
Just curious, but how do you know the Wotif Secret deal is the Renaissance?
It sounds like a fantastic place and if I could get it for 2800, it's a no-brainer.

BTW, would it be fair to say it's a long, but doable walk to NEP and Soi Cowboy? (a kilometer or so)

Thanks

[QUOTE=Combo]Barko,

Just curious, but how do you know the Wotif Secret deal is the Renaissance?
It sounds like a fantastic place and if I could get it for 2800, it's a no-brainer.

BTW, would it be fair to say it's a long, but doable walk to NEP and Soi Cowboy? (a kilometer or so)

Thanks[/QUOTE]Hey Combo. I do lots of comparison homework, plus I know how many singular hotels & hotel chains do their ad/amenity phrasing. Also, because I travel for work so much, I follow standard hotel pricing and discounts though-out Asia. So, I've stayed at many of these places in the past and most of the Wotif secrets are just easily recognizable. Sure, mostly 5 and 4 star but 2 and 3 are sometimes pretty easy too.

Anyway, I did a report here explaining techniques of hotel deals a long time ago. Doing Wotif secret stuff was in there somewhere too.

OK Combo: You wouldn't be walking to the fun zones, you would take the BTS skytrain, it's the fastest, most economical way of direct transport in Bangkok (the BTS station is a 3 minute walk through a parking lot that is directly in front of the Renaissance.) Then, returning to the hotel with your cutie, you would probably just want to take a taxi back, (40-50 Baht plus tip.) Yep, it's that easy. (Tip: The BTS closes at midnght.)

How do I know it's the Renaissance you ask? I mean, wow, how can I be absolutely sure that it really is the Wotif secret? Because I've stayed there using the secret deal three times! :D

Many thanks Barko, Gus and Lakeside for this great feedback. Having the wotif hotels "translated" is a real bonus!

Cheers,
B

[QUOTE=Combo]Barko,
Just curious, but how do you know the Wotif Secret deal is the Renaissance?
It sounds like a fantastic place and if I could get it for 2800, it's a no-brainer.

BTW, would it be fair to say it's a long, but doable walk to NEP and Soi Cowboy? (a kilometer or so)

Thanks[/QUOTE]Doable. But why wouldn't you just take the BTS?

Had a blast of a week in Thailand.

Thanks to everyone for their recommendations & suggestions.

Everything was very helpful.

Hi,

Have to be there as I may have to go to HK rather than enjoy all my break in Patts.

Wondering about the Majestic Suites - a de luxe as I understand rooms are small. Want to visit Nana and Soi Cowboy and MS seems great for the former.

Any better ideas/thoughts?

Peter

[QUOTE=Thaijuan14]Does anyone know anything about the Kingston suites Bangkok?

Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE]I stayed there last month, and it is GF. They ask for ID, but don't make a scene of it.

Rooms are nice, giving a 4-star sleep experience. Nice bathrooms too.

The hotel is a boutique, so no spa, pool or other frilly stuff, making it a 3-star compared to other properties.

Breakfast is fine, better than the Westin Executive lounge but not as nice as the Westin Buffet (if that helps). Staff is nice, friendly and not the least bit outwardly judgemental.

The tuk-tuk driver was a little fresh, complimenting me on my companion from the night before, but he's young and his intent was genuine and admiration real.

It's now my goto hotel when not staying at the Starwood properties.

1st trip to Bangkok

I am leaving to Bangkok and Pattaya later this month, would be grateful if someone helps me out regarding hotels to stay in Bangkok and Pattaya. My budget would be around 800 -1000 baht.

Can someone pls let me know GF hotel (no joiner fee) close to action in Bangkok and Pattaya?

Is Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel & Resort GF hotel?

Thanks

[QUOTE=Rinky Rock]1st trip to Bangkok

I am leaving to Bangkok and Pattaya later this month, would be grateful if someone helps me out regarding hotels to stay in Bangkok and Pattaya. My budget would be around 800 -1000 baht.

Can someone pls let me know GF hotel (no joiner fee) close to action in Bangkok and Pattaya?

Is Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel & Resort GF hotel?

Thanks[/QUOTE]RR,

Try Maxim's inn near Nana station, rooms are 750 and 100 Bats inclusive of simple breakfast, girl friendly good security and reasonably clean.

I will be visiting Bangkok later this month and have shortlisted two possible hotels - (1) Novotel Bangkok at Siam Square and (2) Lebua at The State Tower Hotel. Are these hotels girl friendly, do they have a joiner charge and do they have free internet in the rooms. Any help will be appreciated.

[QUOTE=Lakeside]Have a look at Livingstone's lodge on Sukhumvit Soi 33. They have currently some specials on and the price will match your budget. You can bring 2 grils to your room and they will give you a smile. So absolutely no hassles at all![/QUOTE]

I am staying here now, very enjoyable stay so far. I don't think there is a more guest friendly place in BKK!

[QUOTE=Petertaylor]Hi,

Have to be there as I may have to go to HK rather than enjoy all my break in Patts.

Wondering about the Majestic Suites - a de luxe as I understand rooms are small. Want to visit Nana and Soi Cowboy and MS seems great for the former.

Any better ideas/thoughts?

Peter[/QUOTE]

Hi Peter,

I have just finished a week at Citadines on Soi 11. Rooms are fine, very clean and plenty large enough and the staff are great. Big bonus, it is close to Nana BTS and therefore Nana. Soi Cowboy is about 15 mins walk. Also the hotel has a free TukTuk service down to the Nana BTS station.

Boater Boy

Can anybody confirm that grand President is GF? Last comment about this hotel is 6 months old. Just wondering if anything has changed.

Thx