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On my last BKK visit I stay at Grand President. There was a seemingly new, high rise hotel next door to it. Is that President Palace? I never saw it being built and I noticed it for the first time recently. Was this hotel recently opened? How does it compare to Grand Pres in cost and rooms?
Yes, that is the President Palace, part of the President Park Group. it is much newer than the GP, and has nicer amenities. I took advantage of it a couple times this year, as it was 1500 bt per night, ABF included, via the Wotif secret deal, but is no longer available as the secret deal.
If the GP and the PP were same price, I would take the PP over the GP any day of the week. of course, 100% GF, they take the ID of the girl.
[QUOTE=Allover]On my last BKK visit I stay at Grand President. There was a seemingly new, high rise hotel next door to it. Is that President Palace? I never saw it being built and I noticed it for the first time recently. Was this hotel recently opened? How does it compare to Grand Pres in cost and rooms?[/QUOTE]
I see the Conrad is available at the 'wot hotel' for around THB 4025.
[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M5186&page=4&viewType=all&refId=65662&startDay=2010-11-08[/url]
Nice enough, but even at THB 4000....pricey. Saving grace might be upgrade to 54sqm corner room and late checkout.
Cheers, Y
Can somebody tell me if dawin hotel in nana is GF? Can I have some problems (ID request, or extra charge) if I take girls there?
Thanks
During my last two trips to BKK I've stayed at Livingstones Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed it. What I do miss though is to be able to relax in the sun with a book and a cold beer during the morning and mid-day, while planning the evening ahead. So - my ideal hotel would have a private terrace or balcony for quiet relaxing and reading, and of course be GF and within 10-20 minutes of taxi ride to Nana and Soi Cowboy.
I have read through the forums, and searched for hotels on lots of sites, but it is hard to find something that fits my needs.
[QUOTE=Dreams1973]Can somebody tell me if dawin hotel in nana is GF? Can I have some problems (ID request, or extra charge) if I take girls there?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
Have stayed at the Dawin the past 7-8 times I have come to BKK. Girl friendly...just need to leave her ID card at the front desk. No extra charges. Very nice rooms.
[QUOTE=Hobbyist2]Any one stay at the Dynasty Inn lately or do you know if it is a decent place to stay? I don't know if it went down hill or not, but in the past I have heard good things about it. This will be my first trip (Feb) and would like to be close to Nana. Only plan to be in Bangkok for three nights then on to Patts and Phuket then back to Bangkok. I would like an in room safe and internet. Any responses would be appreciated.
Thanks[/QUOTE]
The Dynasty Inn and Dawin are part of the same group. The Dynasty Inn is very near to NEP and is a pretty good hotel. Not as good as the Dawin but close....
Any reviews on this one guys?
Ruamchitt Plaza in soi 15. (if gf & rooms condition reviews mainly).
As I'm familiar with the area.
[QUOTE=Crazyazn]Thanks for the advice john!! I decided to go with JW Marriott on 4 Sukhumvit Road. Great location and with all the same amenities as the hilton. The only draw back is the steep price, but hey you can't ask for these amenities and expect to pay $100 a night. Does anyone know if this location is GF? The reason i asked, is because i read on tripadvisor that they do preform security check on people coming in.[/QUOTE]I remember reading on another site that the JW was so girl friendly, if you walked in without a girl they would try and find you one. (that was a joke, he it was certainly gf). As SuperDave says, Marriotts have been targetted, particularly in Jakarta, so they will check ID's. I many parts of Asia you actually pass through a metal detector on the way in to hotels and shopping malls, so get used to it if you travelling in Asia!
Odd thing is, the Conrad, part of the Hilton Group, doesn't even check ID's even though it is one hotel the US Embassy use. However, I think it is locally owned, so that could be the difference. It also has cameras all over the place.
Duniawala has writen about this place many many times.
[QUOTE=Bugzy 69]Any reviews on this one guys?
Ruamchitt Plaza in soi 15. (if gf & rooms condition reviews mainly).
As I'm familiar with the area.[/QUOTE]
I stayed at the PP on my last trip and it was fantastic. I booked thru agoda and don't remember what I paid, but for about $US10 more I took the club floor and it was well worth the upgrade! The service in the lounge was over the top for breakfast and happy hour. The club floor also gets you 2 pieces of laundry per day and half the stuff in the mini bar is free, including beers etc. Lots of other perks as well
Totally GF, IDs checked at the bell stand. Great location.
pogo
[QUOTE=1Ball]Yes, that is the President Palace, part of the President Park Group. it is much newer than the GP, and has nicer amenities. I took advantage of it a couple times this year, as it was 1500 bt per night, ABF included, via the Wotif secret deal, but is no longer available as the secret deal.
If the GP and the PP were same price, I would take the PP over the GP any day of the week. of course, 100% GF, they take the ID of the girl.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Yendor]I see the Conrad is available at the 'wot hotel' for around THB 4025.
[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M5186&page=4&viewType=all&refId=65662&startDay=2010-11-08[/url]
Nice enough, but even at THB 4000....pricey. Saving grace might be upgrade to 54sqm corner room and late checkout.
Cheers, Y[/QUOTE]
Yea, its a little pricey. But, you can use the location to your advantage and easily save money in other ways. You are a short walk to a night market where you might work some of the pretty coyote like girls. There is also a wealth of cheap chicken across the street on wireless rd. at night - no bar fine, taxi or lady drinks. Also an easy walk to Nana and close to skytrain. And probably a pretty nice hotel.
Worth considering...
[QUOTE=Rjsss212]Yea, its a little pricey. But, you can use the location to your advantage and easily save money in other ways. You are a short walk to a night market where you might work some of the pretty coyote like girls. There is also a wealth of cheap chicken across the street on wireless rd. at night - no bar fine, taxi or lady drinks. Also an easy walk to Nana and close to skytrain. And probably a pretty nice hotel.
Worth considering...[/QUOTE]
Oh, it is nice enough - I've stayed before.
[QUOTE=Yendor]I see the Conrad is available at the 'wot hotel' for around THB 4025.
[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M5186&page=4&viewType=all&refId=65662&startDay=2010-11-08[/url]
Nice enough, but even at THB 4000....pricey. Saving grace might be upgrade to 54sqm corner room and late checkout.
Cheers, Y[/QUOTE]I spent a lot of time in the Conrad and it is very nice. It even has a nice pool considering where it is. It just depends whether it is within your budget and that is where you want to stay. It's ten mins walk from Nana and the Skytrain is probably a bit closer.
If you are walking to Sukhumvit it is best to leave the rear of the hotel on Ruam Rudee (by the ballroom). Either go out of the back of the lobby through the shopping centre (past the medical centre), this door out of the shops closes at 10pm though, or better go through the Conrad residences entrance when you leave the lifts just turn the opposite way to the lobby.
J.
[QUOTE=Bugzy 69]Any reviews on this one guys?
Ruamchitt Plaza in soi 15. (if gf & rooms condition reviews mainly).
As I'm familiar with the area.[/QUOTE]
They get concerned if you take more than 2 girls to the room. Rooms are clean and decent. Try for the room at the end of the corridor. It is a lot bigger than the others.