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I got booked two suites there.
Suite Type: Best Offer Complimentary UPGRADE
Number Rooms: 2
Preferred Room: Smoking Room
Occupancy: 2 Adults / Suites
Rate Inclusions: *Complimentary upgrade to Platinum suite. * Early check-in from 8.00 am and Late check out till 4.00 pm (subject to room availability) * Daily buffet breakfast and English newspaper (Bangkok Post) * In room WiFi Internet (unlimited)
BHT 3669 per night.
[QUOTE=Barko]the 'secret' [B]"Wot Hotel"[/B] listings are in black, (and they are heavily discounted from the original rates.) [/QUOTE]
Hello Barko, providing these lists is extremely useful, so thank you for them.
As there are a couple of new/ changed Wot Hotel deals, I decided to try decipher them myself, hope you don’t mind.
I used an assumption that whoever puts the Wotif website up is likely to be a bit lazy and cut corners occasionally, so tried checking for repeated phrases. Can I get you to check whether I have linked these hotels up properly as of 9th November? If so, I am happy to help out with updates when you are too busy. If not I will get back in my box.
THB3000 – is this hotel [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M5086&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url]
the Anantara Baan Rajprasong Serviced Suites?
THB1999 – is this hotel [url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M5726&page=1&viewType=all&refId=65662[/url]
the Siam City Hotel?
Until Barko confirms these, please do not book based on this post, or do so only at your own risk (with no assurances I am correct).
I have seen this place mentioned a couple of times as a short stay place (THB400), but also found out it is an overnight joint as well (THB890).
Anyone who has used this place for either short or long stay, can you give any ideas of how suitable it would be to stay in for a night or two between travels to other places in Thailand and the surrounding region.
I have already chosen some of my accommodation for the times I will be in Bangkok: Livingstone's Lodge for the first three nights (to glean some of Giotto's sagely advice, and take advantage of the ISG discount); A Wot Hotel special for around THB2K for a few nights to live it up, but then will need some budget accommodation, or I will not have enough cash for women (Thailand), suits (Vietnam) and copious amounts of alcohol (everywhere).
Does anyone have suggestions for other similar or cheaper priced places that would be better, in a closeby location (from RTFF it appears 98% of reviews and discussion for more than the last year are about hotels well over THB1000 - or have little info on the places, unlike the Pattaya thread which seems to be the opposite).
Thanks again.
"May we bring to your kind attention that the policy of our hotel regarding non-registered guest is for the protection, safety and security of every guest in the hotel any visitor or lady joiner who is not registered is required to pay an additional charge at Baht 1,200 nett per person per night on room only while visiting our hotel and can’t use the restaurant, any visitor will be supposed to check out 06:00 AM."
I'd have to class that as not GF - in fact I'd class it as G-Hostile!
[QUOTE=Bubba999]"May we bring to your kind attention that the policy of our hotel regarding non-registered guest is for the protection, safety and security of every guest in the hotel any visitor or lady joiner who is not registered is required to pay an additional charge at Baht 1,200 nett per person per night on room only while visiting our hotel and can’t use the restaurant, any visitor will be supposed to check out 06:00 AM."
I'd have to class that as not GF - in fact I'd class it as G-Hostile![/QUOTE]
Well as long as they're doing if for the protection, safety, and security of every guest in the hotel, and not simply to gouge extra money out of their guests, that's OK (right, what a pile of steaming B.S.).
Siam City Hotel
"You cannot bring unregistered guests into our hotel!!"
"Well OK, if you give us 1200 baht"
It's a good job that there are hundreds of GF hotels in Bangkok.
Can anyone advise on the laundry options at the Grand Millennium?
I'd like to get some short-sleeve linen shirts laundered and pressed with starch. Also some cotton slacks. Most hotels charge outrageous prices for this service. Is that the case at the Grand Millennium? If so, is there a laundry nearby where the prices are more reasonable?
I'd also like to get some miscellaneous laundry washed, dried and folded -- things like underwear, socks and blue jeans. Does the Grand Millennium have a self-service laundromat on the premises? If not, is there a laundry nearby that does this?
Regards,
Bunky
Last time I stayed near Soi Cowboy (Jasmine Hotel), this time near Nana Plaza. From Dawin it's a 5-10 min walk to NEP, and 10-15 min to skytrain (maybe faster if you take soi 6, but lot of traffic there).
I must say, I was a bit disappointed. The rooms are small, pool is small, WiFi did not work and they were not able to fix it. I also don't like that aircon is blowing straight to the bed.
But, the location is very well, not just NEP, it is also near Annies and some smaller bars. Also ATM, 7/11, Laundry, restaurants just over the street.
The hotel is guest friendly.
[QUOTE=Bunky]Can anyone advise on the laundry options at the Grand Millennium?[/quote]If you walk out the back entrance of the hotel, past the carpark, there is a laundry that I have used on Soi 23 almost directly opposite the carpark entrace between a couple of MP. If I recall correctly they charge about THB250 to wash and iron a bag of washing.
[QUOTE=Franco Cozzo]I have seen this place mentioned a couple of times as a short stay place (THB400), but also found out it is an overnight joint as well (THB890).
Anyone who has used this place for either short or long stay, can you give any ideas of how suitable it would be to stay in for a night or two between travels to other places in Thailand and the surrounding region.
I have already chosen some of my accommodation for the times I will be in Bangkok: Livingstone's Lodge for the first three nights (to glean some of Giotto's sagely advice, and take advantage of the ISG discount); A Wot Hotel special for around THB2K for a few nights to live it up, but then will need some budget accommodation, or I will not have enough cash for women (Thailand), suits (Vietnam) and copious amounts of alcohol (everywhere).
Does anyone have suggestions for other similar or cheaper priced places that would be better, in a closeby location (from RTFF it appears 98% of reviews and discussion for more than the last year are about hotels well over THB1000 - or have little info on the places, unlike the Pattaya thread which seems to be the opposite).
Thanks again.[/QUOTE]Personally I stay at the Nanatai mansion at the end of Sukhumvit 4. Cheap but comfortable, if u take base room with no breakfast should be 900 baht per night.
[QUOTE=Ozztraleearr]Personally I stay at the Nanatai mansion at the end of Sukhumvit 4. Cheap but comfortable, if u take base room with no breakfast should be 900 baht per night.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Ozztraleearr,
The swimming pool, gym and balcony trumps naked lady pictures on the walls. Hopefully they have walk in rooms available in two days.
I like the name aswell - although according to most friends from O/S, we usually pronounce it more like "Stray-lya," something to do with us Australian's being too lazy to pronounce all the syllables. I'm 'ffended by 'ments like tha' though, 'snot true at'all.
[QUOTE=Franco Cozzo]Thanks Ozztraleearr,
The swimming pool, gym and balcony trumps naked lady pictures on the walls. Hopefully they have walk in rooms available in two days.
I like the name aswell. Although according to most friends from O/S, we usually pronounce it more like "Stray-lya, " something to do with us Australian's being too lazy to pronounce all the syllables. I'm 'ffended by 'ments like tha' though, 'snot true at'all.[/QUOTE]Matey I am Australian and stralyar is about right. I will also be there in around 2. 3 days time. Enjoy your trip.
[QUOTE=Ozztraleearr]Matey I am Australian and stralyar is about right. I will also be there in around 2. 3 days time. Enjoy your trip.[/QUOTE]
Oz,
You are un-PM-able, so will leave message here. When you get to Nanatai PM me (if you are able) or leave a message here if you wanna grab a beer.
Cheers
[QUOTE=Franco Cozzo]Oz,
You are un-PM-able, so will leave message here. When you get to Nanatai PM me (if you are able) or leave a message here if you wanna grab a beer.
Cheers[/QUOTE]Mate will be there sometime Sunday morning. PM should work in 1-2 days.
Cheers
after reading positive reviews from barko and fon tok, i booked a stay at the grand millennium. thought i'd repay the favors with a review.
the room: i stayed in a king room on the "executive club" floor. here is the hotel's description:
[url]http://www.millenniumhotels.com/th/grandmillenniumsukhumvitbangkok/rooms/executiveclubroom.html[/url]
it wasn't huge, but it was large enough. the desk was far superior to most that i find during my travels, big enough for my laptop, with plenty of room left over for papers. the desk was low enough, and the chair was high enough that it was very comfortable while i was working. this is better than many hotels, where the reverse is the case and your laptop ends up under your chin.
as others have noted, the bed was very comfortable. the mattress was the perfect firmness, the pillows were great and the linens were high quality. unlike western hotels, no top sheet is used. there is just a bottom sheet over the mattress and a cotton-faced comforter tucked in at the foot of the bed. there was an arm chair and an ottoman, plus an upholstered bench. these were comfortable when hanging around the room and provided variety when, um, err "entertaining guests."
the bathroom featured a toilet in a little booth, a soaking tub, a shower stall and a sink/vanity area. it had two sliding doors, one near the entrance to the room, and next to the bed. at night there was a low wattage light to guide your way. it could be disabled if desired. the walls separating the tub from the rest of the room were glass, so it was easy to see into the bathroom from the main room. i suppose that might present "opportunities" when entertaining a guest. but it was my experience the girls preferred a little privacy while showering. that was easily arranged by lowering screens to block the view and closing doors.
near the sink there was an electrical outlet that could deliver either 220 volts or 115 volts. like the other outlets, this one accepted american blade style plugs. handy. the towel supply was adequate but not lavish, and they were of excellent quality. there were a couple of towel bars, but they were too small to accommodate the large bath sheets. odd. ended up draping them over the glass doors. i don't like hotel toiletries, so i can't comment there. never used the tub, but the shower featured plenty of hot water. some nights, however, there was a very loud dripping noise from the drain which could be heard in the other room. solved the problem by putting a wash cloth over the drain.
storage & amenities: mixed reviews here. the wardrobe was large and there were plenty of regular hangers. robes and slippers for both you and a guest were supplied. storage for other items was poor. the cabinet under the tv is entirely occupied by the mini-bar and other outrageously priced items for sale. if you want someplace for your socks, there are just three tiny drawers in the wardrobe. the safe was big enough for my lenovo w510 laptop, camera and other things.
the flat screen television is expected at this price point. but at the grand millennium the channel selection was very limited. i expect a four or five star hotel to offer bloomberg tv. but it's not available. moreover, the picture quality was just abysmal. it's obviously some type of digital distribution setup and the video has been compressed to the point where it's blurry and pixelated most of the time. i'd hate to pay for a movie and try to watch it on this lame setup. there are hookups to connect your computer to the tv. so bringing your own dvds might be a better option.
the lighting is good, with high tech touches like a "master" button that controls almost all of the lighting from a single control. none of those irritating cfls, so the color temperature will be flattering for anybody who sleeps over. there are buttons near the door to control lights that signal the housekeeping staff.
connectivity: both wired and wireless internet were included in my rate. using the ethernet connection speedtest.net told me i was getting about 20 megabits per second (down) from servers in japan. connections to servers in the united states were considerably slower, usually 2.5 to 3.0 megabits per second. routine tasks like surfing the net and checking e-mail were never a problem. uplink speeds were slower, but still fast enough for ftp work.
executive lounge: i booked far enough in advance using agoda that i not only got a discount on the rate, but they threw in an upgrade to the executive floor. this entitled me to use the executive lounge on the 24th floor, which had a stunning view of the city below. there was a free breakfast served every day until 10:30 a.m. that was late enough i managed to dine there most mornings. the food selection is eclectic. there was the standard continental breakfast fare, with a very good selection of fresh baked breads and rolls; made to order egg dishes; museli; miso soup; and a big selection of cold cuts and side items. i'm not a coffee drinker, so i can't review the java. but they plied me with diet coke and the oj hit the spot after a long night of wretched excess. the lounge was also a good place to fill my ice bucket or to stop by for a snack or a drink during happy hour. when i had to work it was a nice place to set up shop. my only complaint is that it was rather hot and stuffy.
location: the online maps are flat wrong here. if you google "grand millennium bangkok" the map will place the hotel at the northwest corner of sukhumvit and asok and south of soi cowboy. actually, the grand millennium is north of soi cowboy. on the google map look for the tai pan hotel. the grand millennium is next door, across the street from the mrt subway station. if you look at the overhead photograph you'll see a tall building that looks a little like a sail. that's the grand millennium.
as others have noted, soi cowboy is an easy walk from the grand millennium. if you walk out the hotel's front door and turn left you can walk to the main entrance of soi cowboy in about five minutes. this is also useful if you run into a cab driver who's never heard of the grand millennium. just ask to go to soi cowboy and you'll be close enough. you can also go out the hotel's back door, then down the driveway that services the parking lot, to soi prasanmit, which runs parallel to asok. if you turn right and walk about five minutes you'll reach the back entrance to soi cowboy. there are also numerous useful businesses along soi prasanmit, including restaurants, pubs, two 7-11s and a laundry just steps from the grand millennium's driveway. (hat tip to malcolm fraser.)
the grand millennium is well served by public transit. there are three entrances to the mrt subway in the area. so visiting nataree or emmanuelle for a soapy is an easy trip. it is also a short walk to the bts skytrain, which can take you to nana plaza in very short order. (if you want to buy a multi-ride pass, you'll need one for each system. they still haven't consolidated the fare systems.) if you want to hire a taxi you'll have to walk out to the street and hail one. there is no cab stand at the grand millennium. that's actually a good thing. when you hail a taxi on the street the driver is almost certain to use the meter, which protects you from the scam where the driver charges a fixed price (which is of course far higher than the meter fare).
girl friendly? without doubt. from soi cowboy i recommend using soi prasanmit to the hotel's rear entrance. from there you can reach the elevators without going through the lobby. that said, i'm sure there would be no trouble coming in the front entrance either. during my stay i saw several "couples" around the hotel and nobody batted an eye.
value for money: i paid $169 per night. that's not cheap, but i'm long past my backpacking, bandana-wearing, globetrekker days. i like my comfort and i'm willing to pay for it. i'm also a first time visitor, so i'm willing to cough up some extra dough for a convenient location. finally, as barko noted, the girls really seem to love the upscale surroundings. who doesn't want the home court advantage? all in all, for those who are not price sensitive, i can recommend the grand millennium.
regards,
bunky