Bangkok Hotels

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I'm staying at the Sheraton Four Points and wanted to satisfy a fantasy of mine for awhile. A LT 3some (basically falling asleep with the ladies afterwards). I know that most hotels have a 2-gues-per-room limit. Will they let me bring two guests back to my room without charging me extra?

[QUOTE=Daschol;1183885]I'm staying at the Sheraton Four Points and wanted to satisfy a fantasy of mine for awhile. A LT 3some (basically falling asleep with the ladies afterwards). I know that most hotels have a 2-gues-per-room limit. Will they let me bring two guests back to my room without charging me extra?[/QUOTE]Like any hotel, email them and ask. Policies change all the time. You never know with the recent political changes.

They get those type of questions all the time, so don't be shy.

Keep a copy of email for confirmation.

[QUOTE=Daschol;1183885]I'm staying at the Sheraton Four Points and wanted to satisfy a fantasy of mine for awhile. A LT 3some (basically falling asleep with the ladies afterwards). I know that most hotels have a 2-gues-per-room limit. Will they let me bring two guests back to my room without charging me extra?[/QUOTE]You can always ask, but at the Four Points I think you have another option too. The pool is on the roof, and there is a bar up there as well. Not sure how they tell the difference between who is going to rooms and who is going up to the bar. Of course, some people are obviously going back to their room, but a little discretion might go a long way.

[QUOTE=Daschol;1183885]I'm staying at the Sheraton Four Points and wanted to satisfy a fantasy of mine for awhile. A LT 3some (basically falling asleep with the ladies afterwards). I know that most hotels have a 2-gues-per-room limit. Will they let me bring two guests back to my room without charging me extra?[/QUOTE]Most hotels in Thailand have a 3 guest per room policy.

So no problem at all.

If you try to take 3 girls to your room you might be asked what you are up to, but 2 is fine.

I have been recently 30 days in Southeast Asia in different regions. Starting point was each time Bangkok, I had been there totally 4 times. I used different hotels and booked all over Agoda. Here my experiences:

Citrus Sukhumvit Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 22.

I have been there for 3 nights. It's nearby between the Skytrain stations Asok and Phrom Phong. Also Soi Cowboy is only a short walk away. I paid about 50 Euro for one night, a good breakfast and free Wifi included. The room I had was very modern furnished and big enough with fairly 30 square meter, just as the bathroom with separated shower and bath tub. The reception is in the 2nd floor, so when you come to the entrance at the street, nobody controls you, when you come with one girl or more. The swimming pool at the roof isn't especially big, but fair. You have a great overview from there. I can recommend this hotel without confinement.

Two tips: Nearby in Sukhumvit Soi 33 is a very good Italian restaurant, name Basilico. It's relative pricy. I ordered only pizza, they are first class and very big, you can hardly eat all. And when you walk from there, turn right into Sukhumvit road and go to direction Phrom Phong Skytrain station, you will see an Italian Gelateria. They have fantastic ice cream.

Ivory Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 4 (Soi Nana).

There I spend one night. I paid 35 Euro, but the lower prize, compared to the Citrus hotel, wasn't it worth. The room have been in fact maybe 35 m2, but all was old and worn out. First I got a very smelly room. After my protests at the reception I got another room, but the smell in this room wasn't also fresh. Also the breakfast was fundamental worse as in Citrus hotel. The swimming pool is a joke, more a basin for children and totally bedraggled. The only 3 positive things: the Wifi is free, the hotel is girlfriendly, nobody is controlling and it's a very short walk to the bars in NEP. I surely will not stay again there.

Grand Palace Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11.

At the third time in Bangkok I stayed for one night in this hotel. I got a room in the third building. I paid about 50 Euro for this night included a good breakfast in the first building and free Wifi. The room was big enough, but fairly bald. Also the bathroom could be renovated. The girl has to register at a staff in the area of entrance. I didn't look for the swimming pool, because it was only a short overnight. The big advantage is the short walk to the Skytrain station Nana, to NEP or Soi Cowboy, but if I had a choice, I would prefer the Citrus hotel.

Admiral Premier Hotel in Sukhumvit 138 Soi 23.

I paid also roundabout 50 Euro for one night, a good breakfast and Wifi included. The room had 36 square meters with an opportunity to cook and a microwave. The furnishing was quite good. In the bathroom I had a bath tub, combined with a shower. On the roof is a big enough swimming pool with a fantastic overwiew. From hotel you need a 10 minute walk to Soi Cowboy or the Skytrain station Asok. One negative thing: I got first a very smelly room, apparently a heavy smoker used before this room. After my complaint I got another room, but also here the smell was muggy. And the Wifi was breaking down many a time for any minutes. So I can recommend this hotel only limited.

In conclusion: Citrus hotel was by far the best of all and I will stay there again, when I will come back to Bangkok.

[QUOTE=Old German; 1185882]Grand Palace Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11.

At the third time in Bangkok I stayed for one night in this hotel. I got a room in the third building.[/QUOTE]Good report, but I think you mean the Grand President, which has 3 buildings. There is also a "President Palace" on soi 11, however.

TTG

Can anyone tell me whether the Baiyoke Boutique Hotel in Bangkok is girl friendly?

Does one have to register the lady who is accompanying you for the night with reception?

Thanks,

Bungee Man

[QUOTE=Bungee Man; 1185965]Can anyone tell me whether the Baiyoke Boutique Hotel in Bangkok is girl friendly?

Does one have to register the lady who is accompanying you for the night with reception?

Thanks,

Bungee Man[/QUOTE]Why don't you email or call them and ask.

[QUOTE=TimTimGuy; 1185918]Good report, but I think you mean the Grand President, which has 3 buildings. There is also a "President Palace" on soi 11, however.

You are right. I have been in Grand President Hotel.

In my report two days before I mentioned also the Italian Gelateria. At my description how to go I made a mistake. When you come from

Sukhumvit Soi 33, you have to turn left into Sukhumvit road. The Gelateria is diagonal opposite to Emporium.

Anyone has experience with the Millenium Hilton by the river regarding its guest policy? I am staying there during my visit next week and wondering if I will be able to bring in a girl. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

-Don

[QUOTE=Prince007; 1186494]Anyone has experience with the Millenium Hilton by the river regarding its guest policy? I am staying there during my visit next week and wondering if I will be able to bring in a girl. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

-Don[/QUOTE]I have had hotels change policies on me. To get the updated policy, your best bet is to email them, get an answer, and keep a copy of it.

Gents,

There is Nothing wrong to send the hotel a question or two regarding GF. Policy

Of the interested hotel before booking a room.

I have been traveled to BKK many times and always staying at the Majestic suites.

However, I shall try the Maxim's Inn on my next trip in BKK.

I did sent an email to make sure the Maxim's Inn has no joiner fee.

That is very simple question to answer because all the hotels in Sukhumvit road.

Understand what are the mongers need and want from the hotel.

IMHO, a majority of Sukhumvit hotels are GF. With great staff

Been there last March & will definitely stay again. Area less hectic than Nana but one will find everyting, Bars, massages, even a large park prior to Emporium mall, not sure if I'm pronouncing right, Benjasiri Park. Last March I paid 1750 Bht / night, GF, rooms so trendy & modern. Pictures uploaded.

[QUOTE=Old German; 1185882]I have been recently 30 days in Southeast Asia in different regions. Starting point was each time Bangkok, I had been there totally 4 times. I used different hotels and booked all over Agoda. Here my experiences:

Citrus Sukhumvit Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 22.

I have been there for 3 nights. It's nearby between the Skytrain stations Asok and Phrom Phong. Also Soi Cowboy is only a short walk away. I paid about 50 Euro for one night, a good breakfast and free Wifi included. The room I had was very modern furnished and big enough with fairly 30 square meter, just as the bathroom with separated shower and bath tub. The reception is in the 2nd floor, so when you come to the entrance at the street, nobody controls you, when you come with one girl or more. The swimming pool at the roof isn't especially big, but fair. You have a great overview from there. I can recommend this hotel without confinement.

Two tips: Nearby in Sukhumvit Soi 33 is a very good Italian restaurant, name Basilico. It's relative pricy. I ordered only pizza, they are first class and very big, you can hardly eat all. And when you walk from there, turn right into Sukhumvit road and go to direction Phrom Phong Skytrain station, you will see an Italian Gelateria. They have fantastic ice cream.

In conclusion: Citrus hotel was by far the best of all and I will stay there again, when I will come back to Bangkok.[/QUOTE]

Up to a point. Given that more than half the rooms are 1 and 2 bedroom suites and even 3 bedroom houses I doubt we mongers are their target market. However, I have just spent 2 weeks there and brought back a different lady most nights. One night she asked for I'd. On all other nights no questions asked. I wouldn't say my guests were exactly welcome but they were certainly tolerated. I noticed a few other guest at breakfasts but not many. When I first stayed last year the hotel was deserted and they were happy to have any guests. Recently, I've noticed they have been offering special rates on Expedia and they have been very busy with family groups.

I have stayed at the Davis main wing 3 times in the past year. I like it because I can get a very quiet, large (approx 80square meter) one bedroom suite for 3, 400 baht including breakfast and internet. I also like the location because it is in a residential area at the end of Soi 24 well away from Sukhumvit. Access to / from the airport via Rama 4 is also good. Plenty of people will disagree about the locatinn because you need to walk or take a taxi to get most places. I like walking and need the exercise. Phrom Phong station is about 15 minutes, Washington Square also about 15 minutes; Soi 33 about 20 minutes; Soi cowboy about 30 minutes and Nana about 45 minutes.

Good points:

Price / Value.

Room.

Location (see above)

Good internet (except for skype which they may be throttling)

2 pools, one roof top in the sun, one ground floor garden setting in the shade.

Gym.

Starbucks in the Davis hotel corner wing.

Décor and facilities. Perhaps getting a little dated but someone spent bucket loads of money setting up this hotel, just checkout the amount of marble in the bathrooms.

Bad points.

Location (see above)

Family groups.

Breakfast is ordinary and offerings don't change.

Skype doesn't work reliably on their internet, though everything else seems fast.

No restaurants / bars in the immediate area and hotel is expensive with limited choices. It looks like they are about to open a new section between the Main Wing and the Corner Wing and it looks like it will offer some upmarket dining and drinking options.

Conclusion: for me the room makes it worthwhile but I can see why many mongers would choose other accommodation.