Bangkok Hotels

recently had short stay at silq hotel sukhumvit soi 19.

price was about 2500 on wotif. unfortunately did not include breakfast in the price, however chez charlie coffee shop accross the road is really excellent with very high quality produce.

good points were: a very comfortable bed (i don't like cheap hard mattresses) although no more than a queen width, bathroom had a shower stall with door and no bath (a big plus to avoid bathroom floods). free wifi had good speed. reasonable view from window (not too ugly).

smallish room but usable. no complaints except for extra 300 baht charged for breakfast, which didn't look exciting, so i ate at chez charlie instead.

overall i still prefer admiral premier (when price is right) which always includes breakfast. silq bathroom is better than ap though.

Any idea which are the two 5 star hotels listed on Sukhmuvit on WOTIF mystery hotels

Thanks in advance

[QUOTE=Member #2453; 1238727]Any idea which are the two 5 star hotels listed on Sukhmuvit on WOTIF mystery hotels

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]Be careful if you can't un-commit as it might be one of the river triumvirate (Peninsula, Oriental & Shangri La) and you might not want to be over there.

I used to stay at the Ramada Tawana. At the time they charged a joiner fee and really did not want you to bring in girls. It is now just Tawana and the Ramada part is gone. Has anyone stayed there recently? Is it still not guest friendly? The price is great and it is next to Patpong.

[QUOTE=Rjsss212;1238834]Be careful if you can't un-commit as it might be one of the river triumvirate (Peninsula, Oriental & Shangri La) and you might not want to be over there.[/QUOTE]Not on Sukhumvit.

[QUOTE=David_33;1238883]Not on Sukhumvit.[/QUOTE]Ah, missed the sewervit part. BUT, are there any 5* hotels there?

[QUOTE=Member #2453; 1238727]Any idea which are the two 5 star hotels listed on Sukhmuvit on WOTIF mystery hotels

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]The second mystery hotel listed on Wotif is the Grand Millenium Hotel. It is a stone's throw away from Soi Cowboy, BTS and MRT stations.

[QUOTE=Aries3288;1238930]The second mystery hotel listed on Wotif is the Grand Millenium Hotel. It is a stone's throw away from Soi Cowboy, BTS and MRT stations.[/QUOTE]I'm curious, what is Wotif's mystery deal? If their price is around $85 for a deluxe room, then it is a good deal. If not, then I don't think it is worth the "mystery" hype unless you just decided to visit BKK on the spur of the moment. I booked the Grand Millennium through Expedia for $100 / night a few months ago when I knew I was coming to BKK in February and wanted to nail down where I was staying.
[QUOTE=Rjsss212;1238907]BUT, are there any 5* hotels there [on Sukhumvit]?[/QUOTE]I like the Grand Millennium, but it is definitely not a 5 star hotel. I would rate it a solid 4 star hotel although I think it is as good as or better than the more expensive Sheraton and Weston hotels across the street. You got to love this Asok / Sukhumvit location. I also like the Admiral Premier. Nice location on that one too and big suites to entertain the girls.

[QUOTE=Gaolei;1238865]I used to stay at the Ramada Tawana. At the time they charged a joiner fee and really did not want you to bring in girls. It is now just Tawana and the Ramada part is gone. Has anyone stayed there recently? Is it still not guest friendly? The price is great and it is next to Patpong.[/QUOTE]I just found the answer on an Asian hotel booking site. Looks like it is 950 Bt for each companion. I guess, I won't be inviting all the girls from Pussy Galore to my room.

Is there anyone who nows short time hotels in the sukumvit area, arround nana or asoke?

Thanks,

Franphil

[QUOTE=Franphil; 1239686]Is there anyone who nows short time hotels in the sukumvit area, arround nana or asoke?

Thanks,

Franphil[/QUOTE]Asoke has Penny Black and another around the corner (rooms not well cleaned and name escapes me). Nana has a place on 2nd floor. Look, the girls will know these places anyway.

[QUOTE=Shooter808;1238224]Do any of you have any recommendations for a two bedroom suite near the action?.[/QUOTE]Try the Grand President on Soi 11, there are three President properties next to each other.

Can anyone let me know how common "laundry shops"/laundromats are in the Sukhumvit area? Preferably laundromats with staff service not self-service.

I'm planning 7 to 14 days in Bangkok sometime this year. Lots of great hotel info on this thread thanks to many great posts. But most of these places wouldn't have a washing machine and dryer in room.

I'm wondering if I should get an apartment with washing machine (at Adelphi Suites for example). Or, are "laundry shops"/laundromats common in the Sukhumvit area? In which case there's no need to get an apartment with a washing machine.

Irv

[QUOTE=Irv Washington; 1240085]Can anyone let me know how common "laundry shops"/laundromats are in the Sukhumvit area? Preferably laundromats with staff service not self-service.

I'm planning 7 to 14 days in Bangkok sometime this year. Lots of great hotel info on this thread thanks to many great posts. But most of these places wouldn't have a washing machine and dryer in room.

I'm wondering if I should get an apartment with washing machine (at Adelphi Suites for example). Or, are "laundry shops"/laundromats common in the Sukhumvit area? In which case there's no need to get an apartment with a washing machine.

Irv[/QUOTE]Irv,

This question has been answered before in the forum. You will find lots of laundromats with staff service in Bangkok. Just explore the area around your hotel and you will find at least one, if not more, such laundromats. You just drop your clothes and you will get them back all cleaned up and nicely packed after a few hours. The payments are made based upon the weight of the clothes taken together.

[QUOTE=Irv Washington; 1240085]Can anyone let me know how common "laundry shops"/laundromats are in the Sukhumvit area? Preferably laundromats with staff service not self-service.

I'm planning 7 to 14 days in Bangkok sometime this year. Lots of great hotel info on this thread thanks to many great posts. But most of these places wouldn't have a washing machine and dryer in room.

I'm wondering if I should get an apartment with washing machine (at Adelphi Suites for example). Or, are "laundry shops"/laundromats common in the Sukhumvit area? In which case there's no need to get an apartment with a washing machine.

Irv[/QUOTE]I know of one in Soi 4 on the Nana Plaza side opposite the Rajah Hotel car park.

Another are another 1 or 2 down Soi 5.

They charge per item, not by weight.