Bangkok Hotels

[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]They are all over the place and cheap. I had 5 shirts, 2 pants, and 2 other items done and it cost me less than 300B. Don't wash it yourself.

Also, Adelphi Suites is nice and in a great loc.

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

Thanks,

Franphil[/QUOTE]I was just there and hit up several. Like the other dude said, all the girls know them. Usually 300B and they give you a condom and clean towels.

Hello,

I am looking for a short time hotel (or a very cheap normal hotel) around suk soi 24-26. If any direct experience of allowing 2 girls at the same time even better.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Hello,

I will be visiting Bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in Sukhmavit. I have shortlisted the below hotels. Can anyone let know what would be the best choice? Obviously I want it to be a GF and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

1) Best Western Plus Hotel@20 Sukhumvit.

2) Ramada Encore Bangkok Hotel.

3) Tai-Pan Hotel.

4) Hope Land Executive Residence Sukhumvit 46/1.

5) Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18.

6) Grand President Hotel Bangkok.

7) Maxim INN.

Regards,

A

[QUOTE=Alpanico; 1241569]Hello,

I will be visiting Bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in Sukhmavit. I have shortlisted the below hotels. Can anyone let know what would be the best choice? Obviously I want it to be a GF and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

4) Hope Land Executive Residence Sukhumvit 46/1.

Regards,

A[/QUOTE]I don't think your choice #4 can be rated at a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

[QUOTE=Alpanico; 1241569]Hello,

I will be visiting Bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in Sukhmavit. I have shortlisted the below hotels. Can anyone let know what would be the best choice? Obviously I want it to be a GF and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

1) Best Western Plus [email]Hotel@20[/email] Sukhumvit.

2) Ramada Encore Bangkok Hotel.

3) Tai-Pan Hotel.

4) Hope Land Executive Residence Sukhumvit 46/1.

5) Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18.

6) Grand President Hotel Bangkok.

7. Maxim INN.

Regards,

A[/QUOTE]A few of those are away from what you want. I think the G. President may be your best choice. The President Palace is a lot better and right next door. Also, check out The Dawin.

[QUOTE=Alpanico; 1241569]Hello,

I will be visiting Bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in Sukhmavit. I have shortlisted the below hotels. Can anyone let know what would be the best choice? Obviously I want it to be a GF and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

1) Best Western Plus [email]Hotel@20[/email] Sukhumvit.

2) Ramada Encore Bangkok Hotel.

3) Tai-Pan Hotel.

4) Hope Land Executive Residence Sukhumvit 46/1.

5) Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18.

6) Grand President Hotel Bangkok.

7) Maxim INN.

Regards,

A[/QUOTE]Tai Pan is right by Soi Cowboy. Only a stone's throw away.

[QUOTE=Alpanico; 1241569]Hello,

I will be visiting Bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in Sukhmavit. I have shortlisted the below hotels. Can anyone let know what would be the best choice? Obviously I want it to be a GF and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous MP's and NEP.

1) Best Western Plus [email]Hotel@20[/email] Sukhumvit.

2) Ramada Encore Bangkok Hotel.

3) Tai-Pan Hotel.

4) Hope Land Executive Residence Sukhumvit 46/1.

5) Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18.

6) Grand President Hotel Bangkok.

7) Maxim INN.

Regards,

A[/QUOTE]Gents,

My take is Maxim's Inn at soi 7/1 Sukhumvit road. This hotel is newly up grade all interior rooms and freshly new paint. I stayed there in November. 2011 and very pleased with the hotel condition very quietly and yet closed to the NEP. Soi Nana and BTS station. The hotel is totally GF. And when my girl left the front desk called me and check to see if anything is okay. I had a pleasant surprise there. The Majestic suite never does thing like that when I was staying at M. S. Many times before I switch to Maxim's Inn. The cost at Maxim's Inn is only 1190 baht a night for a double bed with a small safe box in room. The A / C. Is also in good working condition. The only downside is the tiny bathroom, standing shower. I like the soi 7/1 with Eden club nearby and many good looking girls bars on this short soi.

[quote=alpanico; 1241569]hello,

i will be visiting bangkok soon and need advice on a place to stay in sukhmavit. i have shortlisted the below hotels. can anyone let know what would be the best choice? obviously i want it to be a gf and in between or atleast a walking distance from the "night life", the famous mp's and nep.

1) best western plus [email]hotel@20[/email] sukhumvit.

2) ramada encore bangkok hotel.

3) tai-pan hotel.

4) hope land executive residence sukhumvit 46/1.

5) park plaza bangkok soi 18.

6) grand president hotel bangkok.

7) maxim inn.

regards,

a[/quote]dear alpanico,

if you are are not looking for a high end hotel, the dawin on soi 4 would be a good choice. it is located in the night life area. lots of bars, restaurants, massage, nep on the same soi 4.

rooms are good, free high speed wifi, good service, guest friendly!

i used to stay at grand president and grnad dynasy earlier. but after discovering this gem. i always stay here!

cheers!

joyra

Thanks Bionicman, Luvpuss, Aries3288, Tratnguyen1 for responding. I guess I will go with Maxim Inn due to thier low rates and proximity to the places I wish to visit. Also, the hotel looks to be good enough. I will be in J W Marriot for 2 days which would be billed to office and later I am planning to extend the trip on my own expense. I am not looking for a luxurious stay anyways, Maxim Inn should work for me.

Regards,

A

[QUOTE=Alpanico; 1242094]Thanks Bionicman, Luvpuss, Aries3288, Tratnguyen1 for responding. I guess I will go with Maxim Inn due to thier low rates and proximity to the places I wish to visit. Also, the hotel looks to be good enough. I will be in J W Marriot for 2 days which would be billed to office and later I am planning to extend the trip on my own expense. I am not looking for a luxurious stay anyways, Maxim Inn should work for me.

Regards,

A[/QUOTE]Just a warning on the JW Marriott. It is a 5 star and super nice. However, I have brought girls there and they almost seem uncomfortable with the opulent surroundings. Because of this they seem to feel you can afford to pay them more. Just make sure you are totally clear about any service / price prior to taking them there.

[QUOTE=Luvpuss;1242152]Just a warning on the JW Marriott. It is a 5 star and super nice. However, I have brought girls there and they almost seem uncomfortable with the opulent surroundings. Because of this they seem to feel you can afford to pay them more. Just make sure you are totally clear about any service / price prior to taking them there.[/QUOTE]That is a very good and proper advice. JW Marriott is just behind NEP so will give our friend the opportunity to sample the area by living in it and be more familiar when he moves a bit more far away: not much far if he goes to Soi7.

I am familair to JW around the world but never been to the BKK on, so I can imagine what it is all about, same as I can imagine, due to its location, some of the NEP girls have been in it following some customers.

Sometime girls do enjoy a good treat (especially if they stay LT) in terms of room, bed, bathroom facilities, as it is certainly not their daily cup of tea.

I appreciate your kind advice. I don't think I will get anyone into my room at JW Marriot during my 2 days stay. Still its nice to know NEP is close by so I can get a glimpse of it before I actually start to feel the scene.

Regards,

A

[QUOTE=Luvpuss;1242152]Just a warning on the JW Marriott. It is a 5 star and super nice. However, I have brought girls there and they almost seem uncomfortable with the opulent surroundings. Because of this they seem to feel you can afford to pay them more. Just make sure you are totally clear about any service / price prior to taking them there.[/QUOTE]Unless your company is paying for your stay in a posh 5 star, you (not referring to anyone in particular) clearly have money to waste, IMHO. I would would rather stay comfortably but cheaper, with more money remaining for the girls. I don't believe that Thai girls respect a guy more, when they find out how much money is going for the room compared to how much they are getting, especially if the guy seems stingy. If you are rich and can afford to splurge on both Hotel and the girls, then so be it. I always cut back on the Hotel before cutting back on the sex.
So I am agreeing with Alpanico, although I would probably take the Dawin over Maxims, or any of the other proposed Hotels. I wouldn't actually stay in Soi 7/1. Its a bit too low class and obviously for mongers.

[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.[/QUOTE]Yes plenty. Every major Soi (just about) has one or more. Look for the sign "Laundry Service". Its very cheap for them to wash and iron. However they will fold the clothes unless you tell them to put on hangers. Hotel wash service is too expensive in comparison. My favourite laundry girl in Soi 19 is quite sexy, and her shop doesn't usually close too early.