Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Ok, I am a complete moron when it comes to Photography.... can you tell me what lens is good for a Phone? I am contemplating buying a new phone and was hesitating between a good Camera phone or go totally different and buy a blackberry[/QUOTE]
If you want to do real photography, buy a real camera. You are better off to buy a Blackberry and a separate camera.

Regardless of the lens, a camera phone is very limited to giving you a good picture except in an optimum setting. The megapixels only relate to the clarity of the enlargements.

ML, it is Carl Zeiss.

Which of the 2 Marriotts is the best to stay at in Bangkok for mongering. The J.W. or the Marriott resort & Spa? Thanks, for any info.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Hahahaha sure thing.

Thanks a lot for the infos, I was actually hesitating with these Carl Zeiss Nokias or the Sony Ericsson... Nokia it is then ;)[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Duniawala]If you want to do real photography, buy a real camera. You are better off to buy a Blackberry and a separate camera.

Regardless of the lens, a camera phone is very limited to giving you a good picture except in an optimum setting. The megapixels only relate to the clarity of the enlargements.
ML, it is Carl Zeiss.[/QUOTE]If you want to take good pictures with a flash, it is essential that you can turn it bouncing. With small cameras you only have 2 options: Nikon and Canan. Since the canon is way too big, Nikon P5100 is the choice. It makes excellent videos (for a camerea) too, is affordable and you can buy a very small external flash (SB-400). Set down the resolution from 12 to 8 MPix, because the chip is too small for 12 and gives better results (less noise) at 8.
One disadvantage: The camera is pretty slow in focussing when the light is low.
I feel that the pics out of a phone (most of them), unless you want to catch some evidence lacking a camera, are pretty useless. And even then they might be.

I wonder if this discussion is not one of the very few that would actually belong to the photo gallery.

[QUOTE=Duniawala]If you want to do real photography, buy a real camera. You are better off to buy a Blackberry and a separate camera.[/QUOTE]

I have a camera, the issue is not about wanting or not to do real Photography. I was hesitating between a Good Camera Phone or a more Business like Phone.

[QUOTE=Francesco24]Could somebody give me their preference between Nana Hotel and Majestic Suites standard rooms (about 1350bath)? (possibly from someone who stayed at both hotels)

Most important: cleaness of room, bathroom size/quality, breakfast[/QUOTE]
There will be plenty of reports in this thread on each of those Hotels so do a "Search this Thread"
Search for
Majestic+Suites
or
"Nana Hotel"

I have stayed in both but too long ago. Both were O.K. but I need good internet facilities to report to the ISG. ;)

Gee, Nic - if you HAVE the camera, the PHONE can just be something like a Razor or even a cheapo Nokia that just "talks" (mine is black and white - not even colour) I can use my Razor V3 though because of the 4 band coverage - easier - just switch to the Thai chip or whatever system. IF you want/need "full keyboard" for texting, you are overworked ;)

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]Since you have to back at the airport at 5AM or 5.30 then your Hotel doesn't have to be that close to the airport.
As long as close to the expressway entrance you will be able to get to airport in 45 mins max. perhaps less.

Its better to have a Hotel close to the mongering areas if you want to take a girl for the night.
So I imagine that Sukhumwit Soi 6 (Dynasty Grande) or Soi 8 would be O.K. with left turn into Sukhumwit and right turn onto expressway. Others please correct me if I am wrong and cannot get to correct lane from these Sois.
If the girl is no good you can send her away and quickly get another one to replace her.

If you don't want a girl for whole night then simply take girl for a short time to any ST Hotel near mongering areas. She will know where. They are easy to find in Soi Cowboy, Nana Plaza, etc. Then when you are all finished, return to you Hotel near airport (I don't know any because I never consider staying close to airport). Airport Hotels are probably costly.[/QUOTE]

Mick Licker,

Many thanks for your suggestion and help.
Did exactly as you said and had a good time.
Small report (after all, how long can a ST report be ?) in the reports section.

[QUOTE=Francesco24]Could somebody give me their preference between Nana Hotel and Majestic Suites standard rooms (about 1350bath)? (possibly from someone who stayed at both hotels)

Most important: cleaness of room, bathroom size/quality, breakfast[/QUOTE]

I've stayed at both and I prefer Majestic Suites. Majestic Suites is a newer property compared to Nana. But I did like the breakfast buffet at Nana.
Majestic suites also has in-room safes that Nana hotel lacks.
Just my preference but I wouldn't hesitate to stay at Nana if I couldn't book Majestic.

Just an update on this hotel. They have upgraded their rooms and are quite nice. Got rid of the old carpeting and replaced with wood (?) floors, bathrooms renovated etc. Rooms are quite big compared to Manhattan. However, rates has jumped to 1600 net. The best thing is a free wireless and a trip downstairs to the Thermae.

[QUOTE=Duniawala]Just an update on this hotel. They have upgraded their rooms and are quite nice. Got rid of the old carpeting and replaced with wood (?) floors, bathrooms renovated etc. Rooms are quite big compared to Manhattan. However, rates has jumped to 1600 net. The best thing is a free wireless and a trip downstairs to the Thermae.[/QUOTE]Duniawala,

First time I stayed here was 10 yr ago.

It was 900 bht then.

This is a good location, but man inflation is getting bad in Bangkok.

Even AW Business Inn want 1000bht for their dump.

Fast eddie 48

[QUOTE=Will Smith69]Hi,

I found an information abote the dream hotel in BKK.

Does anyone has an information on the hotel, and it is GF?

It would be grate if someon can provide me with a tip.

Thanks a lot.

Will[/QUOTE]Dream Hotel is very GF. It has free internet which is a plus, and it is a nice friendly place with a bit of cachet. The location isn't perfect as its about 200 meters from Sukhumvit as Mick suggests. But, Soi Cowboy and NEP are both within walking distance, albeit a longish walk. You may find the best rate on this hotel is on Expedia (around $80. 00).

I've tried to find a reference to this newish hotel located on Soi 7 using the search function and couldn't find anything so i apologize if this has been covered.

Anyone stay here yet? Is it GF?

The suites look great, and I can envision filling one with Biergarten girls in the day, and Rainbow girls at night...

[QUOTE=Washburn]I've tried to find a reference to this newish hotel located on Soi 7 using the search function and couldn't find anything so i apologize if this has been covered.

Anyone stay here yet? Is it GF?

The suites look great, and I can envision filling one with Biergarten girls in the day, and Rainbow girls at night...[/QUOTE]
Johnthescot saked same question with no answers.
[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=748523&postcount=241[/url]

Its not hard to find with a general web search. e.g.
[url]www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/mac_boutique_suites_hotel.html[/url]

While I haven't been there, its very likely to be GF in this district. You could ring them up and ask.
Normally only the pompous Hotels on Sukhumwit are not GF, e.g. Rembrandt.

You're right, Mick, they're probably completely GF ; given their location that would only be logical. LOS and logic aren't currently on speaking terms, however, so I'll try to check them out before I book.

BTW the Rembrandt is listed as GF, along with a number of hotels that I'm certain are, on Black Gold's website so I'm guessing it is (as they ought to know).

[QUOTE=BKKguru]Hi, Marpa,
Your message was timely. I am planning to visit Bangkok with my family and was looking for a "respectable" Hotel. Did you see a lot of WGs with guests in this Hotel?

Are the rooms spacious and updated? Did you book this Hotel directly or through a third party website?

Thanks![/QUOTE]

Hi BKKguru,

Sorry I didn't reply earlier but I was travelling in Thailand the past week and took a break from computers.

In Bangkok I did stay at the Holiday Inn in Silom once again, with my family and its not the kind of hotel where Farangs walk around with WG's. If they were there, then they were very discreet. The hotel is used by Emirates and Singapore Airlines for their staff so it wouldn't have been chosen if it wasn't classified as a "respectable" hotel . The rooms are very spacious with all the comforts of a 4 star. I booked directly from their website : [url]www.bangkok-silom.holiday-inn.com[/url]. I was charged Thai Baht 2669 per room, per night, including breakfast for 2 pers. I strongly recommend this hotel if you are travelling with your family. Also don't forget the massage center in the basement that offers all types of services. If you do go for a massage try Ninnah (not sure of the spelling) and she'll give you a memorable time but bargain hard and bring her down as she starts off from an absurd price.

Good luck,
Marpa