Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Big Bob II;1292007]Excellent report. I was wondering about that hotel as there is little information about this new place, plus you can collect Starwood SPG points! Their direct website is showing rates of just 2170. Question: some people on tripadvisor said their stay included free pass to Bed Supper Club. Did you get that pass? Is BSC even worth it these days? Cheers.[/QUOTE]Yes, I did receive a free pass to Bed Supper Club, and to Q Bar as well. However, I actually did not use the free passes so I can not comment on whether it is worth it.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy;1292595]How so? But you don't know where you going to end up, so it's lottery right?[/QUOTE]For instance when I stayed at the Rennaissance last year I was paying 1500 less than normal.

Usually by doing a search you can find out what the hotel is. If not, you can just try it out, it's part of the fun. I never book more than one night at first, so it's not like it would ruin my week if the hotel sucks.

I checked some hotels this weekend around Huai Khwang.

The Emerald has an impressive lobby, but amenities are quite dated. Rooms are more than 4000 a night which is overpriced for what's offered.

The Swissotel Le Concorde surprised me with its prices, around 3500 a night, which is cheaper than I expected. However, the rooms are just ok, I wasn't impressed. You can find better and more central for the same price. Has anyone been in the Swissotel close to Nana? How does it compare?

One gem I found for budget-conscious travelers is the Atrium. Rooms at 790 a night. 15, 000 a month. The hotel is brand new and looks much higher-class than you would think for this price. Good value.

[url]www.atriumratchada13.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Chill Out; 1294404]For instance when I stayed at the Rennaissance last year I was paying 1500 less than normal.

Usually by doing a search you can find out what the hotel is. If not, you can just try it out, it's part of the fun. I never book more than one night at first, so it's not like it would ruin my week if the hotel sucks.[/QUOTE]But will you get the same rate if you extend?

You simply extend through the deal site as well.

[QUOTE=Chill Out;1294466]You simply extend through the deal site as well.[/QUOTE]Was just wondering about the technicality as you say you book for one night, to know about the hotel. I thought you wanted to see the rooms in real, so was wodnering how to extend once you are there and get the super deal.

Clear to me now. Thanks

[QUOTE=Chill Out;1294466]You simply extend through the deal site as well.[/QUOTE]Provided that the deal is still available. In many case the secret deals sell off at some time or simply taken off. In case you do an advance purchase months prior chances are likely you would not have the same deal when you travel. So such deals are good when your travel dates are confirmed and you know how long you want to stay for.

I do wait to see the room, I rebook from the room itself if I like it.

Horny is right, this doesn't work if you book months in advance as the deal might be off. There is no need to book months in advance in Thailand however. It's not like there is a glut of hotel supply and there is a risk of not getting a room.

I book a few days before at best. Sometimes I book in the morning at 11:30 from another hotel right before checking out.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;1285864]Although we have good intentions, sometimes people are asking here to save time investigating, and just want a simple Yes its 100% GF or not. He wasn't after a difficult delayed solution. You are right though that some forum writers cannot be trusted to give a correct answer. I don't think I ever asked this question of the forum or of anyone. My instinct and experience usually works out all right. Once got caught out staying at "Bangkok Palace" in Pratu Nam. Definitely not GF. Was never clear to me if Baiyoke Sky was GF, but Japanese customers seemed to have young Thai girls with them in elevator. Maybe depended on how classy the girls looked. We usually hear rumours about places not so GF in the Mongering zone. E. G. Tai Pan seemed to be questionable based on what some wrote. Unfortunately Siwatel is slightly outside the mongering zone and new, so needing to "check in" the girl is not unexpected. Taking 3 girls is probably not on. I have used a technique when checking in to say that my GF will check in later. However when I want to monger big time, I definitely prefer to stay in an absolutely 100% GF Hotel in Suk region, where taking 3 girls to the room doesn't cause a problem. I even tip the cleaning lady to supply extra Towels. We can all speculate, but I doubt if anyone here as first hand experience at Siwatel given the newness. Most of us want to stay a bit cheaper (although Siwatel possibly has a super special price right now) , a bit closer, and save the Baht to spend on girls.[/QUOTE]Hey there.

I stayed at the Sivatel back in April and checked in before I took my thai lady back in the evening. They did spot me bringing her in later on in the day and telephoned me in the loom asking that I provide her details. I just ignored it as I was there for a week and they never asked again. Naturally they had a copy of my credit card so I guess they just let it slide. It was a bit odd as the reception is approx. 10 floors up. Not like normal hotels and also a bit away from the action. Mind you, the skytrain is close by. Wouldn't stay again. Breakfast and pool were good but a little quiet for my liking. Rooms were well appointed. I am looking to stay a little closer to freelancer bars around Sukhumvit area, Soi 11 etc. Has anyone got any good tips for bars and hotels. Looking for 1000. 2000 baht hotels with pool.

[QUOTE=Kirra Dude; 1298523]Hey there.

I stayed at the Sivatel back in April and checked in before I took my thai lady back in the evening. They did spot me bringing her in later on in the day and telephoned me in the loom asking that I provide her details. I just ignored it as I was there for a week and they never asked again. Naturally they had a copy of my credit card so I guess they just let it slide. It was a bit odd as the reception is approx. 10 floors up. Not like normal hotels and also a bit away from the action. Mind you, the skytrain is close by. Wouldn't stay again. Breakfast and pool were good but a little quiet for my liking. Rooms were well appointed. I am looking to stay a little closer to freelancer bars around Sukhumvit area, Soi 11 etc. Has anyone got any good tips for bars and hotels. Looking for 1000. 2000 baht hotels with pool.[/QUOTE]Baiyoke Shy also has reception on a higher floor. Its very strange you say it was a bit quiet for your liking. That sounds perfect. I don't like overly noisy Hotels. If the Hotel is rather empty, that's great.

I think I saw a cheap wotif deal for Le Fenix on Soi 11 approx 1700 baht. Don't know what its pool is like. Maybe Citadines? Most of the very cheap Hotels have no pool.

[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1298860]Baiyoke Shy also has reception on a higher floor. Its very strange you say it was a bit quiet for your liking. That sounds perfect. I don't like overly noisy Hotels. If the Hotel is rather empty, that's great.

I think I saw a cheap wotif deal for Le Fenix on Soi 11 approx 1700 baht. Don't know what its pool is like. Maybe Citadines? Most of the very cheap Hotels have no pool.[/QUOTE]Go to the end of Soi 7/1 Maxiams.

No pool but you can't throw a rock with out hitting some chick that wants to Blow / Screw.

Or check on line, go to google maps, and look at all of the selection. Then just let your fingers do the clicking.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;1298860]I think I saw a cheap wotif deal for Le Fenix on Soi 11 approx 1700 baht. Don't know what its pool is like. Maybe Citadines? Most of the very cheap Hotels have no pool.[/QUOTE]Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is very good (and has a rooftop pool and gym) but is over 2000 baht / night without the breakfast for which they charge you an outrageous 200 baht.

All female reception staff (some of them quite cute in their uniforms) and they seem to know a lot of the working girls as they always have some friendly chat in Thai when they ask the girl's ID.

[QUOTE=Wolvenvacht; 1298885]Citadines Sukhumvit 23 is very good (and has a rooftop pool and gym) but is over 2000 baht / night without the breakfast for which they charge you an outrageous 200 baht.

All female reception staff (some of them quite cute in their uniforms) and they seem to know a lot of the working girls as they always have some friendly chat in Thai when they ask the girl's I'd.[/QUOTE]This hotel is 1737B on Agoda and 1800 on Asia Rooms. Can't comment on the food as I never tried it but 2000b is a reasonable price for this hotel.

[QUOTE=Run Mann;1298923]This hotel is 1737B on Agoda and 1800 on Asia Rooms. Can't comment on the food as I never tried it but 2000b is a reasonable price for this hotel.[/QUOTE]Those are good prices. I would not hesitate to grab those offers as it is within easy walking distance of the action at Soi Cowboy.

[QUOTE=Harry Dude; 1289782]This trip I stayed at Aloft in Sukhumvit Soi 11. It is across the soi from Citadines Soi 11. In fact I stayed at the Citadines also this time around.

I liked Aloft a lot. Totally GF, in some cases they forgot to ask my girl for her identification card. On two occasions they did ask for identification and kept it overnight as is the standard.

The guest rooms are not huge, but nice, new and modern, and have a sofa + king size bed + small desk with free internet. Beds are softer than the usual thai rock hard standard bed. Bathrooms are decent sized, modern and fresh looking. I also stayed for four nights in their suites a few weeks ago, that was very nice indeed. Same modern styling, twice the size of a regular room, and a gigantic bathroom.

The pool has sunshine from early morning until about 130pm this time of year.

The breakfast buffet is adequate but the restaurant is very very noisy. It's like eating in a disco. This is actually my main complaint with this place.

This time of year Wotif shows rates of about THB2500. For comparison, Wotif shows the same rates for Citadines across the street (for an executive studio). I stayed there also, for a couple of nights, and Aloft beats the equally Girl Friendly Citadines hands down: Citadines is getting old and shows wear and tear, the bathrooms are tiny tiny tiny and not modern at all, and the bed in the executive studio is a rock hard queen size compared the king size bed in Aloft.[/QUOTE]Aloft is still one of the Mystery Hotel. Link below and its 1899 baht a night booked as a Mystery.

[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M25208[/url]

Be warned though, you only get SPG points when you book from the Hotel website. Any cheap hotel booking website the rate you get will not be counted towards SPG stays or SPG points.

And yes, you get a free entry to Bed club.