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[QUOTE=Scorchin1470;1325226]Again restaurants change but the 'food barn on Soi 7 has great fish just as an example.[/QUOTE]Whats the food barn? I hope its not that outdoor foodcourt across from BG7. A friend took me there once. I had a horrible experience.
[QUOTE=RighteousMF;1324729]Just booked at the Grand Millennium Bangkok. Any joiner fees, are they GF? I read one post that said they were but would like reassurance if any ISG members are in the know.[/QUOTE]Sorry dude. You are an idiot. Why didn't you ask those questions before you booked it?
[QUOTE=Scorchin1470;1325226]Again restaurants change but the 'food barn on Soi 7 has great fish just as an example.[/QUOTE]IMHO there is a place on Soi 11 Rosabieng, has an electric train in a case in the center of the downstairs dining room. Has the best Thai food in the area. One could argue this but for the money, there isn't a better meal in the area.
Greetings all! I wanted to give a report on my 5 night stay at Livingstone's Lodge in Bangkok.
I had a great time in Bangkok, and staying at Livingstone's Lodge was a huge part of it. I can definitely recommend it.
The thing that really made it great for me was the friendliness and warmth of the hotel staff. It's a comparatively small, family run hotel, and has a Tiki\Hawaii type of theme. In particular, I had access to Giotto himself. Being a Bangkok rookie, I really, really appreciated his guidance on a number of Bangkok related questions. He is a very intelligent, friendly guy, and always had time to talk with me and help me plan my activities. I looked forward to morning coffee and evening beers with Giotto, often in the company of other international mongering types.
Livingstone's is not the cheapest hotel in town, nor is it the most lavish. It's true that I could have probably saved a few bucks by staying elsewhere. However, it would be hard to put a price tag on the guidance that Giotto provided. In the end, I probably saved money by listening to Giotto regarding places to avoid and how to avoid the numerous Bangkok tourist ripoffs. His stories are also worth their weight in gold.
I will definitely be back to Bangkok and Livingstone's Lodge.
[QUOTE=Monte3;1325332]IMHO there is a place on Soi 11 Rosabieng, has an electric train in a case in the center of the downstairs dining room. Has the best Thai food in the area. One could argue this but for the money, there isn't a better meal in the area.[/QUOTE]Thank you for this recommendation. On my list for November.
Just a few thoughts and I will drop this subject. Food is a personal taste. I was in London a few years ago and the fish and chips they served in the restaurants left a great deal to be desired. I thought that was a speciality of England, maybe I am wrong?
Soi 33 has become more Japanese orientated. That doesn't bother me as I don't shop there except for an occasional massage. Never had a bad experience. Across from Livingstones is a straight massage place. Good prices but massage is all you will get. Many other FS places within 10 minutes walk.
The artist bars are and I assume still expensive. The only thing I want from them is a beer. Remember these are hostess bars, not go go's. As far as Livingstones goes I have always found a few to my liking in the bar. Again, never a bad experience and Mama is there to help with a problem if something arises. Try that on Cowboy or Nana. But everyone has diffferent likes. Maybe your is not like mine.
Last year the hotel was the same as it always was reguarding decor. The room was clean, the staff friendly, and the meals I had were fine. I like the location as I can go any where easily. I don't need or want higher end hotels. I use the room to sleep, f*k and clean up. So it may satisfy me but not you and that is Ok. We are all different.
I too use Giotto for some up to date information as I don't live there. Even after reading ISG there are some things left out. Sometimes they interest me.
So I hope you did enjoy yourself even after your experience. After all we come to Bangkok to enjoy ourselves. I will be back at Livingstones in November and provide.
Some reports of my adventures. I expect a good time, as usual. This is not an advertisement for Livingstones. Just some fact from my point of view. Have a good day.
I am going to BKK and Patong mid oct. I was considering staying at a Hilton or Hyatt, I see an International Hilton near Nana Plaza. Has anyone had experience with that? I was thinking of Livingstones and I may still go with them just for the simplicity and knowing what you get (like McDonalds, never the best but the same as you expect). The info I see on the forums is 2 years old on any Hiltons, I just wondered if anyone has some recent experience.
Thanks in advance.
[QUOTE=The Pro; 1312083]If you have booked a double room its not a problem. But do not try to take 2 girls in with you. If the hotel staff give you any hassle just explain you have booked a double room, if they still give you hassle call the manager. A lot of the time its not the hotel, its the security staff trying to earn some "tea money".
Aloft Hotel Soi 11 under mystery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M25208[/url]
Dream Hotel Soi 15 under mystery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M2502[/url]
Phachara Suites Sukhumvit under mystery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M22447[/url]
Rembrandt under the mystery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M27207[/url]
Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok under mysery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M17107[/url]
Bel-Aire Princess Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 5 under the mystery deal.
[url]www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=M3141[/url]
Etc.[/QUOTE]Great info. However, I was trying to book for Aloft, seems like they're gone out of the mystery deals.
[QUOTE=Asianatic;1326853]Great info. However, I was trying to book for Aloft, seems like they're gone out of the mystery deals.[/QUOTE]Nah, they are still up but not at the link that The Pro posted because his info is great but not for weeks at a time. What I mean is that the link changes.
I'm at Aloft right now and here's the phrasing to help you find the mystery deal.
Look for the deal priced at 1899 per night, mouse over the price and the popup says "A new stylish 4. 5 star international hotel. ."
I see that today is sold out so get hot on it.
C4T
[QUOTE=BadDances; 1326738]I am going to BKK and Patong mid oct. I was considering staying at a Hilton or Hyatt, I see an International Hilton near Nana Plaza. Has anyone had experience with that? I was thinking of Livingstones and I may still go with them just for the simplicity and knowing what you get (like McDonalds, never the best but the same as you expect). The info I see on the forums is 2 years old on any Hiltons, I just wondered if anyone has some recent experience.
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Why are you choosing those hotels. Do you have points or is it business?
There are many many places with great amenities and better pricing to stay, than what you have listed.
If you want to be near Nana and you want a very quiet modern room, with flat screen, breakfast, all the amenities, Phachara Suites or Dynasty Grande are the best from my expereince. Both run about $70 a night.
[QUOTE=BadDances;1326738]I was considering staying at a Hilton or Hyatt, I see an International Hilton near Nana Plaza.[/QUOTE]Right now there are just 2 Hilton hotels in Bangkok: The Millenium Hilton at Thonburi side and Conrad at Thanon Wittayu. The Conrad is a nice hotel especially if you are a HHonors elite member and spend some points. Completly gf. They have a shuttle service to Ploenchit BTS station and from there it's easy to get around.
A new Hilton at Sukhumvit Soi 22 and a Doubletree at Sukhumvit Soi 26 are set to open next year in March (probably will open much later)
[QUOTE=Luvpuss; 1327082]Why are you choosing those hotels. Do you have points or is it business?
There are many many places with great amenities and better pricing to stay, than what you have listed.
If you want to be near Nana and you want a very quiet modern room, with flat screen, breakfast, all the amenities, Phachara Suites or Dynasty Grande are the best from my expereince. Both run about $70 a night.[/QUOTE]Points, I have almost 450k points with hilton. At 30k points a night for 4 nights, for a great room and Diamond member service is probably worth it. I was concerned that they weren't GF but I will check out Dynasty Grande as well.
Non Sequitor: anyone buy suits while they are in BKK?
I'm thinking Dynasty Grande or majestic suites. I've been to BKK before I think I stayed at the Grand President but that sucked. Is the Dynasty Grande OK?
Thanks
[QUOTE=Levitraboner; 1327204]I'm thinking Dynasty Grande or majestic suites. I've been to BKK before I think I stayed at the Grand President but that sucked. Is the Dynasty Grande OK?
Thanks[/QUOTE]More than ok, DG has been recommended by many members here, (including me) over the years and most recently in a couple of posts below.
[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai; 1326860]Nah, they are still up but not at the link that The Pro posted because his info is great but not for weeks at a time. What I mean is that the link changes.
I'm at Aloft right now and here's the phrasing to help you find the mystery deal.
Look for the deal priced at 1899 per night, mouse over the price and the popup says "A new stylish 4. 5 star international hotel."
I see that today is sold out so get hot on it.
C4T[/QUOTE]Thanks brother. I want to book for my December stays. I guess its still too early a bit to book as mysterydeal. I love the Aloft.