Giotto's Lodge in Bangkok

[QUOTE=SidTheSexist]Hi G,
Providing all goes to plan, I should be back in town next week on either Wed or Thurs, not sure yet. Im only around until the monday (got to go back this time:D) for an event over the weekend and not sure if I will be able to stay in the lodge. That being said, Im sure it wont be too much to ask to pop by and catch up.
See you next week, Sid.[/QUOTE]SidTheSexist,

I (of course) don't believe you a single word and reserve a room for you for the next 6 weeks. So you don't need to worry where you stay.

A taxi will be permanently available, to bring you to the airport and back to the Lodge, after your daily decision at the airport to postpone your flight.

BTW:

[b][size=+2]Saturday, 31.03.2007, 7 pm[/size]

[size=+4]Swimming Pool Party!!![/size][/b]

This time Hula-Hula Hawaii dresses, girls definitely inside the pool. We prepare for the wet season (Sonkhran, raining season).

Should be fun.


Giotto

[QUOTE=ArchieLeach]Giotto,

I have another hotel question that might also be good information for other travelers considering Livingstone's:

I am trying to pack less, so I would like to have laundry done at the hotels. Does Livingstone's offer a laundry service?[/QUOTE]

I had laundry done while I was staying at the Lodge. They sent it over to the Novetel. If I remember correctly it comes back the same day.

[QUOTE=Thor93]I had laundry done while I was staying at the Lodge. They sent it over to the Novetel. If I remember correctly it comes back the same day.[/QUOTE]Thor93, ArchieLeach,

correct. We use the laundry service from Novotel Lotus. Same day / Next day service available.


Giotto

[QUOTE=Giotto]Thor93, ArchieLeach,

correct. We use the laundry service from Novotel Lotus. Same day / Next day service available.


Giotto[/QUOTE]

don't believe him, they send to dungeon for cleaning and then you need to call multiple times to get it returned.....

but they do send orders for soap and shampoo to novotel to fulfill


LOL

I also think with the US dollar now able to buy 20% less than last year...that does have som affect. If you want the economy to continue to grow, you will do what you can do see that the dollar (and other currencies) don't contnue to decline..it means less exports and can have a very shocking effect (sending the economy into a recession or depression) if it continues.

I'm not just "talking" either..this is my line of work.

[QUOTE=Giotto]It is too quiet in Bangkok. Usually it is high season, but - not many tourists in the city. And Soi 33 is quiet too, some busy days, but no business as usual during this time of the year.

I think Thailand has to pay the bill now for all the political problems of the past year.

Giotto[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]don't believe him, they send to dungeon for cleaning and then you need to call multiple times to get it returned.....

but they do send orders for soap and shampoo to novotel to fulfill


LOL[/QUOTE]
Hey, don't knock us. There is Total Quality Control in the dungeon. So what if they are returned missing a few missing buttons and arms or a leg. They are thoroughly cleaned and pressed.

As far as the soaps and lotions, I can't comment on their contents. Hmm.......

:D :D

[QUOTE=Duniawala]Hey, don't knock us. There is Total Quality Control in the dungeon. So what if they are returned missing a few missing buttons and arms or a leg. They are thoroughly cleaned and pressed.

As far as the soaps and lotions, I can't comment on their contents. Hmm.......
[/QUOTE]Sir,

LOL. Usually we clean and press the customers in the dungeon - don't know whether some arns or legs are missing then ...

BTW: Just got a quote for new sets of accessories for the rooms, such as soap, shampoo, tooth brush etc. etc. ... the minimum quantity we shall order was set to 20000 sets!!!

20000 sets for 27 rooms, that lasts lllllooooonnnnggggg ... this is Thailand.


Giotto

[QUOTE=Redfield10]I also think with the US dollar now able to buy 20% less than last year...that does have som affect. If you want the economy to continue to grow, you will do what you can do see that the dollar (and other currencies) don't contnue to decline..it means less exports and can have a very shocking effect (sending the economy into a recession or depression) if it continues.
...[/QUOTE]Redfield10,

Yes, the weak US$ is a problem for Thailand and its tourism, too. But Soi 33 is usually an expat road, the impact of the strong baht should not be too strong here.

As long as Thailand exports so much, and lots of US$ must be exchanged against the THB this basic trend will not change. When the exports are then too expensive one day the self regulation system of the market will weaken the THB again. Just a question of time.


Giotto

I failed to mention that all the condoms supplied to the sports bar girls are also recycled in the dungeon by the TMQ :D

For the uninitiated here's a couple of pictures of the dungeon. Note: The walls have the same design as in the Lodge - to keep the continiuity.

[QUOTE=Duniawala]For the uninitiated here's a couple of pictures of the dungeon. Note: The walls have the same design as in the Lodge - to keep the continiuity.[/QUOTE]

Who's the broad in the second photo? I sincerely hope not one of the Sports Lounge girls. (Apologies in advance if it's Giotto's mother - I do not wish to cause ill feelings).

[QUOTE=Gaienmae]Who's the broad in the second photo? I sincerely hope not one of the Sports Lounge girls. (Apologies in advance if it's Giotto's mother - I do not wish to cause ill feelings).[/QUOTE]

If you've been following this thread, you'll remember references to Ms. Nympho, the one that was unsatiable by any ISG member?

Well, she met her match - some froggie who's been in LOS for a couple of years. After an all night session with this fella, we had to retire her to the dungeon ;)

[QUOTE=Duniawala]For the uninitiated here's a couple of pictures of the dungeon. Note: The walls have the same design as in the Lodge - to keep the continiuity.[/QUOTE]Sir,

Since today we don't have any customers - all hotel guests suddenly departed, and all reservations were cancelled.

Do you have any idea - why?


Giotto

[QUOTE=Gaienmae]Who's the broad in the second photo? I sincerely hope not one of the Sports Lounge girls. (Apologies in advance if it's Giotto's mother - I do not wish to cause ill feelings).[/QUOTE]Gaienmae,

MY MOTHER??????

That is the Marketing Director in his Dungeon Outfit!!!!


Giotto

[QUOTE=Giotto]Gaienmae,

MY MOTHER??????

That is the Marketing Director in his Dungeon Outfit!!!!
[/QUOTE]

Oooookayyyyy... so the dude behind the pillar must be you (we haven't met so I'm just guessing).