Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Bunky; 1424542]My experience has been just the opposite, with lower rates on the Phachara Suites web site than on the hotel booking web site.

Just looked at rates for a high season stay in December of this year. The rates on Agoda were WAY higher than the rates quoted on the Phachara web site.

That said, there may be hotel booking web sites that offer good deals. I'm familiar with Wotif, but if anybody wants to recommend other sites I'd love to check them out.

Bunky[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Zauberfee;1424543]Try orbitz. Com, they usually run good promotions (right now 15% off) and you can get cashback on top off that[/QUOTE][QUOTE=Duniawala;1424718]I use asiatravel. Com. Have had excellent service from them. Good rates also.[/QUOTE]The hotels have learned not to give away money by offering their best rates through the travel websites. Most offer their best rates by booking directly on their website. With the chain hotels the best rates are available through their loyalty programs, which guarantees you'll be inundated with promotional emails. Before booking the room be sure to enter your membership information first and then make your reservation. You may have an affiliation with an organization that entitles you to additional discounts. If the hotel offers these special discounts they will provide a field on the reservation page to enter a special code for your organization. I belong to the Marriott, Intercontinental and Accorhotel loyalty programs. I always get a better rate through their loyalty programs. I use travel website like Agoda and Wotif to get a general idea of my options and the prices. Then I check the hotel websites. Generally the small hotel chains and independents don't have formal loyalty programs, but I still find the best rates are available by booking directly through these hotels' websites. It's best to check prices both ways.

I just shopped Aspen Suites using Wotif, Expedia, and Aspen's own site. I'll post results in US dollars. Expedia was $58 or $61 w / breakfast. Booking fees unknown. Wotif was $69 w / breakfast and a $5 fee. Aspen lists it at $55++ and it works out to $65 w / breakfast.

I'm staying at Hotel Solo right next door for $69 per night booked through Asia rooms. The room is smaller and no breakfast so I think I'll move next door to Aspen. I think it's worth adding that this is my first stay on Soi 2 and it's a pretty good choice. It's quiet, a short 3 minute walk to Annies and on from there to all of the Nana area. Both Aspen and Solo offer a free shuttle to Sukhumvit too. That puts you very close to Ploenchit BTS.

[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai;1424941]I'm staying at Hotel Solo right next door for $69 per night booked through Asia rooms. The room is smaller and no breakfast so I think I'll move next door to Aspen. .[/QUOTE]The rooms at Aspen are small too and they served continental breakfast only. The Monaco hotel next door is equally good and provides 24hr tuk tuk service.

[QUOTE=Noclew;1424972]The rooms at Aspen are small too and they served continental breakfast only. The Monaco hotel next door is equally good and provides 24hr tuk tuk service.[/QUOTE]Hey, thanks for that. I was curious about them too. I just went to look online. Room sizes are 24 sqm at Solo. 27 at Monaco and 33 at Aspen. No mention of breakfast at Monaco and the price on their own website was $65. IMO, any of these 3 places are a pretty good choice for comfort, location and mid-range price.

Hi Guys,

Can some one help me with a Hotel in Patumwan area / Hotel Centaara Grand convention Centre, obviously GFE.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai; 1424941]I just shopped Aspen Suites using Wotif, Expedia, and Aspen's own site. I'll post results in US dollars. Expedia was $58 or $61 w / breakfast. Booking fees unknown. Wotif was $69 w / breakfast and a $5 fee. Aspen lists it at $55++ and it works out to $65 w / breakfast.

I'm staying at Hotel Solo right next door for $69 per night booked through Asia rooms. The room is smaller and no breakfast so I think I'll move next door to Aspen. I think it's worth adding that this is my first stay on Soi 2 and it's a pretty good choice. It's quiet, a short 3 minute walk to Annies and on from there to all of the Nana area. Both Aspen and Solo offer a free shuttle to Sukhumvit too. That puts you very close to Ploenchit BTS.[/QUOTE]Update on this, I was online to book my move and saw Solo on wotif for $50 per night. Wotif booking fees bring it to about $55. Conclusion is that asiarooms. Com cost some more in room rate and way more in taxes and fees. I saved $15 per night so decided not to move.

[QUOTE=Crazy4Thai;1425466]Update on this, I was online to book my move and saw Solo on wotif for $50 per night. Wotif booking fees bring it to about $55. Conclusion is that asiarooms. Com cost some more in room rate and way more in taxes and fees. I saved $15 per night so decided not to move.[/QUOTE]We should all boycott places that do not quote the price inclusive of the ++ taxes. Without that, the prices are very deceptive. I like that that Wotif includes taxes and service charges in the price and only add a relatively small booking fee, which is not such a nasty shock.

We all want to know the true price right? Not some bullshit price that is not even close.

[QUOTE=Skogis; 1423733]Could I be so free to ask how many girls did you see in total if you give or take a few 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 inside Spasso? Or was it like this 6 you call FL's was the only one did not having male company? Then I understand better as the FL ratio inside Spasso runs in the mid to high 90% they only dress more casual and try to fit into this so called "hi so" lookalike joint. I bet if you waited until closing time the girl would be more interested, hehe.

I like the place (it is like a dear old friend) and sit at the ringbar where you have the best view of the action is nice. Do some eyeflirts and eventually take a pick, hehe.[/QUOTE]1:30 is getting late to show up at Spasso. Closing time is 2 and everyone is gone by 2:30.

In my experience Thursday to Saturday is most busy, Sunday / Monday can be slow (for BKK) and other days just fine. I've seen many Fridays and Saturdays where it's very crowded, ladies are plentiful, and everyone is having a great time.

It can be on the mellow side before 11. By 12 plenty of ladies are showing up and it probably peaks around 1, before tailing off. Around 1:30 some of the ladies will head over to Mixx in the bottom level of the Intercontinental complex. Mixx usually remains open for business most of the night.

[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1426402]We should all boycott places that do not quote the price inclusive of the ++ taxes. Without that, the prices are very deceptive. I like that that Wotif includes taxes and service charges in the price and only add a relatively small booking fee, which is not such a nasty shock.

We all want to know the true price right? Not some bullshit price that is not even close.[/QUOTE]Anywhere in Asia you get hotel prices (even written on your room card folder) per night ++, big or small hotels.

I don't recall any doing so.

Booking. Com quotes all in, have to. Say. But the hotel themselves have the ++ practice.

[QUOTE=Bionicman; 1426859]Anywhere in Asia you get hotel prices (even written on your room card folder) per night ++, big or small hotels.

I don't recall any doing so.

Booking. Com quotes all in, have to. Say. But the hotel themselves have the ++ practice.[/QUOTE]Another sit hotelscombined. Com quotes full rate inclusive of everything and also quotes different agencies prices.

[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1426402]We should all boycott places that do not quote the price inclusive of the ++ taxes. Without that, the prices are very deceptive. I like that that Wotif includes taxes and service charges in the price and only add a relatively small booking fee, which is not such a nasty shock.

We all want to know the true price right? Not some bullshit price that is not even close.[/QUOTE]You are so right. So now asiarooms. Com is outed as a ripoof site. As a side note I booked a Mystery Deal on wotif at 1350 per night and got a very nice room at the Best Western Plus on Soi 20. ALL the rooms are non-smoking too! I'm thinking this place must be pretty expensive otherwise as they quoted a ridiculous 600 baht for the buffet breakfast which is not included in the room price. No problem, cheap good food is everywhere and this is the best room I've had for the money.

[QUOTE=Ivanba; 1426763]1:30 is getting late to show up at Spasso. Closing time is 2 and everyone is gone by 2:30.

In my experience Thursday to Saturday is most busy, Sunday / Monday can be slow (for BKK) and other days just fine. I've seen many Fridays and Saturdays where it's very crowded, ladies are plentiful, and everyone is having a great time.

It can be on the mellow side before 11. By 12 plenty of ladies are showing up and it probably peaks around 1, before tailing off. Around 1:30 some of the ladies will head over to Mixx in the bottom level of the Intercontinental complex. Mixx usually remains open for business most of the night.[/QUOTE]Thanks for that information, detailed and clear, I will definitely go back earlier next time then.

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Just a heads up. Dynasty Grande is remodeling the rooms in the rear tower. They've closed that off for reservations from what I understand from the people at reception. They just started this week. I am in the front tower pool side and can hear some of the noise from it, but it's not real bad, but I can hear it. I'm pretty sensitive to noise though.

[QUOTE=Key Master;1427584]Just a heads up. Dynasty Grande is remodeling the rooms in the rear tower. They've closed that off for reservations from what I understand from the people at reception. They just started this week. I am in the front tower pool side and can hear some of the noise from it, but it's not real bad, but I can hear it. I'm pretty sensitive to noise though.[/QUOTE]OK.

Thanks for that. I was suppose to be checking in next week. I hate noise. I think I will change now.

[QUOTE=Luvpuss; 1427730]OK.

Thanks for that. I was suppose to be checking in next week. I hate noise. I think I will change now.[/QUOTE]It hasn't been too bad so far and I'm a light sleeper. It's not all day, but I don't know what stage it will be in next week. You may be able to block the noise for the most part with AC on if you can even hear it, but who knows what they do next week. I try to sleep during the day to make up for the nights.