So many helpful feedbacks, thanks a lot! GP is now booked for January 2014.
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So many helpful feedbacks, thanks a lot! GP is now booked for January 2014.
Hello,
I have stayed at the Hansar for quite some time, and here it is very seecret!
You can take the evevator directly fom the Parkdeck to the floor or use the residence entry. This also brings you direct to the floor. So there is no walk of shame ther. And the Hotel is very cool. Very Close to the bts.
[QUOTE=Kumbu; 1445076]I'm looking for advice as I plan my trip to BKK. I will be staying 9 nights, so not long term this time, and I'd like to try a new hotel. I'm looking for something that has a minimal walk of shame, and by that I mean when I bring a girl back, I don't have to walk past banks of check-in clerks, an army of security guards, and dozens of families on vacation. Here are the places I've stayed in the past:
-Centre Point Ratchadamri.
-Centre Point Wireless Road.
-Fraser Suites Sukhumvit 11.
-Fraser Place (Lang Suan, I believe no longer a Fraser property)
-Grand Millenium (near Soi Cowboy)...[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Scorchin; 1446800]Be honest. Does it really matter where you stay once you agree location, location, location. $10 / night here and there is irrelevant (2 lady drinks). Bluntly I go to Trip Advisor.
And do a minimum amount of research and then book. Takes five minutes and I can devote my time to planning the punting.[/QUOTE]I agree fully. At the end it only Counts what you are doing with the room. Last time I Decorated the room very very nicely. This helps even in a cheep Hotel. See how nice the shower was.
[QUOTE=Kumbu; 1446797]Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry about the walk of shame. I *almost* booked Phachara Suites, but then got cold feet.
I've now found a good deal on the Grand Millenium, and it is a toss up between that and Aloft on Soi 11 (I love the idea of being on Soi 11). Can anyone compare the two in terms of quality of lodging? I know both are girl friendly, but how do the rooms compare? How to the bath situations compare?
I've stayed at the Grand Millenium (I think it was their Deluxe Room, which is the basic one) , and the walk-in shower was fine (not terribly big) , the bath was huge (though I never use that) , and the room was fine. So if anyone can compare the GM Deluxe room to an Aloft room, I would be most appreciative.[/QUOTE]Kumbu, where did you find a good price on Grand Millenium?
[QUOTE=Allover;1447096]Kumbu, where did you find a good price on Grand Millenium?[/QUOTE]Check DealAngel. It gives you the best prices from several sources.
There is a WOT mystery deal where the G / M is 3, 000bt per night.
[QUOTE=Paul Kausch;1447125]Check DealAngel. It gives you the best prices from several sources.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Will Smith69; 1446877]Hello,
I have stayed at the Hansar for quite some time, and here it is very seecret!
You can take the evevator directly fom the Parkdeck to the floor or use the residence entry. This also brings you direct to the floor. So there is no walk of shame ther. And the Hotel is very cool. Very Close to the bts.[/QUOTE]Agree with you. Very nice hotel. But. Expensive too.
[QUOTE=Allover;1447096]Kumbu, where did you find a good price on Grand Millenium?[/QUOTE]Yup, its a Wotif mystery deal right now.
[QUOTE=Kumbu]Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry about the walk of shame. I *almost* booked Phachara Suites, but then got cold feet. I've now found a good deal on the Millennium Grand, and it is a toss up between that and Aloft on Soi 11. I know both are girl friendly, but how do the rooms compare? How to the bath situations compare?[/QUOTE]I'd be interested in why Mr. Kumbu decided against the Phachara Suites, if he's willing to elaborate.
As for the Millennium Grand, the room I stayed in was not very large. But it was nicely laid out. The work area was particularly nice, with a big desk, lots of electrical connections and a comfortable chair. I often squeeze in a few hours of telework during the day, so that's important to me. As I recall the TV picture was poor, with tons of compression artifacts. The upholstered bench at the foot of the bed came in handy, if you catch my drift.
As for the bathroom, it was plenty large. At one end the toilet was separated by a frosted glass door. The sink and vanity were big enough to spread out all my stuff. I liked that the electrical outlet could be switched to output 110 volts, so I could use my Water Pik without a voltage converter. The shower is on the small side, but not as small as at the Phachara Suites. The tub is big, but I'm not really a bath guy. Note also the possibility of opening the bathroom blinds to permit a view into the main room. With the right girl there might be some possibilities there. One thing I found a little odd about the bathroom was that the floor was a few centimeters lower than the floor in the rest of the room, probably to facilitate cleaning. I stubbed my toe a couple of times until I learned to pick up my feet more carefully when going back and forth.
Finally, I would recommend the club level at the Millennium Grand. You can check in and check out up in the lounge, which is a nice touch. The lounge itself is a comfortable place to hang out during the day. The free breakfast is nothing fancy, but I'm not a big breakfast eater. The staff in the lounge was very helpful. And I met a few gents during the evening cocktail time who were interesting blokes.
Bunky
[QUOTE=Bunky;1447229]One thing I found a little odd about the bathroom was that the floor was a few centimeters lower than the floor in the rest of the room, probably to facilitate cleaning. I stubbed my toe a couple of times until I learned to pick up my feet more carefully when going back and forth.[/QUOTE]Thai water control. I ripped my hand open during a fall because of this wonderful Thai architecture! Dumb b@itch I was with splashed water all over the floor (and of course she did not warn me of the lovely death trap she just created on the wonderful slippery Thai bath tiles as I walked in) and that was enough for a completely sober bloodletting on my behalf!
[QUOTE=Bunky;1447229]I'd be interested in why Mr. Kumbu decided against the Phachara Suites, if he's willing to elaborate.[/QUOTE]Thanks Bunky, for the info on Grand Millennium.
I decided against Phachara Suites not for any single reason, but several vague issues. I've toured the place, and so I know it is actually quite nice. I liked the size of their suites, and I like the fact that there is a washer / dryer. And I love the location too.
Negatives, strangely, include the location. I like being near NEP, but I also like to partake in fun at Cowboy and Soi 11. If you pick up a girl at Climax or Qbar, then it's a bit of a hike (not long, granted, but still) down across Suk and soi 6 to Phachara. Whereas if you are in a place on Soi 11, you can do a quick catch and release, if you see what I mean, and be back in the game before you know it.
Also, Soi 11 is walkable to Cowboy, NEP, and everything in between. So that got me thinking about Aloft. A place I've never tried before.
And finally, several people told me about the wealth of Arab and Indian families that inhabit the Phachara lobby. The walk of shame is not that big of a deal to me, but if I can avoid having to push through veiled women, robed men and their dozens of children on my way back to shag, I'd prefer that.
And finally. 3000B per night at the GM is nothing to ignore, so these factors were enough to persuade me that while Phachara is a solid choice, there might be better options for me somewhere else.
Has anyone tried iCheck Inn on Sukhumvit 7/1? I prebooked 4 nights there (August 17th-21st) at the beginning of my trip. Price was nice, $130CDN total. Just wondering if anyone has stayed there before, couldn't find much in the way of reviews since it is a brand new hotel.
Normally I would stay at the Livingstone Lodge; however since its now shut down I need a new place.
What I liked about the Lodge was that it was quiet and the girls in the Sports bar were not pushy. I don't want to go into Soi or Nana or the main gogo bar areas but it seems I have no choice. I'm now thinking of just sticking to soapies or massage places.
Unless there is another bar / hotel like Livingstone I've narrowed it down to the following:
Stay near Soi 15 (Four Points) where I can visit the following: Dr. BJ, BJ nuru and Eden Club.
Stay close to Emporium (Emporium Suites) where I can visit EZ massage 1 and 2, Cherry and Snow White.
Any "good" place near these areas that I missing? Might just swing the vote!
Ok, I'm booked and ready to go. I finally decided on Aloft on Soi 11. The Grand Millennium through Wotif Mystery was tempting, but I wanted to try something new, and right on Soi 11. I shall certainly post my thoughts of this hotel on this thread at some point while in BKK. Many thanks to all of you who provided advice and thoughts. It was immensely helpful.
Now the waiting game begins.
[QUOTE=Arikara;1447378]Has anyone tried iCheck Inn on Sukhumvit 7/1? I prebooked 4 nights there (August 17th-21st) at the beginning of my trip. Price was nice, $130CDN total. Just wondering if anyone has stayed there before, couldn't find much in the way of reviews since it is a brand new hotel.[/QUOTE]I was visiting with friends across from the hotel 10 days ago and it was not open or finished at that time. You might be the first to try it. How did you find the listing to book?