Thinking about trying Jasmine City hotel. Laocation looks great, but I'm starting to get concerned about negative reports about Soi Cowboy. I guess what appeals to me about this place is the proximity to the trains and soi cowboy.
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Thinking about trying Jasmine City hotel. Laocation looks great, but I'm starting to get concerned about negative reports about Soi Cowboy. I guess what appeals to me about this place is the proximity to the trains and soi cowboy.
They have a 'Grand Sales' promotion starting now for a Deluxe King room for 2900++. Which is about even if one used Late Stays Mystery room at 3350 (I think). This promotion does throw in free internet. Least the promotion part says free internet. The room details indicates it is extra. But I think it is just their boiler plate room information.
Huge discounts claimed now, if you dare go there:
"Meanwhile, hotels are offering discounts of up to 40 per cent, restaurants up to 30 per cent, and retail outlets, including those selling brand-name fashions, at all the shopping centres around Ratchaprasong are offering discounts of 80-90 per cent to boost sales."
"In happier times, hotels around Ratchaprasong, which have 4,000 rooms, enjoy an average occupancy rate of 89 per cent. It is now 30 per cent."
Was looking for Hotels with Kitchenette for low cost per night. I normally used Admiral Premier but was sampling some cheaper options with the view to possible long term stay.
Grand President has a wotif secret special at the moment. Phachara is good but not to the rock bottom prices. Excellent for short to medium term.
The reason I want Kitchenette is simply to get best selection of natural healthier foods (with lowest chemicals added) , need to cook for myself. I have portable induction cooker less than 2 Kg. Can buy these cheaply at Big C with steel pots / pans to go with them. They are excellent. The problem with prepared and packaged food in Thailand (and anywhere else) is everything is packed with high sugar. One of the very most dangerous foods. Even orange juice has high sugar. Just an example. Naturally the once big belly has gone away when eat all my own food (low sugar/carbs). Takes little time to cut up vegs for a stir fry, cook everything and eat it. But I'm a weird guy who wants to have best health and least problems for my old age. Sex and laziness are my only vices. Ha Ha!
Both Privacy Suites and Bally Studios at end of Soi 20 were about 1500 per night. I tried Privacy Suites and was quite happy as had balcony, microwave, large fridge etc. But no DVD player, no breakfast. I cook my own Oats anyway.
Next I tried The Bedrooms Boutique on Soi 77 (On Nut) for about 1300 per night (without breakfast). Great rooms but no kitchenette and no microwave. Still could use my induction cooker but not ideal.
Now have moved to @Mind on Soi 85, with full kitchenette and Breakfast included for around 1300 or so per night. Next will try another serviced apartment nearby that I may take on a monthly basis for a much lower amount. Its about a 5 minute walk to BTS.
There are lots of Serviced Apartments available in Bangkok. Many won't be on all the big internet web sites.
[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1521020]Was looking for Hotels with Kitchenette for low cost per night. I normally used Admiral Premier but was sampling some cheaper options with the view to possible long term stay.
Grand President has a wotif secret special at the moment. Phachara is good but not to the rock bottom prices. Excellent for short to medium term.
The reason I want Kitchenette is simply to get best selection of natural healthier foods (with lowest chemicals added) , need to cook for myself. I have portable induction cooker less than 2 Kg. Can buy these cheaply at Big C with steel pots / pans to go with them. They are excellent. The problem with prepared and packaged food in Thailand (and anywhere else) is everything is packed with high sugar. One of the very most dangerous foods. Even orange juice has high sugar. Just an example. Naturally the once big belly has gone away when eat all my own food (low sugar / carbs). Takes little time to cut up vegs for a stir fry, cook everything and eat it. But I'm a weird guy who wants to have best health and least problems for my old age. Sex and laziness are my only vices. Ha Ha!.[/QUOTE]Always liked Citadines apt. Hotels for the same reasons. My last stay was at 1550 Baht per night. Signed up for the online membership to get this rate. Just left yesterday, the Soi 16 branch. I've seen 35K to 45K asked for per month in the different branches. Full kitchen and kitchenware. Soi 16 and 11 branches have supermarket within easy walk.
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[QUOTE=Syzygies;1521020]Was looking for Hotels with Kitchenette for low cost per night. I normally used Admiral Premier but was sampling some cheaper options with the view to possible long term stay.[/QUOTE]Royal Ivory (3 star) has deluxe king room with kitchenette at about that price. (Agoda USD 42. 75) Those rooms are large and well decorated in traditional Thai style, and its on Soi Nana. It is a bit of a walk to Sukhumvit, but they have a free tuk tuk to take you there. Sometimes breakfast is included but not on the present deal. It is girl friendly (girl leaves identification at desk.) Stayed there last in May '13. I don't know if they have a long term discount, but might be worth asking.
[QUOTE=Doc 50; 1521043]Always liked Citadines apt. Hotels for the same reasons. My last stay was at 1550 Baht per night. Signed up for the online membership to get this rate. Just left yesterday, the Soi 16 branch. I've seen 35K to 45K asked for per month in the different branches. Full kitchen and kitchenware. Soi 16 and 11 branches have supermarket within easy walk.
Doc[/QUOTE]I only ever tried Citadines 23 as liked to be close to Asoke. Right now prefer to be on the high Soi side of Asoke due to ease of getting places. I did not like Citadines 23 for reasons a documented long ago but do not really remember the detail now. One was very hard beds. Another was the staff were causing hassles. I expect other Citadines may not necessarily have the same problems.
Hi,
I have just cancelled Citadines 23, where was I booked from this Thursday onward.
It was just too close to Asok for comfort.
So now I am looking at the following, all with Breakfast and Internet for around 1900 THB incl tax:
-Hotel Mermaid (soi 29)
-Amora NeoLuxe Suites (soi 31)
-Davinci Suites (soi 31)
-Admiral Suites (soi 22)
-Dubliner (the Pub) (soi 33/1)
If anyone has stayed at any of the mentioned places, please comment.
Also, any other recommendations would be welcome.
Thanks.
DS.
PS.
I don't know, why the moronic forum software inserts those extra CRs!
[QUOTE=Daddy San; 1521498]Hi,
I have just cancelled Citadines 23, where was I booked from this Thursday onward.
It was just too close to Asok for comfort.
So now I am looking at the following, all with Breakfast and Internet for around 1900 THB incl tax:
-Hotel Mermaid (soi 29)
-Amora NeoLuxe Suites (soi 31)
-Davinci Suites (soi 31)
-Admiral Suites (soi 22)
-Dubliner (the Pub) (soi 33/1) [/QUOTE]Admiral Suites not recommended. I stayed at Amora NeoLuxe in December and was fine by me.
Report: [url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?1029-Bangkok-Hotels&p=1505886&viewfull=1#post1505886[/url]
Mermaid looks good and probably worth trying. Look up in tripadvisor.
If you edit your post, you can remove excess CRs.
I have stayed at Jasmine Executive Suites on my last 2 trips. I have a room book for early March if BKK does not blow up.
The Hotel is great. Very close to Soi Cowboy, MRT and BTS. I would go to Soi Cowboy each night and pick a girl for the night. The girls liked the hotel as well. I cannot say enough about its location.
[QUOTE=Levitraboner;1520636]Thinking about trying Jasmine City hotel. Laocation looks great, but I'm starting to get concerned about negative reports about Soi Cowboy. I guess what appeals to me about this place is the proximity to the trains and soi cowboy.[/QUOTE]
This hotel worked out really well for me. If you are travelling with a SO / family, the hotel is located few walking minutes from the Sukhumvit Road, so your SO does not get any notion that you may have some nefarious ideas about visiting any shady places / service providers. There are only few head and foot massage places on this Soi managed by plain / old / ugly looking females. If you can get out for a short time to buy things, go for a walk etc. You can easily walk to Mango massage, or Soi Cowboy or hop on the Asoke train station and pursue your hobby for the time you have available.
Hotel rates expected to plunge:
[url]http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/390437/hard-hit-hotels-ready-for-price-war[/url]
Just wondering if anyone has recent info on Majestic Suites as I am thinking of booking there in April?
I haven't stayed there since 2010, have the rooms been updated? If not are they old and tired and worth the money or would somewhere like Phachara be a better option although it is a bit more expensive?
How is the in room wifi?
Thanks in advance for any heads up.
[QUOTE=PinkPearl; 1521731]Hotel rates expected to plunge:
[url]http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/390437/hard-hit-hotels-ready-for-price-war[/url][/QUOTE]I think pricey Hotels may be forced to drop their prices. Also Hotels that used to be often full or close to full like Admiral Premier will significantly drop their prices when under occupied. Its normal that price offers are not that special when Hotel is full.
For Hotels used to having lower occupancy, and already cheap, I don't think there will be that much change. Don't be too hopeful. Merely depends on whether Hotels think they can boost their overall returns with a drop in price or whether won't make much difference. The somewhat lesser known Hotels probably cannot.
Hotels are getting built all the time. New one on Soi 31 being constructed next to where I stayed. I don't see the logic behind it. Can't see big increase in tourism coming. Of course people want to stay in newer Hotels and avoid the ancient ones.
[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1522099]I think pricey Hotels may be forced to drop their prices. Also Hotels that used to be often full or close to full like Admiral Premier will significantly drop their prices when under occupied. Its normal that price offers are not that special when Hotel is full.
For Hotels used to having lower occupancy, and already cheap, I don't think there will be that much change. Don't be too hopeful. Merely depends on whether Hotels think they can boost their overall returns with a drop in price or whether won't make much difference. The somewhat lesser known Hotels probably cannot.
Hotels are getting built all the time. New one on Soi 31 being constructed next to where I stayed. I don't see the logic behind it. Can't see big increase in tourism coming. Of course people want to stay in newer Hotels and avoid the ancient ones.[/QUOTE]About a decade ago I worked up financials for a large hotel that was to be built in a major western USA city. When the per room costs were broken down, adding an occupant to a room only added about 15% to the cost of the room. In other words 85% of the room costs were still incurred when the room was empty. The debt, property taxes, G&A, etcetera still had to be paid. Hotels make a killing if they can rent a room at rack rate. Even at heavy discounts, say 50%, they are still doing a lot better than leaving the room empty. Many managers have the option to deeply discount rooms on a case by case basis. It never hurts to walk in, ask about the price at the desk, then ask to speak to the on duty manager about a better price. Unless you're fussy, always book the cheapest room and ask for an upgrade when you check in. On my recent trip I booked and prepaid a standard room and got a free upgrade to a deluxe room on the premium club floor. If they can't rent that more expensive room, it costs no more for them to put you in it than the standard room you booked. I did not get all the extra perks. The differences in the depreciation costs of the two rooms are negligible.
The overdevelop of Bangkok real estate is curious. It's not just hotels, also apartment buildings. I can only image the way the money works developers are encouraged to do construction that is not justified by the supply and demand. Heavy construction equipment gets leased; materials are purchased; architects and engineers get hired; construction workers get employed and paid. Those construction workers are busy, happy and stay out of trouble. And that's a lot of money flowing through the economy. For example, 1 baht in wages has more than 1 baht of impact on the Bangkok economy. That baht is spent by the construction worker on food. The person operating the food stall get that baht and buys ingredients. Etcetera. Economists can calculate the multiplying effect on a local economy of money coming from different sectors of the economy. Construction has one of the highest multiples of any sector. Probably all those new apartment drive down the prices in the slightly less new and less desirable "older" apartments, which makes the even older apartments even cheaper, etc. This may keep housing costs low for the average Bangkokian. I'm just speculating. It seems to me the strategy is to keep people busily employed, make food and housing affordable and keep people happy and peaceful.