Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Kabukicho;1658960]Both.

I've come across two guys that have the same as you, both were prob+10 yrs older than you when I founf out. Both definitely have mommie tendencies. Don't worry. I have found milfs are flattered abd are made to feel young again that a sag bag can be found attractive. Why wouldn't? Same with a old man and young woman. Except the man wonders if the spring chicken is just sticking for the money. If he has it, or if he cares.[/QUOTE]Sag bags? I like that. Very funny.

No need to wonder if girls with old men are there for the money. They are. Even in Nebraska, S. F, and Bogota Columbia.

I want to decide between Ambassador, Pinnacle, Aloft for BKK stay. I understand that Ambassador is GF but I found some reviews on google saying they charge joiner fee?? Is Pinnacle no fee? I can't find much about it, but its 1/2 price of Aloft so I want to know.

Does any one have experience with this hotel? Located at 16 Ratchadapisek Road, Sukhumvit, Klong. There are offering a rate of $70 a night.

[QUOTE=NotNow;1659255]I want to decide between Ambassador, Pinnacle, Aloft for BKK stay. I understand that Ambassador is GF but I found some reviews on google saying they charge joiner fee?? Is Pinnacle no fee? I can't find much about it, but its 1/2 price of Aloft so I want to know.[/QUOTE]I would not stay at Pinnacle (due to Soi 3 location and very basic), and strange you mention Aloft which would not be not cheap at all. Plenty of bargain Hotels I think for far less than Aloft and yet better than Pinnacle. You really should state your budget range in order to suggest good Hotels for that price. I would expect Aloft to be much more than double Pinnacle price. Ambassador would be somewhere in between but I doubt it is good value for money in the modern day. I stayed there once 30 years ago on a Package trip. President Palace in same Soi would probably be better value (more modern yet cheaper).

For extremely cheap, I would suggest Sam's Lodge Soi 19, for medium cheap Ballys Soi 20 or City Lodge or one of the Check Inns.
For 2K budget I just reviewed Mermaid which was very good standard room. Also Best Western at Soi 20.

Its coming up to a tough time of year to get good prices. I guess you may want to be very close to Nana (who knows why guys like to stay there). I don't have any favourite low budget Hotels in that area. Hotel Solo probably sold out, and many other places don't need to cut their prices at this time.

So many Chinese tours messing up prices right now. In this area I always book a room for 2 adults. I never ever paid a joiner fee in Sukhumvit district Hotel. I have heard of pompous Hotels like Landmark or Ambassador trying to do this in the past. Their are also some family Hotels but can't remember which they are. Maybe was Royal Ivory?

[QUOTE=NotNow;1659255]I want to decide between Ambassador, Pinnacle, Aloft for BKK stay. I understand that Ambassador is GF but I found some reviews on google saying they charge joiner fee?? Is Pinnacle no fee? I can't find much about it, but its 1/2 price of Aloft so I want to know.[/QUOTE]If you are considering Ambassador, then you may consider Ruamchitt Plaza just around the corner on the main road. Their rooms are bigger and no joiner fee.

Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?

[QUOTE=MumbaiGuy;1659636]Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?[/QUOTE]No, they do not. I stayed there last year. No problem.

SW4.

[QUOTE=MumbaiGuy;1659636]Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?[/QUOTE]No, they don't. If they would, the hotel wouldn't be considered as guest friendly.

[QUOTE=MumbaiGuy;1659636]Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?[/QUOTE]I have stayed there and they do not charge any joiner fee. In fact some hotels allow one guest free but charge for more than 2 people in the room. Dream does not do that even and you take as many girls as you'd like!

[QUOTE=ElVagabundo;1659378]Does any one have experience with this hotel? Located at 16 Ratchadapisek Road, Sukhumvit, Klong. There are offering a rate of $70 a night.[/QUOTE]It is quite decent, with furnishings and upkeep comparable with the Four Points and Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, that is, in good condition but not particularly atmospheric. Of note is that it does not smell of mold, a frequent problem in independent BKK properties priced slightly lower.

Hot water temperature was not particularly stable, towels a bit lacking. Maid and security guard very friendly, front desk not so, both day and night shifts. WiFi free, fast, and stable. Didn't try the breakfast. Club Carlson benefits granted without asking.

Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.

Personally, in this price range I'd prefer a studio with kitchenette, but the PP is a fair choice on shorter stays when priced under THB2000++ (its prices fluctuate in a THB1800-2500 range).

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Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.[/QUOTE]I am a bit confused. Isn't Park Plaza actually in Soi 18. So don't see how the Rama iv and you turn is relevant?

I have stayed at Column in Soi 16 and that was fabulous. Got special price including lounge and kitchenette.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;1660547]I am a bit confused. Isn't Park Plaza actually in Soi 18. So don't see how the Rama iv and you turn is relevant?[/QUOTE]The 'Park Plaza Bangkok' is on Soi 18, and the slightly higher priced 'Park Plaza Sukhumvit' is on Rachadapisek just south of Asoke, on the side of the road leading to Asok.

Due to a grassy median with guardrails, there is no way for a taxi to access the latter hotel coming from Sukhumvit without going nearly all the way down to Rama IV and back, which can be time-consuming during the day. The '16' in its address is its street number, no relation to Sukhumvit Soi 16 which starts across the road.

However there is a footbridge a little way south (that is, away from Asok).

They don't. Cozy and trendy hotel.

[QUOTE=MumbaiGuy;1659636]Will be staying in Dream Hotel on soi 15. I am told that it is a girl friendly hotel but does anyone know if they charge a joiner fee?[/QUOTE]

Dear all,

I'm planning for my upcoming trip in just five weeks. I'll begin my trip with a few days in Bangkok, and of course lower Suk is where I want to be. It's my seventh trip to Thailand but my first to Bangkok.

What do You have to say about Aspen Suites on Soi 2?

Thank's in advance.

[QUOTE=Brandt;1659769]It is quite decent, with furnishings and upkeep comparable with the Four Points and Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, that is, in good condition but not particularly atmospheric. Of note is that it does not smell of mold, a frequent problem in independent BKK properties priced slightly lower.

Hot water temperature was not particularly stable, towels a bit lacking. Maid and security guard very friendly, front desk not so, both day and night shifts. WiFi free, fast, and stable. Didn't try the breakfast. Club Carlson benefits granted without asking.

Location is actually very convenient to Cowboy and Asok BTS / MRT. Getting there by taxi requires a fairly long run south to the you-turn before the Rama IV flyover and back, so get off at Asok and walk the 100 m to the hotel.

Personally, in this price range I'd prefer a studio with kitchenette, but the PP is a fair choice on shorter stays when priced under THB2000++ (its prices fluctuate in a THB1800-2500 range).[/QUOTE]Thanks Brandt, sounds like a luke warm thumbs up. Do you know anything about the Mermaid? I am only in for 4 nights.

Martin