Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Terry Terrier]TS London,

Citichic is a brisk walk to Sukhumvit, and then another brisk walk to Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy (and their nearby BTS stations).
Livingstones is right on the doorstep of the Soi 33 hostess bar area, not too bad a walk to Soi Cowboy and a long walk to Nana Plaza. But it's very near to Phromphong BTS station, which makes Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy easy to get to and from, until the BTS stops running (about 11.30pm?).
S15 is quite near to Sukhumvit, and both Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza are walkable, but Nana is a few more minutes away.
Adelphi Suites is very convenient for all the Lower Sukhumvit attractions and is near Nana BTS, which puts all the other Sukhumvit attractions within comfortable range during BTS operating times.

Taxis are, as Taipei Traveller pointed out, cheap. They are great to use for getting around Sukhumvit late-evening/early morning, but forget about them through the day: Imagine the worst traffic jam you ever experienced and double it :(. Motorbike taxis get you around quickly, but they are not for the faint-hearted.

Taipei Traveller,

Imagine if LL did shared apartments:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_M7zOew2Pc[/url] :D[/QUOTE]

Terry

1st timer probably stay at Majestic suites to have a front row view of all Bangkok has to offer in the lower Soi's and Suk expand from there to Soi Cowboy. If your social and upscale try artist soi 33 and LL. stay at least for the 1st 3-4 days in lower sois. I prefer Adelphi suites on soi 8 for longers stays as its very central for areas I prefer

Beside the Majestic Grand and Dynasty Inn Grande, I am also a big fan of Citadines Hotel on Soi 16 in Bangkok. I have lodged there on numerous occasions and just love the feel of being at home (away from home). Some people have complained about the location which is puzzling to me. It less than a five minute walk to Soi Cowboy and the BTS (Asok) station is near by. The rooms are actually similar to full service apartments as opposed to regular hotel rooms. The Ascott group recently opened a new Citadines hotel on Soi 8. I did not stay there the last time because the pool was still being constructed and I just need that morning swim but will check it out next time.

Free wired and wireless Internet, Pool, Gym and kitchenette are some of the amenities being offered. The current promotion for Citadines on Soi 8 is even cheaper than the one on Soi 16 starting at 1625B. The Soi 8 location is bound to attract patrons but these hotels really sell themselves with the goods/service they provide. Highly recommended!

[url]http://www2.citadines.com/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit_8.html[/url]

[url]http://www2.citadines.com/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit16.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Run Mann]Beside the Majestic Grand and Dynasty Inn Grande, I am also a big fan of Citadines Hotel on Soi 16 in Bangkok. I have lodged there on numerous occasions and just love the feel of being at home (away from home). Some people have complained about the location which is puzzling to me. It less than a five minute walk to Soi Cowboy and the BTS (Asok) station is near by. The rooms are actually similar to full service apartments as opposed to regular hotel rooms. The Ascott group recently opened a new Citadines hotel on Soi 8. I did not stay there the last time because the pool was still being constructed and I just need that morning swim but will check it out next time.

Free wired and wireless Internet, Pool, Gym and kitchenette are some of the amenities being offered. The current promotion for Citadines on Soi 8 is even cheaper than the one on Soi 16 starting at 1625B. The Soi 8 location is bound to attract patrons but these hotels really sell themselves with the goods/service they provide. Highly recommended!

[url]http://www2.citadines.com/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit_8.html[/url]

[url]http://www2.citadines.com/thailand/bangkok/sukhumvit16.html[/url][/QUOTE]
Tansak said it was a fair way down Soi 16 (???). Maybe its just that it doesn't connect to Suk directly. Some people just don't like walking even 5 mins when the weather is very hot or pouring with rain. Soi 8 Citadines is a fair way down (500m) just across from Sahlil.
Citadines are laso opening soon on Soi 11 (near Villa Mkt) and Soi 23 (past Tai Pan but <300m to Soi cowboy).
Introductory rates quoted at 1755++ Baht per night in the small Executive Studio rooms (28 sq.m). Includes free Internet sofa, desk, kitchenette. Similar to small rooms at GP (Soi 11 tower 3). Pools and Gym still under construction. After that the rates will probably go up.

I will certainly try at these prices. S15 was great but definitely a higher price bracket.

[QUOTE=Terry Terrier]
S15 is quite near to Sukhumvit, and both Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza are walkable, but Nana is a few more minutes away.
[/QUOTE]
I stayed at S15.
Actually Nana is only a little further than Soi Cowboy (800m vs 600m (mid soi). Walk time is only going to differ by a minute or two (I walk fast). If going to Nana, I prefer to cross over ASAP (just after Soi 13) to avoid street stall holdups, or walk off the footpath.
To Soi cowboy often get held up at Asoke lights and street sellers.

[QUOTE=Terry Terrier]Taipei Traveller,

Imagine if LL did shared apartments:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_M7zOew2Pc[/url] :D[/QUOTE]

Terry, and there was me thinking that the whole of Bangkok was a shared apartment :D

Hi

Im really pleased with how helpful you have all been with the advice.

I must admit, ive now ended up with more options as a result.

A couple of you have suggested S15, so that looks good, but one comment from Rikusa has me interested to know more:

"Majestic suites to have a front row view of all Bangkok has to offer "

Not sure what that means, but would like to know more.

Also I nearly always use taxi's, but your comments have made me re-think this approach.

TS

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]Tansak said it was a fair way down Soi 16 (???). Maybe its just that it doesn't connect to Suk directly. Some people just don't like walking even 5 mins when the weather is very is very hot or pouring with rain [/QUOTE]
Depends on your definition of fair way down, I can walk from Citadines on Soi 16 to Soi Cowboy in under five minutes easy at a normal pace but I'm not an old timer or out of shape. If you don't like to walk there are Cabs in front of the Hotel and motor bikes at the entrance to Soi 16. The security guard can also call a cab for you if none is available when you want to leave.

[QUOTE=TSLondon]
Also I nearly always use taxi's, but your comments have made me re-think this approach.

TS[/QUOTE]
Taxis are O.K. when its not peak hours. But sometimes they are restricted and cannot turn directly where you want to go.

Anything up to 1km I would walk if the weather is O.K. and not with a girl (girls walk too slow). If its just a bit too far to walk but not far and you are in a hurry maybe a motorbike (danger).
If its on the skytrain line or MRT line, use them to avoid the traffic.

Taxi is O.K. for long distance but only when traffic is O.K. So thats not 8:30AM or 4:30PM.

Midday is O.K. and late at night is fine for taxis. Other times are O.K. for selected routes. Know the traffic situation a little before taking a taxi. It could be quicker to walk!

At peak hour to go a far distance not on the BTS or MRT, Tuk Tuk is an option even though I hate them.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]Taxis are O.K. when its not peak hours. But sometimes they are restricted and cannot turn directly where you want to go.

Anything up to 1km I would walk if the weather is O.K. and not with a girl (girls walk too slow). If its just a bit too far to walk but not far and you are in a hurry maybe a motorbike (danger).

If its on the skytrain line or MRT line, use them to avoid the traffic.

Taxi is O.K. for long distance but only when traffic is O.K. So thats not 8:30AM or 4:30PM.

Midday is O.K. and late at night is fine for taxis. Other times are O.K. for selected routes. Know the traffic situation a little before taking a taxi. It could be quicker to walk!

At peak hour to go a far distance not on the BTS or MRT, Tuk Tuk is an option even though I hate them.[/QUOTE]But Mick you do have the advantage of being able to speak Thai so they wont overcharge - when I was in BKK I went up to a taxi and asked how much back to the Lodge and they said 300B then my lady friend came over and said it was too much in Thai and it became 100B! Also tuk-tuks have such a bad reputation for taking you where you dont want to go that again without the language people hesitate to use them.

What about the motorbikes - are they ok for soi-soi runs?

And anyone who hates tuk-tuk in BKK should try them in Phuket - they go where you want but total cartel/mafia with rigid price control (200B for 5 min journey)

[QUOTE=TSLondon]Hi Guys,

I'm travelling to BKK for the first time in September and need your advice on where to stay (never been to thailand before)

I need a balance of seeing BKK as a tourist and experiencing BKK as an ISG member .

Ive spent the last couple of days reading reports and reviews of hotels and I would like to see what you recomend between:

Citichic
Adelphi
S15
Livingstones.

My first thought was LL, but the rooms seem quite basic and I can not tell how far or near it is from the rest of the city , shops markets and action .

I then saw good and bad reviews on the other 3 and that is why after all the reading im not sure if they ended up as positive , negative or neutral (sorry)

I've seen the agoda maps, but although I can where hotels are in relation to eachother, im not sure about everything else.

I'm guessing that most hotels are close to eachother and that must be the centre.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

TS[/QUOTE]You can stay at Grace Hotel at Soi-3 on Sukhumvit Road. Its great location full of FUN and ACTION.

Gentlemen,

Have RTFF this thread but could not found any mention about this place, is it GF, is a joiner fee will be charged? Will likely be at this hotel coming November. How far is it from the action place?

[QUOTE=Sparhawk]Gentlemen,

Have RTFF this thread but could not found any mention about this place, is it GF, is a joiner fee will be charged? Will likely be at this hotel coming November. How far is it from the action place?[/QUOTE]
This Map
[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Millenium+Hilton+Riverside+543+rooms,+Bangkok&mrt=kmlkmz&gl=au&ie=UTF8&ll=13.735633,100.535545&spn=0.056029,0.07699&z=14&iwloc=A[/url]
shows its location relative to some mongering locations:
[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&mrt=kmlkmz&gl=au&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112522687346612693021.00044836624e9b986acc9&ll=13.730214,100.538292&spn=0.05603,0.07699&z=14[/url]

You might have to ring or email to find out GF (seems unlikely but for a bribe who knows?)
Might have to use MPs or short time Hotels if you really have to stay there.

There are some Soapy Mps on the west side of river but I haven't tried them:
[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&mrt=kmlkmz&gl=au&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112522687346612693021.0004488989cf3827c091b&ll=13.747556,100.518379&spn=0.112052,0.15398&z=13[/url]

I have started a quick Map showing many Sukhumwit area Hotels, but for details you need AT2's Guide.
[url=http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?p=723802&highlight=hotels+bangkok#post723802]AT2's Hotels[/url]

[url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&mrt=kmlkmz&gl=au&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112522687346612693021.00044a593b4e00593545f&ll=13.734924,100.564985&spn=0.028014,0.038495&z=15]Google Map[/url]
Oh ****! (I censored the swear word myself even thogh was a mild one)
None of my Maps are loading now.
That one must have been too much for the Google Exa-byte storage to handle :D

Links to most other useful Hotel Maps are provided plus to AT2's Guide.
My favourite links are Agoda which I mostly use for booking (their Map even has Livingstone's on it)
and excelloz which has a Map locating technique for a Hotel even though no Map with all the Hotels shown.

I look forward to hearing about my errors and mistakes.

[QUOTE=TSLondon]Hi

Im really pleased with how helpful you have all been with the advice.

I must admit, ive now ended up with more options as a result.

A couple of you have suggested S15, so that looks good, but one comment from Rikusa has me interested to know more:

"Majestic suites to have a front row view of all Bangkok has to offer "

Not sure what that means, but would like to know more.

Also I nearly always use taxi's, but your comments have made me re-think this approach.

TS[/QUOTE]
I stayed in Majestic Suites during my first visit to Bangkok about four-and-a-half years ago. It's a nice 2* hotel that is 100% girl-friendly. The (small) rooms are clean and have big, comfortable beds, good en-suites, and good in-room security. Location is perfect for Lower Sukhumvit: The rooms at the back of the hotel actually look out over Nana Plaza. Polite,friendly staff too. A perfect hotel for a budget punting/mongering holiday. But if you want luxuries such as a swimming pool/nice bar/nice restaurant/etc you should consider your original choices plus some others recommended in this thread.

[QUOTE=Terry Terrier]I stayed in Majestic Suites during my first visit to Bangkok about four-and-a-half years ago. It's a nice 2* hotel that is 100% girl-friendly. The (small) rooms are clean and have big, comfortable beds, good en-suites, and good in-room security. Location is perfect for Lower Sukhumvit: The rooms at the back of the hotel actually look out over Nana Plaza. Polite,friendly staff too. A perfect hotel for a budget punting/mongering holiday. But if you want luxuries such as a swimming pool/nice bar/nice restaurant/etc you should consider your original choices plus some others recommended in this thread.[/QUOTE]

TS

I also stayed at Majestic suites my 1st trip and a few days here and there since 10yrs. Its just a great place to see the focal of Bangkok on mongering. Then we graduate to those areas we hear about and see along the way while in Bangkok. I stay now in service apartments being I like a 1 bedroom place so not to be bothered with Thai Television of my guests. S15 looks good on website and The Key as well. I have not stayed there yet but will be booking a 30 day stay at Adelphi soi 8 and check out S15, Citidines soi 8, Citidines soi 11. I have stayed at Grand Presidents on soi 11 as well and have no complaints. One thing I prefer is to be able to go out at all hours and eat/chase whatever and not be far from home.

Taxi's are fine but I try and avoid them electing to walk the Suk at all hours of the night hanging out with folks I have known for years. The allure of the lower sois is after bars close and the elements come out and play. All BG's end up on Suk sometime during the evening either coming or leaving a Farangs hotel. I have had my best experiences with gals that I have spoke with a few times and befriended early in the morning.

LL is a great place if your very social and have a few extra Baht to throw around. Not my style and I have visited there many times for dinner and just cant get comfortable there. Giotto is a great fellow and allways greets me when there for dinner. I just dont like to shit where I eat!

For a little nicer place Majestic Grande is a good location. Close to all lower soi activities as well the brothers that run Majestics are very cool folks and appreciate our business

Its all good just a idea from man goofying off for a month every year!

Dont trust anybody, Respect aeverybody and Do not fall in Love! The price tag is very costly and they really dont care. Would you care for an old man with money if you were 20 years old and hot?

Realist