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[QUOTE=GDreams;1757541]The cost is the same so book for two![/QUOTE]Thanks LA Guy and GDream. I checked and they said that they will charge the breakfast for the second person irrespective of whether the second person uses it or not which means 500 THB difference. I guess not a big deal but wanted to check.
[QUOTE=VikPunter;1757811]Thanks LA Guy and GDream. I checked and they said that they will charge the breakfast for the second person irrespective of whether the second person uses it or not which means 500 THB difference. I guess not a big deal but wanted to check.[/QUOTE]Most Hotels, the price for one person or two persons is not much different. Usually I am booking a double room and often don't even state how many persons. If asked I will state 2. Some sites are awkward and want the 2nd person to be named. In that case give a short nickname. Ha ha.
I am surprised if a Hotel wants 500 more for the 2nd person's breakfast, when book for two. That sounds like a pricey hotel.
[QUOTE=GDreams;1757541]The cost is the same so book for two![/QUOTE]It normally costs no more to book the room for one or two guests, but booking for two serves little purpose. The issue is if you book for two that means two [I]registered[/I] guests. A registered guest has independent access to the room, has hotel charging privilege, ect.
A joiner is just that; a temporary or non-registered visitor without registered guest privileges. Same theory applies for the gratis breakfast; the number you get is based on the number of registered room guests.
SunLover.
[QUOTE=VikPunter;1757811]Thanks LA Guy and GDream. I checked and they said that they will charge the breakfast for the second person irrespective of whether the second person uses it or not which means 500 THB difference. I guess not a big deal but wanted to check.[/QUOTE]I have spent around 300 nights in SPG hotels and only once been charged more for second person when booking up front. I've done about 25 nights at PA and the breakfast included rate when booking on line has always been the same. However their default on the booking page is single occupancy and if I have booked for one person then try to add another some try and charge extra. Fortunately as a Plat I get free breakfast there but on my last stay I actually booked breakfast included so I could get a best rate guarantee which qualifies for a 20% discount and made it somewhat cheaper than the standard rate. As Bangkok has been slow over the past year I have received a BRG discount on every SPG booking I made. Best hotels to try this on are Royal Orchid Sheraton, W, Westin Grand Sukhumvit, Aloft and Plaza Athenee.
[QUOTE=Farcondee;1754144]I'm going to Bangkok with a friend and we're staying at the usual 3-4 star hotels around nana / asok / cowboy area but our last 2 days we want to spend a little bit extra cash and just get the most luxurious hotel we can find. All we require is that it's girl friendly, 5 star and preferably in a skyscraper (we really want a great view of the city). The higher up the rooms are located the better. Price is not a issue. I know this might come off as a douchey rich boy post but it's really not. I've been saving and planning for a long time year to make this trip.
Anyone with any experience with a little bit more high end hotels like that? What hotels do you recommend? Are the staff still discreet in those places?[/QUOTE]I would suggest the Conrad Hilton. I stayed there last time I was in BKK and the hotel was amazing. One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. It is right across the highway from Nana, next to the US Embassy (had a lovely view of that from my room), room service was great, everything was fantastic.
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A joiner is just that; a temporary or non-registered visitor without registered guest privileges. Same theory applies for the gratis breakfast; the number you get is based on the number of registered room guests.
SunLover.[/QUOTE]That is not always true. Some Hotels will give you breakfast coupons for two even if you check in without your second person. Some hotels do not have coupons, and I have certainly taken a girl to breakfast when I have always booked for two persons. Book and pay for two persons, Two for breakfast. Recent example was Grand Mercure Soi 19, last year. I am sure I did not register my Khmer girl, but she took breakfast with me. Excellent breakfast food too. The girl liked the Swimming pool a lot.
Hi Guys,
Just wanted your advice regrding a hotel booking. Planning to book Novotel Siam or Gran Swiss. Both offer Executive rooms. What would you guys suggest. Not a huge price difference Novotel is on the higher side by 20%. But I was told it has a good club where one can pick up.
Please advice.
Later.
AR.
[QUOTE=Arjun31;1758493]Hi Guys,
Just wanted your advice regrding a hotel booking. Planning to book Novotel Siam or Gran Swiss. Both offer Executive rooms. What would you guys suggest. Not a huge price difference Novotel is on the higher side by 20%.
AR.[/QUOTE]I have never stayed at Grand Swiss but its location is far superior to Novotel imho. There are 2-3 FL discos on Soi 11 both of which are better than the Novotel club, massage parlors, and other sevices like banking, restaurants, grocery, Sky Train, etc. Not to mention Nana and Cowboy are much closer to Grand Swiss. I would go with Grand Swiss unless others here report the rooms are worn out.
Last month I stayed at Grand Swiss for four nights and was more than satisfied with the hotel. The location is very convenient as it is within walking distance from most of the popular mongering places. Rooms are nice (I stayed in the Grand premier room), The breakfast is good and if you book the Grand executive room there are more complimentaries such as drinks in the evening between 5 - 7. 30 PM. Overall I would say it is great value for money as the room charges are reasonable.
[QUOTE=Arjun31;1758493]Hi Guys,
Just wanted your advice regrding a hotel booking. Planning to book Novotel Siam or Gran Swiss. Both offer Executive rooms. What would you guys suggest. Not a huge price difference Novotel is on the higher side by 20%. But I was told it has a good club where one can pick up.
Please advice.
Later.
AR.[/QUOTE]
Just returned from a short stay in BKK, stayed at the Check Inn hotel on soi 13, nice place for a short stay.
Rooms are spacious and clean not too many frills at this hotel. Small pool and a small fitness room, but ok for a few days.
No issue with my guests but only had 1 not sure if there may be an issue with 2 guests.
It's a bit of a walk to Suk road but close enough that it's not a bother. Very close to the action and lots of activity around that area.
[QUOTE=Syzygies;1758400]That is not always true. Some Hotels will give you breakfast coupons for two even if you check in without your second person. Some hotels do not have coupons, and I have certainly taken a girl to breakfast when I have always booked for two persons. Book and pay for two persons, Two for breakfast. Recent example was Grand Mercure Soi 19, last year. I am sure I did not register my Khmer girl, but she took breakfast with me. Excellent breakfast food too. The girl liked the Swimming pool a lot.[/QUOTE]With 100's of hotels in Bangkok there will always be individual cases. Perhaps I should have qualified my comments with [I]typically[/I] to preempt the inevitable critique.
SL.
Thank you Mumbai Guy and Allover for thr feedback. Grand Swiss it is. Please PM me if anything that I should not miss in the neighborhood.
Later.
AR.
How's the review about Hotel Nana, the oldest and located at the heart of action zone. I saw nobody recommending it.
I know it is bit old, but as the saying says 'old is gold'.
[QUOTE=Raju1974;1759026]How's the review about Hotel Nana, the oldest and located at the heart of action zone. I saw nobody recommending it.
I know it is bit old, but as the saying says 'old is gold'.[/QUOTE]The Nana Hotel is a bit of a lighting rod on this message board. Positives are location, price, decent swimming pool, decent buffet breakfast. Negatives are it is well worn (60's vintage) for sure, has a fairly cranky staff, and some have reported seeing bugs about. If you are up for a down and dirty mongering location the place is OK. When in Rome be like a Roman so to speak.
You can always try it out and move in a couple of days if you don't like it.
SunLover.
Hey all,
I'm planning my first trip to Thailand in January and I was thinking of getting a suite at the Sofitel So in Silom (I think that's the area it's in) The most interesting area to me is Soi Cowboy, but I'm a little worried that it would be hard to bring girls that far from Sukhumvit. Will it be hard to convince go go girls to go that far via taxi?
This may be a newbie question.