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Hello,
I generally like to stay in the Asoke area. I have previously stayed at Dream and The Fusion Suites, but I would like to try somewhere new. Any thoughts on The Mermaid versus FuramaXclusive Asoke? I am reading good things about Mermaid, but have seen mixed reviews on Furama.
I am open to other suggestions in a similar price range (1500-2000 bt / night). Important factors include good WiFi, comfy beds, no or reasonable fees for 2nd joiners, proximity to sky train and subway, etc.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
Unconfirmed. From month end the Nana changes hands to a farang, the old man is retiring. I was told by the cashier room rates to rise up to 300 be per day.
I can confirm the closure of Golden Bar which is very sad news for those of us who enjoy a few beers and watch the world go by. All bar staff are laid off come month end, some staff have already found jobs elsewhere while the rest are undecided as to their future, obviously a stressful time for them.
The bar and restaurant area I believe is yet to be decided upon, Coffee shop or as some were telling me, Hard Rock cafe? The restaurant area is to move up one floor, don't take my word for it though.
[QUOTE=Bungaro;1771648]Has anyone tried bringing 2 girls to Hotel Mermaid? I tried emailing the hotel, but am getting a somewhat confusing response. It seems they charge 750 bt for "an extra bed" for a third guest. I am not sure why they do not understand that I do not need an extra bed![/QUOTE]I've stayed a couple of time at the Mermaid. It's ok and they are nice people. Of course they think that you are asking because of a child. An extra bed or rollaway. If you stay there just walk in with the girls. If anything the doorman will check their ID's. The girl at the desk never looks up.
RL.
[QUOTE=Bungaro;1771691]Hello,
I generally like to stay in the Asoke area. I have previously stayed at Dream and The Fusion Suites, but I would like to try somewhere new. Any thoughts on The Mermaid versus FuramaXclusive Asoke? I am reading good things about Mermaid, but have seen mixed reviews on Furama.
I am open to other suggestions in a similar price range (1500-2000 bt / night). Important factors include good WiFi, comfy beds, no or reasonable fees for 2nd joiners, proximity to sky train and subway, etc.
Any recommendations are appreciated.[/QUOTE]I have stayed at both. I was very impressed by Mermaid and its newer. Furama Fx is okay but rooms a little bit on the small side, for a basic room. Driveway on soi Asoke is a bit inconvenient. Traffic problems.
Furama is closer to MRT and slightly closer to Asoke BTS than Mermaid buts its not a big difference. I think Mermaid is almost the best budget hotel in the area. have a look at website pics of room and bathroom. You will see its not cramped and simple but quality.
[URL]http://www.hotelmermaidbangkok.com/rooms.php[/URL]
I only took one girl to my room at a time, but don't recall dealing with reception at all. I assume you only take 2 girls for ST and not staying till morning and for breakfast, so I don't think it should be a big problem, but one cannot be sure.
5 minute walk to Soi Cowboy. Not too far to walk to massage joints in Soi 22 to 26 or Soi 33.
Its perfectly placed right in the middle.
I have taken two girls or even three one time to Admiral Premier for ST without problems. These days two girls would normally be at ST Hotel Asoke Place which will charge about 450 Baht.
Hey guys,
I wondering if any one can suggest a hotel near Nana plaza which is less than 1000 baht, thanks happy mongering.
[QUOTE=Slaol;1771756]Unconfirmed. From month end the Nana changes hands to a farang, the old man is retiring. I was told by the cashier room rates to rise up to 300 be per day.
I can confirm the closure of Golden Bar which is very sad news for those of us who enjoy a few beers and watch the world go by. All bar staff are laid off come month end, some staff have already found jobs elsewhere while the rest are undecided as to their future, obviously a stressful time for them.
The bar and restaurant area I believe is yet to be decided upon, Coffee shop or as some were telling me, Hard Rock cafe? The restaurant area is to move up one floor, don't take my word for it though.[/QUOTE]Logically this makes some sense.
The rooms rates at the Nana Hotel are fixed throughout the year. No high-low seasonal pricing. So they were a relative bargain in the high season, and better VFM could be had in the low season.
The Golden Bar is prime Soi 4 real estate and the restaurant is under-utilized. I think it is currently open for breakfast only. Bust through the wall create a larger space, and move the hotel restaurant up to the second floor banquet room area which is also under-utilized.
For those wanting to maintain the [I]vintage[/I] time warp Nana area hotel experience it might be time to consider the Woraburi Sukhumvit further down Soi 4.
SunLover.
[QUOTE=Slaol;1771756]Unconfirmed. From month end the Nana changes hands to a farang, the old man is retiring. I was told by the cashier room rates to rise up to 300 be per day.
I can confirm the closure of Golden Bar which is very sad news for those of us who enjoy a few beers and watch the world go by. All bar staff are laid off come month end, some staff have already found jobs elsewhere while the rest are undecided as to their future, obviously a stressful time for them.
The bar and restaurant area I believe is yet to be decided upon, Coffee shop or as some were telling me, Hard Rock cafe? The restaurant area is to move up one floor, don't take my word for it though.[/QUOTE]Have been staying at the Nana each trip for more than 25 years. Booked room in October. Will I run into a lot of construction? Always enjoyed this old hotel.
Thanks,
FM
[QUOTE=Fooolishman;1771976]Have been staying at the Nana each trip for more than 25 years. Booked room in October. Will I run into a lot of construction? Always enjoyed this old hotel.
Thanks,
FM[/QUOTE]You might get by with not much happening initially, don't hold me to that. Best contact the hotel.
[QUOTE=Saim88;1771915]Hey guys,
I wondering if any one can suggest a hotel near Nana plaza which is less than 1000 baht, thanks happy mongering.[/QUOTE]I presume this is your first trip. You are unlikely to get any hotel in the immediate vicinity for anything less than 1500 baht per day. A lot of hotel to hotel walking is required, your best bet is off the tourist areas in what I call 'the real Bangkok', amoungst the local Thais. I took a walk to Chinatown recently, you will get cheap rates there, you going to need transport to Nana area though.
[QUOTE=Syzygies;1771847]I have stayed at both. I was very impressed by Mermaid and its newer. Furama Fx is okay but rooms a little bit on the small side, for a basic room. Driveway on soi Asoke is a bit inconvenient. Traffic problems.
Furama is closer to MRT and slightly closer to Asoke BTS than Mermaid buts its not a big difference. I think Mermaid is almost the best budget hotel in the area. have a look at website pics of room and bathroom. You will see its not cramped and simple but quality.
[URL]http://www.hotelmermaidbangkok.com/rooms.php[/URL]
I only took one girl to my room at a time, but don't recall dealing with reception at all. I assume you only take 2 girls for ST and not staying till morning and for breakfast, so I don't think it should be a big problem, but one cannot be sure.
5 minute walk to Soi Cowboy. Not too far to walk to massage joints in Soi 22 to 26 or Soi 33.
Its perfectly placed right in the middle.
I have taken two girls or even three one time to Admiral Premier for ST without problems. These days two girls would normally be at ST Hotel Asoke Place which will charge about 450 Baht.[/QUOTE]Thank you for the great info. I will give it a try.
Syzygies, you are full of valuable experience and an asset to the forum.
[QUOTE=Slaol;1772119]I presume this is your first trip. You are unlikely to get any hotel in the immediate vicinity for anything less than 1500 baht per day. A lot of hotel to hotel walking is required, your best bet is off the tourist areas in what I call 'the real Bangkok', amoungst the local Thais. I took a walk to Chinatown recently, you will get cheap rates there, you going to need transport to Nana area though.[/QUOTE]And that transport from and back the hotel will cost, each day, probably the price difference.
Not to mention the inconvenience in the logistic. Not many girls will be willing to go elsewhere for the working are for a ST.
Each one his own, but if 500 baht a day are a deal breaker, wondering what is the expectation of this guy to spend on girls.
[QUOTE=Saim88;1771915]Hey guys,
I wondering if any one can suggest a hotel near Nana plaza which is less than 1000 baht, thanks happy mongering.[/QUOTE]I would suggest Studio Sukhumvit 18 by iCheck Inn at around 1000 Baht, although it is not exactly right at Nana. 10 to 15 minutes walk.
To be closer, there is Unico Express Sukhumvit Soi 1 (I believe) even cheaper. I have never tried either Hotel. Also there is "alt hotel nana".
Ever Rich and Sam's Lodge may be over 1K. You can search yourself on internet.
Not sure why you need to be close to Nana at such a low price.
Better go Phnom Penh instead.
[QUOTE=Syzygies;1772230]I would suggest Studio Sukhumvit 18 by iCheck Inn at around 1000 Baht, although it is not exactly right at Nana. 10 to 15 minutes walk.
To be closer, there is Unico Express Sukhumvit Soi 1 (I believe) even cheaper. I have never tried either Hotel. Also there is "alt hotel nana".
Ever Rich and Sam's Lodge may be over 1K. You can search yourself on internet.
Not sure why you need to be close to Nana at such a low price.
Better go Phnom Penh instead.[/QUOTE]I can understand guys have low budgets but to me it seems incredible to want to find a doss house for a holiday. Better to save another £500 and enjoy a holiday. On one occasion I stayed at the Rose Hotel for a night and was woken six times during the night by FLs wanting to join me. Not worth it.
[QUOTE=Saim88;1771915]Hey guys,
I wondering if any one can suggest a hotel near Nana plaza which is less than 1000 baht, thanks happy mongering.[/QUOTE]Less than 1. 000 b near Nana Plaza? I know only these [URL]http://staywithorchid.com/[/URL] but I never tried.
I think that Heaven@4 in soi 4 have a 990b walking price....