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[QUOTE=RogerSideways;1852295]Thanks. I've booked for 2 and I have Platinum Accor membership so I expect I won't have any problems. I'll be arriving on the 4th and leaving on the 7th.[/QUOTE]I'm also Platinum, and I guess you're french? Pity I arrive the 8th!
Crypton,
FYI-
Majestic Grande does have a walk of shame. From the front lobby entrance to the elevator, it is a good 30+ feet. You have to walk past the guests sitting in the lobby and the Reception desk.
After 9 pm, they have Security (professional looking in a suit) sitting at a desk near the lobby entrance. Security will check and keep the ID of the girl. When she leaves, they will call you in the Room before giving her ID back.
~BKKguru.
[QUOTE=Crypton;1852011]Thanks Nixon. I did find out both are GF. I have narrowed the hotels down to Four Points Sheraton or Grand Majestic (on Soi 2). If anyone is familiar with both of them, I would appreciate your advice![/QUOTE]
GCP21 was my go to property in Bangkok, but it's now tied with the Marriott on soi 57. I previously posted about it, but here is some more information. First is GF of course, and lots of traffic so no one would notice anyway. Pool is nice, but is more east facing so better in mornings than afternoons. However there is a bar unlike GCP so you can get a drink, but it is pricey. Rooms are nice and service is great. On site food options good as well and you get 20% off coupons for them so makes it more reasonable. It's location though is my primary reason for my rating though. Thong lo and ekkami have so much going on with new bars and restaurants. Spend a half hour on [URL]http://bk.asia-city.com/[/URL] and you will see what I mean. Also right on suk outside the hotel are 3 great noodle shops, a thai chinese place, and a street seafood place all which smell terrific every time I walk by. It's only 2 blocks from BTS and since it avoid the asoke and phrom phong intersections its easier to get everywhere including the airport.
Downsides: definitly not walking to cowboy or nana, is international brand so no food is cheap or even thai reasonable (from experience any international brand has overpriced room service), rooms not that big.
Upsides: rooftop bar is terrific, executive apts are nice amount of space, location to more local places, new and modern, marriott points, great staff, local laundry and food close, sky and tulip walking distance.
BTW, I got the Citi Prestige card last year and despite its 450 fee it's come in really handy. You get 250 back in airfare credit, so really its only 200, and if you are US citizen it will also pay your $100 global entry application fee. The other 2 notable benefits are the priority pass lounge access which came in handy in both HKG and BKK last trip, they aren't as nice as the business or first lounges, but some free food and drink and a more comfortable place to rest during layovers or preflight is always more relaxing. Last the 4th night free on hotels can be quite valuable. The booking is annoying since you have to call and talk to a travel agent, but doing my research ahead of time I gave them 3 properties and dates and they came back to me with prices. A bit more expensive than internet booking, but if you are staying 4 nights, 8,12, ect. That 4th free more than makes up for it. Anyway, thought was worth sharing. If you are interested [URL]milevalue.com[/URL] is my go to for more information, and if you go through their website they get credit which seems more than fair for the good analysis they do.
[QUOTE=MichaelSamuel;1858115]GCP21 was my go to property in Bangkok, but it's now tied with the Marriott on soi 57. I previously posted about it, but here is some more information.[/QUOTE]MichaelSamuel:
The Marriott website shows two Marriotts at Soi 57. A Marriott Hotel and Marriott Serviced Apartments. Are these properties next door to each other? The serviced apartments are US $99 in May which seems like a fair price. What hotel is GCP21?
Same hotel. Just different elevators. You get less Marriott points from staying in apartments if that matters to you.
GCP = grand centre point terminal 21.
[QUOTE=Allover;1858186]MichaelSamuel:
The Marriott website shows two Marriotts at Soi 57. A Marriott Hotel and Marriott Serviced Apartments. Are these properties next door to each other? The serviced apartments are US $99 in May which seems like a fair price. What hotel is GCP21?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=BKKguru;1852489]Crypton,
FYI-
Majestic Grande does have a walk of shame. From the front lobby entrance to the elevator, it is a good 30+ feet. You have to walk past the guests sitting in the lobby and the Reception desk.
After 9 pm, they have Security (professional looking in a suit) sitting at a desk near the lobby entrance. Security will check and keep the ID of the girl. When she leaves, they will call you in the Room before giving her ID back.
~BKKguru.[/QUOTE]More than happy of their efficient security. They quickly know the guests by face and are very efficient. Nobody in BKK hotel reception or security will bother you. They have seen all and more.
[QUOTE=BionicMan;1858385]More than happy of their efficient security. They quickly know the guests by face and are very efficient. Nobody in BKK hotel reception or security will bother you. They have seen all and more.[/QUOTE]I spent 3 nights at the Majestic Grande hotel last week. I had many FLs back to my room. Only one had her ID checked by security. For all the others, they simply walked with me all the way to the elevators. The security folks appeared busy with other matters and no one seemed to pay attention. I was comfortable with that, as I am happy to handle my own safety within the confine of the hotel.
Can anyone tell me how the Continent Hotel compares to the Grand Swiss? They both seem to be managed by Compass Hospitality. I chose the Continent as it seems to be nicer but are they stricter regarding bringing back FLs and bargirls?
Will be in town April 11 any reviews on the JW Marriott in Bangkok? I'm thinking about booking there.
I made a post earlier saying the JW Marriott, but I meant Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok any info from this hotel. BTW I'm getting a great rate $51.00 a night.
Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok.
155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road Bangkok 10330 Thailand.
[QUOTE=DarkHeli;1858863]Can anyone tell me how the Continent Hotel compares to the Grand Swiss? They both seem to be managed by Compass Hospitality. I chose the Continent as it seems to be nicer but are they stricter regarding bringing back FLs and bargirls?[/QUOTE]Both are good properties. I have stayed in both but Have stayed five times in Grand swiss and only once in The Continent. I clearly prefer Grand swiss as it has the best location. Right on soi11, just 2 minutes to nana bts, equidistant from both NEP and SC and lots of restaurants around. Room & quality wise Continent is slightly better. Service at both is top class and both are guest friendly. There is absolutely no problem in bringing FLs and bar girls to your room so long as you have booked for double occupancy.
This hotel is located at Sukhumvit Soi 4 near to Boss Suites. I stayed there for 2 nights.
If location and accessibility is not a constraint for you then this hotel is VFM. But I just didn't like this hotel due to it's location. It's a budget hotel and located at end of an alley. Even to get a bottle of water you have to walk at least 800 meters approx. For the money you give hotel rooms are good and it's completely guest friendly.
The hotel I stayed in Pattaya is located at the perfect location and this might be the reason I didn't like this hotel. To be honest the hotel was a serious mood off for me. I'm not going to stay in this hotel in my future trips but I suggest it for people who are tight in budget for a good hotel. But be ready to compromise with location.
[QUOTE=ScaredOfLuv;1859172]I made a post earlier saying the JW Marriott, but I meant Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok any info from this hotel. BTW I'm getting a great rate $51.00 a night.
Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok.
155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road Bangkok 10330 Thailand.[/QUOTE]Is the courtyard guest friendly.
I'm at the Majestic Grande and really like the location. It's on Soi 2, but there's a parking lot that connects it to Soi 4 (the one that Annie's is in). There a good Mexican place in that lot as well. It's not too far from Nana and just a little bit longer to places like DR BJ's and FireHouse if you want a nice burger.
The Majestic Grande is Nice, clean, and spacious. I'm thrilled w / the location and the cleanliness. I'll repeat next time I'm in Bangkok.
I've stayed at that Marriott Courtyard many times, no problem bringing ladies in. Good hotel, a little bit away from the action but easy to get to from Chit Lom BTS.
[QUOTE=BigTimeFun;1861701]Is the courtyard guest friendly.[/QUOTE]