Bangkok Hotels

Part of the Marriott group and I'm getting rates of around 3,200/ night. Rooms are decent size with a separate bathtub that you can watch the TV from. Location was the main reason I chose this hotel. 10 minutes walk to Terminal 21/ Soi Cowboy / Nana plaza.

The breakfast buffet was also good. Gym is small but has some treadmills, elliptical and some free weights. Is usually empty whenever I went (typically mornings or early afternoon). Is guest friendly and didn't even ask my guests for ID although you have to come down from your room to pickup / escort the guests to your room (lift needs hotel card).

Getting taxi from reception to airport also good. They would try to get you cab that uses meter although during the busy times, they'd advise that some cabs may want a fixed price (400-500 rather than the 350 cost if using meters plus highway tolls).

Has anyone stayed at this hotel on Soi 11? It appears that it has gone through renovations recently and the photos look good. Also, the recent reviews on Trip Advisor are good compared to my old hotel, the Grand President. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Has the hotel done with its refurbishing and name change?

Has anyone been there recently and able to compare with the previous administration?

Looking for a hotel that is within easy reach of Nana and Thermae bar with both bathtub and shower. Found the Grand Business Inn on [URL]booking.com[/URL] and reviews seem pretty good and reasonable price.

Tripadvisor users mention it is GF but other than that nothing to go by. Anyone stayed at this hotel and confirm this is guest friendly?

Thanks.

[QUOTE=IKnowMyAbc1;2308632]Looking for a hotel that is within easy reach of Nana and Thermae bar with both bathtub and shower. Found the Grand Business Inn on [URL]booking.com[/URL] and reviews seem pretty good and reasonable price.

Tripadvisor users mention it is GF but other than that nothing to go by. Anyone stayed at this hotel and confirm this is guest friendly?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I walked up with a Thermae girl no questions asked when we went up to see a buddy who was staying there. No one seemed to care.

[QUOTE=BionicMan;2308628]Has the hotel done with its refurbishing and name change?

Has anyone been there recently and able to compare with the previous administration?[/QUOTE]The Majestic Grande refurbishment is not completed. If you like this area I would recommend the New Novatel on Soi 4.

[QUOTE=IKnowMyAbc1;2308632]Looking for a hotel that is within easy reach of Nana and Thermae bar with both bathtub and shower. Found the Grand Business Inn on [URL]booking.com[/URL] and reviews seem pretty good and reasonable price.

Tripadvisor users mention it is GF but other than that nothing to go by. Anyone stayed at this hotel and confirm this is guest friendly?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]See my post on these pages on The Novotel Suk 4.

A Grand Deluxe room with Bathtub will serve you well.

Maybe a little pricey at the 3,000 THB however.

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;2308826]The Majestic Grande refurbishment is not completed. If you like this area I would recommend the New Novatel on Soi 4.[/QUOTE]I stayed at the Novotel on Soi 4 and I was not too pleased. I wrote a report back around January 2018. Too crowded and they don't do a good job handling the crowd.

I also stayed at the Dynasty Grande and ex-Majestic Grande. I liked both of these hotels better, less crowded, easier to get in and out.

[QUOTE=Analyst8;2306819]Part of the Marriott group and I'm getting rates of around 3,200/ night. Rooms are decent size with a separate bathtub that you can watch the TV from. Location was the main reason I chose this hotel. 10 minutes walk to Terminal 21/ Soi Cowboy / Nana plaza.

The breakfast buffet was also good. Gym is small but has some treadmills, elliptical and some free weights. Is usually empty whenever I went (typically mornings or early afternoon). Is guest friendly and didn't even ask my guests for ID although you have to come down from your room to pickup / escort the guests to your room (lift needs hotel card).

Getting taxi from reception to airport also good. They would try to get you cab that uses meter although during the busy times, they'd advise that some cabs may want a fixed price (400-500 rather than the 350 cost if using meters plus highway tolls).[/QUOTE]I have stayed there numerous times over the past 6-7 years. Great location, GF friendly with a very nice buffet breakfast. Smoked salmon and the best noodle soup for your friend. Drunken Leprechaun bar is a good place to start the evening or have dinner. However, the place goes down hill each trip! The rooms are in dire need of a makeover. Original beds have been very well used nightly by myself and and the rest of the world. The sliding bathroom viewing door would not close so there is no toilet privacy. There were bugs in the bathroom. Not listening bugs, bugs with wings. As a Bonvoy Marriott member, I will try and pre book the Westin or other properties in the future.

[QUOTE=IKnowMyAbc1;2308632]Looking for a hotel that is within easy reach of Nana and Thermae bar with both bathtub and shower. Found the Grand Business Inn on [URL]booking.com[/URL] and reviews seem pretty good and reasonable price.

Tripadvisor users mention it is GF but other than that nothing to go by. Anyone stayed at this hotel and confirm this is guest friendly?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Grand Business Inn is on Soi 11. I stayed there many many years ago. Basic budget hotel, with hard beds. Certainly not likely to have rooms with separate bathtub and shower. Shower over the tub, maybe. Not high enough standard. Only advantage is cafe open 24 hours. Not recommended for me. Quest friendly no problem. Basically for expats on a tight budget and liking the area. Close to Villa Markt.

On 8 would be better I think, or even Dynasty Grande (excellent bathrooms with separate bath and shower and a good swimming pool). Grand Business Inn has no pool.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2308924]Grand Business Inn is on Soi 11. I stayed there many many years ago. Basic budget hotel, with hard beds. Certainly not likely to have rooms with separate bathtub and shower. Shower over the tub, maybe. Not high enough standard. Only advantage is cafe open 24 hours. Not recommended for me. Quest friendly no problem. Basically for expats on a tight budget and liking the area. Close to Villa Markt.

On 8 would be better I think, or even Dynasty Grande (excellent bathrooms with separate bath and shower and a good swimming pool). Grand Business Inn has no pool.[/QUOTE]Close to Villa Market? The old location or the new location?

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2308924]Grand Business Inn is on Soi 11. I stayed there many many years ago. Basic budget hotel, with hard beds. Certainly not likely to have rooms with separate bathtub and shower. Shower over the tub, maybe. Not high enough standard. Only advantage is cafe open 24 hours. Not recommended for me. Quest friendly no problem. Basically for expats on a tight budget and liking the area. Close to Villa Markt.

On 8 would be better I think, or even Dynasty Grande (excellent bathrooms with separate bath and shower and a good swimming pool). Grand Business Inn has no pool.[/QUOTE]Upon taking the time to read reviews and your input I think I'll look elsewhere. Any thoughts on the FuramaXclusive Asoke hotel?

Anyone stayed here? Planning a two night stay in July. It's just around the corner from tulip and thong lor bts. Prices look decent. I'd prefer to be close to the bts and not near Nana. Less suspicious to the thaifriendly meet up girl.

Is there a short cut through the alleys behind thong lor to this hotel?

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2308924]Grand Business Inn is on Soi 11. I stayed there many many years ago. Basic budget hotel, with hard beds. Certainly not likely to have rooms with separate bathtub and shower. Shower over the tub, maybe. Not high enough standard. Only advantage is cafe open 24 hours. Not recommended for me. Quest friendly no problem. Basically for expats on a tight budget and liking the area. Close to Villa Markt.

On 8 would be better I think, or even Dynasty Grande (excellent bathrooms with separate bath and shower and a good swimming pool). Grand Business Inn has no pool.[/QUOTE]Unfortunately, any hotel on Soi 11 very near Sukhumvit Road is no longer close to Villa Market. VM moved their Soi 11 location all the way to hell down Soi 11, around the corner to the left, past Infinity and V8 Diner. So it is now a long, boring walk down Soi 11 from Sukhumvit Road and any adjacent hotels. Maybe it is a tad closer to Sukhumvit Road and a hotel like Grand Business Inn than if you go to Top's Market below Robinsons at Sukhumvit Soi 19. But it feels like a longer walk to me because it is so unpleasant a walk until perhaps after sunset.

[QUOTE=EihTooms;2308997]Unfortunately, any hotel on Soi 11 very near Sukhumvit Road is no longer close to Villa Market. VM moved their Soi 11 location all the way to hell down Soi 11, around the corner to the left, past Infinity and V8 Diner. So it is now a long, boring walk down Soi 11 from Sukhumvit Road and any adjacent hotels. Maybe it is a tad closer to Sukhumvit Road and a hotel like Grand Business Inn than if you go to Top's Market below Robinsons at Sukhumvit Soi 19. But it feels like a longer walk to me because it is so unpleasant a walk until perhaps after sunset.[/QUOTE]Thank you for that important information on the new location of Villa Market. It is closer to Citadines. I use to stay at the Grand President and go there all the time for my essentials. Their breads were very good and I was always buying my water and sodas there.