Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]For example, Nic?
Is "VERY decent" a euphemism for "barely tolerable"?
I wouldn't normally go that low because I want free good internet connection at the very least.
Grand Business Inn was 1800 last time with free internet, but no swimming pool, noisy, and beds too hard.
The Majestic Suites is a very good cheap option but usually booked out.

Perhaps City Lodge, Everrich, Stable Lodge, Ruamchit Plaza, Dynasty Inn, or the infamous Nana Hotel can sneak into 1400 Baht bracket. I have only ever tried Dynasty and Nana Hotel which were just acceptable.

Its hard to beat Livingstones Lodge at 1800 plus taxes (around 2000) including free internet, swimming pool, breakfast, and very comfortable beds, unless your requirements are very basic indeed.[/QUOTE]
I call Queen Lotus Guest House opposite Drop Inn in the small soi between soi 18 and 20 very decent. As well as Baan Sukhumvit in the same soi. Both go for 1400 incl. breakfast and are GF. I have never stayed at Baan Sukh, but I know Queen Lotus has a good Wifi in the room.

[QUOTE=Tiger 888]I call Queen Lotus Guest House opposite Drop Inn in the small soi between soi 18 and 20 very decent. As well as Baan Sukhumvit in the same soi. Both go for 1400 incl. breakfast and are GF. I have never stayed at Baan Sukh, but I know Queen Lotus has a good Wifi in the room.[/QUOTE]
Well I like a specific recommendation like that. FREE wifi! and close to the MRT so I can get to all my favourite Soapies.

Added to Sukhumvit hotels Map (yellow thumb tack near Soi 20):
[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=au&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112522687346612693021.00044a593b4e00593545f&ll=13.734112,100.563097&spn=0.015487,0.015385&z=16[/url]

[QUOTE=Fon Tok]I did stay at the Silom i Residence and found it to be to my liking. It is a low-key place that feels more like an apartment than a hotel. Here's the link to their website: [url]http://iresidence.bangkokpropertyrental.com/[/url]
I paid about 2000 baht for a junior suite. I also previously stayed in a superior room and it was fine. There's a rooftop bar with a 2 for 1 Happy Hour. I'll be staying there in a few days, and then again in Jan. I found very good prices on RatesToGo.com.

A few things to note to be objective: the bathrooms are a little small (only showers) and the toiletries are fairly basic (but complete). The rooms on the Narathiwas side can be a little noisy at times. Also, they don't have blackout curtains, so bring an eye mask if you like to sleep late and earplugs if a little noise bothers you (it's not bad, though, just Bangkok).

In terms of girl-friendly, the elevator entry is just below street level in the parking area so you only pass the parking/security person on the way in. They were very friendly and always smiled. I only brought one woman home (every night for a week), so I don't know if different girls would cause them to take notice. I doubt it...[/QUOTE]
I'm back at this hotel again and there's a couple of updates I'd like to add:

-- came in late last night with my girl and she was asked for an ID. I told the parking/door guy she was "with me" and that was enough. Nice to know they do check, though.
-- it is pretty noisy on the street sides. Definitely ask for a "back" room if noise bothers you.
-- the walls are thin. There's a screamer (and he's a guy) in the next room!

Other than that. It's not a bad deal for a jr. suite (2000 baht) if you like this neighborhood.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]For example, Nic?
Is "VERY decent" a euphemism for "barely tolerable"? [/quote]

Well for example, The Key had a promo a while ago (I think it still stands) and they are located just opposite Luxury hotel (an dmassage)

S15 also was in that price bracket


[quote]I wouldn't normally go that low because I want free good internet connection at the very least.[/QUOTE]

I also would not go to these places, I like the Davis style hotels (price about 4,000)

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV] I'll agree Livingstones has comfortable beds, is quiet, clean, and the wifi was strong and fast for Thai standards. But WTF... everyone knows I enjoy LL but it's still a place I'd look at and recommend to folks.

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I did some research on livingstones and most reviews were rather decent. The issue that kept coming up was noise. Apparently there is a disco or bar right on the premises and if you are unlucky enough to get a room next to the action you will not be sleeping well...true/false ? Another post on this thread mentioned a huge construction project going on.

You have all provided some great responses thank you again. I won't be getting there until the beginning of may. There should be better rates at that point.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp]I did some research on livingstones and most reviews were rather decent. The issue that kept coming up was noise. Apparently there is a disco or bar right on the premises and if you are unlucky enough to get a room next to the action you will not be sleeping well...true/false ? Another post on this thread mentioned a huge construction project going on.
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[/QUOTE]Artisttyp,

Noise: There is a bar on our premises, and 2 rooms are dirctly above it. When we started the business up I was worried about the noise issue, too and slept in both rooms for many days.

I did not hear any music/bar noise due to the massive concrete ceiling / floor between bar and rooms - but I heard the clicking of the pool balls (pool table)...really true.

Now - the bar closes usually at 1 am - and if a customer is really sensitive to that kind of noise we have rooms in other areas.

Construction: There is one smaller construction project quite close to one tract of Livingstone's. Another huge construction site is visible, but not too close. Noise is there during day time, but we had no complains up to now. Work usually stops at 10 / 11 pm.


Giotto
[URL]www.livingstones.co.th[/URL]

[QUOTE=Giotto]Artisttyp,

Noise: There is a bar on our premises, and 2 rooms are dirctly above it. When we started the business up I was worried about the noise issue, too and slept in both rooms for many days.

I did not hear any music/bar noise due to the massive concrete ceiling / floor between bar and rooms - but I heard the clicking of the pool balls (pool table)...really true.

Now - the bar closes usually at 1 am - and if a customer is really sensitive to that kind of noise we have rooms in other areas.

Construction: There is one smaller construction project quite close to one tract of Livingstone's. Another huge construction site is visible, but not too close. Noise is there during day time, but we had no complains up to now. Work usually stops at 10 / 11 pm.


Giotto
[URL]www.livingstones.co.th[/URL][/QUOTE]


Thank you for clearing this up.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]
S15 also was in that price bracket

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I have stayed at S15 and was well over 2k at that time.
But perhaps if places get desperate could be super specials.

Good standard but no pool.

Think I heard a rumour that the Key was not GF or some other problems. Have seen about 1600 for this one.

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=690283&postcount=16[/url]

Looks like the guy mean't it was a problem to take 2 girls?
Its not quite clear.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]I have stayed at S15 and was well over 2k at that time.
But perhaps if places get desperate could be super specials.

Good standard but no pool.

Think I heard a rumour that the Key was not GF or some other problems. Have seen about 1600 for this one.

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=690283&postcount=16[/url]

Looks like the guy mean't it was a problem to take 2 girls?

Its not quite clear.[/QUOTE]The Key is guest friendly but room max occupancy is 2 people.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]Looks like the guy mean't it was a problem to take 2 girls?
Its not quite clear.[/QUOTE]

Whenever you are stuck in a hotel, ask for the manager. Play the angry Farang and ask them to check-out. You will be surprised how many will see things your way from that moment on... On the other hand... they could tell you to go to hell and you would be sitting in the street with 2 girls, your suitcase and no room ... :D

[QUOTE=Theant]The Key is guest friendly but room max occupancy is 2 people.[/QUOTE]
Shit, no sex parties! what a bummer!
Not a problem at Livingstone's lodge where a room is a room is a room.
I have taken more than one girl quite a few times and another mate on the ISG has claimed organising a veritable orgy (not sure sure how many girls).
There is only so many times I can cope with changing condoms :D

Even in Baiyoke Sky we had 3 in the room. My GF and her LB brother/sister were getting very drunk too when I arrived back at the room after playing up at Tulip when officially doing something else.

There is barely anyone in BKK these days, from Landmark terrasse I could see the JW Marriot, the Sofitel Grand Shukumvit, and the Majestic Grande, very few rooms were lit at 8PM. I believe the occupancy rate must be at 10 or 20% MAX.

I would advise people coming to BKK not to prepay their room on hotels.com or smilar but rather negociate 1 to 1 with each hotel. For example landmark seems to have a promo of buy one get one on their website. Probably others too.

More than ever neogicating seems to be the keyword, and more than ever customer is KING.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]...There is only so many times I can cope with changing condoms...[/QUOTE]If you are the only guy between the girls, why not use female condoms. Saves you the hazzle of changing.

As mentioned in other parts of this LOS forum, BKK is very quit now and hotels are empty. I was searching for room rates in the SUK area 5 weeks ago but due to the recent problems at BBK airport etc I postponed my trip and business for arriving mid January, room rates for around the year end are always higher but now offered with big discount.

When I look now at the same agents there websites as before, there is a tremendous drop in pricing, the hotels there own sites does not change it immediately but mainly good deals to find now at internet companies, example:

[url]http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/bangkok.html[/url] ( and other ones )

JE

Anybody ever stay at Park Plaza Sukhumvit? They've emailed me that they don't charge a joiner fee. It seems like a well-located hotel.

Also, concerning the Landmark 1 for 1 deal (I guess that would be every second night free), they have a deal on expedia for your 3rd night free, but only one free night. Anyone have any luck getting the 1 for 1 deal?

I can say that inquiring online for a January booking I haven't had any success getting a bargain, just the usual discounts, and the booking sites, Expedia, Hoteltravel, Hotelclub, Asiarooms, Latestays etc. haven't been much better.

Usually, it's far better to book online in advance especially with 4 and 5 star hotels. Has anybody really gotten a better deal in person lately?

I'm getting doubtful that the hotels are going to be aggressively cutting their rates in the wake of this slowdown.