Bangkok Hotels

[quote=mick licker]i prefer to pay as i go for food and drinks etc., rather than put everything on the tab.
that way when the final accomodation bill comes, it seems suprisingly low and no shock at all.[/quote] so that way you are [i]psychologically[/i] paying less? that's very funny!

[quote=mick licker]i absolutely agree about the out-of-way hotel. ll is my semi-out of the way hotel (lol) but i got spotted quickly by girls working in soi 33 that know me. thai girls some how become long sighted when that see farangs in the distance (must be my frame [/quote]whattaya mean? [i]farangs[/i] [b]all[/b] have targets painted on them as far as thai "working" women are concerned. you could be the invisible man, [i]"hallooo..."[/i]

[quote=mick licker]its amazing how easy it is to get seen by someone that knows your gf. thats why i would recommend soapies and oilies as a safer option.[/quote]i still go to mps while i'm in town visiting my gik. my gf knows i go to mps and is ok with it (to a point). she's down in the south right now, anyway. but the thai girl mobile phone grapevine is all powerful and covers the entire [i]world![/i] not sure how my gik feels, though. she's has the hotter head, (and body), of the two! :cool:

[quote=mick licker]do not walk in popular places (like bts or mbk) with another girl (its a big risk).[/quote]in other words, hat, sunglasses, mustache, and [i]take a taxi![/i]

[QUOTE=Fon Tok]So that way you are [i]psychologically[/i] paying less? That's very funny!
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No thats not it. It you keep paying cash, you see how fast it is dissappearing and can start putting the breaks on. Putting stuff on the tab is more dangerous as you lose track of how much you are spending, until the rude shock comes at the end.

If I should ring the bell, I want to pay soon before the bill gets totally out of hand.

New Year's Eve, when I start to get drunk, is a dangerous time for my bill too. Endless B52s will add up. Best to do a "check bill" once in a while to manage the "splurge" a little.

[QUOTE=Mick Licker]No thats not it. It you keep paying cash, you see how fast it is dissappearing and can start putting the breaks on. Putting stuff on the tab is more dangerous as you lose track of how much you are spending, until the rude shock comes at the end...[/QUOTE] That was the gist of my original comment. At LL if you are not paying attention it can add up. It is still a lot less than most places in the world and the fun-to-value factor is very high.

Personally, even when I'm on a roll, I have a pretty good idea of what I'm spending, tab or otherwise. I've had lots of practice at this, especially in my younger days.

In Bangkok, it's when I hit the ATM for a stack of 1000 baht notes while out drinking late night that I occasionally get a little loose. Bargirls really know how, (or at least try), to work you if they think you're drunk and have a wad of cash. I usually just play along as it's entertaining. It's still peanuts compared with the cost of other types of fun!

[url]http://www.theatlantahotelbangkok.com/caveat.php[/url]

I just found this site....and said to myself......this would not be a good hotel for the guy's (yes, including me!!).....on this forum.

It is actually quite amusing to navigate through their different web pages.

Hello,

I'm looking for a cheap room near Nana.

Anybody could comment about Nanatai Mansion?

[url]http://www.nanataimansion.com/homenanatai.html[/url]

Compared to a room at NanaHotel for example. Is it worth it to save a couple hundred baths for night?

Thanks a lot

[QUOTE=Fon Tok]That was the gist of my original comment. At LL if you are not paying attention it can add up. It is still a lot less than most places in the world and the fun-to-value factor is very high.

Personally, even when I'm on a roll, I have a pretty good idea of what I'm spending, tab or otherwise. I've had lots of practice at this, especially in my younger days.... [/QUOTE]
I agree, it's pretty easy for me too to mentally track how much I'm spending. May be I never get too drunk...haha. Also, I make it a habit to set a spending limit and stay within that budget, I am good at it having worked in Las Vegas where you can get carried away if not careful. However, at a regular place, it's easy to spend more than I should.

I buy at least a couple of drinks for a few of the girls I know, not just my regular, plus a couple of drinks for myself. Then I want to grab a bite to eat, oh my regular asks if her "sister" whom I know can come too. With the barfine and the tips, it's easily 3 times what I really should spend.

I like soapies for this reason, where I stay within a controlled budget, and spend a lot less.

Fun factor? that's different, and difficult to compare.

fly

PS. My bank account balance improved quite a lot after I stopped seeing my regular BG, good one way, bad in another way :( must find a new regular, but that's a different topic.

I will be in Thailand for a few weeks in Feb and plan to spend 1-2 weeks in BKK. I'm new to BKK - only been there for two nights a year ago. I stayed at the Peninsula and this time I want to stay on the other side of the river. The Banyan Tree is offering pretty good discounts for Feb stays. Can anyone comment on its location? I'm interested in knowing how far of a walk it is to the sky trains. How long will it take to walk to the train and catch a train to the Sukhumvit area? Is the area surrounding the hotel interesting for walking? I assume night time taxi service to Sukhimvit area is pretty quick.

Any other comments regarding the hotel are most welcome.

Thanks,

Ivan.

[QUOTE=Ivanba]I will be in Thailand for a few weeks in Feb and plan to spend 1-2 weeks in BKK. I'm new to BKK - only been there for two nights a year ago. I stayed at the Peninsula and this time I want to stay on the other side of the river. The Banyan Tree is offering pretty good discounts for Feb stays. Can anyone comment on its location? I'm interested in knowing how far of a walk it is to the sky trains. How long will it take to walk to the train and catch a train to the Sukhumvit area? Is the area surrounding the hotel interesting for walking? I assume night time taxi service to Sukhimvit area is pretty quick.

Any other comments regarding the hotel are most welcome.

Thanks,

Ivan.[/QUOTE]
As always, a simple Google Maps search reveals the location:
[url]http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=au&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=112522687346612693021.00044836624e9b986acc9&ll=13.732048,100.570049&spn=0.050693,0.075617&z=14[/url]

A slightly unusual location on Sathorn Tai but close to Lumphini underground station which can take you to Sukhumvit road on just 3rd stop heading East and then North.

[QUOTE=Francesco24]Hello,

I'm looking for a cheap room near Nana.

Anybody could comment about Nanatai Mansion?

[url]http://www.nanataimansion.com/homenanatai.html[/url]

Compared to a room at NanaHotel for example. Is it worth it to save a couple hundred baths for night?

Thanks a lot[/QUOTE]
Despite being cheaper, there is every chance its better (wouldn't be difficult). Although some guys like the sordid Nana Hotel (even meet ladyboys going to knock on some guy's door), its a shithole to others. I never consider it.

Consider also the Dawin Hotel also on Soi 4 which probably still has very good deals available.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]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]S15 wireless is bad from what I heard from my buddy and the reviews on the net. So you need wifi, stay away.

Check out Citichic as well.Should be Bhat2,300.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Absolutely! if you're going to fuck around, be discreet, Bangkok is a very small city.[/QUOTE]

Tell me about it... it cost me a trip up country and a visit to the temple to get out of a little hole I dug...

Last week I received this email from the Majestic Grande although I have not stayed there in over a year. I've always recommended this Hotel because is one of the top hotels in BKK (minus the internet charge but won't get into that now). Seems like they are upping their marketing and customer relation program to reach out to previous customers. Any way I though this was a nice touch.


[url]http://www.majesticgrande.com/[/url]

_____________________________________________
Dear Mr. xxxxxxx

On Behalf of the management and staff of Majestic Grande

we wish you success, happiness and good health always.

*** Happy Birthday ***

Best regards,

Adirake Wangthaveepaibul

Front Office Manager

A very belated post to highly recommend the Citadines Suites on Soi 11. Stayed there on my last trip in November fairly soon after it had opened. Very spacious rooms, clean, bright, well-furnished. Walk-in shower (very important, I always think).

A reasonable walk down Soi 11, but as I tend to stay in LeFenix these days it was no problem.

Some confusion over breakfast as I think you are meant to get a voucher and use it in the bar linked to the hotel. I was charged full rate but just stood at the reception smiling and showing my email booking voucher and eventually it was all sorted.

I paid 1900 Bht per night excluding breakfast (169 Bht). It is now at 1999 Bht on Wotif, although annoyingly jumping to presumably its permanent price of 2556 Bht the day I arrive for my next trip. Relatively still a bargain, but with the lousy exchange rates I'm looking for cheaper options.

Photos attached. The girl is included with the special internet rate (those aren't skin grafts, just my poor editing-out of distinctive tattoos).

[QUOTE=Mouse1]A very belated post to highly recommend the Citadines Suites on Soi 11. Stayed there on my last trip in November fairly soon after it had opened. Very spacious rooms, clean, bright, well-furnished. Walk-in shower (very important, I always think).
[/QUOTE]
Same layout as the the one on Soi 16 which is one of my all time favs in Bangkok.

Hi all,

Looking for a budget place along or just off Soi 4. I've stayed at The Swan Inn 4 before so something similar to that in terms of standard and price (800).
Swan Inn is booked and so far only found Nana City Inn, Nana Thai Mansion, White Orchid....
I remember seeing one decent looking place above a travel agent I think on the Nana Hotel side between Hillary Bar and Swan 4 but can't remember the name.
Actually, I remember seeing quite a few little places tucked away but obviously I'm not very observant, am I?
Anyway, if some one can recommend the above places or any others that are cheap, cheerful and clean it will be greatly appreciated.
I arrive late at night and prefer to have a place secured rather than going about knocking on doors.
Cheers to all.