Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Fortunate;2770153]It's looking like this spring I will be making my first trip over and here's a question my search-fu can't answer: hotel vs air be&be. I almost exclusively use the latter these days, any reason not to while in Thailand and go with hotels instead?

Many thanks![/QUOTE]I prefer AirBnB in Bangkok since many units have a washer and I don't have to schlep my clothes to an off-site laundry.

However, please note that some listings like the Hyde 11 condo high-rise state that AirBnB occupants aren't allowed to use the pool or gym.

Hi folks,

How is Oakwood hotel in sukhumvit 11? Is it girl friendly?

Cheers!

I am staying there for one night in late December before moving to another hotel nearby for a longer (month) stay, and have read similar mixed reports. Of course, for one night, I can tolerate current conditions but curious as well if anyone has a recent review.

[QUOTE=NewImage;2762269]Heard conflicting reports on Galleria 10.

Some say still ok some say starting to show age and upkeep not good.

Any recent stayers?

Have done a search on here.

Appreciate.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Tomasb;2771846]I am staying there for one night in late December before moving to another hotel nearby for a longer (month) stay, and have read similar mixed reports. Of course, for one night, I can tolerate current conditions but curious as well if anyone has a recent review.[/QUOTE]As above thought I'd not take the chance.

I have booked Radisson Suites Soi 11, is this hotel girl friendly, and do they allow more than 1 guest to come to the room.

[QUOTE=ChoduMadan;2779003]I have booked Radisson Suites Soi 11, is this hotel girl friendly, and do they allow more than 1 guest to come to the room.[/QUOTE]The Radisson is on Soi 13, not 11.

[QUOTE=ChoduMadan;2779003]I have booked Radisson Suites Soi 11, is this hotel girl friendly, and do they allow more than 1 guest to come to the room.[/QUOTE]Soi 13 Radisson does allow girls. I don't know about multiple girls at the same time. At the main entrance you will be facing the reception, so you won't be sneaking anybody in. They did not require girl ID from me, though I encourage people to give reception her ID and call the room before returning the ID. I tip reception for this because it is for my security. A hidden entrance does exist for the left wing, but it is awkward and is not recommended.

Hi all, complete newbie to BKK. Not sure of the lay of the land. Can someone please give me some options of decent hotels to stay at? I know 'reasonably' priced is relative to the person, so just a few I can look at that are girl (s) friendly. Also, if you can just name an area, then I can just look at the hotels there. Wanting a place that's not too far and centrally located to all the action areas, within walking distance if possible with a room safe. Not sure if there's a place that's in the middle of all the spots mentioned in BKK. I was looking at Grand 5 hotel & Plaza, but not sure. Guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed with so many options and areas for women. Thanks!

[QUOTE=GuyReynolds;2779616]Hi all, complete newbie to BKK. Not sure of the lay of the land. Can someone please give me some options of decent hotels to stay at? I know 'reasonably' priced is relative to the person, so just a few I can look at that are girl (s) friendly. Also, if you can just name an area, then I can just look at the hotels there.[/QUOTE]Take a look at maps of Bangkok. I'd suggest staying between the BTS stops of Nana and Asok. Then plug your price range into a site like Agoda. Once you find a couple to your liking, just search for the hotel name on this site or through google with the term "guest friendly". From there you can look more closely at reviews.

[QUOTE=GuyReynolds;2779616]Hi all, complete newbie to BKK. Not sure of the lay of the land. Can someone please give me some options of decent hotels to stay at? I know 'reasonably' priced is relative to the person, so just a few I can look at that are girl (s) friendly. Also, if you can just name an area, then I can just look at the hotels there. Wanting a place that's not too far and centrally located to all the action areas, within walking distance if possible with a room safe. Not sure if there's a place that's in the middle of all the spots mentioned in BKK. I was looking at Grand 5 hotel & Plaza, but not sure. Guess I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed with so many options and areas for women. Thanks![/QUOTE]I stayed at Adelphi Suites on Soi 8 based on recommendations in this thread. It worked well. Very discreet hotel staff, absolutely girlfriendly. Rooftop pool and fitness and a pretty decent attached restaurant. It's right in the middle of the action, too. I don't really do bars but it's a few minutes walk to Woods if you need some sloppy top.

[QUOTE=GuyReynolds;2779616]Also, if you can just name an area, then I can just look at the hotels there. Wanting a place that's not too far and centrally located to all the action areas, within walking distance if possible with a room safe.[/QUOTE]Grab your map and find Sukhumvit between Soi 4 (Nana Plaza) and Soi 23 (Soi Cowboy intersects with Soi 23). That is "action central". Pick your favorite hotel in that area. For Bangkok rookies, I recommend Soi 11 because it is very busy and centrally located. Mercure is my favorite, though it is a substantial walk to get to Sukhumvit. Other more expensive and cheaper options are available nearby.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;2779737]Grab your map and find Sukhumvit between Soi 4 (Nana Plaza) and Soi 23 (Soi Cowboy intersects with Soi 23). That is "action central". Pick your favorite hotel in that area. For Bangkok rookies, I recommend Soi 11 because it is very busy and centrally located. Mercure is my favorite, though it is a substantial walk to get to Sukhumvit. Other more expensive and cheaper options are available nearby.[/QUOTE]Based on recommendations here, I stayed at Dreams hotel (Tower1) on Soi 15, earlier this week for 3 days. I paid about 2800 Baht, for 2 (silver room), incl Breakfast, all inclusive. Absolutely green. I had couple of room service from Thai Friendly. They call to check if am expecting, and check back again while the girl leaves. I chose the silver option.

Good rooms, decent standard breakfast. About 150-200 mtrs to Sukhumvit, a max of 10 min walk to soi 11. I paid 150 for taxi to soi cowboy. Soi Nana is 15-20 min walk. Soi 15 is a quiet street without any bars or restaurants, unlike 11.

I am in Pattaya now and tomorrow I had back to Dreams for few more days. Though I wanted to book Movenpick (a bit deeper inside soi 15), I missed a good deal yesterday and it was later sold out.

In Pattaya staying at Siam at Siam, decent hotel. Its on Soi 2. Short walk away from soi 6, 150 Baht ride to Treetown and 200 to WS. While its green, you ned to comedown to the lobby and sign a form for the girl to come up. They keep the girls ID and call upon exit.

Mercure on soi 11 is not all that deep in the street. Max 5 minutes walk, maybe less. But its on soi11, high density street.

[QUOTE=ArisCasa;2779818]In Pattaya staying at Siam at Siam, decent hotel. Its on Soi 2. Short walk away from soi 6, 150 Baht ride to Treetown and 200 to WS.[/QUOTE]That seems really expensive to me. What mode of transportation are you using? Limousine? Not trying to be a smartass. Just curious.

Stayed at W 21 hotel, right next to soi cowboy but didn't get too loud. I got the 15 dollar room which was tiny but fine for what I needed. No windows and no bugs probably cause of no windows. Rooms what you pay for and I was fine with that. 7-11 downstairs but its every few blocks anyways right. Only stayed here for a short time so not sure if its GF but probably is since right next to cowboy, so also close to bts, terminal 21.

Hi all,

Which hotel will you recommend for nice themed hotels that may have a jacuzzi, and some good mood lights. I have stayed at Dream hotel multiple times, and really like it. The only downside is no jacuzzis in the room.