Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=VLenin;2844947]Anyone tried or have intel about the Ramada by Wyndham on Soi 11? I think it's the old Grand Swiss. It's suggested there's been a full refurb. Can get a very good price for it for a November stay.[/QUOTE]I am staying at Ramada Soi 11 now. It is the old Grand Swiss and it has been fully remodeled and is very modern. I would recommend this hotel with one issue to mention. Their breakfast is expensive and has fewer choices than most. No eggs cooked to order. Being a three minute walk to the Nana BTS elevator is nice for us older guys.

[QUOTE=Allover;2845718]I am staying at Ramada Soi 11 now. It is the old Grand Swiss and it has been fully remodeled and is very modern.[/QUOTE]Nice. Fantastic location. Seemed like Grand Swiss was closed for years!

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy;2844964]The Travelodge on Sukhumvit 11 is very good. 4 star level for a 3 star price.[/QUOTE]Looking at the Travelodge on Soi 11 for the next run.

The Holiday Inn Express on Soi 11 (right next to the Travelodge) also is a good option, but it's prices seem to have gone up up a bit.

[QUOTE=Allover;2845718]I am staying at Ramada Soi 11 now. It is the old Grand Swiss and it has been fully remodeled and is very modern. I would recommend this hotel with one issue to mention. Their breakfast is expensive and has fewer choices than most. No eggs cooked to order. Being a three minute walk to the Nana BTS elevator is nice for us older guys.[/QUOTE]Several years ago I got fed up with Ambassador and started looking for alternatives, including Grand Swiss. The standard rooms were tiny, too small for comfort. If someone decides to stay at Ramada Soi 11, be sure to check the size of the room before you reserve.

[QUOTE=VLenin;2845451]I am also considering the Miami (for the experience) Citrus 13 (some very average reviews though) and the Belaire in Soi 5, and maybe the Galleria 12 - none of which I have stayed at. Stable Lodge also looks quite appealing to me.[/QUOTE]A few months ago I once used Miami when all the normal short term rooms were unavailable. It was 600 baht and not very good.

[QUOTE=VLenin;2845451]Soi 11 isn't an absolute must, but it's what I know best. I like that area, half way between Nana and Cowboy, and I know it well. I've also stayed in soi 7, soi 13 and soi 15 before. But strangely never in the even sois over the road.

I am also considering the Miami (for the experience) Citrus 13 (some very average reviews though) and the Belaire in Soi 5, and maybe the Galleria 12 - none of which I have stayed at. Stable Lodge also looks quite appealing to me.[/QUOTE]I would not recommend Soi 11 anymore. For two decades it was my go to location. I use to stay at the Grand President, but it got run down and the owners did not renovate the rooms. The current owners have not either from what I have been told. The last few years I stayed at the Citadines primarily because it had a good restaurant and the Mullis Bar down stairs. I stayed there last February and both the restaurant and Mullis Bar were gone. (Mullis reopened near the Grand President, but the food was not as good as before.) The Citadines is definitely not worth staying at because the restaurant next door is open air and plays loud music until 2 am. There have been numerous complaints at the front desk while I was there.

Additionally, Soi 11 has changed quite a bit since the pandemic. There are lot of ganga dealers in vans on the street and Citadines has one on the second floor. Also, lots of street walkers of the ugly and ladyboy variety. Essentially, Soi 11 has gone down the toilet as far as I am concered.

As an alternative, Jasmine City on Soi 23 seems to be a nice place and good reviews. If Soi Cowboy is your thing, it is just a short walk from the hotel. There seems to be a lot of nice restaurants in walking distance as well.

All, really appreciate the informative blogs around hotel choices. I have mongered before in BKK but those were the days of Spasso when I stayed in Hyatt close to Mixx as well and other night clubs for pick up.

This time, after many years, the mongering scene had changed which I learn from RTFF so I need your help please.

1. Can you recommend a 5 star Hotel with good food, ideally a bar or rooftop bar where there is pickup chances of FLs.

2. Location ideally close to places like Mixx (if still open), Thermae and any other night clubs I can goto for pick up. It does not need to be close to Metro. I can use Grab or taxi.

Thanks for your help.

Vik.

A 5 star + roof + FLs is a tough call.

Banyan Tree has a roof but not walkable to Shukumvitt in my opinion. Close to Thermae is Rosewood, Grand Hyatt, Waldorff Astoria, Anantara Siam, Conrad, none have a roof that I can remember. Centara Grand at Central World has a very nice roof with over priced and mediocre offerings. I can't see picking up any FLs there but I've seen plenty of farangs with Thai dates trying to convince them that they are the girl. Entertaining and sad at the same time.

Siam Kempinski is a little further west but no better than any of the others as the standards are very high at all IMHO. Stayed at all except Conrad and Banyan Tree. Don't have a favorite and I'd stay at any again except maybe Rosewood. I don't like how they do breakfast.

[QUOTE=VikPunter;2846297]All, really appreciate the informative blogs around hotel choices. I have mongered before in BKK but those were the days of Spasso when I stayed in Hyatt close to Mixx as well and other night clubs for pick up.

This time, after many years, the mongering scene had changed which I learn from RTFF so I need your help please.

1. Can you recommend a 5 star Hotel with good food, ideally a bar or rooftop bar where there is pickup chances of FLs.
k.[/QUOTE]

Hi all,

I have booked my room at the newly opened Staybridge suite on Soi 24 Alley for my upcoming trip in October. I am using my IHG points for this stay and they offer free breakfast. Last time I stayed at the Holiday Inn on Soi 22. I did some research on allowing guests in the room.

I have booked the room with two occupants. I couldn't find any info if they are guest friendly.

If anyone knows or have stayed there, please give me feedback as I still have time to cancel and move to another hotel.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Rodwint2;2845960]I would not recommend Soi 11 anymore. For two decades it was my go to location. I use to stay at the Grand President, but it got run down and the owners did not renovate the rooms. The current owners have not either from what I have been told. The last few years I stayed at the Citadines primarily because it had a good restaurant and the Mullis Bar down stairs. I stayed there last February and both the restaurant and Mullis Bar were gone. (Mullis reopened near the Grand President, but the food was not as good as before.) The Citadines is definitely not worth staying at because the restaurant next door is open air and plays loud music until 2 am. There have been numerous complaints at the front desk while I was there.

Additionally, Soi 11 has changed quite a bit since the pandemic. There are lot of ganga dealers in vans on the street and Citadines has one on the second floor. Also, lots of street walkers of the ugly and ladyboy variety. Essentially, Soi 11 has gone down the toilet as far as I am concered.
[/QUOTE]Yeah I stayed at Citadines last November for a few days. I asked for and got a quiet room and wasn't disturbed by late night music. That said, Soi 11 is getting a bit out of hand! Still, it's the Soi I first stayed in so it has a history with me.

I am now flipping between the Eleven Hotel in Soi 11 or the Night / Dream on Soi 15. I've stayed at the latter, but not the Eleven.

Parkroyal on Soi 6 I'd consider too, though I read it's popular with middle eastern families for some reason.

[QUOTE=VikPunter;2846297]All, really appreciate the informative blogs around hotel choices. I have mongered before in BKK but those were the days of Spasso when I stayed in Hyatt close to Mixx as well and other night clubs for pick up.

This time, after many years, the mongering scene had changed which I learn from RTFF so I need your help please.

1. Can you recommend a 5 star Hotel with good food, ideally a bar or rooftop bar where there is pickup chances of FLs.

2. Location ideally close to places like Mixx (if still open), Thermae and any other night clubs I can goto for pick up. It does not need to be close to Metro. I can use Grab or taxi.

Thanks for your help.

Vik.[/QUOTE]The Intercontinental is as close as you can get to Mixx. I stayed there and liked it a lot. I had access to the club which is one of the nicest I've experienced. It's fairly close to the Chit Lom BTS station so a straight shot to Nana and Cowboy. The room was dated and I'm not sure the hotel deserves five stars. But in that area I'd rate it over the Four Seasons (now Anantara) and Kempinski, where I've also stayed. The buffet breakfast, club food, and all you can eat dim sum were all very good.

And yes, Mixx is still there. I far preferred Spasso but that’s history now, right?

Thanks FilthyBeaver. Indeed a tough combination. If I take out roof. A good high end hotel with good ambience, room and food plus option to pick up FL from lobby bar or club in same hotel. Would that be too much to ask.

[QUOTE=FilthyBeaver;2846330]A 5 star + roof + FLs is a tough call.

Banyan Tree has a roof but not walkable to Shukumvitt in my opinion. Close to Thermae is Rosewood, Grand Hyatt, Waldorff Astoria, Anantara Siam, Conrad, none have a roof that I can remember. Centara Grand at Central World has a very nice roof with over priced and mediocre offerings. I can't see picking up any FLs there but I've seen plenty of farangs with Thai dates trying to convince them that they are the girl. Entertaining and sad at the same time.

Siam Kempinski is a little further west but no better than any of the others as the standards are very high at all IMHO. Stayed at all except Conrad and Banyan Tree. Don't have a favorite and I'd stay at any again except maybe Rosewood. I don't like how they do breakfast.[/QUOTE]

Thansk Tiny.

I was actually considering Anantara or JW Marriott actually. Any issues with the above hotel?

[QUOTE=Tiny12;2846462]The Intercontinental is as close as you can get to Mixx. I stayed there and liked it a lot. I had access to the club which is one of the nicest I've experienced. It's fairly close to the Chit Lom BTS station so a straight shot to Nana and Cowboy. The room was dated and I'm not sure the hotel deserves five stars. But in that area I'd rate it over the Four Seasons (now Anantara) and Kempinski, where I've also stayed. The buffet breakfast, club food, and all you can eat dim sum were all very good.

And yes, Mixx is still there. I far preferred Spasso but thats history now, right?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=VikPunter;2846297]All, really appreciate the informative blogs around hotel choices. I have mongered before in BKK but those were the days of Spasso when I stayed in Hyatt close to Mixx as well and other night clubs for pick up.

This time, after many years, the mongering scene had changed which I learn from RTFF so I need your help please.

1. Can you recommend a 5 star Hotel with good food, ideally a bar or rooftop bar where there is pickup chances of FLs.

2. Location ideally close to places like Mixx (if still open), Thermae and any other night clubs I can goto for pick up. It does not need to be close to Metro. I can use Grab or taxi.

Thanks for your help.

Vik.[/QUOTE]Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is close to Thermae with easy access to the BTS and MRT.

For the record, I've never tried to pick up a FL in a hotel bar in Bangkok. I just don't see how that's practical given there is so much overt sex for sale in 3 or 4 main areas. I don't see a Thai girl ordering a 600+ bht drink waiting to get picked up. I'm going to assume you're asking to avoid the walk of shame and / or don't want to make it in a ST hotel or soapy with dubious cleanliness. I'm just not sure you can avoid those things.

There are no 5 star hotels with clubs in them that I can remember. They will all have really good food at very high standards. None of them will say a thing to you if you bring back a guest so I wouldn't worry about the walk of shame. I get around all this by frequenting soapies. I don't get the girl all night, couldn't keep it up anyway, and when I'm done, I'm done. I have has several relationships with FL girls from soapies who agree to see me rather than go to work and we'll go on a "date" before going back to the hotel. This obviously takes some game but it is possible.

[QUOTE=VikPunter;2846519]Thanks FilthyBeaver. Indeed a tough combination. If I take out roof. A good high end hotel with good ambience, room and food plus option to pick up FL from lobby bar or club in same hotel. Would that be too much to ask.[/QUOTE]