Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2850304]You're in Thailand everyone knows why you're in Thailand! Staying near Nana or Soi Cowboy all hotel staff know why you're staying in that area. Pretty sure they don't think you're there to visit Terminal 21 or Siam Square. All my friends who visited me in Thailand have told their coworkers and friends that they went to somewhere less conspicuous than Thailand. Still have my group of friends who lug golf clubs halfway around the world cause they say they go to Thailand to golf. Then they take 7 different golf shirts and take photos on the single day they golf to show people they went golfing for 7 days. I just shake my head at them.[/QUOTE]I always say, I am going to Singapore and may visit some neighboring countries.

Hey all, been looking through this thread quite a bit for an upcoming trip. I'll be stopping in Bangkok for 8/10 days before venturing further into Asia, then coming back to Bangkok for around a month in November / December.

I guess first question is, should I be staying in the Sukhumvit area if one of my main activities is going to be mongering? I know if I stay anywhere between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy that puts me into walking distance to a lot of the red light district and also a lot of convenience (food, shopping, stores, etc.) but there is a downside to staying in this area? Friends have talked a lot about Khaosan Road area, but that seems quite a ways away from the main red lights.

Second question, what's the general feel of the Airbnbs in these condos for mongering? There's so many really affordable airbnbs with nice pools, balconies, dozens to hundreds of amazing reviews, and they're about half the price of the hotels in the area. My main concern would be in an airbnb that is in a condo building that doesn't allow visitors like I've read a few times, but it also seems like that's so few and far between. I also would like to have outcall a few times from fiwfans / thaifriendly / agencies and don't want to have issues with having an apartment / condo vs. A hotel.

Also, are there any other areas that I'm overlooking in Bangkok for staying?

I was looking at staying at 3 different Airbnbs for 3 days each, so that if I find a really nice one I can book it for a monthly stay in November.

Thanks all!

[QUOTE=ThrowAway3602;2850612]Also, are there any other areas that I'm overlooking in Bangkok for staying?[/QUOTE]Not in BKK but I can't urge you enough to take part of your 39 days in Thailand and take a 90 minute ride to Pattaya. In the first 9 day portion of your trip do BKK 3 days, Pattaya 4 days, BKK 2 days or go to Pattaya first. Then you will have a much better grasp of where you want to plant yourself for the 30 day portion of your trip. You mention Soi Cowboy and Nana so I'm assuming you are interested in gogo bars. You would be doing yourself a great disservice by not going to Walking Street and LK Metro and even Soi 6 bars in Pattaya at least for a few days.

As for Khaosan, a bunch of drunk backpackers in one place is not my thing but certainly go check it out. It's nice to go to on a couple of nights. If you're younger (under 36) and have the skillset to pick up Caucasian civvy girls then Khaosan will be great for you. The Club is a nice pick up night club.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2850613]Not in BKK but I can't urge you enough to take part of your 39 days in Thailand and take a 90 minute ride to Pattaya. In the first 9 day portion of your trip do BKK 3 days, Pattaya 4 days, BKK 2 days or go to Pattaya first. Then you will have a much better grasp of where you want to plant yourself for the 30 day portion of your trip. You mention Soi Cowboy and Nana so I'm assuming you are interested in gogo bars. You would be doing yourself a great disservice by not going to Walking Street and LK Metro and even Soi 6 bars in Pattaya at least for a few days.

As for Khaosan, a bunch of drunk backpackers in one place is not my thing but certainly go check it out. It's nice to go to on a couple of nights. If you're younger (under 36) and have the skillset to pick up Caucasian civvy girls then Khaosan will be great for you. The Club is a nice pick up night club.[/QUOTE]Yeah Pattaya is on my list as well. With how cheap Airbnbs get for a monthly stay, part of my idea was to have a month rental in Bangkok, and then go to Pattaya for an extended weekend.

Any advice on Airbnbs vs hotels for mongering? Or pretty much the same thing if they're in the Sukhumvit area?

I will be in Bangkok for my first visit in January. I have booked Westin Grande on Sukhumvit adjacent to Terminal 21. Has anyone stayed here and can confirm if it is a good (or not) hotel to bring LT guests?

[QUOTE=Romero001;2850658]I will be in Bangkok for my first visit in January. I have booked Westin Grande on Sukhumvit adjacent to Terminal 21. Has anyone stayed here and can confirm if it is a good (or not) hotel to bring LT guests?[/QUOTE]No worries it is absolutely NO problem and nobody will blink an eye when you bring in a girl at any time of the day or night!

[QUOTE=ThrowAway3602;2850612]Hey all, been looking through this thread quite a bit for an upcoming trip. I'll be stopping in Bangkok for 8/10 days before venturing further into Asia, then coming back to Bangkok for around a month in November / December.

I guess first question is, should I be staying in the Sukhumvit area if one of my main activities is going to be mongering? I know if I stay anywhere between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy that puts me into walking distance to a lot of the red light district and also a lot of convenience (food, shopping, stores, etc.) but there is a downside to staying in this area? Friends have talked a lot about Khaosan Road area, but that seems quite a ways away from the main red lights.

Second question, what's the general feel of the Airbnbs in these condos for mongering? There's so many really affordable airbnbs with nice pools, balconies, dozens to hundreds of amazing reviews, and they're about half the price of the hotels in the area. My main concern would be in an airbnb that is in a condo building that doesn't allow visitors like I've read a few times, but it also seems like that's so few and far between. I also would like to have outcall a few times from fiwfans / thaifriendly / agencies and don't want to have issues with having an apartment / condo vs. A hotel.

Also, are there any other areas that I'm overlooking in Bangkok for staying?

I was looking at staying at 3 different Airbnbs for 3 days each, so that if I find a really nice one I can book it for a monthly stay in November.

Thanks all![/QUOTE]Unless you know Bangkok well from previous visits and have become bored with the lower Sukhumvit area, it's a good place to stay as everything you want is within easy reach.

I've never heard of an airbnb that does not allow visitors in Bangkok, and have no idea who would even enforce that. Unless the airbnb you are planning on renting has some verbiage related to that, I would not worry about that. Some might have a notice about airbnb-renters not being allowed to use the public pool or gyms, and the one I stayed at this summer had that, but unless you make a nuisance of yourself I don't think anyone will care or notice.

When I go to Crazy House in Soi Cowboy, I sometimes stay at Jasmine City. It's fairly close to Soi Cowboy, and there is a 7/11 nearby.

My other favorite spot is Sukhumvit Suites, still very close to Soi Cowboy and to Terminal 21.

BOTH are girl friendly.

[QUOTE=Romero001;2850658]I will be in Bangkok for my first visit in January. I have booked Westin Grande on Sukhumvit adjacent to Terminal 21. Has anyone stayed here and can confirm if it is a good (or not) hotel to bring LT guests?[/QUOTE]My regular hotel. No issues of any kind with bringing girls.

Whenever I come to BKK I always stay at Hotel Icon on Sukhumvit Soi 2. Its close to Nana Plaza and the bars there, but not so close that you get disturbed by the loud music.

The rooms are huge and the hotel has an amazing rooftop swimming pool. Its totally Girl Friendly, its just they take the ID card of the additional guest and keep it as security. Once the girl leaves the room and goes to the reception, they call you and ask you if everything is ok and then once you tell them everything is good, they then hand over the ID back to the girl.

I like the service how pocket friendly it is, its also a short 5-10 min walk to the Nana BTS as well.

[QUOTE=Explorer8939;2853799]When I go to Crazy House in Soi Cowboy, I sometimes stay at Jasmine City. It's fairly close to Soi Cowboy, and there is a 7/11 nearby.

My other favorite spot is Sukhumvit Suites, still very close to Soi Cowboy and to Terminal 21.

BOTH are girl friendly.[/QUOTE]Are you kidding, where in BKK is there NOT a 7/11 nearby?

It is located in Soi 8 a few hundred feet from Grace hotel.

[URL]Booking.com[/URL] link:

[URL]https://www.booking.com/Share-fFeBrU3[/URL]

Is this hotel couple friendly? Should I register the guest before coming in? Any review of this hotel from someone who's stayed there recently?

Thanks in Advance.

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[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]Can anyone clarify if there is a joiner fee or registering the girl when you bring her back?

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=TheTank85;2853934]Whenever I come to BKK I always stay at Hotel Icon on Sukhumvit Soi 2. Its close to Nana Plaza and the bars there, but not so close that you get disturbed by the loud music.

The rooms are huge and the hotel has an amazing rooftop swimming pool. Its totally Girl Friendly, its just they take the ID card of the additional guest and keep it as security. Once the girl leaves the room and goes to the reception, they call you and ask you if everything is ok and then once you tell them everything is good, they then hand over the ID back to the girl.

I like the service how pocket friendly it is, its also a short 5-10 min walk to the Nana BTS as well.[/QUOTE]I stay at the Doubletree on Soi 2 and never a problem bringing girls back either. I always book for two and if I have a girl LT even bring her down to the free breakfast buffet as well (part of my Hilton perks) and yes it is a quiet Soi as you mentioned.

While on a couple of short stayovers recently I stayed in.

1) Sofitel Sukhumvitt, lovely rooms, next door to Thermae bar, guest friendly but expensive.

Second stop I stayed in the Davis Hotel which is down Soi 24. It's a great hotel if you want or plan to have a party with 2,3 or more. Huge rooms available including a full hottub, Sauna etc!!

However I actually moved out of the hotel to a different hotel for my 2nd night as I felt the following. The location was too far away from the action (Nana, Soi Cowboy, Thermae etc), the local streets were dead at night with no action of FL's. The hotel while guest friendly is rather dated at this stage and could do with a refresh. The rooms while huge had small beds, small TV's with poor channel selection. The showers took about 5 minutes to produce hot water, one shower door was broken. The room safe was broken. It was quite a walk from even the BTS station and during the day either the heat will get you if walking or the traffic jams if you grab a lift.

So I found, I think is a bit of a gem, in the end next door to the Sofitel hotel at Sukhumvitt 15, called the S15 Sukhimvitt hotel. Clean & modern, nice rooms which separate baths and walk-in showers but less than half the price of the Sofitel. You don't want to be in a grubby seedy hotel just to be close to the action.

But the best thing is it's again next door to Thermae and hooters restaurant. Along the street at night there was plently of Freelancers, up past Tom's coffee shop, Mcdonalds, Terminal 21 etc, all within about 5 minutes walk. Nana Plaza is only 5-10 minutes in the opposite direction.

The hotel is guest friendly and you can book the room for 3 occupants which was nice, so no issues with bringing 2 girls back. Sure in the rooms they have condoms in the mini-bar and by the bed for sale.

I found the mainly 'female' reception staff a little judgmental but still they never actually said anything or stopped anyone. I was sitting in the lobby one night and watched 3 or 4 guys coming in with girls going straight up to the rooms etc.

I'd definitely book again for my next visit.