Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=PgReal;2940628]Just curious, The Dynasty INN (as opposed to the Dynasty Grande Soi 6) which is right beside NP never gets a mention on any Guest friendly review site or forum, which I find weird. Is there something particularly wrong with it? All other hotels around get mentioned such as the majestic suites, nana hotel etc etc.
It seems to have a good rating on [URL]booking.com[/URL] etc, has anyone stayed there this year at all?
Just looking for a cheap Short stay base while mongering around Nana but I still want it to be relatively clean, comfortable, air-conditioned!
Thanks.[/QUOTE]The Dynasty Inn has been my favorite hotel for many years. But that was pre-Covid, to be honest. The last time I stayed there was around 2017, I think. Then I moved to The Dawin, further down Soi 4, which is also part of the Dynasty Group. The Dawin is a bit more expensive, but is a much newer hotel with nicer rooms. And more quiet, if you can get a room at the backside.
The Dynasty Inn has two buildings: the first one is the so-called 'old building', which is facing Soi 4, and the second one is behind it and is called the 'new building' (although it's not really that new anymore). The rooms at the backside of the old building, and the rooms in the new building are the most quiet, although in the evening you will hear the thumping of the music in NEP.
Back in 2017 the rooms in the new building were nicer and less worn-out than most of the rooms in the old building. But they started renovating the old building around that time, so if they have continued doing that it should be better now.
It's a good budget hotel, and girl friendly. Just don't expect much comfort or luxury. The beds are rather hard for example.
There's also a Dynasty Inn in Pattaya, which is better (and newer) than the one in Bangkok IMO.

[QUOTE=Sychip1;2936808]I did walk past the other day thinking that looks like a nice hotel but motorbike noise is a no-go IMO. And I actually don't even know why the government doesn't do anything about this as it's not really a feature at many other Asian cities.

I've found a good deal at Alt Hotel Nana, will report back soon. Looks right in the thick of the action and only $40.[/QUOTE]Zip and maybe even tape shut all you luggage, if not you will be loaded and now traveling with lots of cockroaches! Been discussed many times before, hotel will always have a room full of cockroaches, yes even the new rooms and breakfast area! Good luck if you don't mind sleeping with the roaches, look in the cracks of the refrigerator and you will see many, maybe good for some people but for me a no go!! Worked to hard in my life to settle for staying in a cockroach infested hotel! However if in need of a clean restroom in lobby while walking in the area if Great for that!! The restaurant in lobby also has lots of cockroaches even when you open the menu they come out! Very very sad but true, but the location is great LOL!!

[QUOTE=RacShack;2940975]Zip and maybe even tape shut all you luggage, if not you will be loaded and now traveling with lots of cockroaches! Been discussed many times before, hotel will always have a room full of cockroaches, yes even the new rooms and breakfast area! Good luck if you don't mind sleeping with the roaches, look in the cracks of the refrigerator and you will see many, maybe good for some people but for me a no go!! Worked to hard in my life to settle for staying in a cockroach infested hotel! However if in need of a clean restroom in lobby while walking in the area if Great for that!! The restaurant in lobby also has lots of cockroaches even when you open the menu they come out! Very very sad but true, but the location is great LOL!![/QUOTE]I think you are confusing the Nana Hotel with the Alt Hotel Nana. Sychip1 was staying in the latter.

Bangkok: Stayed at S15 and The Landmark. I would recommend both. S15 a bit cheaper with good central location in between Nana and cowboy. Landmark was much fancier and right next to nana plaza.

Pattaya: Stayed at Aya boutique hotel. It was good for bringing girls back since it's so close to walking street, but the hotel wasn't very nice. It looked better online IMO. Also did a night at the Arbour hotel which was much nicer, but sorta far from the action. Can't really recommend either.

All hotels were girl friendly. BTW I managed to snag some surprisingly good deals on last minute bookings, mostly through agoda. I am talking like 50-60% off on some of these rooms. Maybe I just got lucky.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2941046]I think you are confusing the Nana Hotel with the Alt Hotel Nana. Sychip1 was staying in the latter.[/QUOTE]Hi, bud no I'm talking about nana hotel where the girls stand in front of, it's been mentioned many many times about the roach; problem in the hotel, even the new rooms had problem with from the very beginning, now if they cleaned the problem up recently (doubtful) well good for them! A real shame because of location and even their pool is nice for daytime relaxing, hope this helps, and to each their own, I'm just giving my experience!

If stay in one of the older rooms, easy just look in the seal on refrigerator door and you will see all different sizes of them run!

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;2940795]I was there in June, it will be my go to place.[/QUOTE]Hard to knock. Reasonable price for quality accom. No issues with girls or multiple. Quiet. Yeah pool and gum not great but adequate, BUT am trying Park Royal Suites next trip for bigger rooms and closer to action. Want to walk.

Anyone stayed recently in Park Royal Suites. Formerly Phachara Suites?

NI.

[QUOTE=RacShack;2941136]Hi, bud no I'm talking about nana hotel where the girls stand in front of[/QUOTE]I know, but the original poster was talking about the Alt Hotel Nana, which is another hotel.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2940951]The Dynasty Inn has been my favorite hotel for many years. But that was pre-Covid, to be honest. The last time I stayed there was around 2017, I think. Then I moved to The Dawin, further down Soi 4, which is also part of the Dynasty Group. The Dawin is a bit more expensive, but is a much newer hotel with nicer rooms. And more quiet, if you can get a room at the backside.
The Dynasty Inn has two buildings: the first one is the so-called 'old building', which is facing Soi 4, and the second one is behind it and is called the 'new building' (although it's not really that new anymore). The rooms at the backside of the old building, and the rooms in the new building are the most quiet, although in the evening you will hear the thumping of the music in NEP.
Back in 2017 the rooms in the new building were nicer and less worn-out than most of the rooms in the old building. But they started renovating the old building around that time, so if they have continued doing that it should be better now.
It's a good budget hotel, and girl friendly. Just don't expect much comfort or luxury. The beds are rather hard for example.
There's also a Dynasty Inn in Pattaya, which is better (and newer) than the one in Bangkok IMO.[/QUOTE]At $40 a night, it's a good option for the local sightseeing then by the sound of it, a step up from a ST dive hotel. I am lucky in that my employer puts me up in the Marriott for when it actually comes to sleep time.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=NewImage;2941239]Hard to knock. Reasonable price for quality accom. No issues with girls or multiple. Quiet. Yeah pool and gum not great but adequate, BUT am trying Park Royal Suites next trip for bigger rooms and closer to action. Want to walk.

Anyone stayed recently in Park Royal Suites. Formerly Phachara Suites?[/QUOTE]Depends on how you define "closer".

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2941267]I know, but the original poster was talking about the Alt Hotel Nana, which is another hotel.[/QUOTE]Yes I got it now, sorry for the confusion bud! Now at least we're updated on the nana hotel, LOL! And very much like you dynasty inn was my go to for a long time before Covid, absolutely best people watching while sipping on a beer or a cocktail! Mattresses were hard for my liking, always had maid put 3 or so comfortable mattresses cover over!

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;2941370]Depends on how you define "closer".[/QUOTE]I may be wrong but closer to me means Soi 4- I seem to get hot when I walk too far in Bangkok.

[QUOTE=NewImage;2941239]Hard to knock. Reasonable price for quality accom. No issues with girls or multiple. Quiet. Yeah pool and gum not great but adequate, BUT am trying Park Royal Suites next trip for bigger rooms and closer to action. Want to walk.

Anyone stayed recently in Park Royal Suites. Formerly Phachara Suites?

NI.[/QUOTE]If you mean this hotel [URL]https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1904956&hid=165701[/URL] I was there 3 months ago. Close to Nana Plaza area (brief walk), big rooms with full size fridge, bed was cozy. Large balcony. Staff friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, you have 7/11, pharmacy, bars, pubs everything in about 2 mintues walk.

Has anyone ever been to this hotel? [URL]https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1904956&hid=37462759[/URL] It's brand new and I was thinking to book it for my next stay. It's the new one not the older at Phloen Chit.

I will be landing early morning at around 2: AM and I will reach Bangkok city at around 4 AM.

I have booked a guest friendly apartment on soi 10. The issue is the apartment will have guests and will only leave at around 11 Am.

I need a decent lodging from 4 am to 11:30 am. Nearby to just rest, keep my stuffs safe. This is the first time I am landing so early.

Earlier, if I arrived in BKK at 7 AM, I would keep my stuff in the hotel and walk to HunnyBunny and reach there by 8 am and get a decent massage after.

Getting fresh and smash someone and go back to the room and get a good sleep.

This time, I am reaching too early.

I tried looking in some of the the booking apps, but I just couldn't find anything that's suitable.

[QUOTE=Zam007;2944880]This time, I am reaching too early.

I tried looking in some of the the booking apps, but I just couldn't find anything that's suitable.[/QUOTE]Red Planet on soi 14 is 25 dollars.

Royal Express Inn on soi 8 was less than a thousand bahts when I used to stop by that shithole a few years ago. It's shit but in your case it might do it for just a few hours (located right in front of Bamboo massage).