Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Barko]Yeah, GF, they just check ID's, sometimes they take them til the girl leaves.

The rooms aren't bad, clean, and the sliding LCD TV is trick. I just don't like the horseshit they put you through on check in and out there. Sign this, sign that, now wait over there, OK, now sign this thing over here too. It's a little far down the Soi from Suk, but they do have a tuk-tuk shuttle (that I happened to miss every freakin time.) Some guys like this place a lot, for me it was just a one shot deal.

Bar & restaurant are good, all in all you could do a lot worse for 1500 Baht.[/QUOTE]


What would be your choice?

I would also consider Citadines Soi 23.
Studio exec with b/f 1478 + taxes at Agoda.
Internet avail but not free.

Here is a good option if no need for a pool.
Silq Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 19 (4 stars on Agoda).
[url]http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/silq_bangkok_hotel.html[/url]
THB 1571+ taxes
gets breakfast and free wifi

maybe worth upgrade to Superior 1869++ to get
in room safe, coffee maker 22 Sq.m
But then again, this would then be very comparable to Livingstone's which does include a pool.

Four Wings (Soi 26) seems a very good price including pool and Gym but Internet not complimentary.
Deluxe 34 sq. m with b/f was 1571+ taxes.

Shit, I really like the prices with low season and bad economy.
The bars and MPs are teaming with pretty girls and not enough customers too :D Bliss!

What about Manhatten Soi 15 (V close to Suk)? Close to Asoke BTS too. Has everything except internet not free, with b/f at THB1433+ taxes.
I might go for this one or Silq, or Citadines 23 as I like to be close to MRT (I wonder why?) as well as to BTS.
Options, options!

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]I would also consider Citadines Soi 23.
Studio exec with b/f 1478 + taxes at Agoda.
Internet avail but not free.[/QUOTE]

Citadines Soi 23 had an uppity attitude to the bar girls and to me.... the hotel is not that nice... the front desk staff very not friendly... Citadines on soi 11 is much better and more friendlier but not near Cowboy (but near other things and not that far away). Same prices at the time I stayed....

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]
Shit, I really like the prices with low season and bad economy.
The bars and MPs are teaming with pretty girls and not enough customers too :D Bliss![/QUOTE]

So your experience has been that besides hotels there are other deals to be had as well?

[QUOTE=Pita123]So your experience has been that besides hotels there are other deals to be had as well?[/QUOTE]

Much better girls for the price as before. I have not got much better deals on the girls but I am not pushing to be a CC, I just get better performers for the same old prices... And much better looking girls IMHO...

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]Citadines Soi 23 had an uppity attitude to the bar girls and to me.... the hotel is not that nice... the front desk staff very not friendly... Citadines on soi 11 is much better and more friendlier but not near Cowboy (but near other things and not that far away). Same prices at the time I stayed....[/QUOTE]
Noted.
Is that a "not quite GF"
or not "multiple girl friendly"?
Sorry. I'm embarassed now to be joining the frivolous group.
So scratch that question. I'll scratch Cita 23.

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]Noted.
Is that a "not quite GF"
or not "multiple girl friendly"?[/QUOTE]

I stayed in Citadines Soi 11 in April and it was very GF. Took 2 girls up and nobody even asked for ID. Nice rooms. Just next to Grand President and much better in my opinion as a lot of rooms in GP are very worn now. Very new and has nice Australian bar across the road. Booked to stay again next month.

Nice desk and free internet, though cabled not wireless. Little bit annoying as couldn't use internet on my iPhone.

JohnTheScot

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]Noted.
Is that a "not quite GF"
or not "multiple girl friendly"?
Sorry. I'm embarassed now to be joining the frivolous group.
So scratch that question. I'll scratch Cita 23.[/QUOTE]

It's a tough question, the hotel was not exactly GF and it was not really "not quite GF" either. The front desk staff looked down on the girls and were not helpful at all at Soi 23. They did not like the revolving door of girls I had also.

[QUOTE=Johnthescot]I stayed in Citadines Soi 11 in April and it was very GF. Took 2 girls up and nobody even asked for ID. Nice rooms. Just next to Grand President and much better in my opinion as a lot of rooms in GP are very worn now. Very new and has nice Australian bar across the road. Booked to stay again next month.

JohnTheScot[/QUOTE]

I agree the one on Soi 11 was very GF, the place was enjoyable. However GP the Deluxe Suites or whatever you call it in the Tower 2 are still better, the price I get is about 2600 I think per night at Tower 2. Citidines was 1400 before for their junior suite or something like that. Great offer IMHO. However... Citidines is like everyone else, after they are open a while they up their rates so I don't think we will get 1400 per night for much longer.

Admiral Suites Bangkok
Suk Soi 22 (corrected from 20)
[url]http://www.admiralsuites.com/[/url]

Superior Studio Internet Rate 1,799 Baht
Comfortable room with King size bed, large safe, walk-in closet, separate working area, Wega TV, CD player with stereo, fully equipped kitchenette with large refrigerator, microwave oven, dining table and a large glass sliding door to balcony
*Free daily breakfast *Free unlimited Internet access
• Maximum 2 Persons per room in existing beds
Plus 1 Child under 12 years old (in existing beds)
• Rates are per room in Thailand Baht (THB),
inclusive 7% VAT and 10% Service charge

Has a pool and gym.

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]Admiral Suites Bangkok
Suk Soi 20
[url]http://www.admiralsuites.com/[/url].[/QUOTE]

It's on 22 not 20. It is half way up, need motorbike to get up and down. Not near anything much else. Rooms are not that nice. You can find much better for the same rate then this place. It is same booking company as the President Groups, Adelphi and others....

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]Admiral Suites Bangkok
Suk Soi 20
[url]http://www.admiralsuites.com/[/url]
[/QUOTE]

Looks like a great alternative. Do you know if it is GF??

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]It's on 22 not 20. It is half way up, need motorbike to get up and down. Not near anything much else. Rooms are not that nice. You can find much better for the same rate then this place. It is same booking company as the President Groups, Adelphi and others....[/QUOTE]
I slipped up there. Yep about 550m down Soi 22. Probably no worse than Citadines Soi 11 regarding distance in Soi.
You had better list the good alternatives for same price including B/F, free internet, pool, gym, King bed, kitchenette, etc.
Note the price included taxes.
I struggle to get this price with all these facilities that I am looking for.

I shall be staying at the Majestic suite for the fifth consecutive time later this year. It may not be the best deal in lower soi Sukhumvit road 1570baht/night for a superior single room including breakfast. However, I was always pleased with the hotel friendly staff, very clean room, the A/C. Well sufficient, and of course GF. And it is just around the corner from NEP.

[QUOTE=Soap Fan]I slipped up there. Yep about 550m down Soi 22. Probably no worse than Citadines Soi 11 regarding distance in Soi.
You had better list the good alternatives for same price including B/F, free internet, pool, gym, King bed, kitchenette, etc.
Note the price included taxes.
I struggle to get this price with all these facilities that I am looking for.[/QUOTE]

Well, i get a better price at Citidines and get the same thing if not better.

Livingstones has a rate of what 1800 and has the better wifi service IMHO and the beds are better. LL does not have the gym of course or the kitchenette. But it's not far to MP's or bars :D

Plus for a little more you can get a full one bedroom suite at some places.

I used to live at the top of Soi 22 and this place really is more then 550 meter. It is a good trek up the road. And nothing around, you can hike it to Titanium at the bottom of soi 22, hike over to Tops for food market, but in the area it is lacking a lot of items. I just think that Compass Hospitality which overseas Admiral and others has better offers / locations / pricing then this one on 22.

I have stayed here one day with an old TGF before and they had no problem with us in the rooms so it is GF. I just was not impressed with the location or the rooms.

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]
I used to live at the top of Soi 22 and this place really is more then 550 meter. It is a good trek up the road. And nothing around, you can hike it to Titanium at the bottom of soi 22, hike over to Tops for food market, but in the area it is lacking a lot of items. [/QUOTE]
The Admiral Suites Location Map shows Admiral Suites as just past Grand Mecure Park Avenue. Is this in fact quite wrong? Shows as about 550m on Google Maps. Wouldn't be first time a Hotel doesn't know their own location, or lies about it.
[url]http://www.admiralsuites.com/z1035/location.html[/url]

This other Map seems to agree though:
[url]http://www.bangkok-maps.com/frameme.php?page=bangkoksukhumvit.htm[/url]

Citadines 11 seems to offer a comparible deal including free internet in room and b/f at Agoda for 1521 + taxes which takes it to a very similar price to Admiral Suites.
Livingstones is just a little higher at 1800 + taxes, however with ISG discount for multiple days and a post, will be competitive if don't need a Gym.
Sexercise instead, right?

Livingstone's has the advantage of being closer to MRT and Soi Cowboy than either Admiral Suites or Citadines 11, which matters to me sometimes ;) If in a hurry, I even catch a motorcycle through back Sois.

But when with GF, Citadines 11 will be well worth trying, as we have stayed at Grand president Soi 11 many times and its virtually next door. It appears to be about 450m down the Soi.

I was impressed by Hopeland Serviced Apartments on Soi 24, not long ago. Very close to Asia Herb Assoc Spa, Lemongrass restaurant and numerous Oilies. Standard Double 28 Sq.m THB1842+ taxes incl internet and b/f.
Only weakness was 400m down Soi.
I think I paid a little more for the 40 Sq.m studio though.
An extra 500 Baht can be worth it. Depends on whether alone or with an important girl, or ... ;) One thing I know. Nice Thai girls are not really impressed by crap hotel rooms, so I never go too budget-oriented these days. On the other hand I don't want to waste money on a 5 star place like Hilton Millenium, Shangri-La, Oriental etc. that are not even in a good location.

These distances 400-550m down the Soi don't really matter much except when its pelting with heavy rain, or burning hot, or you are very pushed for time, or in bad physical shape.
O.K. Mouth of the Soi is better. Livingstones is only about 150m down the Soi and that seems quite enough!