Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Sychip1;2936808]
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]I estimate it's a 15 minute walk to Nana Entertainment Plaza. Of course you can use their tuk-tuk service, but it might not be operating when you need it.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2936855]I estimate it's a 15 minute walk to Nana Entertainment Plaza. Of course you can use their tuk-tuk service, but it might not be operating when you need it.[/QUOTE]Just got back from Alt Hotel Nana:

- got an Economy room, it's really small and basic. Although they had full toiletries, safe, kettle & seems clean. In main building. Around $40-45.

- I then upgraded to a Suite which had microwave, balcony, 2 sofas and was quite different to the economy room not just in size but design. But then this was in the annex building. $75.

- service is like a 4-star hotel, quick with any amenities, tuktuk takes you to the main road at any time which is really good.

- Location is decent for Nana, as you basically have to walk right up the soi with all the freelancers and NEP is just over 10 minutes walk.

So overall verdict is that I would get a room at the Annex building because there's zero walk of shame there, seems newer too than the main building. The rooms are very clean but I have to say, if I spend $60-100 I'the rather get a standard room at a better hotel rather than the biggest room at a 3-star hotel. There are better options at this price range.

Any recommendations for a hotel near the action with good outside facilities?

I was thinking of a reasonable size pool with sun loungers that wasn't too cramped.

Too be honest at my age I need bit of a rest between the action so somewhere outside to relax would be useful.

Any ideas please?

Any recommendations for a hotel near the action with good outside facilities?

I was thinking of a reasonable size pool with sun loungers that wasn't too cramped.

Too be honest at my age I need bit of a rest between the action so somewhere outside to relax would be useful.

Any ideas please?

First time to BKK in November. Looking for nice but not over the top as I don't plan on spending time in the room except for sleep and. Nice pool with pool bar is a must. Obviously girl friendly. Any suggestions helpful as the number of choices is overwhelming.

TIA.

Happy Hunting.

Snook.

[QUOTE=Snook;2940504]First time to BKK in November. Looking for nice but not over the top as I don't plan on spending time in the room except for sleep and. Nice pool with pool bar is a must. Obviously girl friendly. Any suggestions helpful as the number of choices is overwhelming.

TIA.

Happy Hunting.

Snook.[/QUOTE]It's a good hotel and I stay there frequently. Definitely girl friendly.

The pool is not large and not beautifully decorated, it's long and thin so swimming laps is fine. There is a bar at the pool.

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.

This is the old Dream hotel, right? If it was Dream then it's a nice place but I haven't been since pre-COVID. Free tuk tuk to Terminal 21 and Asoke BTS/MRT. Good location for Thermae guys. Most girls won't complain too much for walking 5 minutes.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2940789]This is the old Dream hotel, right? If it was Dream then it's a nice place but I haven't been since pre-COVID. Free tuk tuk to Terminal 21 and Asoke BTS/MRT. Good location for Thermae guys. Most girls won't complain too much for walking 5 minutes.[/QUOTE]Yes, it is the old Dream Hotel. Building #1 has breakfast while building #2 has the pool and gym. I didn't know there were free tuk tuk, but they are normally available on the street just outside building #1.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2940789]This is the old Dream hotel, right? If it was Dream then it's a nice place but I haven't been since pre-COVID. Free tuk tuk to Terminal 21 and Asoke BTS/MRT. Good location for Thermae guys. Most girls won't complain too much for walking 5 minutes.[/QUOTE]I was there in June, it will be my go to place.

[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).

[QUOTE=Zam007;2944880]
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.[/QUOTE]Ruamchitt Plaza, right across the street from Soi 10.

[QUOTE=Luca2112;2942334]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.[/QUOTE]The new Intercontinental Hotel looks spiffy and I am sure it is a real 5-star hotel, but an indoor swimming pool in BKK is a huge negative for me, so I will not use my hotel points or free voucher nights here. Interestingly, the old Intercontinental Hotel has a rooftop pool. It is too small for the size of the hotel and as a result not near the best hotel swimming pool in BKK, but at least it is outdoor and they have an adjacent roof top pool bar so I would rather use my hotel points at the older Intercontinental Hotel despite its location which isn't that bad if you want to barhop Patpong.

The Renaissance hotel has the same indoor pool issue. It is pretty good 5-star hotel. I stayed there twice, my 1st & last time, 555, because there are better Marriot hotel choices in BKK all with very nice outdoor pools. I like to stay at both Marriot Executive apartment hotels for example.

Based on the replies I got from here, I have booked three hotels and I will finalize one based on their replies because The two hotels mentioned here didn't reply to my messages.

Still, thanks for your inputs.

Thank you: Mogwai and Mogwai.

I always spend two months in BKK and Pattaya during the slow season. This year in July and August my regular hotels in the Asoke area were fully booked or very near full and prices were 25% higher vs last year. I usually don't book hotels more than a few days in advance, but I wouldn't recommend that any more regardless of the season. With high season approaching I would suggest booking BKK hotels a bit earlier. Pattaya wasn't any different than in years past.

As an FYI I usually stay at Mercure 11, Ramada 11, Eleven Hotel, Continent Hotel, and Sukhumvit Suites. I am staying less on Soi 11 these days and more near Asoke.

[QUOTE=Allover;2947013]I always spend two months in BKK and Pattaya during the slow season. This year in July and August my regular hotels in the Asoke area were fully booked or very near full and prices were 25% higher vs last year. I usually don't book hotels more than a few days in advance, but I wouldn't recommend that any more regardless of the season. With high season approaching I would suggest booking BKK hotels a bit earlier. Pattaya wasn't any different than in years past.

As an FYI I usually stay at Mercure 11, Ramada 11, Eleven Hotel, Continent Hotel, and Sukhumvit Suites. I am staying less on Soi 11 these days and more near Asoke.[/QUOTE]Even during off seasons, the price for hotels have shot up like crazy in Bangkok.

Since majority of these hotels have been taken over by consortiums, there is a nexus between them to fix the prices. It's close to impossible to get the.

Amazing deals like we used to get in the past during off seasons. It has been like this ever since the lockdown was lifted. Though I did get good deals since then, I also noticed.

It's getting more and more rare to find good deals.

[QUOTE=Zam007;2947146]Even during off seasons, the price for hotels have shot up like crazy in Bangkok.

Since majority of these hotels have been taken over by consortiums, there is a nexus between them to fix the prices. It's close to impossible to get the.

Amazing deals like we used to get in the past during off seasons. It has been like this ever since the lockdown was lifted. Though I did get good deals since then, I also noticed.

It's getting more and more rare to find good deals.[/QUOTE]I've seen it as well, I go to Bangkok every 2-3 weeks.

There are bargains to be had but you have may have to go further afield. If you want to stay in Asok area where every Tom dick and sally choose then I've had many regular places too which have gone up. For example I had some bargains in Ratchada or Ploen chit but the dynamic pricing means it can double the next day even if weekday.

[QUOTE=Luca2112;2942334]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.[/QUOTE]I was there last week, it's great place to stay, it's new and the rooms are very nice. I liked the swimming pool a lot and breakfast is delicious, no problems receiving girls there, I called 3 escorts and they sent them up without any issue.

Hello all,

I am planning to visit BKK for only a quick 2 nights, before I used to stay hotel near NANA entertainment plaza but this time which to explore those massage parlour such as cherries, Hunny bunny's etc. I understand that location also near the Soi Cowboy and BTS Phromphong station, Wish to find a nice hotel near that area for an easy access for the girls to come to my hotel for a private service. Will much appreciated for your kind input. Thanks MD.

Looking for a budget hotel near Thermae. Wish to take lady and walk to the hotel. Around $40 is in my mind. Replay will be highly appreciated.

[QUOTE=Thampi62;2949522]Looking for a budget hotel near Thermae. Wish to take lady and walk to the hotel. Around $40 is in my mind. Replay will be highly appreciated.[/QUOTE]Check Agoda. Nothing at $40 I can see right now. Maybe Manhatten.

[QUOTE=Thampi62;2949522]Budget Hotel near Thermae[/QUOTE]Obvious reply is Ruamchitt upstairs. If a Thermae girl says not to you after you tell her you're staying upstairs then you know she doesn't want to go with you EVER. For the price I don't know a better option if Thermae is your target pick up spot.

I've switched over to S15 Sukhumvit now but it's not the same price range at all. Night Hotel was another recently discussed in the S15 price range.

[QUOTE=Thampi62;2949522]Looking for a budget hotel near Thermae. Wish to take lady and walk to the hotel. Around $40 is in my mind. Replay will be highly appreciated.[/QUOTE]Best Comfort is close by like a 5 min walk. It's a little older hotel and free breakfast. Breakfast pretty basic though. When I show the ladies thats where I'm staying they dont mind the short walk

[QUOTE=Lcale1982;2949543]Best Comfort is close by like a 5 min walk. It's a little older hotel and free breakfast. Breakfast pretty basic though. When I show the ladies thats where I'm staying they dont mind the short walk[/QUOTE]Thanks. Hope that they won't ask any joiner fee?

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2949532]Obvious reply is Ruamchitt upstairs. If a Thermae girl says not to you after you tell her you're staying upstairs then you know she doesn't want to go with you EVER. For the price I don't know a better option if Thermae is your target pick up spot.

I've switched over to S15 Sukhumvit now but it's not the same price range at all. Night Hotel was another recently discussed in the S15 price range.[/QUOTE]I really like S15 hotel too, the starting prices at the moment are from 3,000 baht upwards, so not budget. I paid 4,000 for an upgraded room. Rooms are very nice and every girl I've brought back has been very impressed with the room. Breakfast is included but I wasn't impressed with it too be honest. Tom Tom coffee is right next door and is open 24 hrs. It's also a good pick up spot between 4-6 am which I discovered!!

S15 is guest friendly, they have it written in their 'in-room information book', they write 'we don't charge a joiner fee'. They even have condoms in the room together with full length floor mirror and my room had kind of a love chair too! Most rooms have a walk in large shower and separate bath / tub. The girls do have to leave their ID at reception and the reception will call up to you afterwards to make sure you are not lying dead in a pool of blood before letting the girl go. I actually quite like this feature now. I wouldn't trust any of these freelancers if you did accidently leave something valuable lying around.

The only thing I find about them is, the receptionists can be quite nosey. They never say anything when you bring a girl back but (especially during the day) it's mainly female receptionists and you feel them kind of judging you. The hotel is small enough in that the receptionists remember your name. There is a lot of regular tourists / business people staying in the hotel too.

However after about 9-10 pm it always seems to be male only receptionists and the type that wink and smile when you bring someone back and pat you on the back if she is hot. My recommendation is to get in with the night receptionists when you arrive first, maybe tip them on arrival for bringing your bags in. They will remember you and look after you from that point on.

For a budget option around Nana, I'll give a shout out to Dynasty Inn which is just a stone throw from Nana Plaza. Was 1600 Baht and was basic but clean, air conditioned and had a walk in decent shower. Free water and a fridge. Bed was basic but was comfy enough. But the big selling point was, the rooms are in a separate back building (to where the reception is) accessed by a side alley leading onto Soi 4, so you don't have to walk through reception to bring someone back. Also no card needed in the lift. However I am in two minds about this now, sometimes I think the security of the reception logging your guests is maybe a good thing.

I had a girl from TF, became like a stalker for a few days after I refused to see her a 2nd time. Sending me messages every 10 minutes which got more and more aggressive. She was hot but also had a few screws loose, definitely had issues that I was not interested in listening to!

[QUOTE=Thampi62;2949553]Thanks. Hope that they won't ask any joiner fee?[/QUOTE]No joiner fee, I bring a lady almost everyday hah. When I book the room on Agoda its already set to 2 people but don't think it really matters.

[QUOTE=MachoDik;2949517]Hello all,

I am planning to visit BKK for only a quick 2 nights, before I used to stay hotel near NANA entertainment plaza but this time which to explore those massage parlour such as cherries, Hunny bunny's etc. I understand that location also near the Soi Cowboy and BTS Phromphong station, Wish to find a nice hotel near that area for an easy access for the girls to come to my hotel for a private service. Will much appreciated for your kind input. Thanks MD.[/QUOTE]There's a bunch of hotels in that area but a couple nice ones you might want to look at are Marriott Marquis on Soi 22 since there are bunch of MP's along that street and you're close to EmSphere. I've also stayed at SkyView Hotel on Soi 24 and that's very close to the MP's also. Both are walking distance to BTS and have rooftop bars.

[QUOTE=PgReal;2949559]
For a budget option around Nana, I'll give a shout out to Dynasty Inn which is just a stone throw from Nana Plaza. Was 1600 Baht and was basic but clean, air conditioned and had a walk in decent shower. Free water and a fridge. Bed was basic but was comfy enough. But the big selling point was, the rooms are in a separate back building (to where the reception is) accessed by a side alley leading onto Soi 4, so you don't have to walk through reception to bring someone back. Also no card needed in the lift. However I am in two minds about this now, sometimes I think the security of the reception logging your guests is maybe a good thing.[/QUOTE]The Dynasty Inn has two buildings, the front building that is facing Soi 4 and where the reception is located, and a back building. Both buildings have rooms, so if you want to stay at the back building you have to mention this when you make the booking.
See also my post with number 8009 of August 29.

[QUOTE=Horntoad;2949594]There's a bunch of hotels in that area but a couple nice ones you might want to look at are Marriott Marquis on Soi 22 since there are bunch of MP's along that street and you're close to EmSphere. I've also stayed at SkyView Hotel on Soi 24 and that's very close to the MP's also. Both are walking distance to BTS and have rooftop bars.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the great info, is Marriot Marquis and sky view girl friendly? I heard there's other hotel such as public house, quartier, anyone can share their experiences and comment on these hotels as well. Thanks.

[QUOTE=MachoDik;2949936]Thanks for the great info, is Marriot Marquis and sky view girl friendly? I heard there's other hotel such as public house, quartier, anyone can share their experiences and comment on these hotels as well. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Marriot Marquis is definitely guest friendly, one of the best breakfast buffets I have experienced in BKK too. Nice rooms, fancy bathrooms etc, if you are happy with the price, you can't go wrong with this hotel.

Haven't tried Sky view, but friend you'll find virtually every hotel in BKK is Guest friendly.

Most hotels in Bangkok are girl friendly and look, no one in Bangkok is going to bother with you bringing a chick. Everyone knows why we're there. If you're a guy by yourself in Bangkok, especially if you're a farang type, the hotel staff will know why you're there. Better yet, just get a twin room. If not, just get the chick in from the back entrance. Most hotels will have one. If not, who cares if the front desk wants her ID? Safer for you anyway. Who cares about the walk of shame? Do you know people in Bangkok that you might bump into in that specific hotel? Jeez.

One time I was in Prague, and I'm old, and the chick I was with was young and hot, and she was clearly dressed as a working girl, and this even older tourist couple gave me some looks, so you know the wife was disgusted at me, but I could tell the husband was jealous of me. He wishes he was in my spot at that time. Cause I was about to bang this hot blond Czech babe in her early 20's, while he was stuck with his ugly old ass wife. So to hell with the eyes of shame that follow you around hotels, they just be jealous. You're the one that's having fun. We got just one sad, lonely and sometimes too long of a life to live, enjoy it when you can.

Like I always say:

"Sad is the man who can only be happy in the imagination of others".

Now, let's talk more about the amenities of the hotels in Bangkok, or the pros and cons of it's location, etc.

[QUOTE=NewtonYork;2950719]Most hotels in Bangkok are girl friendly and look, no one in Bangkok is going to bother with you bringing a chick. [/QUOTE]Was staying in Adelphi suites on Soi 8 back in May. I've stayed there many times and the policy use to be that they charged a joiner fee if you wanted 2 girls in your room. I emailed them shortly before my stay and they confirmed no charge provided they don't stay overnight.

I met a couple of girls from TF outside the hotel and took them to my room for a thresome. As I walked to the lifts the man on the reception desk smiled and said 'have a good evening sir'.

[QUOTE=MachoDik;2949517]Hello all,

I am planning to visit BKK for only a quick 2 nights, before I used to stay hotel near NANA entertainment plaza but this time which to explore those massage parlour such as cherries, Hunny bunny's etc. I understand that location also near the Soi Cowboy and BTS Phromphong station, Wish to find a nice hotel near that area for an easy access for the girls to come to my hotel for a private service. Will much appreciated for your kind input. Thanks MD.[/QUOTE]Might want to check out the Doubletree on Soi 26. Excellent location and in the heart of so many massage parlors and right next to 24/1. Many options to choose. You can access from rear of hotel (bypass reception) which is connected to the Hilton and be on Soi 24. When it it's hot out you can access Emporium right there at Soi 24, cut through mall and exit to skywalk to BTS or EnQuartier or the Emsphere. Cut through Emsphere and and right on Soi 22.

I decided to be a totally lazy monger, so I booked at the Ruamchitt. Never stayed their ever, ever before but Agoda gives it good reviews. Threesome may be in the cards, replete with real, not fake action. Like toys and 69 and maybe even a strap on spitroast (I get the mouth, thanks for caring).

But I forgot to ask how is the pool there? And breakfast? I just need eggs and toast.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;2951020]And breakfast? I just need eggs and toast.[/QUOTE]Photo of Ruamchitt breakfast. It's basic but ok.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2951047]Photo of Ruamchitt breakfast. It's basic but ok.[/QUOTE]That looks perfect. Better presentation then the way I throw it on my plate when I'm at home.

[QUOTE=Llantarnam;2950807]Was staying in Adelphi suites on Soi 8 back in May. I've stayed there many times and the policy use to be that they charged a joiner fee if you wanted 2 girls in your room. I emailed them shortly before my stay and they confirmed no charge provided they don't stay overnight.

I met a couple of girls from TF outside the hotel and took them to my room for a thresome. As I walked to the lifts the man on the reception desk smiled and said 'have a good evening sir'.[/QUOTE]I usually smuggle the extra in through the restaurant right next to the lifts. .

Its certainly guest friendly and I think the pool and gym just got a refurb, they were closed when I was last there.

[QUOTE=MaccatheFree;2951388]I usually smuggle the extra in through the restaurant right next to the lifts. .

Its certainly guest friendly and I think the pool and gym just got a refurb, they were closed when I was last there.[/QUOTE]Adelphi Suites is perfect location and good hotel. Only thing offputting is it always had a strong chemical smell. Not nice like bleach but sort of gag worthy. That's the only reason I didn't repeat there. If someone stays there please let us know if that is resolved. Because great choice otherwise.

Hello, have read through the threads, but am unable to conclude on a girl friendly 5 star hotel, close to the action spots and where I can probably get two girl's together as I plan to stay there for just one night. Request help please. Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=Pram1000;2951564]Hello, have read through the threads, but am unable to conclude on a girl friendly 5 star hotel, close to the action spots and where I can probably get two girl's together as I plan to stay there for just one night. Request help please. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Sofitel around Sukhumvit 15. I had a threesome there no problem. Lovely hotel but blooming expensive. Gone for cheaper options since.

Hotels in general are up and up this year. You can't really call BKK a cheap destination any more. We mentioned the Marriott Marquis the other day, in 2022 I stayed there for €100-120 per night, just got a quote for next February and it's €300 per night plus!

[QUOTE=Pram1000;2951564]Hello, have read through the threads, but am unable to conclude on a girl friendly 5 star hotel, close to the action spots and where I can probably get two girl's together as I plan to stay there for just one night. Request help please. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]Go to Agoda, sort by 5 stars and pick the closest one. Why is that so hard. If you have read through the forum, you will know that every hotel is girl friendly.

Dear all,

Planning my upcoming trip to BKK, will only stay 3 nights, hope to have some one out there to provide some ideas between Public House vs Quarter Phrom phong by UHG Hotel. Both is on SOI 31 Sukumvit.

I think both are close to those massage parlors around.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=MachoDik;2953041]Dear all,

Planning my upcoming trip to BKK, will only stay 3 nights, hope to have some one out there to provide some ideas between Public House vs Quarter Phrom phong by UHG Hotel. Both is on SOI 31 Sukumvit.

I think both are close to those massage parlors around.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Public house is much better, Quarter is more your mid-range whereas PH is a solid 4 star but with price tag to match. Get a sense that PH is more your affluent couples / families rather than single guy bringing back a girl in the afternoon then another one in the evening or something. The kinda place I would perhaps take my GF to.

[QUOTE=Pram1000;2951564]Hello, have read through the threads, but am unable to conclude on a girl friendly 5 star hotel, close to the action spots and where I can probably get two girl's together as I plan to stay there for just one night. Request help please. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]I can recommend the Sofitel Sukhumvit or the Hyatt Regency; they are 5-star hotels and expensive, but they don't have issues with girls. The Landmark Hotel is also great, and girls don't need to register at the reception because the elevator doesn't require a key card. There's the JW Marriott across from Nana Plaza, but for me it's too expensive even though it's an older hotel.

[QUOTE=Sychip1;2953058]Public house is much better, Quarter is more your mid-range whereas PH is a solid 4 star but with price tag to match. Get a sense that PH is more your affluent couples / families rather than single guy bringing back a girl in the afternoon then another one in the evening or something. The kinda place I would perhaps take my GF to.[/QUOTE]Thanks for information. I have decided to take Quarter in this trip but choose a bigger room, executive room. Hope I won't be disappointed with my selection. I believed quarter is girl friendly, right?

[QUOTE=MachoDik;2953488]Thanks for information. I have decided to take Quarter in this trip but choose a bigger room, executive room. Hope I won't be disappointed with my selection. I believed quarter is girl friendly, right?[/QUOTE]Yeah should be fine although being smaller / boutique the Quarter has a smaller reception so a potential walk of shame whereas PH you can probably go in and no-one notices you as there's a few restaurants in there.

So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.

[QUOTE=GettingTang;2957519]So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.[/QUOTE]I just stayed at the Ruamchitt. Fabulous virtually empty pool, clean room, good stuff, dated yet still comfortable, reasonably priced, quiet, boring breakfast, perfect location, great nightly shows.

I usually stay at the doubletree*It's a block from Nana and I've never had an issue with visitors. The breakfast is great, too.

[QUOTE=GettingTang;2957519]So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.[/QUOTE]

I wanted a change this time and decided to stay at the hotel montien near thaniya in silom. Are there any take out options for non japanese men there?

I do not like going to gogos.

[QUOTE=GettingTang;2957519]So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.[/QUOTE]S15, one block from Thermae seems to be a good option on the budget you've mentioned. I've also booked to be staying there shortly.

[QUOTE=GettingTang;2957519]So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.[/QUOTE]Ibis Styles and Novotel on soi 4 are OK, so is Ambassador on soi 11, Dynasty Grande on Soi 6 very good, and Night hotel Soi 15.

Had several ladies join me here. Big rooms with nice bathroom. Easy reception where the girl can just walk by and take the elevator.

Can you recommend a hotel around Makkasan where I can give the room number to the lady and she can just walk straight up to the elevator and go to my door?

Not so fond of having to hassle with lady check-in.

Anybody know if this hotel is guest friendly? Can't find much info online about it. Gets good reviews also.

[QUOTE=Darkcraft;2960330]Anybody know if this hotel is guest friendly? Can't find much info online about it. Gets good reviews also.[/QUOTE]I think it's because it's relatively new not many have stayed there. I remember I walked past a few times thinking it looks quite good. But tbh in Bkk & especially this area it's difficult to find a place that's not guest-friendly.

[QUOTE=Darkcraft;2960330]Anybody know if this hotel is guest friendly? Can't find much info online about it. Gets good reviews also.[/QUOTE]It is girl friendly. See my review.
[URL]http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?1029-Bangkok-Hotels&p=2936097&viewfull=1#post2936097[/URL]

[QUOTE=BHawk;2959959]
Can you recommend a hotel around Makkasan where I can give the room number to the lady and she can just walk straight up to the elevator and go to my door?
Not so fond of having to hassle with lady check-in.[/QUOTE]The Aloft in Sukhumvit Soi 11 is not requiring lady check-in. However, you still have to go down to the lobby to pick her up, because you need a key card for the elevator.

Hello Gents,

Long time reader and lurker here; had to create a new ID today to post as the last one seems to have disappeared after a few years of inactivity. I have a little bit of a hotel selection dilemma, hope you guys can help? I normally stay at the continent hotel which is right around the corner from soi cowboy and I enjoy that location very much. However my favorite hotel seems to be all sold out for the dates this December due to all the demand. I am considering either the Aira or the Eleven hotel on soi 11, or the S31 hotel on sukhumvit road just off soi 31. I will be in BKK for 17 days and I'm not sure if I want to deal with all the madness of soi 11 for that many days in a row? Also, I will be solo for the first few days but then my girlfriend will be joining me for the remainder of the trip and I'm not sure she will appreciate the colorfulness of soi 11. Honestly if it was just me alone I would prob just stay at the Eleven hotel as I've stayed there before and it's clean and decent on the inside. I stayed there for my visit last year and was fairly happy. I don; t mind the walk from 31 down to cowboy and for Nana nights I'll just take the skytrain. I had also booked jasmine city but cancelled that as the hotel reviews show it as being quite dated on the inside.

Advice is appreciated please.

Will be visiting Bangkok and Phuket, wondering if there's somewhere I can meet girls who enjoy smoking? And also some hotels where I can smoke with them inside? Thanks.

[QUOTE=GettingTang;2957519]So as it turns out, I get to leave five days earlier for my trip and so I wanted to take advantage by staying in Bangkok for five days prior to heading to Pattaya. Looking for recommendations to Thermae and Nana. I almost booked the Ruamchitt, but after reading the reviews on here, I've concluded that most of you mongers consider it almost like a short term hotel, which I don't want to stay in. I do not need a five star, something comparable to like a three star hotel works for me. Preferably something in the $60 to maybe $80 range? Would like to be able to conveniently perhaps a walk to Thermae and or Nana.[/QUOTE]I've stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 15. Nice rooms and I like their breakfast buffet. No problems with bringing in guests either.

It's a bit higher than your range but it's quite a convenient location. Rates depend on high / low season. Last time I stayed was in June and it was around $90/ night.

[QUOTE=Presidio;2966673]I've stayed at the Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 15. Nice rooms and I like their breakfast buffet. No problems with bringing in guests either.

It's a bit higher than your range but it's quite a convenient location. Rates depend on high / low season. Last time I stayed was in June and it was around $90/ night.[/QUOTE]Just had a glance it's more in the $150-200 range and these are random dates in Dec / Jan. Galleria 10 is $60 and used to be my go-to. Pretty decent rooms, service, cleanliness and very quiet as it's down the soi. It's got a pool / small gym and breakfast is only ok but I prefer walking to T21.6 minutes walk to Thermae according to google and almost right in between Nana / Asok.

Pro tip: if you have a date you can take them to Cabbages & Condoms which looks pretty presentable but more importantly only a minutes walk away from the hotel.

Looking for suggestions for a month-long, probably two months, stay in Bangkok. I'm not looking for stars or anything fancy, just very affordable and reliable high-speed internet is a must as I'll be working remotely during my stay. Prefer vicinity of Nana or somewhere along Sukhumvit where I can easily catch a train to get around.

The Atlas Hotel seems to fit the bill but I don't recall seeing any reviews here on it. [URL]https://atlasbangkok.com/[/URL].

Any intel?

I just stayed 4 nights at the Ruamchitt Plaza and I absolutely loved it. I had a very reasonably priced superior room on the 7th floor, which was clean, spacious and functional. The staff at the reception was really friendly and the fact that the lower floors are used for ST with the girls from Thermae was hardly noticeable. Although I did not use the major argument for this location (I. E. Taking Thermae girls to your room) it is situated at the crossing of the MRT and the BTS, making it one of the best connected areas in BKK. Of course it is also right in between Nana plaza and Phrom Pong, both in walking distance.

So: shoutout to Ruamchitt. I'll definitely be back there (at least when travelling without a partner) and thanks to the folks, who recommended it here on the forum!

[QUOTE=Stiff6;2972429]I just stayed 4 nights at the Ruamchitt Plaza and I absolutely loved it. I had a very reasonably priced superior room on the 7th floor, which was clean, spacious and functional. The staff at the reception was really friendly and the fact that the lower floors are used for ST with the girls from Thermae was hardly noticeable. Although I did not use the major argument for this location (I. E. Taking Thermae girls to your room) it is situated at the crossing of the MRT and the BTS, making it one of the best connected areas in BKK. Of course it is also right in between Nana plaza and Phrom Pong, both in walking distance.

So: shoutout to Ruamchitt. I'll definitely be back there (at least when travelling without a partner) and thanks to the folks, who recommended it here on the forum![/QUOTE]Just curious, did you take any photo (s) of your room which you could share? Or do you think the photos on their website are up to date and accurate. I'd a bit worried that the rooms in reality are a bit run down or shabby compared to any brochure photos? The rooms look spotless on their website. Interested in your opinion after staying there.

Also I wonder, if you are trying to hook up with girls say on TF, does the fact you are staying in that hotel put them off at all?

Thanks.

Just checked in, and I am perfectly happy. Of course do not expect 5 star luxury. But, spacious room, clean, good bed, excellent bathroom, quick wifi, good pool, friendly staff, ok some noise from outside on the 6th floor. But at this rate, I had a lot worse in BKK, and arriving from a dump in Vientiane, couldn't be better. And the basement is OK as well, very, very busy tonight.

I'm coming to BKK shortly and am booked at the Centre Point hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 10. Does anyone know what their policy on bringing girls to the room for a couple hours is? I don't expect to nightly but maybe once or twice during my stay.

[QUOTE=PgReal;2973644]Just curious, did you take any photo (s) of your room which you could share? Or do you think the photos on their website are up to date and accurate. I'd a bit worried that the rooms in reality are a bit run down or shabby compared to any brochure photos? The rooms look spotless on their website. Interested in your opinion after staying there.[/QUOTE]The rooms are a little run down, you can see the wear on the furniture. But the walls are freshly painted and it's clean and the bed is good, so why would I care about a scratch on the table?

No need to impress anyone with the room.

[QUOTE=PgReal;2973644]Also I wonder, if you are trying to hook up with girls say on TF, does the fact you are staying in that hotel put them off at all?
Thanks.[/QUOTE]I haven't tried to invite anyone from TF to my room, but if the FLs from Thermae are ok with the place, why should the FLs from TF not be?

Parinda is on Soi 4, easy walking distance (6 minutes?) to Nana Plaza. Room is just as nice as the Double Tree, and a lot cheaper. I paid $70 per night and it is well worth it. Pics on the web are identical to what you get. Room is squeeky clean and the staff take off their shoes before entering your room. Big shower, room safe, electric tea kettle, fast interwebs, comfy couch. I brought my Roku and hook it up to the TV so I can stream from my laptop.

The front of the hotel faces the frontage street (Duang Phithak) but you can walk out the back and use Ulit alley to get to Soi 4. Boss Suites is right there too.

At first I saw it on Agoda for $52, so I came and checked it out. When you actually try to book the room on Agoda, they add some shady Fee ($10 per night?) that they will refund you 60 days AFTER you leave the room. Seemed pretty crappy to me so I just paid Parinda. I'm not as sensitive to price as some.

Soi 4 has everything I need. Laundry services, food, 7-ELEVEn's, freelancers, taxis. And most importantly its just a quick walk from there to Kasalong and Lolitas (my favorite activity). There is a gaggle of Rwandan Freelancers South of Nana. Quite shapely. The "Why Not" ladyboy bar makes for fun people watching. Irish Pubs and English pubs for football and full English breakfast, any time of day.

Would stay again.

Fargler.

Hello,

I'm planning my first trip to Thailand. I will be in Bangkok at the beginning and the end. My idea was to stay at Grande Centre Terminal 21 first for asok / soi cowboy and then the other stay at the Landmark more near Nana Plaza / Asok. Are they guest friendly with no fees?

[QUOTE=ElDoradoNola83;2974928]Are they guest friendly with no fees?[/QUOTE]Yes, they are.

[QUOTE=Fargler;2974713]Parinda is on Soi 4, easy walking distance (6 minutes?) to Nana Plaza. Room is just as nice as the Double Tree, and a lot cheaper. [/QUOTE]From the Parinda Hotel to Nana Plaza is 800 meters and an 11 minute walk, according to Google Maps.
I love the Double Tree, even though it's pricy. Great rooms, great breakfast buffet. How is the breakfast in the Parinda? It doesn't seem to have a buffet, does it?

I have stayed at the Bless Hotel & Residence for 3 nights recently. Sukhumvit Soi 33, near Phrom Phong BTS station. Had a Premier Room including breakfast for 2900 Baht per night.
The room was nice and spacious, clean, and in good condition. The bed was rather hard but it was doable, because I always bring a sheet from home, so I can sleep on top of the duvet. Sleeping under the duvet is too warm for me, unless I set the air condition to an 'arctic' temperature.
The shower cubicle was rather small, and the water pressure was weak. Wifi was steady and fast.
Unfortunately the couch in the room was uncomfortable, because it was too deep. I had to put 3 small pillows behind my back to make it somewhat comfortable.
The breakfast buffet was OK. Nothing special and not an awful lot of choices, but good enough for me.
Some noise from a nearby (karaoke?) bar at night, but it wasn't too loud so it didn't really bother me.
It's a five minute stroll to the nearest Starbucks, and there are many food options nearby, in particular right across Sukhumvit Road in the EmSphere Mall. But the restaurants there are often very crowded, and not cheap.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2974964]From the Parinda Hotel to Nana Plaza is 800 meters and an 11 minute walk, according to Google Maps.
I love the Double Tree, even though it's pricy. Great rooms, great breakfast buffet. How is the breakfast in the Parinda? It doesn't seem to have a buffet, does it?[/QUOTE]Double Tree breakfast was absolutely a treat! But too much money for my budget. Parinda is just tables in the lobby and a short menu.

Random comments:

Benchakitti Park is a great place to get some exercise. I enter from Soi 4, then exit to Soi 8. Soi Sukhumvit 6 cuts through at Kasalong to get back to Soi 4.

Swan laundry on Soi 4 does loads for 100 Baht per Kilo. My 3 Kg bag cost 300 Baht. Nice. Pack light and pay to have it laundered.

Brainwake serves up a decent breakfast for 200 Baht.

Soundpop on Soi 8 does not have any vinyl records (their website makes them out to be a record store vibe) but it does serve the best Latte I've had in Thailand.

I prefer Kasalong over Lolitas. Kaslong has a sink to wash your package before and after.

Fargler.

Is it okay to stay at a hotel immediately to the left of nana plaza or to the right of asok / terminal 21? Looks like too major roads on each side of them. Would it be a big deal to stay right outside the roads? Thinking of the carlton on the right or the phoenix chit to the left.

[QUOTE=Stiff6;2972429]I just stayed 4 nights at the Ruamchitt Plaza and I absolutely loved it. I had a very reasonably priced superior room on the 7th floor, which was clean, spacious and functional. The staff at the reception was really friendly and the fact that the lower floors are used for ST with the girls from Thermae was hardly noticeable. Although I did not use the major argument for this location (I. E. Taking Thermae girls to your room) it is situated at the crossing of the MRT and the BTS, making it one of the best connected areas in BKK. Of course it is also right in between Nana plaza and Phrom Pong, both in walking distance.

So: shoutout to Ruamchitt. I'll definitely be back there (at least when travelling without a partner) and thanks to the folks, who recommended it here on the forum![/QUOTE]When it comes to Location Location Location the Ruamchitt can NOT be beat. It's smack dab in between Nana and Cowboy. Walking distance to BTS, terminal 21 and the MRT.

It's perfect if you're looking to bring thermae girls back to your room, there's also a ton of free lancers nearby tho most in front of the hotel appear to be ladyboys not all are.

The rooms while small, and a bit threadbare are clean, comfortable, and depending on what side of the building you are on can be quiet. The pool on the roof is nice to soak in and usually empty.

I have only 2 gripes on the Ruamchitt. The price of the hotel has increased a bit since the covid times, and also the availability of rooms has become an issue as the place tends to be booked up. I've stated in a few other places nearby but none of them are quite as good as the Ruamchitt. The staff is friendly and usually has no issues checking me in early on my day of arrival.

I couldn't recomend them more.

Got a few I'm looking at. Saw Ruamchitt Plaza reviews, is on the upper limit of what I wanted to spend but more then the location it looks to have lots of amenities.

LE Fenix Sukhumvit looks good but I didn't see any reports on it.

Ratchada 17 Place is a cheap option but to be honest this mostly came to my attention because while I was browsing incall girls a lot of nice ones were here and that would be convenient. This brings up another question, how easy / expensive is it to get around the city? Will it be a pain to visit the clubs and gogo bars if I'm not within walking distance?

Any suggestions on places to avoid or look for are appreciated. AC and internet are a must, good free breakfast is a plus. Also if you know anything that wouldn't be listed, like how Ruamchitt is connected to a freelancer bar or a place that offers in house massages please let me know.

Hotel De Bangkok was another one I was looking at. Its more out of the way it looks like but they look to have nice rooms. No idea if they are guest friendly or anything though.

[QUOTE=TheNull1;2977027]
This brings up another question, how easy / expensive is it to get around the city? Will it be a pain to visit the clubs and gogo bars if I'm not within walking distance?

Any suggestions on places to avoid or look for are appreciated. AC and internet are a must, good free breakfast is a plus. Also if you know anything that wouldn't be listed, like how Ruamchitt is connected to a freelancer bar or a place that offers in house massages please let me know.[/QUOTE]Given your price preference, I would recommend the Nana Hotel. Inexpensive rooms, internet, AC, decent free buffet breakfast, at ground zero for freelancers and 50 meters to the Nana Plaza bars and others outside of the plaza. Certainly guest friendly without having to pay extra. Security will take visitor's ID to hold. "Visiting Hours" are 24/7. In-room "massage" service available. Some rooms may still be a bit dated, but many have been updated in the last couple of years. Plenty of taxis and tuk tuks easily acquired; skytrain is a 5-minute walk.

Sam.

[QUOTE=SamSanuk;2977590]Given your price preference, I would recommend the Nana Hotel. Inexpensive rooms, internet, AC, decent free buffet breakfast, at ground zero for freelancers and 50 meters to the Nana Plaza bars and others outside of the plaza. Certainly guest friendly without having to pay extra. Security will take visitor's ID to hold. "Visiting Hours" are 24/7. In-room "massage" service available. Some rooms may still be a bit dated, but many have been updated in the last couple of years. Plenty of taxis and tuk tuks easily acquired; skytrain is a 5-minute walk.

Sam.[/QUOTE]I did check this place but its filled up for when I plan on going. Not wanting to risk I did decide on Hotel De Bangkok. I know its not really in the mongering area but figured there were short stay options and its near the station. I tried contacting them through the contact e-mail about things like joiner fees but never got a response.

[QUOTE=TheNull1;2977027]
Ratchada 17 Place is a cheap option but to be honest this mostly came to my attention because while I was browsing incall girls a lot of nice ones were here and that would be convenient. This brings up another question, how easy / expensive is it to get around the city? Will it be a pain to visit the clubs and gogo bars if I'm not within walking distance?[/QUOTE]It's not expensive to get around the city, but it can be time consuming. Taxis often get stuck in the heavy traffic. Public transport is a better option in most cases, but it's only operating until midnight.

Ratchada 17 Place is at a 15 minute walk from the nearest MRT (subway) station, Sutthisan. So that's quite far. It's better to book a hotel that is closer to either an MRT station, or a BTS (Skytrain) station. And preferably close to Sukhumvit Road, somewhere between BTS stations Phloen Chit and Phrom Phong.

[QUOTE=TheNull1;2977424]Hotel De Bangkok was another one I was looking at. Its more out of the way it looks like but they look to have nice rooms. No idea if they are guest friendly or anything though.[/QUOTE]1.2 km from the nearest BTS station Phaya Thai. Too far IMHO. And also too far from the action.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;2977956]

1.2 km from the nearest BTS station Phaya Thai. Too far IMHO. And also too far from the action.[/QUOTE]Wish I knew that sooner as I already booked it. Some places were filling up so I didn't want to wait much longer to book a room and it seemed decent to my inexperienced eyes.

Does anyone know if the new Hyatt Place at Sukhumvit 1 is guest friendly?

And please suggest any hotel / serviced apartments nearby within $100, the only requirements being cleanliness and fast, stable wifi. Gym and pool being cherries on the cake.

TIA.

BNM.

[QUOTE=BrandNewMonge;2979767]Does anyone know if the new Hyatt Place at Sukhumvit 1 is guest friendly?

And please suggest any hotel / serviced apartments nearby within $100, the only requirements being cleanliness and fast, stable wifi. Gym and pool being cherries on the cake.

TIA.

BNM.[/QUOTE]Brr, rather far away in soi Arab.

[QUOTE=TheNull1;2978311]Wish I knew that sooner as I already booked it. Some places were filling up so I didn't want to wait much longer to book a room and it seemed decent to my inexperienced eyes.[/QUOTE]Which site are you using to book? For Thailand Agoda is normally the cheapest but I would search on Google for the reviews to cross reference.

So the Ratchada 17 was considered and then you went with the place that's over double that price? And did you book refundable room? I myself am staying 6 nights in Bkk but I've split up the booking to 3 sets of 2 nights and they're all refundable if done so 2 days before checkin in case I change my mind.

And on Ratchada 17 at that price point you can't really complain if it's 15 or even 20 minutes away from BTS, very cheap price for a private room.

What are some higher end hotel recommendations?

[QUOTE=ElDoradoNola83;2979918]What are some higher end hotel recommendations?[/QUOTE]I assume lower end of Sukhumvit between Soi 2 and 21. Marriott, Landmark, Sofitel, Westin, Grand Centrepoint Terminal 21, and Sheraton.

Sam.

[QUOTE=BrandNewMonge;2979767]Does anyone know if the new Hyatt Place at Sukhumvit 1 is guest friendly?

And please suggest any hotel / serviced apartments nearby within $100, the only requirements being cleanliness and fast, stable wifi. Gym and pool being cherries on the cake.

TIA.

BNM.[/QUOTE]Did you visited the hotel? I thinking about the same hotel as of its good location.

Greetings!

I'll be arriving at Bangkok in about 1 week, already booked a room at Ruamchitt Hotel, but, since my arrival will be early in the morning, and the check-in starts only at 2 PM, I will need a cheap place just for a quick shuteye for some hours. Already googled some options, but would like to know if you fellow mongers have any recommendations. Thanks and advance! Can't wait to begin my reports!

I've done this in many countries around the world.

If you are arriving at say, 7:00 am on Thursday and don't want to wait 6-7 hours for your room to be ready, try booking the same room on Wednesday as well. Then tell the hotel you will be checking in late, really late, for your Wednesday stay. It's probably not too expensive to do this and will save you the hassle of finding a short-stay room.

Some hotels (not sure about those in Bangkok) will also sell you an early check-in for about a half-day's rent.

I suggest you start by asking your current hotel for options.

Finally, I am sure there are shot-time hotels near Soi Cowboy and Nana. One of those could be a good back up plan if your hotel can't accommodate your early arrival.

[QUOTE=JohnnieX;2981598]Greetings!

I'll be arriving at Bangkok in about 1 week, already booked a room at Ruamchitt Hotel, but, since my arrival will be early in the morning, and the check-in starts only at 2 PM, I will need a cheap place just for a quick shuteye for some hours. Already googled some options, but would like to know if you fellow mongers have any recommendations. Thanks and advance! Can't wait to begin my reports![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=MrHappyKat;2981918]Some hotels (not sure about those in Bangkok) will also sell you an early check-in for about a half-day's rent.
[/QUOTE]My normal Bangkok hotel does this, but it is on an "as available" basis. It cannot be reserved.

[QUOTE=MrHappyKat;2981918]
Finally, I am sure there are shot-time hotels near Soi Cowboy and Nana. One of those could be a good back up plan if your hotel can't accommodate your early arrival.[/QUOTE]The Ruamchitt itself is also a short time hotel.

[QUOTE=MrHappyKat;2981918]I've done this in many countries around the world.

If you are arriving at say, 7:00 am on Thursday and don't want to wait 6-7 hours for your room to be ready, try booking the same room on Wednesday as well. Then tell the hotel you will be checking in late, really late, for your Wednesday stay. It's probably not too expensive to do this and will save you the hassle of finding a short-stay room.

Some hotels (not sure about those in Bangkok) will also sell you an early check-in for about a half-day's rent.

I suggest you start by asking your current hotel for options.

Finally, I am sure there are shot-time hotels near Soi Cowboy and Nana. One of those could be a good back up plan if your hotel can't accommodate your early arrival.[/QUOTE]I just spent 3 nights at Radisson Blu near to Soi Cowboy. Arranged in advance early checkin from 0800 for half daily rate. Late check out to 1800 also available.

I have noticed that the airport Novotel has switched and become a Hyatt.

They used to have a 24 hour from check-in to check-out policy. Interested to know if the Hyatt is the same.

With what I now know about Thai Friendly I do not think it would be hard to arrange a visitor for one night.

[QUOTE=OzzieSuds;2982157]I have noticed that the airport Novotel has switched and become a Hyatt.

They used to have a 24 hour from check-in to check-out policy. Interested to know if the Hyatt is the same.

With what I now know about Thai Friendly I do not think it would be hard to arrange a visitor for one night.[/QUOTE]I have stayed there the past three trips before flying home. Very nice hotel. 10 minutes indoor walk to the airline check in counters or a 3 minute shuttle bus ride.

[QUOTE=OzzieSuds;2982157]I have noticed that the airport Novotel has switched and become a Hyatt.

They used to have a 24 hour from check-in to check-out policy. Interested to know if the Hyatt is the same.

With what I now know about Thai Friendly I do not think it would be hard to arrange a visitor for one night.[/QUOTE]24 HR check in was a huge win for me. Be sad to hear it's demise if true.

And yes I did bring my thai GF to come stay with me there. They'd check her ID sometimes but that was it.

[QUOTE=Supmam;2982235]24 HR check in was a huge win for me. Be sad to hear it's demise if true.

And yes I did bring my thai GF to come stay with me there. They'd check her ID sometimes but that was it.[/QUOTE]In Asia there are some rules, last time I was with an Asian girl and we were not married, they asked me for marriage certificate, LMAO they made me book a separate room for her then we ended sleep together in one room.

Any recent experiences on being guest friendly? I saw on the forum and other sources it was but I contacted them about being BYOB and the guest policy. I asked twice and they refused to answer on the guest policy. So I'm curious if something changed.

[QUOTE=ElDoradoNola83;2982880]Any recent experiences on being guest friendly? I saw on the forum and other sources it was but I contacted them about being BYOB and the guest policy. I asked twice and they refused to answer on the guest policy. So I'm curious if something changed.[/QUOTE]Stayed there during my last trip in November and it was guest friendly. I brought back some girls from Thermae (walk is less than 5 minutes and the girls never had an issue with it). I also ordered some outcall and the lobby called me on hotel phone, and then let them come up without me needing to come down. No issues at all.

[QUOTE=TommyEven;2982271]In Asia there are some rules, last time I was with an Asian girl and we were not married, they asked me for marriage certificate, LMAO they made me book a separate room for her then we ended sleep together in one room.[/QUOTE]Where? This is Thailand, and I've never heard of that happening here.

Is March Hotel guest friendly? Anyone has stayed there before? TIA.

[QUOTE=Werqweq;2982910]Where? This is Thailand, and I've never heard of that happening here.[/QUOTE]My thoughts too.

Never would happen in a non Muslim country or area. Possibly some muslim province in the south of Thailand or Malaysia or Indonesia.

[QUOTE=TommyEven;2982271]In Asia there are some rules, last time I was with an Asian girl and we were not married, they asked me for marriage certificate, LMAO they made me book a separate room for her then we ended sleep together in one room.[/QUOTE]Can you be a little more specific? Asia is a continent with 48 countries. Each country has different rules for different things. Saudi Arabia doesn't have the same rules as Singapore. Turkey doesn't have the same rules as Thailand. Japan and Jordan? Yep different rules.

I'm guessing, out of those 48 countries, it didn't happen in Thailand.

Has Grand President Hotel (Opposite to Aira Hotel) gone out of business or changed name? I could never find the hotel under any booking portal. Help please.

Bandy.

[QUOTE=TheDerilious;2982908]Stayed there during my last trip in November and it was guest friendly. I brought back some girls from Thermae (walk is less than 5 minutes and the girls never had an issue with it). I also ordered some outcall and the lobby called me on hotel phone, and then let them come up without me needing to come down. No issues at all.[/QUOTE]Thanks based on what you said, I went to book on expedia. I did notice in the policy section it says only registered guests can stay. Not all hotels say that but many do. Could just be policy not enforced but who knows. I'm thinking of the carleton and four points now. Neither had this in the policy section. Anyone stayed there recently?

Hello,

Is the Sukhothai hotel on Sathorn guest friendly?

I could not find any report about it.

Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=ElDoradoNola83;2983509]Thanks based on what you said, I went to book on expedia. I did notice in the policy section it says only registered guests can stay. Not all hotels say that but many do. Could just be policy not enforced but who knows. I'm thinking of the carleton and four points now. Neither had this in the policy section. Anyone stayed there recently?[/QUOTE]I think your worrying too much. At worst some hotels ask to keep guest ID.

This resource seems ok [URL]http://guestfriendlyhotelsbangkok.com/[/URL].

I have read in this forum that Ruamchitt Plaza Hotel is primarily a short term place for folks from Thermae and Soi Cowboy. But how is this hotel for longer stay like 3 nights? Are the rooms clean and safe? Is it recommended for long term stay?

[QUOTE=UncleSam2040;2986649]I have read in this forum that Ruamchitt Plaza Hotel is primarily a short term place for folks from Thermae and Soi Cowboy. But how is this hotel for longer stay like 3 nights? Are the rooms clean and safe? Is it recommended for long term stay?[/QUOTE]Only the lower floors in the Ruamchitt are shorttime rented. 5th,6th and 7th floor have clean, spacious, light rooms, nothing fancy, but not expensive either. And you don't have to worry about safety.

Pool is pretty good too. Stayed there several times the last couple of months and will return.

[QUOTE=UncleSam2040;2986649]I have read in this forum that Ruamchitt Plaza Hotel is primarily a short term place for folks from Thermae and Soi Cowboy. But how is this hotel for longer stay like 3 nights? Are the rooms clean and safe? Is it recommended for long term stay?[/QUOTE]The place frequently pops up towards the top of searches on [URL]booking.com[/URL] due to being cheap and having a central location, and not everyone knows its reputation when they book. So it's always amusing when I'm paying for one of the short-time rooms at the check-in desk, hooker from Thermae in tow, alongside a family with small kids also checking in at the same time. That's one way to teach them about the birds and the bees. On Friday & Saturday night that place probably has the highest working girl density in Bangkok.

But yeah as someone else mentioned, only one or two floors of the hotel are dedicated to short-time rooms. And as far as I've ever seen, there are no actual hotel guests on that floor. It's just short-time rooms.

[QUOTE=Larbmoo555;2987098]The place frequently pops up towards the top of searches on [URL]booking.com[/URL] due to being cheap and having a central location, and not everyone knows its reputation when they book. So it's always amusing when I'm paying for one of the short-time rooms at the check-in desk, hooker from Thermae in tow, alongside a family with small kids also checking in at the same time. That's one way to teach them about the birds and the bees. On Friday & Saturday night that place probably has the highest working girl density in Bangkok.

But yeah as someone else mentioned, only one or two floors of the hotel are dedicated to short-time rooms. And as far as I've ever seen, there are no actual hotel guests on that floor. It's just short-time rooms.[/QUOTE]This kinda thing happens in Kula Lumpur as well, and I'm sure many other south East Asian cities, certain hotels that have a few floors geared towards short time guests who wish to fuck the chicks that's in that hotels massage joint, or in the case of Ruamchitt, the pick up bar.

I'll be landing in BKK this Sunday arvo and yet to book a hotel for 4 nights. I've been seeing across some socials that there are various hotels and condos with major structural damage. I'm sure that Thai authorities are trying to keep a lid on socials spreading this stuff around, but some of it is getting out.

Anyways, I'm looking for something that's near Nana / Thermae area and not high-rise. Thinking maybe 5-7 floors tall tops.

Ruamchitt is a bit too low end for my taste, anything nearby (obv guest friendly) in a 4 star that is recommended.

It's all a guess until you walk into the place anyways, anywhere could have damage, it's probably cosmetically covered up by now.

Cheers.

Mentioned them before but stayed there again from 14-30 March.

In the past the day shift was all over ID's for guests.

In the two weeks nobody looked twice at my guests.

Even went back to room with two girls and then the next night three. No probs.

Loving this place even more, like staying at the JW M but heaps cheaper.

[QUOTE=MaccatheFree;2995560]Mentioned them before but stayed there again from 14-30 March.

In the past the day shift was all over ID's for guests.

In the two weeks nobody looked twice at my guests.

Even went back to room with two girls and then the next night three. No probs.

Loving this place even more, like staying at the JW M but heaps cheaper.[/QUOTE]Adelphi is my go to place in BKK. Haven't been asked for girls ID for a long time, and last time I was there they said no problem taking 2 girls to your room provided they don't stay the night.

My only regret is that the breakfast buffet which they had before covid has never returned. Even if it's only a limited spread (like Mecure on Soi 11) it's still far better than the set menu they currently offer.

How close to nana plaza is it?

[QUOTE=MaccatheFree;2995560]Mentioned them before but stayed there again from 14-30 March.

In the past the day shift was all over ID's for guests.

In the two weeks nobody looked twice at my guests.

Even went back to room with two girls and then the next night three. No probs.

Loving this place even more, like staying at the JW M but heaps cheaper.[/QUOTE]

Planning to visit Bangkok 2 weeks from.

Now. But thinking of deferring by a month or so due to the corona outbreak. Any advice?

If You have the latest vaccination, you should be ok. And should you get it it will most likely be mild.

[QUOTE=Gloryjack;3006108]Planning to visit Bangkok 2 weeks from.

Now. But thinking of deferring by a month or so due to the corona outbreak. Any advice?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Gloryjack;3006107]How close to nana plaza is it?[/QUOTE]600 meters.

[QUOTE=Llantarnam;3006098]Adelphi is my go to place in BKK. Haven't been asked for girls ID for a long time, and last time I was there they said no problem taking 2 girls to your room provided they don't stay the night.
My only regret is that the breakfast buffet which they had before covid has never returned. Even if it's only a limited spread (like Mecure on Soi 11) it's still far better than the set menu they currently offer.[/QUOTE]Monsoon, which is right next door, has a breakfast buffet. Before Covid anyway. Don't know if they still have it. Cost was 300 Baht, IIRC, if you were not staying there.

This hotel is very good for what we are in Bangkok. Its just 250 mt from Nana BTS exit 2. Its 50 metres from Nana entertainment plaza.700 metres from Thermae. around 1 km from Soi cowboy. massage parlours are nearby. its 1 km from Benchatti park (for walk and running)Its girl friendly. . rooms are good and clean. I was suggested this hotel by one of friend here. I thank him and recommend to others.

I have stayed at the Westin a couple of times, pre-Covid. The Hotel was always guest friendly meaning I never encountered any guest fees and zero ID registration requests of any of my nightly guests.

The hotel design is kind of interesting with a small ground floor reception area with elevators leading to the lobby / check-in front desk, restaurant & bar on a higher floor. From the lobby there is a 2nd set of private elevators that takes guests up to their hotel rooms and rooftop pool. In all my nights at the Westin, nobody ever checked my girls or asked for their ID's. Nobody cared.

I have stayed at the Grand Centrepoint T21 a couple of times as well. It is guest friendly, meaning there are no guest fees and no ID registration of nightly guests either.

Comparisons:

#1 IMHO The Westin has more luxurious and well-appointed rooms, but the 1 Br suites at Grand Centrepoint T21 are very impressive.

#2 The pool and garden area at Grand Centrepoint T21 is much nicer and larger than the Westin roof top pool area which is too small, IMHO, for a hotel of this size.

#3 The Westin's morning buffet is better than the buffet at T21, not that T21's buffet breakfast is bad, it's just that it is not as high quality and varied as the Westin's buffet.

So, the bottom line is both hotels are solid choices and will serve a visiting punter well. I recommend both hotels for their location and creature comforts. My advice is of these 2 particular hotels; book the one offering the best rate on the dates that you are considering.

Getting ready for shift from Indo to BKK for a while.

As I'll be working remotely while in BKK, I need a room with strong, reliable wifi. * I don't like to spend a lot of money on hotels, but wifi is vitally important. *.

I'll be there for a couple of months. *.

Also prefer something very close to one of the metro rail lines.

Any suggestions?* Was initially searching near Lumphini, Chulalongkorn you or Asoke areas but open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=GaijinGigolo;3007920]Getting ready for shift from Indo to BKK for a while.
[/QUOTE]Lokasari girls are going to missing you for a while, GG.

On a side note, good luck with your shift and enjoy the Thai flavours.

Cheers,

[QUOTE=Dickaprio;3008535]Lokasari girls are going to missing you for a while, GG.

On a side note, good luck with your shift and enjoy the Thai flavours.[/QUOTE]Cheers mate! I'll be back in a month but am thinking about shifting to Batam for a while. We'll see.

[QUOTE=GaijinGigolo;3007920]Getting ready for shift from Indo to BKK for a while.
As I'll be working remotely while in BKK, I need a room with strong, reliable wifi. * I don't like to spend a lot of money on hotels, but wifi is vitally important. *.
I'll be there for a couple of months. *.
Also prefer something very close to one of the metro rail lines.
Any suggestions?* Was initially searching near Lumphini, Chulalongkorn you or Asoke areas but open to suggestions.
Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]Wifi in the hotels in Bangkok, or elsewhere in Thailand, is often not so steady and reliable, in my experience. Or it's not allowed to connect to a VPN (don't know if you need that).

My advise is to buy a SIM card with unlimited data, and either use USB-tethering or Bluetooth-tethering to share the internet connection of your phone with your laptop.

In my experience the phone network is steadier than the wifi in hotels. I can recommend True. Works best for me anyway. [URL]https://www.true.th/en/[/URL].

Nevertheless you will still have disruptions every now and then.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3008743]
In my experience the phone network is steadier than the wifi in hotels. I can recommend True. Works best for me anyway. [URL]https://www.true.th/en/[/URL].[/QUOTE]I have also experienced that my phone network service is more steady than my hotel WiFi/Internet service, I have used AIS for about 3 years and used DTAC before that. But I have had more "unsteady" WiFi/Internet service issues from hotels that use True for their internet service.

To determine unsteady I would do internet speed test and observe fast data transfer for several seconds and then zero data transfer for a few seconds. This is a non problem for many Internet activities, but is disaster for other Internet activities.

Does anyone know if Tribe Living by Accor off Sukhumvit is girl-guest-friendly?

Is it just me of has the wind completely left this forum's sails?

Hardly find anything of substance, just a lot of banter.

Hey fellas,

I will arrive to Bkk on 5th and free till 6th evening. I booked in Nana Hotel on soi 4, is there anyone want to join for some group mongering. I'm not a solo traveller guy. Unfortunately, alone on this trip.

Please help me to create best plan to utilise this time. I'm in Bangkok till 9 but staying in a star property afterwards for official work.

Sunny.

[QUOTE=SurajBoby;3010151]Hey fellas,

I will arrive to Bkk on 5th and free till 6th evening. I booked in Nana Hotel on soi 4, is there anyone want to join for some group mongering. I'm not a solo traveller guy. Unfortunately, alone on this trip.

Please help me to create best plan to utilise this time. I'm in Bangkok till 9 but staying in a star property afterwards for official work.

Sunny.[/QUOTE]Don't get disheatrened with the post below this. , if you can not help its better to move on, rather making a sarcastic remark.

Check your DM.

Near Terminal 21, Sukhumvit MRT.

Girlfriend friendly. I don't think they check the girl ID. I did not even go down to receive them. They came directly to my room.

Decent Internet. 100 mbps.

Water pressure not that great.

Not on the main road but walkable distance to Terminal21 / Soi Cowboy. Hence less noise from Tuk tuks.

4 days: $175 . Premier Room. Breakfast extra. I never wake up by that time hence I skip it.

[QUOTE=GaijinGigolo;3007920]Getting ready for shift from Indo to BKK for a while.

As I'll be working remotely while in BKK, I need a room with strong, reliable wifi. * I don't like to spend a lot of money on hotels, but wifi is vitally important. *.

I'll be there for a couple of months. *.

Also prefer something very close to one of the metro rail lines.

Any suggestions?* Was initially searching near Lumphini, Chulalongkorn you or Asoke areas but open to suggestions.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]I was in The Fusion Suites near Terminal 21. It has 100 mbps solid connection. I did work for a day during my trip without any interruptions.

Four Points Sheraton on Sukhumvit 15.

I am going to Bangkok and thinking of staying here. It appears that it is fairly new. Has anyone stayed here? Girl friendly?

[QUOTE=Canada;3012608]Four Points Sheraton on Sukhumvit 15.

I am going to Bangkok and thinking of staying here. It appears that it is fairly new. Has anyone stayed here? Girl friendly?[/QUOTE]I stay at the Four Points Sheraton Ploen Chit. The one on Sukhumvit 15 is different. I don't bring ladies to my room, so I don't know about girl friendly or not. You are in a very busy area with bars and massage parlors very close, walking distance. The accommodation and breakfast buffet at Four Points Ploen Chit are outstanding, so I return every year. I suspect the level of service is the same.

[QUOTE=BeachDrone;3012664]I stay at the Four Points Sheraton Ploen Chit. The one on Sukhumvit 15 is different. I don't bring ladies to my room, so I don't know about girl friendly or not. You are in a very busy area with bars and massage parlors very close, walking distance. The accommodation and breakfast buffet at Four Points Ploen Chit are outstanding, so I return every year. I suspect the level of service is the same.[/QUOTE]I just got back from Bangkok and right down the road less then 2 minutes is Night hotel excellent service, Girl friendly (not limited to just 1 girls at a time) girls just leave their ID at the front desk and sign to get it back when they leave. Staff is on point room was always clean and 2 free bottles of water everyday and fresh towels daily. Location is perfect walking distance to everything yet still quiet to get some good sleep. I will return and I recommend it plus they also offer free tuktuk rides to terminal 21 mall if you don't feel like walking.

[QUOTE=KinkyLink;3013172]I just got back from Bangkok and right down the road less then 2 minutes is Night hotel excellent service, Girl friendly (not limited to just 1 girls at a time) girls just leave their ID at the front desk and sign to get it back when they leave. Staff is on point room was always clean and 2 free bottles of water everyday and fresh towels daily. Location is perfect walking distance to everything yet still quiet to get some good sleep. I will return and I recommend it plus they also offer free tuktuk rides to terminal 21 mall if you don't feel like walking.[/QUOTE]Night Hotel is a nice place.

The best place is the Ruamchit.

[QUOTE=KinkyLink;3013172]I just got back from Bangkok and right down the road less then 2 minutes is Night hotel excellent service, Girl friendly (not limited to just 1 girls at a time) girls just leave their ID at the front desk and sign to get it back when they leave. Staff is on point room was always clean and 2 free bottles of water everyday and fresh towels daily. Location is perfect walking distance to everything yet still quiet to get some good sleep. I will return and I recommend it plus they also offer free tuktuk rides to terminal 21 mall if you don't feel like walking.[/QUOTE]If this hotel is quiet then it must have damn good soundproof windows. I have stayed at the Samala Hotel, which is only a little bit further down Soi 15, and the noise of the motorbikes and tuktuks drving by almost all night long was driving me crazy.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;3013236]Night Hotel is a nice place.

The best place is the Ruamchit.[/QUOTE]Damn that place was super popular while I was there but being on the main road I can see it being super busy and noisy. I noticed lots a FL and LB right outside the hotels scoping their next client that left the hotel. I prefer little less in the middle of things short walk down soi 15 and the chill vibes the only thing with Night hotel the exterior sound proofing was great the interior not so great as nightly heard some guys putting in the work with their visitor.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3013336]If this hotel is quiet then it must have damn good soundproof windows. I have stayed at the Samala Hotel, which is only a little bit further down Soi 15, and the noise of the motorbikes and tuktuks drving by almost all night long was driving me crazy.[/QUOTE]It probably depends on which side of the street your room is facing and which building your room is located in (there are two distinct buildings for the Night Hotel).

I stayed in their first building a few weeks ago (Bronze room) and I agree I could hear the sound of the bikes in the street.

Then I stayed at their second building (Gold room) a week later, I think it was better in this aspect, but I felt like the difference of price between a Bronze room and a Gold one was not worth it (plus when you're staying in the second building, you've got to come to the first one for the breakfast, good breakfast by the way) .

[QUOTE=KinkyLink;3013340]Damn that place was super popular while I was there but being on the main road I can see it being super busy and noisy. I noticed lots a FL and LB right outside the hotels scoping their next client that left the hotel. I prefer little less in the middle of things short walk down soi 15 and the chill vibes the only thing with Night hotel the exterior sound proofing was great the interior not so great as nightly heard some guys putting in the work with their visitor.[/QUOTE]Never had a problem with noise. And busy? Get to see more hotties.

[QUOTE=Nyezhov;3013236]Night Hotel is a nice place.

The best place is the Ruamchit.[/QUOTE]+1 for night hotel. I stayed on the other side facing away from the main road and it was peace and quiet. Stayed there 10 nights.

[QUOTE=Omfgitzjin;3013673]+1 for night hotel. I stayed on the other side facing away from the main road and it was peace and quiet. Stayed there 10 nights.[/QUOTE]I can recommend S15 hotel which is right down beside Thermae etc, with the rooms facing onto Sukhumvitt Road, they have two sets of windows, with a gap inbetween the two sets. That 6' or 1 foot "air-gap" cuts out the vast majority of the road noise. I tend to party all night and sleep during the day, so it's my preferred choice of room.

Only issue is you need to request it from the hotel and not all their rooms have these double sets of windows. Nice hotel but their breakfast is poor in my opinion and no pool if that's your thing.

[QUOTE=Canada;3012608]Four Points Sheraton on Sukhumvit 15.

I am going to Bangkok and thinking of staying here. It appears that it is fairly new. Has anyone stayed here? Girl friendly?[/QUOTE]I've stayed there twice--it's halfway between Soy Cowboy and Nana. It's close to a well-known nightclub, I believe, and across the street from Thermae. I didn't have trouble bringing a girl in, and there's a hotel key-operated backdoor that opens up to Terminal 21. I like the breakfast selection, which features Thai, Indian, Chinese and Western food.

[QUOTE=OneEyedMan;3014364]Four Points Sheraton on Sukhumvit 15.... there's a hotel key-operated backdoor that opens up to Terminal 21[/QUOTE]Maybe I'm not understanding this but how?

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3014627]Maybe I'm not understanding this but how?[/QUOTE]I really seriously wouldn't be worrying about girls being asked to sign in at reception and leave their ID. It's there to protect you nothing more. From thief but also possible psycho ladies. There are all sorts out there especially if you use the apps like TF, Tinder etc. I talk from personal experience!! I. e. Hotels keeping an eye on who is up in your room is not necessarily a bad thing.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3014627]Maybe I'm not understanding this but how?[/QUOTE]As mentioned by OEM, the Four Points Sheraton on Soi15 has a back door which opens on Soi17. Not quite a secret tunnel, rather a short cut where you walk up the alley past Canary Massage to Soi19 and you will save some steps to Terminal 21. See pic. Enjoy BKK, AR.

Hey everyone,

I'm planning a trip to Thailand for 2 to 3 months and I'm looking into renting an apartment, as I think it'll be more affordable than staying in a hotel. I'm considering places in the $300–$350 per month range, and I'the love to get some advice or feedback from those of you who have rented apartments long-term. I might make it a long term rental.

I'm curious about the rules when it comes to bringing guests, particularly women, back to the apartment. Are there any complications with having someone over for the night, especially in the types of apartments I'm looking at? I want to be respectful of the building's rules and the neighbors, but I don't want to run into any unexpected issues.

Also, if anyone has any recommendations for areas that are good for expats but still affordable, I'm open to suggestions!

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=AsianRain;3014679]As mentioned by OEM, the Four Points Sheraton on Soi15 has a back door which opens on Soi17. Not quite a secret tunnel, rather a short cut where you walk up the alley past Canary Massage to Soi19 and you will save some steps to Terminal 21. See pic. Enjoy BKK, AR.[/QUOTE]Thanks. By no means a "backdoor that opens up to T21".

[QUOTE=PgReal;3014650]I really seriously wouldn't be worrying about girls being asked to sign in at reception and leave their ID. It's there to protect you nothing more. From thief but also possible psycho ladies. There are all sorts out there especially if you use the apps like TF, Tinder etc. I talk from personal experience!! I. e. Hotels keeping an eye on who is up in your room is not necessarily a bad thing.[/QUOTE]Have no idea why you quoted my on this. Not what I was asking about whatsoever.

Citin Sukhumvit 11 on Soi 11/1.

This hotel has a theft problem. Avoid! I had the extreme misfortunate of staying here for 10 days. After a few days I noticed one of my best shirts was missing. After a few days another. In total of five items of clothing went missing during my stay. When I asked the front desk about it a nasty little staff member (rge one from Sakorn Nakorn) got into a shouting match with me about it. It was then that I recall hearing her in a vulgar shouting match with guests three other times during my stay over missing items.

The same clerk also tried to charge me for having my sheets cleaned after I'd spilled a drink on them one night. First of all, over 10 nights I only had my room cleaned three times. Secondly that's absurd to ask your guest to pay for house cleaning. They don't change the sheets after every guest unless they're visibly dirty? Disgusting.

The same snotty little clerk also hinted it I had been throwing things out of my window. She said they have video surveillance and I asked to see it and ask if she had any proof and she admitted she did not. At that point she was told to STFU then.

Also, the woman who does the housekeeping on floor five is rude and doesn't do a good job. The entire place has grime on the floors and instead of actually cleaning they just mop the dirt around.

Speaking of thievery, do not take their recommendation to have the massage shop two doors down do your laundry. You will only get half of it back as I did and I had to go back and argue for them to find the rest of it. Then they have the audacity to try to charge me for giving me the rest of my laundry and question whether or not it was actually mine. Highly unprofessional.

Location is good for that part of town if you don't mind zero security and working girls walking the hallways at night, but otherwise a complete disaster of a stay. Again, avoid at all costs. I would have moved out after the second or third night if I hadn't paid for the whole stay in advance.

My experience with Citin Sukhumvit 11 on Soi 11/1 was just fine.

Stayed there for two days and left valuables worth 1000's of dollars in my room without a problem. No clothes missing. I wonder why the OP below had such a different experience? Lastly given the room rate and location, exactly what did he expect? It is in the middle of debauchery with an extremely low rate per room night in Bangkok. I will return!

[QUOTE=GaijinGigolo;3015758]Citin Sukhumvit 11 on Soi 11/1.

This hotel has a theft problem. Avoid! I had the extreme misfortunate of staying here for 10 days. After a few days I noticed one of my best shirts was missing. After a few days another. In total of five items of clothing went missing during my stay. When I asked the front desk about it a nasty little staff member (rge one from Sakorn Nakorn) got into a shouting match with me about it. It was then that I recall hearing her in a vulgar shouting match with guests three other times during my stay over missing items.

The same clerk also tried to charge me for having my sheets cleaned after I'd spilled a drink on them one night. First of all, over 10 nights I only had my room cleaned three times. Secondly that's absurd to ask your guest to pay for house cleaning. They don't change the sheets after every guest unless they're visibly dirty? Disgusting.

The same snotty little clerk also hinted it I had been throwing things out of my window. She said they have video surveillance and I asked to see it and ask if she had any proof and she admitted she did not. At that point she was told to STFU then.

Also, the woman who does the housekeeping on floor five is rude and doesn't do a good job. The entire place has grime on the floors and instead of actually cleaning they just mop the dirt around.

Speaking of thievery, do not take their recommendation to have the massage shop two doors down do your laundry. You will only get half of it back as I did and I had to go back and argue for them to find the rest of it. Then they have the audacity to try to charge me for giving me the rest of my laundry and question whether or not it was actually mine. Highly unprofessional..[/QUOTE][QUOTE=SubCmdr;3004840]During my last trip to Bangkok I stayed in three different hotels:

[U]Holiday Inn Sukhumvit by IHG[/U]

Highest quality of the three. Also the most expensive. Where I would take ATF if we went to vacation in Bangkok. Has a great location and every thing you want. Gym, pool, great restaurant for breakfast. Room laid out for a baller / shot caller!

[U]Sukhumvit suites[/U]

Midlevel quality. Great location. Right next to train station: BTS? Great restaurant down stairs. Great value for the price. I have zero complaints..[/QUOTE]

Hey guys, just booked to return to Bangkok in November. I've been there for short trips (3-5 days) in 2019,2022, 2023 and 2024. Just wanted to say thanks for those of you providing trip reports. They are really helpful for those of us who only come irregularly and for short times. I usually stay at Night (previously Dream) Hotel, close to Thermae, but this time decided on Maison Hotel close to Nana Plaza.

My preferences are young, slim and natural at least be size tits, more innocent looking than slutty. I like all the experiences, but I don't get the attraction of nuru. The action seems rather mechanical and I prefer GFE experiences on a real bed. Last trip I spent time lining up girls on TF, with mixed but overall good results. I still like Thermae because of its unique atmosphere. Like a candy store. And my experiences have been relatively good. I only had 2 duds out of 8 girls, so the ratio ain't bad. And a couple were A+ experiences. I'm not so big on GoGo bars, as I find it difficult to choose girls, but one of my very best experiences was pulling a lovely girl with great service from Soi Cowboy (can't remember which club), unlike some of the recent reports here.

Anyway, looking forward to more reports and posting mine after the next trip. Enjoy, boys!

Nice hotel, 2 buildings I stayed in the building that fronts the road. Has the pool on top. Girl friendly no need to take them by the front desk to register. Pool and pool bar were good. Had 2 for 1 cocktails after 3 or 4 pm I think. It is all the way at the back of the Soi if you aren't one for walking but plenty of options for getting to train quickly around. I would stay here again, and ask for the pool building if I can again just for privacy.

Hi all, I will be in BKK at the end of Sept and was wondering if Hiltons are still guest-friendly? I am looking at Airbnb also as an option, and wondering who has opinions on that. 7 years ago, when I was last there, I could walk into the Conrad with 2-3 women, no one batted an eye. Anyone still have experience with that?

[QUOTE=BadDances;3018060]Hi all, I will be in BKK at the end of Sept and was wondering if Hiltons are still guest-friendly? [/QUOTE]Both DoubleTree by Hilton hotels, in Sukhumvit Soi 2 and Soi 26, are guest-friendly.

Hi, I stumbled across the website listed below. I wanted to solicit some advice as I am torn between the Fraser Suites or the JW Marriott. I wanted to politely ask which one offers a bit more privacy, meeting it is more discrete when bringing a lady back to your place? I am just a very private person. Thanks!

[URL]http://guestfriendlyhotelsbangkok.com/[/URL]

Headed to Bangkok in 2 days, and still not booked a hotel yet, how fucked am I?

I am just looking for a affordable place with reliable Wi-Fi, table I can work with and close to the action.

Any suggestions will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;3021466][b]Boss Suites Nana Hotel on Soi 4 is 4-star, only $28, large suites, nice, clean, quiet with nice, cool breeze from the big park[/b]. I think they still have free breakfast with eggs cooked to order. Woraburi is on the same alley, 3-star, only $20. Both are about the same with good Wi-Fi, pools and large lobbies open out to the alley, very relaxing. I stayed at various 4 and 5-star hotels on Soi 2, Soi 4 and others in this area, these 2 are nice, clean enough, quiet, not crowded, convenient, laid back and relaxing, staff is fun, friendly like family, very Thai.

Just walk out to soi 4 there are lots of girls day and night on the street and in Nana plaza bars, also lots of restaurants, bars, massages, street food stalls, 7-11 stores ect.

Dozens street girls hang out day and night along Soi 4 with a big crowd of all skin complexion in front of hotel Maison with those plumeria trees. I bagged a beautiful, nice, fun, light-skin, blond hair, horny Kazakh girl with one of the hottest session anywhere ever. Still thinking about going back for her and her friends.[/QUOTE]Appreciate the Hotel Recommendation. I saved it in Google Maps. Thanks!

[QUOTE=Chicharito99;3021146]Headed to Bangkok in 2 days, and still not booked a hotel yet, how fucked am I?

I am just looking for a affordable place with reliable Wi-Fi, table I can work with and close to the action.

Any suggestions will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.[/QUOTE]The good news is you are far from Fucked. I regularly book a hotel sometimes only upon my arrival at the airport in Bangkok. I travel non revenue so I often don't know if I'm getting on the plane until the plane is almost ready to push back. Therfore booking a hotel in Advance does me no good. There are tons and tons and tons of options. Some of my favs are The Royal Ivory Nana on soi 4. The Dynasty Grand, my go to had been The Ruamchitt where Thermae is in the basement but they've become quite expensive lately. But there are tons of other options close to the action.

So I'll be back in BKK after a long hieatus. And I know many hotels keep the girls ID's. Here is a question.

Are those ID's logged any place. So if someone (ie: spouse) calls and asks who "else" popped in. Is that documeted or is it just like literally holding luggage (meaning not really tracked just give us your claim ticket and go).

Don't really want to have any sort of paper trail on things. And ideally a hotel that doesn't even look is perfect (thinking of the The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok might be a "no-tell" hotel). But one can never tell.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3018332]Hi, I stumbled across the website listed below. I wanted to solicit some advice as I am torn between the Fraser Suites or the JW Marriott. I wanted to politely ask which one offers a bit more privacy, meeting it is more discrete when bringing a lady back to your place? I am just a very private person. Thanks!

[URL]http://guestfriendlyhotelsbangkok.com/[/URL][/QUOTE]I'm staying at the Jw Marriot again soon for 15 days. Normally super expensive but I got a good rate then further discount for long stay.

You could walk in late at night with 3 woman carrying a midget, they would probably offer to help carry the midget to your room.

Honestly stress free and no guest registration.

If you call someone to meet you there they just enter the hotel and head to the lifts, there are a couple of chairs and phones there for that purpose.

You just have to come down and collect them.

Never stayed at the Fraser.

I normally stay at the Adlphi Suites which is my favourite but there is construction at the back that disturbed me in March so didn't want to take the risk.

[QUOTE=MrSassinak;3022442]So I'll be back in BKK after a long hieatus. And I know many hotels keep the girls ID's. Here is a question.

Are those ID's logged any place. So if someone (ie: spouse) calls and asks who "else" popped in. Is that documeted or is it just like literally holding luggage (meaning not really tracked just give us your claim ticket and go).

Don't really want to have any sort of paper trail on things. And ideally a hotel that doesn't even look is perfect (thinking of the The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok might be a "no-tell" hotel). But one can never tell.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]Not all hotels do the same thing with the girls' IDs. My two most recent Bangkok hotels copy the ID and hold the original until the session is finished and reception calls me to verify everything is OK. All the girls IDs sit on reception desk with a paper copy and the room number. I don't know what they do with the paper copies, perhaps they are scanned into the system. Other hotels may do different things. 10 years ago the ID guard at Ambassador Tower wing just sat in a chair at base of elevator with no visible means of recording visitor data. One of my Samui resorts doesn't even have a night guard station to collect IDs, the night time guard is a rover.

I favor the hotels that retain guest data, it is for my safety and for liability in case the girl goes bonkers and trashes the hotel (or harms me). Some hotels have a list of banned girls that have caused problems.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3018332]Hi, I stumbled across the website listed below. I wanted to solicit some advice as I am torn between the Fraser Suites or the JW Marriott. I wanted to politely ask which one offers a bit more privacy, meeting it is more discrete when bringing a lady back to your place? I am just a very private person. [/QUOTE]These are two very different hotels.

The Fraser is a 4. 5 star hotel and has large rooms (suites) with balconies. The hotel is very quest friendly but there is a "walk of shame" past the front desk to get to the elevators. Everybody who works at this hotel is super friendly does not give a shit who you are with, but a significant proportion of the Fraser's guests are Muslim middle eastern families visiting BKK for medical reason (there is a hospital nearby) and these fat matriarchs smell bad from perfume abuse and they won't even get into an elevator with a farang let alone a farang and his girls. It is humorous to watch these cows in action. My girls like to make fun of them once we are alone in the elevator. The Fraser Hotel location is near the far end of Soi 11 which has its good points and bad points, but it is a trek to Sukhumvit.

The JW is a 5-star guest friendly hotel. I think there are nicer 5 stars in the vicinity, but only one other 5-star is right around the corner from Nana. There is no "walk of shame" at this hotel because the front desk is located at the far-right side of the lobby. Just walk into the lobby a few feet, turn left, and you are in front of the elevators. Very discreet. Nobody will see you or care even if they do.

So, according to your criteria, unless a balcony is really important to you (reefer), and provided you are getting a good deal at the JW, I think the JW will suit your plans best.

[QUOTE=MrSassinak;3022442]So I'll be back in BKK after a long hieatus. And I know many hotels keep the girls ID's. Here is a question.

Are those ID's logged any place. So if someone (ie: spouse) calls and asks who "else" popped in. Is that documeted or is it just like literally holding luggage (meaning not really tracked just give us your claim ticket and go).

Don't really want to have any sort of paper trail on things. And ideally a hotel that doesn't even look is perfect (thinking of the The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok might be a "no-tell" hotel). But one can never tell.

Suggestions are greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]Regarding this topic, I have not worried much about it. My basic understanding is that the hotel is keeping the ID of the visitor to prevent certain unwarranted situations (visitor creates ruckus, thefts etc.) between the hotel guest and the visitor. So it is probably designed to assist the hotel guest (and hotel too). I recall few instances now, about such collection of visitor's ID by the hotel staff.

One was in BKK near Asoke pre-Covid time, the hotel staff collected the ID and put it in a plastic tray after collecting it from the visitor, who accompanied with me. Most of the time, I come down with the lady to see her off. The receptionist then took out the pertinent tray from below and kept it on the reception desk. The lady picked her ID and left.

Other one was in Pattaya, the hotel staff asked my room number, followed by the phone number of the visitor, who's joining me. The staff note down those detailed on a post it note. Then collects the ID from the lady. Stick that note on to the ID. Secure it at the reception. The ID was handed over to the lady before she left.

In some hotels, they don't collect the ID from the visitors during the day time but after 9/10 PM ID cards are collected and kept at the reception. I'm not sure whether the hotels in Thailand logs such details in their systems, unless the hotel group has specific policy to record such details. Additionally, I don't know whether they store the visitor ID details are kept along with hotel guest's information.

I am sure some veteran hobbyists can throw more light on this matter. Happy and safe punting. Cheers.

[QUOTE=MrSassinak;3022442]So I'll be back in BKK after a long hieatus. And I know many hotels keep the girls ID's. Here is a question.
Are those ID's logged any place. So if someone (ie: spouse) calls and asks who "else" popped in. [/QUOTE]I don't think that any decent, or even not so decent, hotel gives this kind of information to a third party. Not by phone anyway. I think your wife would have to go to your hotel in person, whisper at the reception what she wants, and hand over a couple of hundred bahts, to get this information.

There used to be a hotel with, I think, the word white in its name near Suk. They had women on staff to service clients. It is long gone but are there other hotels with it's specialty service?

[QUOTE=BadDances;3022955]There used to be a hotel with, I think, the word white in its name near Suk. They had women on staff to service clients. It is long gone but are there other hotels with it's specialty service?[/QUOTE]Are you talking about the hotel near the original Annie's that had Russian girls in it? There was such a place but I forgot the name.

[QUOTE=Allover;3023103]Are you talking about the hotel near the original Annie's that had Russian girls in it? There was such a place but I forgot the name.[/QUOTE]It was on the north side of Suk, maybe 2 sois down, it had a courtyard with a pool, and they would do wet t-shirt contests and such.

[QUOTE=BadDances;3022955]There used to be a hotel with, I think, the word white in its name near Suk. They had women on staff to service clients. It is long gone but are there other hotels with it's specialty service?[/QUOTE]It was on Soi Nana. 5th floor IIRC.

[QUOTE=BadDances;3023784]It was on the north side of Suk, maybe 2 sois down, it had a courtyard with a pool, and they would do wet t-shirt contests and such.[/QUOTE]Reminds me of Angeles City.

[QUOTE=AxelHeyst;3022543]These are two very different hotels.

The Fraser is a 4. 5 star hotel and has large rooms (suites) with balconies. The hotel is very quest friendly but there is a "walk of shame" past the front desk to get to the elevators. Everybody who works at this hotel is super friendly does not give a shit who you are with, but a significant proportion of the Fraser's guests are Muslim middle eastern families visiting BKK for medical reason (there is a hospital nearby) and these fat matriarchs smell bad from perfume abuse and they won't even get into an elevator with a farang let alone a farang and his girls. It is humorous to watch these cows in action. My girls like to make fun of them once we are alone in the elevator. The Fraser Hotel location is near the far end of Soi 11 which has its good points and bad points, but it is a trek to Sukhumvit.

The JW is a 5-star guest friendly hotel. I think there are nicer 5 stars in the vicinity, but only one other 5-star is right around the corner from Nana. There is no "walk of shame" at this hotel because the front desk is located at the far-right side of the lobby. Just walk into the lobby a few feet, turn left, and you are in front of the elevators. Very discreet. Nobody will see you or care even if they do.

So, according to your criteria, unless a balcony is really important to you (reefer), and provided you are getting a good deal at the JW, I think the JW will suit your plans best.[/QUOTE]Hi Meussiurs MaccatheFree and Axel Hyst, I really appreciate your feedback. It will be the JW then. I want to minimize the walk of shame, and more importantly, avoid any overly perfumed and covered family matriarch. I just want to avoid being labeled as a "dirty old man", LOL!

I'm making arrangements for a trip in January. I want to get a guest friendly hotel near Nana but don't want it to be super noisy or crazy. I'd like a nice place but I'm not looking for JW or other 5 star stuff. I'm looking at the following and interested in recent experiences or reputation. Thanks in advance.

Omni Tower Sukhumvit Nana: this place is looking good for location and price.

Royal Ivory Sukhumvit Nana: I found this place through this forum and am curious how it compares.

[QUOTE=FuckedUpMonger;3024544]I'm making arrangements for a trip in January. I want to get a guest friendly hotel near Nana but don't want it to be super noisy or crazy. I'd like a nice place but I'm not looking for JW or other 5 star stuff. I'm looking at the following and interested in recent experiences or reputation. Thanks in advance.

Omni Tower Sukhumvit Nana: this place is looking good for location and price.

Royal Ivory Sukhumvit Nana: I found this place through this forum and am curious how it compares.[/QUOTE]I had stayed here. Found very good. Have a look.

[QUOTE=FuckedUpMonger;3024544]Omni Tower Sukhumvit Nana: this place is looking good for location and price.[/QUOTE]Reviews from the OTA's don't look very good (typically 6 out of 10). On the plus side [URL]Booking.com[/URL] lists 32 different types of room to choose from.

[QUOTE=FuckedUpMonger;3024544]I want to get a guest friendly hotel near Nana but don't want it to be super noisy or crazy. I'd like a nice place but I'm not looking for JW or other 5 star stuff.[/QUOTE]Check out the Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok, which is on the east side Sukhumvit 2, about 25 meters south of the J. W. Marriott.

It's a "serviced apartment" place, so the basic layout features a living room, kitchen (with washing machine) and separate bedroom. Bathrooms have a tub plus stall-sized shower. Excellent water pressure and temperature. Modest buffet breakfast. Nice pool on the roof. If you go out the back door of the Shama and cut through a short snicket, you end up on the west side of Soi 4 next to Fitzgerald's Bar.

The Shama also offers two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites. Which makes it popular with families -- many from the Gulf states. If you're enjoying the night life, you'll seldom see them. They see the sights by day, splash around in the pool late in the afternoon and then disappear into their suites. After dark the lobby is like a library. Despite the family clientele, the Shama welcomes joiners, with the usual stop to surrender ID.

Minor nitpicks: Not many English language channels on the TV. Living room furniture is sized for smaller folks, and the last time I was there it was showing signs of wear. Bonus: Equidistant to BTS stops at Phloen Chit & Nana. Just steps from the Villa Market & Bully's pub.

[QUOTE=FuckedUpMonger;3024544]I'm making arrangements for a trip in January. I want to get a guest friendly hotel near Nana but don't want it to be super noisy or crazy. I'd like a nice place but I'm not looking for JW or other 5 star stuff. I'm looking at the following and interested in recent experiences or reputation. Thanks in advance.

Omni Tower Sukhumvit Nana: this place is looking good for location and price.

Royal Ivory Sukhumvit Nana: I found this place through this forum and am curious how it compares.[/QUOTE]I often stay at the Lohas Residence about two thirds of the way down Soi 4 (Soi Nana) it's guest friendly, about a 5 ish minute walk from Nana Plaza and it's quiet as it's just far enough away.

Stayed there about 3 weeks ago, was £45 a night with a ok breakfast (which I only made once) you can get in / out from Soi 4 or Soi 2 (where reception is) which is very handy if you want to avoid the main lobby or avoid Soi 4.

The room I had was massive, it even had a washing machine which was handy, had Netflix (got to use your own account) 2 decent AC units, decent water pressure / hot water etc.

Has an 8.0 on [URL]Booking.com[/URL], loads of reviews, it's even LB friendly (not my thing but each to their own) as someone asked that question in the public questions on [URL]Booking.com[/URL]

So many options in BKK, we're all spoilt for choice, and it's not just hotel rooms.

[QUOTE=Bunky;3025056]Check out the Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok, which is on the east side Sukhumvit 2, about 25 meters south of the J. W. Marriott.

It's a "serviced apartment" place, so the basic layout features a living room, kitchen (with washing machine) and separate bedroom. Bathrooms have a tub plus stall-sized shower. Excellent water pressure and temperature. Modest buffet breakfast. Nice pool on the roof. If you go out the back door of the Shama and cut through a short snicket, you end up on the west side of Soi 4 next to Fitzgerald's Bar.

The Shama also offers two-bedroom and three-bedroom suites. Which makes it popular with families -- many from the Gulf states. If you're enjoying the night life, you'll seldom see them. They see the sights by day, splash around in the pool late in the afternoon and then disappear into their suites. After dark the lobby is like a library. Despite the family clientele, the Shama welcomes joiners, with the usual stop to surrender ID.

Minor nitpicks: Not many English language channels on the TV. Living room furniture is sized for smaller folks, and the last time I was there it was showing signs of wear. Bonus: Equidistant to BTS stops at Phloen Chit & Nana. Just steps from the Villa Market & Bully's pub.[/QUOTE]The Shama looks nice. Good tip. I had been thinking the Landmark which seems similar category and price and location. Anyone have any perspective on the comparison?

[QUOTE=Ranvir226;3024605]I had stayed here. Found very good. Have a look.[/QUOTE]Thanks to all for the help and feedback. I'm booked up at Majestic. Now to figure out Chiang Rai LOL.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3025133]The Shama looks nice. Good tip. I had been thinking the Landmark which seems similar category and price and location. Anyone have any perspective on the comparison?[/QUOTE]The Landmark is a 5-star hotel. The cheapest room, including breakfast, will be around 5000 baht. It's also right next to very busy Sukhumvit Road.
If you want a comparable hotel (4-star and slightly cheaper) in a quiet location, I can recommend the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit in Soi 2. Take a room at the frontside, because at the backside its adjacent to a major highway.

Please note there's also a DoubleTree by Hilton in Soi 26, so don't book that one if you want to stay close to Nana.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3025303]The Landmark is a 5-star hotel. The cheapest room, including breakfast, will be around 5000 baht. It's also right next to very busy Sukhumvit Road.
If you want a comparable hotel (4-star and slightly cheaper) in a quiet location, I can recommend the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit in Soi 2. Take a room at the frontside, because at the backside its adjacent to a major highway.

Please note there's also a DoubleTree by Hilton in Soi 26, so don't book that one if you want to stay close to Nana.[/QUOTE]But the Landmark is really a treat, wonderful spacy rooms, superb breakfast, no noise at all in the rooms. I always take the Landmark as a present for the last three nights in Thailand.

But there is price tag, though.

[QUOTE=Mari1256;3025330]But the Landmark is really a treat, wonderful spacy rooms, superb breakfast, no noise at all in the rooms. [/QUOTE]I've never stayed at the Landmark, but the same can be said of the DoubleTree by Hilton!

Gentlemen,

I have been doing extensive research on Bangkok.

For my first ever international mongering trip, which is going to happen next year I have zeroed in on two possible hotels. Hotel Aira and Hotel Mandarin. Hotel Aira seems to be right in the thick of things. Close to Nana and a rooftop bar called Above Eleven - (I think the Eleven is probably a reference to Soi 11 and not 7/11) Also I noticed there is a night club called Aces. Is that a good place to pick up a freelancer (FL) ? The drink and food menu looked hip and seems like a good time to be had there.

Any idea how Hotel Mandarin compares in comparison to Hotel Aira. It seems a tad bit cheaper (I am not penny pinching but just noticed). It also seems to be a litter further away from where the action is.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3025413]
Close to Nana and a rooftop bar called Above Eleven - (I think the Eleven is probably a reference to Soi 11 and not 7/11)
[/QUOTE]I've never stayed at the hotels that you mention, but I have gone to Above Eleven, it's a nice place to take a date. But, it's a good hike from Nana Plaza and the go go girls and Soi 4 girls are unlikely to be happy about walking that far. Plenty of tuk tuks will be available for 100 to 200 baht. Many freelancers and clubs at night along the way as you walk from Above Eleven to Nana Plaza.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3025419]I've never stayed at the hotels that you mention, but I have gone to Above Eleven, it's a nice place to take a date. But, it's a good hike from Nana Plaza and the go go girls and Soi 4 girls are unlikely to be happy about walking that far. Plenty of tuk tuks will be available for 100 to 200 baht. Many freelancers and clubs at night along the way as you walk from Above Eleven to Nana Plaza.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your input HorseTrader.

Hotel Aira and Above Eleven (which are right next to each other) seem like 4. 2 km (2. 6 miles) from Nana Plaza. Yes, you are right. Nana is not walkable from Aira so Tuk-Tuk or Grab would be the best choice.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3025413]
Any idea how Hotel Mandarin compares in comparison to Hotel Aira. It seems a tad bit cheaper (I am not penny pinching but just noticed). It also seems to be a litter further away from where the action is.[/QUOTE]Which Hotel Mandarin are you talking about? I can only find Mandarin Hotel Bangkok, but it's on Rama IV Rd., which is quite far from Nana. And it's more expensive than the Aira Hotel.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3025492]Which Hotel Mandarin are you talking about? I can only find Mandarin Hotel Bangkok, but it's on Rama IV Rd., which is quite far from Nana. And it's more expensive than the Aira Hotel.[/QUOTE]Yes, the one on RAMA IV. Actually, with the Flight + Hotel Package for Mandarin (around $1450) is cheaper than Flight + Hotel ($1600) Package for Aira.

I guess I will still to Aira as its closer to most action.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3025443]Thanks for your input HorseTrader.

Hotel Aira and Above Eleven (which are right next to each other) seem like 4. 2 km (2. 6 miles) from Nana Plaza. Yes, you are right. Nana is not walkable from Aira so Tuk-Tuk or Grab would be the best choice.[/QUOTE]Something is wrong. The Hotel Aira that I know on Soi 11 is probably half a km away from Above Eleven and there is a lot of action between the two businesses. Either of those businesses are a little less than 1 km from Nana Plaza. Still, more walking than many P4P girls will appreciate. I've walked that route many times alone, but not with a girl.

If I were to re-make my first mongering trip to Bangkok, I would stay along Sukhumvit between Soi 2 and Soi 23 (which is across from Soi 18). I'd get a hotel within about a quarter km of Sukhumvit (a little further from Sukhumvit would be fine if on Soi 11, since it's got so much action).

Any information on the hotels near Lat Prabang which is close to the airport?

I have used the Novotel before but it has become a Hyatt and the deals are not so friendly.

Not concerned about travel to Sukhumvit since I will have visitors from Thai Friendly with their own cars even.

[QUOTE=OzzieSuds;3025677]Any information on the hotels near Lat Prabang which is close to the airport?

I have used the Novotel before but it has become a Hyatt and the deals are not so friendly.

Not concerned about travel to Sukhumvit since I will have visitors from Thai Friendly with their own cars even.[/QUOTE]I have used the Phoenix Hotel near the airport, I think it's $20. It's a decent place.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3025591]Something is wrong. The Hotel Aira that I know on Soi 11 is probably half a km away from Above Eleven and there is a lot of action between the two businesses. Either of those businesses are a little less than 1 km from Nana Plaza. Still, more walking than many P4P girls will appreciate. I've walked that route many times alone, but not with a girl.

If I were to re-make my first mongering trip to Bangkok, I would stay along Sukhumvit between Soi 2 and Soi 23 (which is across from Soi 18). I'd get a hotel within about a quarter km of Sukhumvit (a little further from Sukhumvit would be fine if on Soi 11, since it's got so much action).[/QUOTE]Hotel Aira (Aira Hotel Bangkok, 14 Soi Sukhumvit 11) and Above Eleven are merely 450 m away, which in imperial system used in US are only 0.2 miles. To me that's right next to each other. May not share a common fence but close enough.

That being said, do you have recommendations for good hotels right where the action is. By good I mean something comparable to Hotel Aira. Clean, Classy, Upscale.

Also I did say about jumping into Tuk-Tuk or Grab to take the girls back to my room. Hopefully, they are usually amenable to that.

Thanks for your input.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3025686]That being said, do you have recommendations for good hotels right where the action is. By good I mean something comparable to Hotel Aira. Clean, Classy, Upscale.[/QUOTE]Lots of existing reviews posted over the years for you to review. I seldom use 5 star places. My personal favorites are Mercure and Night hotels (both nice 4-star places). Next trip I might try Maison on Soi 4, mostly because of sizzling location. I'll forever avoid Ambassador.

Anyone had any experienceof the Royal Benji Hotel near Nana Plaza? It's got mixed reviews in the same vein as many other hotels but seems fairly priced for a 5* Hotel.

I do presume it's "girl friendly".

I will be in Bangkok mid November.

[QUOTE=AlanGiven;3026213]Anyone had any experienceof the Royal Benji Hotel near Nana Plaza? It's got mixed reviews in the same vein as many other hotels but seems fairly priced for a 5* Hotel.

I do presume it's "girl friendly".

I will be in Bangkok mid November.[/QUOTE]This is a general question. Can you not just email the hotel on the addy provided on their website and ask them very politely if they are guest friendly, and if they require guests to register. Personally for me, I would prefer the guests register for variety of reasons. When I go next year it would be my first time in Bangkok and first time ever leaving the country on a mongering trip. So additional assurance of safety protocol is always welcome.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3026538]This is a general question. Can you not just email the hotel on the addy provided on their website and ask them very politely if they are guest friendly, and if they require guests to register. Personally for me, I would prefer the guests register for variety of reasons. When I go next year it would be my first time in Bangkok and first time ever leaving the country on a mongering trip. So additional assurance of safety protocol is always welcome.[/QUOTE]Its safe to assume that most if not all are guest friendly just book the room for 2 people. Most of the time your guest will just leave their ID at the front desk before going up to the room. Most hotels are relatively affordable compared to Hotels in the USA So it just means you want to pick hotel either in the thick of things where all the action is or find somewhere like soi15 that's close to the action and yet quiet enough to get some shut eye when you decide to pass out.

Has someone really found any problems with any hotel in Bangkok?

I really find this whole talk about what hotel allows what as unnecessary.

I have used many hotels around and never had any issues with the hotel's management.

The people there are so friendly that I would never imagine they would try to make any fuss about the guest that someone brings in.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3026538]This is a general question. Can you not just email the hotel on the addy provided on their website and ask them very politely if they are guest friendly, and if they require guests to register. Personally for me, I would prefer the guests register for variety of reasons. When I go next year it would be my first time in Bangkok and first time ever leaving the country on a mongering trip. So additional assurance of safety protocol is always welcome.[/QUOTE]Haha most guys ask how to avoid registering (not that you should in Thailand). If you WANT her to register just take her to reception when you arrive. She will not be surprised. And if she doesn't want to then bullet dodged. (Presumably underage).

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3025413]Gentlemen,

I have been doing extensive research on Bangkok.

For my first ever international mongering trip, which is going to happen next year I have zeroed in on two possible hotels. Hotel Aira and Hotel Mandarin. Hotel Aira seems to be right in the thick of things. Close to Nana and a rooftop bar called Above Eleven - (I think the Eleven is probably a reference to Soi 11 and not 7/11) Also I noticed there is a night club called Aces. Is that a good place to pick up a freelancer (FL) ? The drink and food menu looked hip and seems like a good time to be had there.

Any idea how Hotel Mandarin compares in comparison to Hotel Aira. It seems a tad bit cheaper (I am not penny pinching but just noticed). It also seems to be a litter further away from where the action is.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Brother try Grand Business Inn on Soi 11. I just returned from my trip to Thailand. It was good and couple friendly. They will collect the visitors card when going to your room and once she comes to collect it back, they will call to your room and check if everything is ok. Once you confirm, then only they will return her ID card. I thought this is super safe.

Regards.

Raghu.

[QUOTE=XeniteMenos;3026734]Has someone really found any problems with any hotel in Bangkok?[/QUOTE]Only issues I've had with some hotels in Pattaya and Bangkok are if the girl is under 21 (or was it 20?). Otherwise if you book a room for 2 should be no issues like you say. Thailand knows why guys go there.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3026757]Only issues I've had with some hotels in Pattaya and Bangkok are if the girl is under 21 (or was it 20?). Otherwise if you book a room for 2 should be no issues like you say. Thailand knows why guys go there.[/QUOTE]I thought 18 was the minimum age to bring a girl to your hotel. When I check a girl in, I have her hand me the ID and I look at her date of birth and Miss or Mrs. After that is verified, I give reception the ID, my room number, a tip, and instructions to call me before returning her ID. I'm sure I've had some under 20.

Just got back from a short stay in Bangkok stayed at Kingston suites on soi 15 its about 10-15 meters from night hotel quiet hotel booked it off booking got a free room upgrade to a suite room was huge bed was comfortable, ac was cold. There was a lock box in the room and it has a full size refrigerator and washing machine in the room and a 2 burner stove if you looking to do any cooking. They are completely guest friendly no check in needed and it don't matter how many guest you bring back to your room. Its central to everything. Downside is they advertise that they have a jacuzzi in the room which they do but its more of a deep soak tub as the jets don't work its all for looks according to the front desk. If your looking for a guest friendly budget huge room hotel go with this one. Perfect for those looking to have those GB orgies fantasy fulfilled.

Has anyone tried Miami Hotel in Soi 13.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/2H1jcRPuap1opwoZ9[/URL]

It looks nice, reasonably priced, and the Location seems perfect Between Nana & Asok, next door the Hyatt & stones throw away from Thermae.

Just wanted to know if they allow freelancers & what's their policy regarding the same (Toll, ID deposit at reception etc).

[QUOTE=Hcqygauqas;3027958]Has anyone tried Miami Hotel in Soi 13.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/2H1jcRPuap1opwoZ9[/URL]

It looks nice, reasonably priced, and the Location seems perfect Between Nana & Asok, next door the Hyatt & stones throw away from Thermae.

Just wanted to know if they allow freelancers & what's their policy regarding the same (Toll, ID deposit at reception etc).[/QUOTE]I used it once as an overpriced hourly hotel with a freelancer when the other short time places were fully booked. IMHO, it was dismal and I wouldn't want to stay there longer than 60 minutes. I've never stayed there overnight.

[QUOTE=Hcqygauqas;3027958]Has anyone tried Miami Hotel in Soi 13.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/2H1jcRPuap1opwoZ9[/URL]

It looks nice, reasonably priced, and the Location seems perfect Between Nana & Asok, next door the Hyatt & stones throw away from Thermae.
[/QUOTE]Looks nice is always a trap, it is easy to make a hotel look nice for photos but cleaning staff is what really makes a hotel nice or not.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3027987]I used it once as an overpriced hourly hotel with a freelancer when the other short time places were fully booked. IMHO, it was dismal and I wouldn't want to stay there longer than 60 minutes. I've never stayed there overnight.[/QUOTE]A friend and I are planning to go soon. We want 2 single rooms, any recommendations in the 1500 to 2000 Bhat range per room to stay for 3/4 Days. Want something friendly that allows Freelancers without a toll, but Checks or keeps the ID at the reception for Security purposes.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Hcqygauqas;3028144]A friend and I are planning to go soon. We want 2 single rooms, any recommendations in the 1500 to 2000 Bhat range per room to stay for 3/4 Days. Want something friendly that allows Freelancers without a toll, but Checks or keeps the ID at the reception for Security purposes.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Go back 5 pages and RTFF.

What about LYF Sukhumvit 8 or Grand Business Inn in Sukhumvit 11?

Any experience? Girl friendly?

All -.

Previously I had posted about staying in Bangkok for my first international mongering trip. My first choice was Aira hotel, but a few mongers said it was a bit too far for walking with a hooker. Not that I mind taking Grab or Tuk Tuk, but why not stay where action is.

It seems that Maison Hotel is a better choice. How is it overall? Address. 18 Sukhumvit 2&4 Alley, Bangkok, Thailand 10110. This look like right in the thick of things.

I am looking for a good quality hotel. Not a cheaper one. Not something super expensive which will break the bank either This is my first international trip, and I want to make best memories.

[QUOTE=Hcqygauqas;3028144]A friend and I are planning to go soon. We want 2 single rooms, any recommendations in the 1500 to 2000 Bhat range per room to stay for 3/4 Days. Want something friendly that allows Freelancers without a toll, but Checks or keeps the ID at the reception for Security purposes.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Nana Hotel. Checks the boxes for you. 20 meters from the entrance to Nana Plaza and good access to 1000 + women in the immediate area. Decent free WIFI and so so breakfast included.

Sam.

Maison is a nice, clean, quiet, full-service hotel, now rated 5-star with steep prices.

Front door is on soi 2 with back door out to Soi 4, only a couple hundred feet from Nana Plaza, within walking distances of 2 BTS stations on Sukhumvit. It's in the best location for night life, bars, girls, food, sampling local life styles. Bar girls and street girls would walk the Maison alley to this hotel. Like in other Thai hotels, just ignore the cool, distant manners by lady boys at reception with their bright lipstick and rosy cheeks.

This stretch of Soi 4 has the biggest group of street girls hanging out at all hours with a wide variety of skin colors, sizes, shapes, races, ethnicities, Thai, Viet, Caucasian, African, Muslim. I did not see loud and aggressive lady boys but do check their voices. A few older women, with decent English, hang out in this area interpreting for girls, likely minders for some. Any questions or requests, ask them.

[QUOTE=CaptainSolo;3030812]Maison is a nice, clean, quiet, full-service hotel, now rated 5-star with steep prices.

Front door is on soi 2 with back door out to Soi 4, only a couple hundred feet from Nana Plaza, within walking distances of 2 BTS stations on Sukhumvit. It's in the best location for night life, bars, girls, food, sampling local life styles. Bar girls and street girls would walk the Maison alley to this hotel. Like in other Thai hotels, just ignore the cool, distant manners by lady boys at reception with their bright lipstick and rosy cheeks.

This stretch of Soi 4 has the biggest group of street girls hanging out at all hours with a wide variety of skin colors, sizes, shapes, races, ethnicities, Thai, Viet, Caucasian, African, Muslim. I did not see loud and aggressive lady boys but do check their voices. A few older women, with decent English, hang out in this area interpreting for girls, likely minders for some. Any questions or requests, ask them.[/QUOTE]Thanks Capt Solo. Very good intel. Much appreciated. I think this one is a winner.

Need something girl friendly.

Between.

Nana & soi & close to thermal.

At least 4 stars.

What will y'all recommend.

[QUOTE=Infamousss;3031263]Need something girl friendly.

Between.

Nana & soi & close to thermal.

At least 4 stars.

What will y'all recommend.[/QUOTE]You're going to get a lot of RTFF replies to this "lazy" request of yours, so get ready for that.

I'll be a nice guy and point you to the S15 Hotel, 2 minutes from Thermai. Ticks all your boxes.

SW4.

I've booked 2 nights at the hotel. Does anyone have intel on whether its girl friendly and whether girls from Nana Plaza or Thermae would be willing to travel this far for ST? (looks like its 12 minutes in a taxi).

[QUOTE=OneParkPlacee;3031564]I've booked 2 nights at the hotel. Does anyone have intel on whether its girl friendly and whether girls from Nana Plaza or Thermae would be willing to travel this far for ST? (looks like its 12 minutes in a taxi).[/QUOTE]I just looked on Google Maps and it is a little bit far. About 4 miles from Nana. The one I am going to book for my next trip is Maison Hotel only 0.27 miles from Nana. I have never been to Thailand so my opinion is not even worth the paper its written on. LOL But I am told by the experienced mongers here that the closer the better. Makes sense. You don't want girl say No only because you are too far away and they feel like getting back they might wasting time. At least for my first mongering trip, the closer the better is what I am thinking.

[QUOTE=OneParkPlacee;3031564]I've booked 2 nights at the hotel. Does anyone have intel on whether its girl friendly and whether girls from Nana Plaza or Thermae would be willing to travel this far for ST? (looks like its 12 minutes in a taxi).[/QUOTE]I have no experience with this particular Intercontinental, but I have stayed at the one on PhloenChit Road and it is very GF so I doubt you will have any problem with the new one.

I have never had a problem with my Nana girls travelling in taxis to hotels as far away Ekkamai. There are advantages and disadvantages to staying at hotels past Thonglo. A better choice of Thai restaurants is one advantage. But it is up to you. The new Intercontinental looks like a very good hotel. I assume you have booked a reservation there on hotel points or free voucher nights. This is another huge advantage of booking a major brand. If so, rock on. If not, then you might want to check out some other 5 stars closer in like the JW Mariott, Landmark, Weston, Hyatt Regency, Sofitel, Sheraton, Grand Centre Point T21, ect. BKK has lots of girl friendly hotels to choose from. Enjoy!

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3031701]I just looked on Google Maps and it is a little bit far. About 4 miles from Nana. The one I am going to book for my next trip is Maison Hotel only 0.27 miles from Nana. I have never been to Thailand so my opinion is not even worth the paper its written on. LOL But I am told by the experienced mongers here that the closer the better. Makes sense. You don't want girl say No only because you are too far away and they feel like getting back they might wasting time. At least for my first mongering trip, the closer the better is what I am thinking.[/QUOTE]Yes, the closer the better, but in this case 4 miles from Nana (or actually 4 km, according to Google Maps) is acceptable, because the InterContinental Sukhumvit is close to a BTS station (Thong Lor). In Bangkok, with its heavy traffic, it makes getting around a lot easier if your hotel is within walking distance of a BTS- or MRT station.

Mogwai makes a very good point. To illustrate, I have stayed at the Marriott Executive Apartment Hotel on Sukhumvit many times because I like their 1 bedroom suite with kitchen / living room for entertainment purposes and I like their swimming pool. A key plus is that this hotel is located 1. 5 blocks from the Thong Lor BTS station making it easy peasy to get around.

By comparison I have stayed at the Marriott Executive Apartment Hotel on Soi 24 which is around 6 blocks from the Phrom Phong BTS station and thus closer to the action, obviously, than the Thong Lor location, but it is a little less convenient despite the fact that a whole bunch of oilies are located 5. 5 blocks away on the Soi 24 side alley before you hit Sukhumvit. But I like staying at both hotels and I also like staying closer in on Sukhumvit itself and walking distance to Nana / Soi 11 / Cowboy. Mixing things up by staying in different neighborhoods is a pretty good thing when I am in BKK for 4 to 6 weeks per visit.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3031847] Yes, the closer the better, but in this case 4 miles from Nana (or actually 4 km, according to Google Maps) is acceptable, because the InterContinental Sukhumvit is close to a BTS station (Thong Lor). In Bangkok, with its heavy traffic, it makes getting around a lot easier if your hotel is within walking distance of a BTS- or MRT station.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3031847]Yes, the closer the better, but in this case 4 miles from Nana (or actually 4 km, according to Google Maps) is acceptable, because the InterContinental Sukhumvit is close to a BTS station (Thong Lor). In Bangkok, with its heavy traffic, it makes getting around a lot easier if your hotel is within walking distance of a BTS- or MRT station.[/QUOTE]The question was whether the girls from Nana plaza or Thermae would be willing to go back to his hotel if the hotel is located that far.

You're really saying it's OK because it is located near a BTS station? Like he's going to bring these girls back to his room using the BTS?

And the answer is yes, it is not an issue. Fact: I never had a problem bringing back Nana girls to the Marriott Executive Apartment hotel on Sukhmvit 1.5 blocks past Thong lo by taxi. I never had a problem bringing Patpong girls back as far as Sukhumvit Soi 24 either. And I am talking about bringing back a lot of girls over a 25-year time span which began around the time the BTS went into business. I can recall when there was no BTS and I never would have thought of staying anywhere beyond Soi 23!

So, the proximity to a BTS station that Mogwai and I are talking about is for the convenience of going out and looking for girls or whatever else one has in mind and not for bringing girls back to one's hotel room. Nobody in his right mind would try to pull that cheap charley move on a working girl, 555, although I can recall a couple of times when I was with a favorite repeat girl and no taxis were available for some reason, and we jumped on the BTS out of sheer necessity, laughed at ourselves for taking the train, and no harm was done.

[QUOTE=Paolo99;3031907] The question was whether the girls from Nana plaza or Thermae would be willing to go back to his hotel if the hotel is located that far.

You're really saying it's OK because it is located near a BTS station? Like he's going to bring these girls back to his room using the BTS?[/QUOTE]

Anyone know if Ibis on Soi 24 is guest friendly? I like the idea of staying close to Soi 24/1 Alley and Phrom Phong BTS station. I typically stay at Adelphi Suites, but when I was there in July a new skyscraper (hotel?) was just under construction directly by Adelphi and I don't want to deal with construction noise.

[QUOTE=Paolo99;3031907]The question was whether the girls from Nana plaza or Thermae would be willing to go back to his hotel if the hotel is located that far.

You're really saying it's OK because it is located near a BTS station? Like he's going to bring these girls back to his room using the BTS?[/QUOTE]My guess is 90% chance they will go if round trip tuk tuk is provided (about 200 baht each way). About 10% chance if transportation is BTS plus walking. It's still a fair amount of walking.

[QUOTE=AxelHeyst;3031955]So, the proximity to a BTS station that Mogwai and I are talking about is for the convenience of going out and looking for girls or whatever else one has in mind and not for bringing girls back to one's hotel room.[/QUOTE]Exactly. And apart from that, the BTS stops running around midnight, so after that time it's not even an option anymore.

[QUOTE=FarmerBoy45;3031957]Anyone know if Ibis on Soi 24 is guest friendly? I like the idea of staying close to Soi 24/1 Alley and Phrom Phong BTS station. I typically stay at Adelphi Suites, but when I was there in July a new skyscraper (hotel?) was just under construction directly by Adelphi and I don't want to deal with construction noise.[/QUOTE]Yes, 100% guest friendly. They don't ask for the girl's ID's either. You do have to come down to bring them up and back down because elevator use is key card only.

Which is the best hotel or Airbnb to book near nana where I can easily bring daily girls to hotel without any trouble or check in?

If I book ruamchitt hotel then can I bring daily 2-3 new girl to room without checking her in?

Any issues with girls coming here?

[QUOTE=NewMonger88;3033992]Which is the best hotel or Airbnb to book near nana where I can easily bring daily girls to hotel without any trouble or check in?

If I book ruamchitt hotel then can I bring daily 2-3 new girl to room without checking her in?[/QUOTE]A lot of this information is available on the forums. I don't know what is good for you, but I have narrowed my choice to Hotel Maison.

Folks here are very helpful and have been very helpful to me. I have never been even out of the country let alone Bangkok, but you have to do some homework. LOL I would urge you to read the forums and also search using google maps. Read the hotel reviews on [URL]Hotels.com[/URL] / Google / Expedia / Airbnb. Etc. Lot can be learned to research.

[QUOTE=PogeEater;3034274]Any issues with girls coming here?[/QUOTE]I don't know these hotels, but generally girls have to check in at reception.

[QUOTE=FarmerBoy45;3031957]Anyone know if Ibis on Soi 24 is guest friendly? I like the idea of staying close to Soi 24/1 Alley and Phrom Phong BTS station. I typically stay at Adelphi Suites, but when I was there in July a new skyscraper (hotel?) was just under construction directly by Adelphi and I don't want to deal with construction noise.[/QUOTE]I stayed at the Night Hotel Bangkok. Sukhumvit 15, very well located next to the BTS. Nice hotel, not too expensive.

[QUOTE=PogeEater;3034274]Any issues with girls coming here?[/QUOTE]I have only been to Banyan Tree but no issues with the girls coming and going. You don't even have to pass the reception to get to the elevators. Please keep in mind those are the same elevators that go up to the rooftop restaurant / bar. Clientele is on the higher end so hopefully she is dressed somewhat respectable.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3013336]If this hotel is quiet then it must have damn good soundproof windows. I have stayed at the Samala Hotel, which is only a little bit further down Soi 15, and the noise of the motorbikes and tuktuks drving by almost all night long was driving me crazy.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Paolo99;3013343]It probably depends on which side of the street your room is facing and which building your room is located in (there are two distinct buildings for the Night Hotel).

I stayed in their first building a few weeks ago (Bronze room) and I agree I could hear the sound of the bikes in the street.

Then I stayed at their second building (Gold room) a week later, I think it was better in this aspect, but I felt like the difference of price between a Bronze room and a Gold one was not worth it (plus when you're staying in the second building, you've got to come to the first one for the breakfast, good breakfast by the way) .[/QUOTE]I've stayed at Night Hotel many times and I think I have an understanding of which rooms are quiet and which are not. Every time I've been on the Soi 15 side. Building 1 has always had much street noise. Building 2 has much street noise on the upper floors but not so much on the lower floors (say, floor 6 and below). The difference is there are some low buildings between Soi 15 and building 2, those low buildings block some of the street noise if your room is sufficiently low.

I've never measured rooms, but it seems the equal class rooms are a bit larger in building 2, but the building 1 rooms have an unfurnished balcony.

[QUOTE=NewMonger88;3033992]Which is the best hotel or Airbnb to book near nana where I can easily bring daily girls to hotel without any trouble or check in?

If I book ruamchitt hotel then can I bring daily 2-3 new girl to room without checking her in?[/QUOTE]Got to give a shout out to the Double Tree. It's nothing like a US double tree. It's like a 4. 5 star hotel I would say. And super convenient to Nana.

It couldn't possibly be more girl friendly. I'the arrived at night and checked in and immediately went to nana plaza. When I pulled a girl at 2 am I had forgotten my room number and lost my key anyhow. So there I am with my hottie at reception finding out my room number and getting a key. The girl didn't bat an eye. Don't ask her name. No ID no nothing. She just gave me the key and we were on our way.

Truly classy hotel and so close to Nana but priced at half the JW. Great value.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3037300]Got to give a shout out to the Double Tree. [/QUOTE]I concur, the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit in Soi 2 is great! Not cheap, but good value for money.

Please note there's also a DoubleTree in Soi 26, called DoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit.
I have stayed there only once, and my room did not have a hose next to the toilet, which I found rather strange. But other than that, this DoubleTree is also great.

[QUOTE=PogeEater;3034274]Any issues with girls coming here?[/QUOTE]I stayed at the Conrad and only brought back 1 girl (Thermae, mixed experience but that's for a different post). Nobody cared when I brought her in late in the evening but she was also ok dressed. Should have probably checked her in but since nobody bothered us we just went to the room. Location was good, I mainly walked towards Nana. Taxi or BTS for other ventures.

Would it be advisable to get an Airbnb or hotel? I am working on planning a trip and would be about a week give or take days. This is my first time going to Thailand and I just want to have as much fun as I can have.

[QUOTE=Jizzme;3038210]Would it be advisable to get an Airbnb or hotel? I am working on planning a trip and would be about a week give or take days. This is my first time going to Thailand and I just want to have as much fun as I can have.[/QUOTE]Depends what U want to do. I personally love the Gogos at Nana Plaza. If that's your thing and you have coin then stay at the Landmark hands down. Lovely hotel. Just around the corner from Nana Plaza. If you want to save a few bucks so the Double Tree. It's a little less convenient but a great hotel. Both are certified girl friendly. I would not recommend trying to navigate Airbnb your first visit.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3038215]Depends what U want to do. I personally love the Gogos at Nana Plaza. If that's your thing and you have coin then stay at the Landmark hands down. Lovely hotel. Just around the corner from Nana Plaza. If you want to save a few bucks so the Double Tree. It's a little less convenient but a great hotel. Both are certified girl friendly. I would not recommend trying to navigate Airbnb your first visit.[/QUOTE]I'm not sure gogos are my thing but people do people get banned for bringing girls back to Airbnb's? LOL.

[QUOTE=Jizzme;3038210]Would it be advisable to get an Airbnb or hotel? I am working on planning a trip and would be about a week give or take days. This is my first time going to Thailand and I just want to have as much fun as I can have.[/QUOTE]I concur with those who counsel against Airbnb for the first time visitor. If you've never spent time in Bangkok, you don't know the difference between a good location and a bad one. Bringing girls to an Airbnb may annoy neighbors. And if you're staying for a week it's nice to have housekeeping and perhaps breakfast in the lobby.

New guys will probably do well to stay within 1,000 meters of Nana Plaza. One hotel I often recommend is the Shama Suites Sukhumvit. It's on the east side of Sukhumvit 2, just south of the massive J.W. Marriott. But if you go out the back door and cut through a little snicket you come out on Sukhumvit 4 Alley in front of Fitzgerald's Pub. That's just steps from Nana Plaza, which is super handy if you pull from one of the go-go bars in that complex. From there you can walk north up to Sukhumvit Road (which runs E-W) and explore the odd-numbered sois branching off the north side, and the even numbered ones branching off the south side. Or you can walk south on Sukhumvit 4 Alley, which is packed with freelancers in the bars and girls on the street.

The Shama is a "serviced apartment" place, so you get a sitting room and kitchenette (w/ washing machine) to go with the bedroom. Water pressure and temperature is EXCELLENT. There is a rooftop pool and breakfast every day in the lobby. It's a popular place with families, many from the Gulf states, so after dark the lobby is as quiet as a library. No problem returning with a joiner, and they do insist on the usual formalities before you go up. Again, for the first timer this process is a good thing.

Best way to book is on their web site. Joining their club costs nothing and gives you access to "member rates."

[QUOTE=Bunky;3038870]The Shama is a "serviced apartment" place, so you get a sitting room and kitchenette (w/ washing machine) to go with the bedroom. [/QUOTE]I'll concur with [B]Bunky[/B] on the attractions of "serviced apartments". Way back when, I'd stay at Suk's Soi 15, Royal President serviced apartments. House keeping several days a week, microwave, a LARGE refrigerator (no mini-bar me) for your drinks and snacks. Having lived in hotels for years, you quickly learn the important differences. Even the "luxury" of being able to do your own laundry ("gee, I sent out XL'S, they came back M's, the cold water, line dry NOT understood). Girls will take into consideration travel distance and "known" (some obscure place out in the sticks doesn't exactly scream "safety" - yes Thailand is safe, but foreigners not all). Having a place to kick back and relax other than the bed and a hardback chair will be appreciated. Having a dining table and chairs for a nosh from street vendor food brought back for refreshments between rounds - great.

[QUOTE=11Bravo;3038937]I'll concur with [B]Bunky[/B] on the attractions of "serviced apartments". Way back when, I'd stay at Suk's Soi 15, Royal President serviced apartments. House keeping several days a week, microwave, a LARGE refrigerator (no mini-bar me) for your drinks and snacks. Having lived in hotels for years, you quickly learn the important differences. Even the "luxury" of being able to do your own laundry ("gee, I sent out XL'S, they came back M's, the cold water, line dry NOT understood). Girls will take into consideration travel distance and "known" (some obscure place out in the sticks doesn't exactly scream "safety" - yes Thailand is safe, but foreigners not all). Having a place to kick back and relax other than the bed and a hardback chair will be appreciated. Having a dining table and chairs for a nosh from street vendor food brought back for refreshments between rounds - great.[/QUOTE]When I'm in town I usually stay at Adelphi Suites on Soi 8. Definitely a big improvement on a hotel room.

Will be back in January, but there appears to be a lot of building work at the rear of Adelphi (all of the rooms at the rear of the building are suites, but none are available for an extended period due to construction noise during the day). The rooms at Shama look fine, but if you check the reviews they are predominantly from people from Gulf countries, so I'll give this place a miss. Fraser Suites looks good, but it's right down the bottom end of Soi 11, so a fair walk to the action.

Guess I'll keep looking.

[QUOTE=Llantarnam;3038943]When I'm in town I usually stay at Adelphi Suites on Soi 8. Definitely a big improvement on a hotel room.

Will be back in January, but there appears to be a lot of building work at the rear of Adelphi (all of the rooms at the rear of the building are suites, but none are available for an extended period due to construction noise during the day). The rooms at Shama look fine, but if you check the reviews they are predominantly from people from Gulf countries, so I'll give this place a miss. Fraser Suites looks good, but it's right down the bottom end of Soi 11, so a fair walk to the action.

Guess I'll keep looking.[/QUOTE]Showing MY age, ONCE UPON A TIME, there was a back entrance from the Thermae, past the toilets, out into the front driveway of the Manhattan hotel on Soi 15. A relatively short, quick walk to the RP. What either are like these days, no idea. Just some pleasant memories.

Last year, happened to have a chance to walk into the Nana hotel's lobby - damn, dinosaur boneyard. Reminded me of that old Tarzan movie, where he visited the elephant graveyard.

[QUOTE=Bunky;3038870]I concur with those who counsel against Airbnb for the first time visitor. If you've never spent time in Bangkok, you don't know the difference between a good location and a bad one. Bringing girls to an Airbnb may annoy neighbors. And if you're staying for a week it's nice to have housekeeping and perhaps breakfast in the lobby.

New guys will probably do well to stay within 1,000 meters of Nana Plaza. [B]One hotel I often recommend is the Shama Suites Sukhumvit. It's on the east side of Sukhumvit 2, just south of the massive J.W. Marriott. But if you go out the back door and cut through a little snicket you come out on Sukhumvit 4 Alley in front of Fitzgerald's Pub. That's just steps from Nana Plaza, which is super handy if you pull from one of the go-go bars in that complex.[/b] From there you can walk north up to Sukhumvit Road (which runs E-W) and explore the odd-numbered sois branching off the north side, and the even numbered ones branching off the south side. Or you can walk south on Sukhumvit 4 Alley, which is packed with freelancers in the bars and girls on the street.

The Shama is a "serviced apartment" place, so you get a sitting room and kitchenette (w/ washing machine) to go with the bedroom. Water pressure and temperature is EXCELLENT. There is a rooftop pool and breakfast every day in the lobby. It's a popular place with families, many from the Gulf states, so after dark the lobby is as quiet as a library. No problem returning with a joiner, and they do insist on the usual formalities before you go up. Again, for the first timer this process is a good thing.

Best way to book is on their web site. Joining their club costs nothing and gives you access to "member rates."[/QUOTE]I often have a reason to take that little snicket from Soi 2 to Soi 4, or attempt to. And unless we are talking about a different shortcut passway or snicket, I have discovered the final gate that would allow access to Soi 4 is locked and nobody is in the guard shack to open it. In fact, it just happened that way again two nights ago at around 10 pm. I was on foot. And the guard at the entrance to the Maison Hotel driveway nearby was also not having it. No Entrance, No Exceptions for me and another farang wheeling luggage. At that point, the only way to get to Soi 4 from there was to walk back up Soi 2 to Sukhhumvit and then across to Soi 4.

Again, maybe you are talking about a passage between Soi 4 and that apartment complex that is wide open 24/7 without hassle or that I have not discovered. But from my experience, trying to go from Soi 2 to Soi 4 that way has been thwarted at least three times over the past few months and at prime time evening hours.

As always, YMMV.

[QUOTE=Llantarnam;3038943]When I'm in town I usually stay at Adelphi Suites on Soi 8. Definitely a big improvement on a hotel room.

Will be back in January, but there appears to be a lot of building work at the rear of Adelphi (all of the rooms at the rear of the building are suites, but none are available for an extended period due to construction noise during the day). The rooms at Shama look fine, but if you check the reviews they are predominantly from people from Gulf countries, so I'll give this place a miss. Fraser Suites looks good, but it's right down the bottom end of Soi 11, so a fair walk to the action..[/QUOTE]That explains why the Adelphi have no weekly booking for next March, I was surprised.

All the Suites are facing the construction. The Single rooms aren't bad but.

Will be a dam shame when they lose the views looking down to soi4.

[QUOTE=EihTooms;3038958]I often have a reason to take that little snicket from Soi 2 to Soi 4, or attempt to. And unless we are talking about a different shortcut passway or snicket, I have discovered the final gate that would allow access to Soi 4 is locked and nobody is in the guard shack to open it. In fact, it just happened that way again two nights ago at around 10 pm. I was on foot. And the guard at the entrance to the Maison Hotel driveway nearby was also not having it.[/QUOTE]The snicket near the Shama Suites is a bit NORTH of what Google Maps labels the Maison Alley. The Maison Hotel is on the southeast corner of that alley and Soi 2.

Check out the attached map and satellite photo, again courtesy of Google Map. You'll see how it's possible to exit the Shama using the back door, cut through the small parking lot, and walk east to Soi 4. The snicket connect to Soi 4 a few steps south of Fitzgerald's. The final photo I've attached shows how it looks from the Soi 4 side.

Bunky

(Sorry about the poor resolution of the photos. That's best I could squeeze out screen grabs.)

[QUOTE=MaccatheFree;3039114]That explains why the Adelphi have no weekly booking for next March, I was surprised.

All the Suites are facing the construction. The Single rooms aren't bad but.

Will be a dam shame when they lose the views looking down to soi4.[/QUOTE]I assume there is a large building under construction to the rear of Adelphi. I was told by the hotel that the rear facing suites are out of operation until some time in 2027, but I couldn't see any time when the rooms at the front aren't available.

Looking at the reviews on [URL]Booking.com[/URL] there are a lot of complaints about construction noise up to August, but nothing since. I assume this is when the rear rooms went into hibernation.

[QUOTE=Bunky;3039196]The snicket near the Shama Suites is a bit NORTH of what Google Maps labels the Maison Alley. The Maison Hotel is on the southeast corner of that alley and Soi 2.

Check out the attached map and satellite photo, again courtesy of Google Map. You'll see how it's possible to exit the Shama using the back door, cut through the small parking lot, and walk east to Soi 4. The snicket connect to Soi 4 a few steps south of Fitzgerald's. The final photo I've attached shows how it looks from the Soi 4 side.[/QUOTE]The photo showing the Shama sign next to Fitsgeralds that also shows a small portion of a waist-high version of a much taller white gate further in is the snicket / passage way that I was talking about too. You can also see a portion of the guard shack further in the entrance in that photo.

Right next to the guard shack, not visible in that photo, is a tall white gate that has at least 3 times in the past 2-3 months been locked up tight as a drum all the way across the snicket / passage way with no guard in the shack to open it at prime time in the evening, not even for someone who could prove they are staying at Shama.

I only mentioned the Maison Hotel driveway because that is where those of us intending to walk from Soi 2, the Shama Apartment area, to Soi 4 that way and discover the gate next to Fitsgeralds is closed, locked and no one there to open it will then try to make the transition instead. And that is where you will then likely encounter a uniformed guard waving off anyone and everyone who thinks they ought to be able to do that. Not even a fellow standing there with wheeled luggage claiming to have once stayed at the Maison Hotel convinced the guard to raise the guard rail or give him permission to pass through.

I can't say that tall white gate next to Fitsgeralds is always closed and locked at a certain hour every night. I have only paid attention to it the 3 recent times I tried to walk from Soi 2 to Soi 4 that way and could not do it. If I pass by it tonight I will take a photo of that gate and post it here. And maybe it will be wide open to any foot traffic or bike traffic at that particular hour. Or maybe not.

I used to walk or ride my bike from Soi 2 to Soi 4 that way all the time. The snicket ritght next to Fitsgeralds, I mean. And the Maison Hotel driveway alternative. But that gate next to Fitsgeralds has been closed and locked in the evening quite often lately so I rarely bother giving it a try from Soi 2. I would say the Shama and Maison Hotel properties are on to what many of us want to do either on foot or on a two-wheeled vehicle and do not want to become the constant go-to stroll for punters and their Nana Plaza or Soi 4 honeys to and from the other hotels or apartments on Soi 2.

I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? Would an Airbnb be good as well? I want to be close to the train. Most of what I will do is probably spas and massage parlors. I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.

[QUOTE=Jizzme;3040030]I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? . I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Check booking, com and you will see that $50 per day is tough to achieve right now. Most hotels at western standards are higher than that. You can do better with AirBNB but it takes a 30 day stay.

I've been trying all these smaller hotels, hoping to find something decent. Stuff like Jono, 41 suite, Aspira the'Andorra. They all suck. If you see something below $50 it's because it sucks, or it is FAR from the metro.

Good luck.

Fargler.

Both are in a quiet alley at Soi 4's South end near the big park. Boss Suite is supposed to be 4 -star, about $40 including breakfast. WoraBuri is 3-star, about $30, free breakfast.

Both have large lobbies and pools, convenient to walk to Nana Plaza. Rooms are large, nice, clean, comfortable enough.

A few 5-star hotels on Soi 4 are small with small rooms and no lobbies or services, feeling restrictive.

Oh, come on, Woraburi is a dump; swimming pool out of business most of the time, far away from soi 4 action; you can nit recommend that; yes it's cheap.

[QUOTE=Fargler;3040056]Check booking, com and you will see that $50 per day is tough to achieve right now. Most hotels at western standards are higher than that. You can do better with AirBNB but it takes a 30 day stay.

I've been trying all these smaller hotels, hoping to find something decent. Stuff like Jono, 41 suite, Aspira the'Andorra. They all suck. If you see something below $50 it's because it sucks, or it is FAR from the metro..[/QUOTE]I agree with Fargler, If you go with a sub $ 50 USD place it will be a shit hole. Spend a bit more, not a lot more and it will make a big difference. Try an old classic at Nana hotel it is usually about $ 60 USD and has good facilities and a decent pool. It is very convenient to all the action. Directly across from Nana plaza, close to the train station at Nana, easy train ride to all the Soi 24 massage places and not far from Thermae.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCeWTkNZ2WCfREup8[/URL]

Enjoy, E.

[QUOTE=Jizzme;3040030]I will be visiting very soon within the week. Can you guys recommend a nice midrange hotel that wouldn't give problems? Would an Airbnb be good as well? I want to be close to the train. Most of what I will do is probably spas and massage parlors. I rather not spend $50 USD+ per night but something affordable but nice. Thanks.[/QUOTE]As others have already said, $50/ night will get you a shit hole. The Dynasty Inn on Soi 4 is smack in the middle of the action, and a decent hotel. Rooms are around $60/ night at [URL]Booking.com[/URL] at the moment. Ask for a room at the back side, because the front side is very noisy.
It has been my favorite hotel in Bangkok for quite some time, when I could not or did not want to spend more.

[URL]https://dynastyinn.com[/URL]
[EMAIL]dynastyinn@yahoo.com[/EMAIL]

Has anyone stayed at this hotel on soi 7/1? Price looks right at $42 per night.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/36KZRa46zgiVnaQw6?g_st=ac[/URL]

[QUOTE=Watnow78;3040215]Has anyone stayed at this hotel on soi 7/1? Price looks right at $42 per night.

[URL]https://maps.app.goo.gl/36KZRa46zgiVnaQw6?g_st=ac[/URL][/QUOTE]Yews, price looks right, but do you want to stay right oppsite the Wood bar?

Night hotel, soi 15 is an interesting deat, sometimes expensive, sometimes cheap, always quality.

[QUOTE=EihTooms;3039245]I used to walk or ride my bike from Soi 2 to Soi 4 that way all the time. The snicket right next to Fitzgeralds, I mean. And the Maison Hotel driveway alternative. But that gate next to Fitzgeralds has been closed and locked in the evening quite often lately so I rarely bother giving it a try from Soi 2.

I would say the Shama and Maison Hotel properties are on to what many of us want to do and do not want to become the constant go-to stroll for punters and their Nana Plaza or Soi 4 honeys to and from the other hotels or apartments on Soi 2.[/QUOTE]Very interesting followup. Kudos to Khun Tooms for reporting on the latest ground truth.

For my next holiday I've booked the Citrus Suites on Soi 6 instead of the Shama. From Nana Entertainment Plaza it's a bit more distant than the Shama. But if the snicket is closed the walk to the Citrus Suites might be shorter than hoofing it around the block to reach the Shama.

[QUOTE=Bunky;3040330]Very interesting followup. Kudos to Khun Tooms for reporting on the latest ground truth.

For my next holiday I've booked the Citrus Suites on Soi 6 instead of the Shama. From Nana Entertainment Plaza it's a bit more distant than the Shama. But if the snicket is closed the walk to the Citrus Suites might be shorter than hoofing it around the block to reach the Shama.[/QUOTE]Citrus Suites on Soi 6 is already next door to a few beer and girlie bars on Soi 6 as it connects with Soi 4. That hotel is maybe a 5 minute walk to the same Fitzgeralds Irish Pub the previously discussed snicket led to on Soi 4 from Soi 2.

I had tried earlier to post a photo of a sign on the final gate from that previously discussed snicket / passage through from the Shama Serviced Apartments to Soi 4 right there at Fitzgeralds. But for whatever reason it would not post at that time. I will try again now. If it doesn't post I will just say the sign states that tall gate is closed and locked at 8 pm every night until 6 am. I believe the only reason it remains open during the day is to allow access to the brainwake cafe located just inside that gate, which is open from 7 am to 7 pm every day.

Too bad, too. That little snicket had been. A convenient short cut from that portion of Soi 4 to the McDonalds, Starbucks, Villa Market and other hotels on Soi 2 day and night for a long time. Now it is only accessible between 6 am and 8 pm.

Yes, I see in the Preview Report option that pic of the sign is not posting. Weird.

[QUOTE=Mari1256;3040310]Night hotel, soi 15 is an interesting deat, sometimes expensive, sometimes cheap, always quality.[/QUOTE]Huge difference based on how long in advance your reservation is made. The prices go up and down. With Night, I've always used Agoda or Expedia or Hotels or Booking, etc. For me, calling Night direct has always resulted in the highest price offered, I found the same thing when I used to use Radisson on Soi 13. For some other hotels it is cheaper to call direct. Sometimes Agoda has best deal, sometimes Expedia, etc. I tend to buy refundable reservations many months in advance and then keep an eye on current offers; it's not uncommon for me to cancel and rebook at lower cost as my trip gets closer. I suppose this concept works with all hotels, not just Night. For this concept of cancelling and rebooking, I've found Agoda website to be the easiest.

For those looking around Silom Patpong, I recently stayed at a new Japanese hotel, Nishitetsu Croom. Basically brand new rooms. Has a parking lot so easy for Grab pickup. Literally right beside Thaniya Road. Donki a block away. Dusit Central Park mall a 5 minute walk on the sky bridge.

Would definitely recommend it but it's not for those on a budget.

Night hotel is always a solid choice. Fantastic staff. Clean rooms. Near Thermae. Cheaper than Sofitel and S15. As mentioned, Night Hotels rates seem to vary greatly.

I do not understand it: If I book online, where they are paying fees to the agency (booking, Agoda, etc.) is about 20-25% cheaper than direct at the front desk where they get cash. Many times when I extended my stay I rather did it on line, after asking, because was cheaper. Same thing goes on in the Philippines also.

I don't think is the same as airfare where the agencies consolidate the prices by buying in bulk. It must be one of the great unsolved mysteries of SEA.

Few days ago I extended my stay in Chumphon in a cheap uninhabited hotel, cash was 600/ day and online I paid total 700 for 2 days, almost double the online rate.

[QUOTE=OldAndUgly;3040578]I do not understand it: If I book online, where they are paying fees to the agency (booking, Agoda, etc.) is about 20-25% cheaper than direct at the front desk where they get cash. Many times when I extended my stay I rather did it on line, after asking, because was cheaper. Same thing goes on in the Philippines also.

I don't think is the same as airfare where the agencies consolidate the prices by buying in bulk. It must be one of the great unsolved mysteries of SEA.

Few days ago I extended my stay in Chumphon in a cheap uninhabited hotel, cash was 600/ day and online I paid total 700 for 2 days, almost double the online rate.[/QUOTE]Mad! I wonder are tourist numbers still way down and the Agents are trying to shift stock for cashflow. It's regarded as 'High season' now isn't it? I left in October but a few girls were telling me visitor numbers in BKK in particular had been way down for most of 2025.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3040594]Mad! I wonder are tourist numbers still way down and the Agents are trying to shift stock for cashflow. It's regarded as 'High season' now isn't it? I left in October but a few girls were telling me visitor numbers in BKK in particular had been way down for most of 2025.[/QUOTE]I can confirm that tourist numbers are way down in Lamai Beach, Koh Samui. The owners of hotels, restaurants, massage shops, tourist trinket shops, and bars are singing the blues. One restaurant owner told me that business was slower in summer 2025 than through the worst of COVID. Numbers are higher now, but not close to expectations.

[QUOTE=OldAndUgly;3040578]I do not understand it: If I book online, where they are paying fees to the agency (booking, Agoda, etc.) is about 20-25% cheaper than direct at the front desk where they get cash. Many times when I extended my stay I rather did it on line, after asking, because was cheaper. Same thing goes on in the Philippines also.

I don't think is the same as airfare where the agencies consolidate the prices by buying in bulk. It must be one of the great unsolved mysteries of SEA.[/QUOTE]I think it is bulk buying:

1) you book a hotel for 5 days they charge you £50 / night.

2) OTA promises them 100 nights booking over the year, they pay £40 a night and charge you £45.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3040629] Numbers are higher now, but not close to expectations.[/QUOTE]May be, prices too high now?

I was regular visitor of Koh Phangan, until last year. But price for accomodation etc. Went up too high for me, so I switched to Koh Rong this year.

Only disadvantage: No ladies.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3040539]For those looking around Silom Patpong, I recently stayed at a new Japanese hotel, Nishitetsu Croom. Basically brand new rooms. Has a parking lot so easy for Grab pickup. Literally right beside Thaniya Road. Donki a block away. Dusit Central Park mall a 5 minute walk on the sky bridge.

Would definitely recommend it but it's not for those on a budget.

Night hotel is always a solid choice. Fantastic staff. Clean rooms. Near Thermae. Cheaper than Sofitel and S15. As mentioned, Night Hotels rates seem to vary greatly.[/QUOTE]I stayed here, the bfast was nice v Japanese style but the rooms are rather basic with a tiny window. Not many facilities as well, I'the rather stay in Ibis Styles opposite which is much more airy, fantastic rooftop pool and bar. Better gym, airy v nice design also with own carpark.

[QUOTE=ReinerOtto;3040646]May be, prices too high now?

I was regular visitor of Koh Phangan, until last year. But price for accomodation etc. Went up too high for me, so I switched to Koh Rong this year.

Only disadvantage: No ladies.[/QUOTE]One popular theory about missing tourists is that vacationing in Vietnam is less expensive. I'm sure there is some truth to that concept but it is far from a complete story.

What I've noticed in my corner of Samui is that the low end hotels are empty while the moderately priced beachfront resorts are doing well (2,500 to 4,500 per night). The upper end places (over 5000 per night) are unknown to me, I don't stay there and don't have friends in those places. But based on my beachfront walks, those upper end resorts don't appear full. The upper end restaurants are very low on customers. The upper end bars seem to be doing very well with couples, sometimes every table is occupied.

The girl bars are extremely low on customers, even the ones with available attractive girls (the ones with only unattractive girls seldom have customers). Probably because Samui is becoming a couples destination, punters are going elsewhere.

My guess is the low end tourists are far fewer than other years, perhaps they are in Vietnam or other low budget destinations. The moderate budget tourists still seem to be here. I don't know if this trend is typical of overall Thailand.

I just came back from a tour of Vietnam and Thailand.

Hostess bars and massages in Little Tokyo and LE Thanh Ton had virtually no customers, no foreigners and only very few workers were walking the alleys. The mamasan at Linh Cherry quoted 1 Mil dong (40) for a hot girl among about 10 girls sitting outside, but would not confirm duration and services, showing pissy attitudes. We suspected additional tip would add up to $100 for a quickie so we passed.

Bui Vien traffic was way down. About 10 hot street girls in hot party dresses were on the street late one night. Most wanted 2 Mil dong or $80 for ST boom boom. A very hot, slim, tall girl quoted 3 Mil but she only spoke a few words and was likely a trannie. A few obvious trannies were fighting, crying, causing dramas in that intersection. Other cheap venues for locals were also very quiet. The Karaoke bars had only below average-looking women, $2. 50 beers for guys and girls, $20 per hour room charge, 600 K min tip for each girl. The girls can knock down beers very fast. 3 guys sitting with 4 girls costed $400 total for an hour drinking, singing and some light groping, no sex. Karaoke bars are the worst stupid rip offs, should be avoided like snake pits.

Traffic in Nana Plaza was about half of that in my last visit in Feb 2025. Butterflies had a few women with beautiful bodies, the rest thick and homely. Bought a $7 drink for hot woman in mid 30's, real liquor, not Saigon tea. She hung with me for about 10 minutes, was pretty, sweet and sexy. Got a few quick gropes of boobs and crotch, all seemed natural hehehe.

Bangkok's sex scene is open and lively. Vietnam's sex scene is all underground, very difficult to navigate for foreigners. Sex tourism seems to be down in many places in 2025, including Tijuana, the busiest border crossing in the world.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3040806]One popular theory about missing tourists is that vacationing in Vietnam is less expensive. [/QUOTE]I did look at holidaying in Vietnam, but got the impression that the beach resorts were full of Chinese people. Think I will be staying with the land of smiles.

I have Diamond VIP status with Agoda, get alleged discounts booking room with them. Booking sites have lower contract rates with hotels, but can be blocked out during busy periods. Agoda is probably the strongest hotel booking site in Asia with the lowest rates for rooms of all sizes.

In Vietnam I booked a single room at the small 3-star boutique hotel Noble Swan New World near Ben Thanh market for $12, compared to New World hotel's $250 single room half a block away with a large, empty, useless lobby, lots of walking just to get to the room. There are about 50 small hotels in that area, not all are good. A25, Noble Swan, A&A Toronto are 3-star, nice, clean, quiet, convenient with good, free breakfast and strong coffee in the morning. They all have ST hourly rates BTW.

Anyway Agoda quickly confirmed a single room at Noble Swan, charged my credit card, then within 15 minutes came back with cancelation. I tried to book directly with the hotel; it said no vacancy. I walked in the hotel, showed the girl at reception the Agoda's old confirmed booking; she quickly gave me the big suite. I stayed in that suite 3 nights with the $12 single room rate hehehe.

With the new CSR credits I guess I'll splurge a little and check out this hotel later this year. Has anyone been? Know if its guest friendly? Looks like its closer to Lumpini park not sure if that matters. Thanks. I emailed them too, waiting for response.

[QUOTE=Lcale1982;3046475]With the new CSR credits I guess I'll splurge a little and check out this hotel later this year. Has anyone been? Know if its guest friendly? Looks like its closer to Lumpini park not sure if that matters. Thanks. I emailed them too, waiting for response.[/QUOTE]I was staying there 4 times last year and it's amazing. Really nice rooms with a wonderful bathtub overlooking the park. Best place for some nice fun. And GF.

Go there in 2 weeks again.

PSA heads up to those who use the Parkroyal Suites Soi 6 and Citrus Suites Soi 6. The Dynasty Grande Hotel arcade space in front has become a beer bar called the Ball in Hand. I pass by fairly frequently in the late evening and this bar has a pretty awful live band that blasts the music and singing. The singing was so awful and screechy that I thought it was karaoke at first, but it is an actual professional singer. If you are staying in the Parkroyal Suites balcony rooms across the street or the Citrus Suites next door, I can imagine this would be quite a disturbance. For consideration if anyone books these hotels and prefers quiet. Enjoy, AR.

The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok looks like a real nice hotel. The only problem is that its location is not optimal for our favorite sport. Doable yes, but not optimal. I have stayed at the nearby Grand Hyatt and the Intercontinental, and despite the fact that both hotels have high class nightclub pickup bars in their basements, I still found the location wanting compared to staying on or near Sukhumvit from soi 4 all the way up to soi 55 where so much more is going on night and day.

[QUOTE=Lcale1982;3046475]With the new CSR credits I guess I'll splurge a little and check out this hotel later this year. Has anyone been? Know if its guest friendly? Looks like its closer to Lumpini park not sure if that matters. Thanks. I emailed them too, waiting for response.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=WillSmith69;3046481]I was staying there 4 times last year and it's amazing. Really nice rooms with a wonderful bathtub overlooking the park. Best place for some nice fun. And GF.

Go there in 2 weeks again.[/QUOTE]

I can recommend DoubleTree in Phrom Phong. Not the greatest, and not the cheapest, but the location is hard to beat.

[QUOTE=AsianRain;3046554]PSA heads up to those who use the Parkroyal Suites Soi 6 and Citrus Suites Soi 6. The Dynasty Grande Hotel arcade space in front has become a beer bar called the Ball in Hand. I pass by fairly frequently in the late evening and this bar has a pretty awful live band that blasts the music and singing. The singing was so awful and screechy that I thought it was karaoke at first, but it is an actual professional singer. If you are staying in the Parkroyal Suites balcony rooms across the street or the Citrus Suites next door, I can imagine this would be quite a disturbance. For consideration if anyone books these hotels and prefers quiet. Enjoy, AR.[/QUOTE]I Like to stay at Dynasty Grande. Do you think it is being affected by this noise too?

[QUOTE=Safado70;3046662]I Like to stay at Dynasty Grande. Do you think it is being affected by this noise too?[/QUOTE]Very likely if you are put in a room facing Soi 6. I passed by last night. Even when the band isn't playing, they have loud music. If you prefer any of these venues and need quiet, suggest to demand a room that is far as possible from facing Soi 6. AR.

[QUOTE=Safado70;3046662]I Like to stay at Dynasty Grande. Do you think it is being affected by this noise too?[/QUOTE]It is the Dynasty Grande; bar opened up a couple of weeks ago. But sound does not reach that far up if you are on the higher floors.

I'm checking in to a hotel tomorrow and my plan is to book an outcall, say at 9 pm. Should I wait for the the girl in reception or just tell her my name and room number and the staff help her to my room?

I'm new to outcall so any advice would be appreciated.

[QUOTE=DextroSol;3048065]I'm checking in to a hotel tomorrow and my plan is to book an outcall, say at 9 pm. Should I wait for the the girl in reception or just tell her my name and room number and the staff help her to my room?

I'm new to outcall so any advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Share your room number and name, she will then inform the reception. The reception will most probably take her ID. In a way it's kind safer for you in case things go sideways.

The staffs would most probably guide her to the lift and enter the floor number.

[QUOTE=DextroSol;3048065]I'm checking in to a hotel tomorrow and my plan is to book an outcall, say at 9 pm. Should I wait for the the girl in reception or just tell her my name and room number and the staff help her to my room?

I'm new to outcall so any advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Most hotels (not all) make the girls leave the ID at reception on arrival (the girls know this) so in such cases the reception will then phone your room to check you booked it and then either bring them up to you, send them up to you or ask you to come down and meet them.

If you are knew to it, I'd recommend maybe telling them to wait at the entrance or downstairs in the lobby, you to meet them there. At least that way you can check them out, make sure they are as advertised etc before you let them in!

[QUOTE=DextroSol;3048065]I'm checking in to a hotel tomorrow and my plan is to book an outcall, say at 9 pm. Should I wait for the the girl in reception or just tell her my name and room number and the staff help her to my room?

I'm new to outcall so any advice would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]What if the girl is not as advertised? Fat? Old? Ugly? Ladyboy? Always meet in the lobby, never in your room. A confrontation could be unpleasant in the lobby, but it could get truly ugly in your room. You might get stuck paying the full price for no services just to get her to leave.

Most girls turn out to arrive just as expected, but not all of them.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3048182]What if the girl is not as advertised? Fat? Old? Ugly? Ladyboy? Always meet in the lobby, never in your room. A confrontation could be unpleasant in the lobby, but it could get truly ugly in your room. You might get stuck paying the full price for no services just to get her to leave.

Most girls turn out to arrive just as expected, but not all of them.[/QUOTE]In this case I know the girl very well since many years back. But as you advice, it feels better to meet up in the reception.

I may have asked a variation of this question before on a totally different thread, but sometimes when you phrase the question slightly differently and make it more open ended, you get totally different, and lot of times much better responses. So bear with me as I try to formulate my thoughts.

When choosing hotel of your choice, how close should I try and book close to where the action is, or it doesn't matter? Initially, I was trying to book [B]Hotel Maison on Soi 2 and 4[/B], which is as close to [B]Nana Plaza[/B] for a good quality hotel, but there is some real value to be had if you go a little further out. And by further out I don't mean on the outskirts of the city or anything, but just a few Soi over. Another good hotel that caught my eye was [B] Hotel Solitaire which is on Soi 13 [/B]. Not only it's a better price point but also I am told it's quieter.

Would it make a difference for GoGo girls or FLs to jump in Grab / Bolt with me and come as far as Soi 13, or would I get turned down a lot knowing how far it is for them to get back to where the action is. I will always give them more cash to get a return Bolt for them.

Greetings fellow Mongers,

I have preparing for my forthcoming trip to LOS after long time almost 12 years since I am on a budget this trip been searching for nice hotel around SOI 11 unfortunately my favorite Travel Lodge is not GF as the popular believe I drop them e-mail they said they charge 550 THB for each visitor.

I came across Galleria Sukhumvit 12 Bangkok by compass hospitality seems nice and according to their website they are GF if anyone stayed this hotel please share your experience also if you have any other recommendations for hotels within the same range and next to SOI 11 would be highly appreciated.

Cheers!

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3050379]Another good hotel that caught my eye was [B] Hotel Solitaire which is on Soi 13 [/B]. Not only it's a better price point but also I am told it's quieter.

Would it make a difference for GoGo girls or FLs to jump in Grab / Bolt with me and come as far as Soi 13, or would I get turned down a lot knowing how far it is for them to get back to where the action is. I will always give them more cash to get a return Bolt for them.[/QUOTE]Hotel Solitaire is far down Soi 11 (or Soi 13), it's quite a walk for Soi 4 girls. I used to stay at Mercure, which is a bit closer on Soi 11, and had a couple Soi 4 girls refuse to walk that far. The solution is to pick whatever girl you like from anywhere along Soi 4 and take a tuk tuk to your hotel. Walk across Sukhumvit and there are normally a few tuk tuks waiting for you. I offer 100 baht, they counter 200 baht, we settle at 150 baht. Tuk tuk is easier, faster, and cheaper than taxi/grab/bolt. I've never had a girl refuse to get in a tuk tuk with me.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3050444]Tuk tuk is easier, faster, and cheaper than taxi/grab/bolt.[/QUOTE]You give good advise and I normally agree with you but this statement is not true. You can take a taxi for the exact same price and it's air conditioned. The Tuk Tuk can't weave in and out of traffic like a motorbike can. Also a Bolt or Grab will probably be cheaper but you would have to wait.

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;3050476]You give good advise and I normally agree with you but this statement is not true. You can take a taxi for the exact same price and it's air conditioned. The Tuk Tuk can't weave in and out of traffic like a motorbike can. Also a Bolt or Grab will probably be cheaper but you would have to wait.[/QUOTE]Thanks, you might have a point regarding price. I took a taxi from Nana Plaza one time and it was frustrating getting in and moving. The driver refused to use the meter and insisted on a fixed price that shocked me as too high, I never did the taxi again. Tuk tuks don't seem to ever get stopped for traffic, they do a lot of weaving in and out of traffic. I'm afraid of motorcycles, so I simply don't get on them.

[QUOTE=Kimo29;3050385]Greetings fellow Mongers,

I have preparing for my forthcoming trip to LOS after long time almost 12 years since I am on a budget this trip been searching for nice hotel around SOI 11 unfortunately my favorite Travel Lodge is not GF as the popular believe I drop them e-mail they said they charge 550 THB for each visitor.

I came across Galleria Sukhumvit 12 Bangkok by compass hospitality seems nice and according to their website they are GF if anyone stayed this hotel please share your experience also if you have any other recommendations for hotels within the same range and next to SOI 11 would be highly appreciated.

Cheers![/QUOTE]If you are looking for a GF hotel without joiner fee in the Nana / Soi 11 area which is in a similar price range as your Travelodge you could book the Ibis Styles in Soi 4, 200 m from Nana Plaza.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3050481]Thanks, you might have a point regarding price. I took a taxi from Nana Plaza one time and it was frustrating getting in and moving. The driver refused to use the meter and insisted on a fixed price that shocked me as too high, I never did the taxi again. Tuk tuks don't seem to ever get stopped for traffic, they do a lot of weaving in and out of traffic. I'm afraid of motorcycles, so I simply don't get on them.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;3050476]You give good advise and I normally agree with you but this statement is not true. You can take a taxi for the exact same price and it's air conditioned. The Tuk Tuk can't weave in and out of traffic like a motorbike can. Also a Bolt or Grab will probably be cheaper but you would have to wait.[/QUOTE][QUOTE=HorseTrader;3050444]Hotel Solitaire is far down Soi 11 (or Soi 13), it's quite a walk for Soi 4 girls. I used to stay at Mercure, which is a bit closer on Soi 11, and had a couple Soi 4 girls refuse to walk that far. The solution is to pick whatever girl you like from anywhere along Soi 4 and take a tuk tuk to your hotel. Walk across Sukhumvit and there are normally a few tuk tuks waiting for you. I offer 100 baht, they counter 200 baht, we settle at 150 baht. Tuk tuk is easier, faster, and cheaper than taxi/grab/bolt. I've never had a girl refuse to get in a tuk tuk with me.[/QUOTE]Thanks for good advice and positive discussion. I don't mind paying a bit extra and getting Bolt or Grab.

I also noticed AirBnBs around BTS Nana can also provide good value both in terms of price point and overall distance from the action. I am sure some of you have used it. I have used AirBnb in United States where I live, and I noticed from the AirBnB reviews that the process is pretty much standard. Seems like lot of good reviews.

I would like to ask the community if they have had any personal experience and how did it go with bringing over a "guest".

[QUOTE=Lakeside;3050482]If you are looking for a GF hotel without joiner fee in the Nana / Soi 11 area which is in a similar price range as your Travelodge you could book the Ibis Styles in Soi 4, 200 m from Nana Plaza.[/QUOTE]Thanks a million! Ibis Styles seems extremely nice although not exactly within the same price range I wonder if you have any other recommendations Also can you give me your two cents regarding Galleria 12?

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3050525]Thanks for good advice and positive discussion. I don't mind paying a bit extra and getting Bolt or Grab.

I also noticed AirBnBs around BTS Nana can also provide good value both in terms of price point and overall distance from the action. I am sure some of you have used it. I have used AirBnb in United States where I live, and I noticed from the AirBnB reviews that the process is pretty much standard. Seems like lot of good reviews.

I would like to ask the community if they have had any personal experience and how did it go with bringing over a "guest".[/QUOTE]I stayed at an AirBnB on Sukhumvit 12 last year and it was fine, except for some issues with hot water pressure. There was no issue with bringing in ladies other than the need to use a card to open the lobby door and elevator, so if I wanted to call a lady over, I would have had to come down to bring her up.

On my first night there I brought over a lady from Nana plaza, and on another night I brought one from Soi Cowboy. In each case a quick tuk-tuk ride.

Hi,

Has anyone stayed at the Hilton Bangkok Grande Asoke? It is very close to Soi Cowboy and seems like a nice choice. Is it guest friendly?

Thanks!

[QUOTE=JLifesOn;3050677]I stayed at an AirBnB on Sukhumvit 12 last year and it was fine, except for some issues with hot water pressure. There was no issue with bringing in ladies other than the need to use a card to open the lobby door and elevator, so if I wanted to call a lady over, I would have had to come down to bring her up.

On my first night there I brought over a lady from Nana plaza, and on another night I brought one from Soi Cowboy. In each case a quick tuk-tuk ride.[/QUOTE]It seems that some reviews on AirBnB mentioned the same thing. Hot water issue and that it was quickly resolved. It seems some of these places are managed quite professionally. In most cases I would be walking up with someone anyway. Instead of asking for an outcall. Unless getting food delivered by Grab. LOL.

Thanks for endorsing AirBnB.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3050697]It seems that some reviews on AirBnB mentioned the same thing. Hot water issue and that it was quickly resolved. It seems some of these places are managed quite professionally. In most cases I would be walking up with someone anyway. Instead of asking for an outcall. Unless getting food delivered by Grab. LOL.

Thanks for endorsing AirBnB.[/QUOTE]I stayed last week in "The hyde" on soi 11 for a couple of nights. 2-bed modern serviced apartment for about 3,500 per night. Nice apartments if a little small. The booking agent for these short lets goes by the name "The Pinnacle", google it for Soi 11. I would book again in the future but note short stay guests can't use the pool or gym facilities.

Water pressure seems a bit of an issue all over Bangkok this time of year which is understandable, there ain't any rain.

I usually stay here. It is nice and clean. Just a little dated. And yes to guests. Never been asked for guest ID.

[QUOTE=JLifesOn;3050678]Hi,

Has anyone stayed at the Hilton Bangkok Grande Asoke? It is very close to Soi Cowboy and seems like a nice choice. Is it guest friendly?

Thanks![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=PgReal;3050729]I stayed last week in "The hyde" on soi 11 for a couple of nights. 2-bed modern serviced apartment for about 3,500 per night. Nice apartments if a little small. The booking agent for these short lets goes by the name "The Pinnacle", google it for Soi 11. I would book again in the future but note short stay guests can't use the pool or gym facilities.

Water pressure seems a bit of an issue all over Bangkok this time of year which is understandable, there ain't any rain.[/QUOTE]That looks fine too and thanks for suggestion. I am, however, looking for 1 Bedroom Condo. 2 Bedroom would be huge waste of space for me and don't need to pay extra just for that. I am seeing a few for 8 days $500 or so which comes to about 15,000 TBH and about 2 K TBH per day. Also I understand from talking to other folks that booking early you are even offered a discount The Airbnb hosts love it when guests book early.

[QUOTE=Leesean0105;3050809]I usually stay here. It is nice and clean. Just a little dated. And yes to guests. Never been asked for guest ID.[/QUOTE]I also regularly stay here. Used to be the Pullman but got rebranded into a Hilton about a year ago or so. Never an issue with guests. Enter doors closest to elevators, walk to elevators and head on up to room. Front desk cannot even really see you come in with girl. Bit dated, and the floors are arranged in an open atrium style that is not air conditioned, so when you leave your room and walk to elevator and back, can be a bit hot and muggy. Lots of breakfast options. From all over the world. Nice gym / workout space. Pool is always in shade and can get quite cold on a hot Bangkok afternoon.

It is close to Soi Cowboy. About 3-4 min walk. And Terminal 21 mall. Walkable to Thermae but girls won't make the walk back. Will want a ride instead.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3050825]That looks fine too and thanks for suggestion. I am, however, looking for 1 Bedroom Condo. 2 Bedroom would be huge waste of space for me and don't need to pay extra just for that. I am seeing a few for 8 days $500 or so which comes to about 15,000 TBH and about 2 K TBH per day. Also I understand from talking to other folks that booking early you are even offered a discount The Airbnb hosts love it when guests book early.[/QUOTE]They have 1-bed's to let too. But Christ you need at least two bedrooms, where are you going to get the 2nd girl to strip and shower and lie naked ready for you while you finish servicing the first girl?

Kingston suites on soi 15 isn't bad it is a budget hotel compared to other hotels. But its close enough to soi11,nana plaza, soi cowboy all within 10-15 min walk. Rooms are big and comfortable. Never had any problem with bringing any girls back to the room as you avoid the whole front desk. Its fairly inexpensive dependent on the season I guess 1800 - 2000 baht / night.

This is my first time in Bangkok and afer a week here I think I got the place figured out, though maybe some seasoned veterans will disagree. Here're my two cents anyway:

Get a hotel as near to Nana Plaza / Soi 4 as possible. I've been to various A-GoGos in Soi Cowboy and in Nana Plaza and by far the best action and bang-for-your-buck ratio that I found was actually the freelancers you can pick up from the street in front of Nana Plaza on Soi 4. No bar or agogo can beat what these girls offer – I was honestly shocked in a positive manner how good the selection was and how good service these girls gave! There's lot of Vietnamese girls here, some are Thai, a couple from ex-Soviet countries and in two places African chocolates are gathering. I expected these girls to be some AGoGo rejects but to the contrary, the street lineup on average was better than majority of the clubs I have visited. Double the quality of the famous Billboard for example.

Some of the GoGo girls will be lazy and will demand a tuktuk but the street girls are more than willing to make the 5 minute stroll to your hotel if you are staying in the vicinity.

I have stayed at the Hotel Solo Sukhumvit on Soi 2. It's a rather basic hotel, but it was clean and girl friendly (took 7 girls there, sometimes 2 in one night including ebony beauties) and nobody made a peep about it. You can sleep in in the morning and ask for the room cleaning to be done whenever you like for no extra charge and they will do your laundry for 100 bath / 1 kg. It was very quiet there to my positive surprise despite being so close to the action. Overall good value for money.

Now about the cons, there's no in house restaurant and the breakfast is brought in from some other hotel but that shit is over at 10 AM, too early for me if I'm fucking the whole night. The other shitty thing is that the Maison alley which is connecting the street scene on Soi 4 with Soi 2 is a private road belonging to the fancy hotel there, but you can pay the security guard 100 bath and he will let you pass back and forth including with your company.

For my next stay I will see what my budget is but if Maison Hotel is girl friendly, it would be by far the most optimal choice, though I think the ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 will suffice. I will inquire in both about their guest policy and probably choose one of them two.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3050873]They have 1-bed's to let too. But Christ you need at least two bedrooms, where are you going to get the 2nd girl to strip and shower and lie naked ready for you while you finish servicing the first girl?[/QUOTE]I was just thinking she would watch me service the other girl, so she knows how it's done. Or more importantly how daddy does it. Like our professors in college use to say. Take notes. It's going to be on the mid-terms. LOL.

[QUOTE=Leesean0105;3050809]I usually stay here. It is nice and clean. Just a little dated. And yes to guests. Never been asked for guest ID.[/QUOTE]Thanks Leesean! I'll book there for my upcoming trip in April.

[QUOTE=Elmo;3050851]I also regularly stay here. Used to be the Pullman but got rebranded into a Hilton about a year ago or so. Never an issue with guests. Enter doors closest to elevators, walk to elevators and head on up to room. Front desk cannot even really see you come in with girl. Bit dated, and the floors are arranged in an open atrium style that is not air conditioned, so when you leave your room and walk to elevator and back, can be a bit hot and muggy. Lots of breakfast options. From all over the world. Nice gym / workout space. Pool is always in shade and can get quite cold on a hot Bangkok afternoon.

It is close to Soi Cowboy. About 3-4 min walk. And Terminal 21 mall. Walkable to Thermae but girls won't make the walk back. Will want a ride instead.[/QUOTE]Thanks Elmo. Good to know that Thermae girls can make the walk, at least one way.

[QUOTE=Grafspee;3050966]
For my next stay I will see what my budget is but if Maison Hotel is girl friendly, it would be by far the most optimal choice, though I think the ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 will suffice. I will inquire in both about their guest policy and probably choose one of them two.[/QUOTE]Both hotels are girl friendly.

[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]Whilst doing my research, I noticed Hotel Icon which provides a little better price point for travelers than say Hotel Maison. Looks like very girl friendly and a prime location. Seems like this user [B]TheTank85[/B] had pretty good time. Has anyone stayed here recently. I just wanted to ask since this FR is a bit dated.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3050444]I offer 100 baht, they counter 200 baht, we settle at 150 baht. Tuk tuk is easier, faster, and cheaper than taxi/grab/bolt. I've never had a girl refuse to get in a tuk tuk with me.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;3050476]You give good advise and I normally agree with you but this statement is not true. You can take a taxi for the exact same price and it's air conditioned. The Tuk Tuk can't weave in and out of traffic like a motorbike can. Also a Bolt or Grab will probably be cheaper but you would have to wait.[/QUOTE]After two more taxi experiences, I half agree with you. Saturday morning at about 2:30 AM I pulled my Nana Plaza girl and quickly found a taxi for 150 baht, pleasant ride to hotel. On Tuesday morning at about 12:15 AM, I pulled another Nana Plaza girl and went for the taxi again, except this driver wanted 300 baht, same price with a second taxi. I opted for a tuk tuk, which cost the standard 150 baht. That tuk tuk ride was a nightmare: tuk tuk top sides came so low that I couldn't see out, excessive speed and lane changes, missed turn to Soi 15, two subsequent U-turns in traffic, missed my hotel, which resulted in a 3rd U-turn. I'm just glad we arrived alive. No tip for you!

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3051092]Whilst doing my research, I noticed Hotel Icon which provides a little better price point for travelers than say Hotel Maison. Looks like very girl friendly and a prime location. Seems like this user [B]TheTank85[/B] had pretty good time. Has anyone stayed here recently. I just wanted to ask since this FR is a bit dated.[/QUOTE]It's a very nice hotel, but it might be a bit longer walk to Nana now that Maison doesn't let people walk through their driveway. You could still probably walk through the Shama driveway, though.

First trip to Thailand. We are planning to stay in Pattaya for 8 days and then Bangkok for 4 days. Are Airbnbs in Bangkok guest friendly? Where area should we stay in Bangkok?

Hi Guys,

I made my first trip to Thailand almost 30 years ago.

I had been given a book, "The Erotic Women of Southeast Asia, A Gentleman's Guide" by Mac Horn before my first trip ('98) and therefore was pretty well-informed in the ins and outs of the scene.

I stayed at the Nana Hotel. There was a small group of older retired guys who hung out in lobby. They were quite welcoming and helpful.

They personally showed me around, eg. Internet shop, the YMCA, Soi Cowboy, the Thermae Bar (in its second iteration / location I believe), and were great company to hang out with.

This time around, I can save a little $$ by staying at the Doubletree Ploenchit using Marriott points, it looks like a nice place, but I'm wondering about the atmosphere.

Question is, does anyone know of a hotel with a sociable lobby scene as mentioned above?

Thanks everyone!

Update: just looked at some recent reviews for the Nana Hotel, quoting from one of them:

"5/5.

8 months ago on Google.

The Nana is HQ for old hands. Most comfortable beds, great breakfast buffet, a nice lobby with comfortable chairs and sofas to hang out in. The staff is great, once you get to know how things work. Some desk people have been there 30+ years, but still remember you when you check in. It is a 2-star property, but rich in history and centrally located. I can say nothing bad about this place. Just behave yourself!

P.S. Last trip (15 years ago?) I stayed at the Majestic Grande, which I see now is the Doubletree Ploenchit, that's funny. It was a nice place and I fell under the spell of an attractive chick who worked there, limiting my activities. I don't remember any lobby scene at the MJ, just cute girls at the front desk trying to pull me in with their "tractor beams". I think the Nana Hotel was undergoing major renovation at the time. I have to say that when I stayed at the Nana, although it was a bit run down, it was adequate and the social support was invaluable.

Best to all of you.

[QUOTE=Hooky;3053360]Hi Guys,
I made my first trip to Thailand almost 30 years ago.
I had been given a book, "The Erotic Women of Southeast Asia, A Gentleman's Guide" by Mac Horn before my first trip ('98) and therefore was pretty well-informed in the ins and outs of the scene.
I stayed at the Nana Hotel. There was a small group of older retired guys who hung out in lobby. They were quite welcoming and helpful.
They personally showed me around, eg. Internet shop, the YMCA, Soi Cowboy, the Thermae Bar (in its second iteration / location I believe), and were great company to hang out with.

This time around, I can save a little $$ by staying at the Doubletree Ploenchit using Marriott points, it looks like a nice place, but I'm wondering about the atmosphere.
Question is, does anyone know of a hotel with a sociable lobby scene as mentioned above?

Thanks everyone!

Update: just looked at some recent reviews for the Nana Hotel, quoting from one of them:

"5/5.

8 months ago on Google.

The Nana is HQ for old hands. Most comfortable beds, great breakfast buffet, a nice lobby with comfortable chairs and sofas to hang out in. The staff is great, once you get to know how things work. Some desk people have been there 30+ years, but still remember you when you check in. It is a 2-star property, but rich in history and centrally located. I can say nothing bad about this place. Just behave yourself!

P.S. Last trip (15 years ago?) I stayed at the Majestic Grande, which I see now is the Doubletree Ploenchit, that's funny. It was a nice place and I fell under the spell of an attractive chick who worked there, limiting my activities. I don't remember any lobby scene at the MJ, just cute girls at the front desk trying to pull me in with their "tractor beams". I think the Nana Hotel was undergoing major renovation at the time. I have to say that when I stayed at the Nana, although it was a bit run down, it was adequate and the social support was invaluable.

Best to all of you.[/QUOTE]The DoubleTree by Hilton Ploenchit is my favorite hotel in BKK at the moment. It does not have a lobby scene in the way you describe it, with retired guys hanging around. It's not a typical monger hotel, like the Nana Hotel. You can have a drink at the bar in the lobby, and meet a fellow monger if you're lucky. But it's not a busy bar, so the chance is small.
Or you can hang out in the sofas between the entrance and the reception, but most people sitting there are just waiting for a taxi, or they wait until their room is ready.
The DoubleTree is mostly geared towards business people and families, from all over the world. With some mongers mixed in.
There are some really cute girls working in the restaurant though.

[QUOTE=Hooky;3053360]
This time around, I can save a little $$ by staying at the Doubletree Ploenchit using Marriott points, [/QUOTE]The DoubleTree is part of Hilton, not Marriott.

[QUOTE=YetAnotherGuy;3052707]It's a very nice hotel, but it might be a bit longer walk to Nana now that Maison doesn't let people walk through their driveway. You could still probably walk through the Shama driveway, though.[/QUOTE]Thanks for Thumbs up on Icon. I liked the pics. Looks like a neat place. May try the walkway from Shama or there is always TukTuk.

[QUOTE=DTrain228;3053251]First trip to Thailand. We are planning to stay in Pattaya for 8 days and then Bangkok for 4 days. Are Airbnbs in Bangkok guest friendly? Where area should we stay in Bangkok?[/QUOTE]I can't speak for all the Airbnbs in Bangkok, but those in the area around Nana are. Speaking of the Nana area, that's where I'd recommend staying. One option might be the units in the Focus Ploenchit building, though there are other options.

[QUOTE=SinCitySinner1;3053550]Thanks for Thumbs up on Icon. I liked the pics. Looks like a neat place. May try the walkway from Shama or there is always TukTuk.[/QUOTE]The walkway from Shama Apartments / Hotel on Soi 2 to Soi 4 at Fitzgerald's restaurant is now closed with a tall locked gate on the Soi 4 side from 8 pm until 7 am every night. It is only open during the day to allow access to the little brainwake cafe just inside the gate, which is open from 7 am - 7 pm.

[QUOTE=Hooky;3053360]I stayed at the Nana Hotel. There was a small group of older retired guys who hung out in lobby. They were quite welcoming and helpful. They personally showed me around, eg. Internet shop, the YMCA, Soi Cowboy, the Thermae Bar (in its second iteration / location I believe), and were great company to hang out with.[/QUOTE]A group of oldies still yuk it up nightly in the Nana lobby. Quite possibly the same blokes you met 30 years ago. One guy uses elbow crutches to get around. Another uses a rollator-type walker, so they won't be too quick to get away if you strike up a conversation about the amenities at your new Hi-so hotel. Enjoy BKK, AR.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3053424]The DoubleTree by Hilton Ploenchit is my favorite hotel in BKK at the moment. It does not have a lobby scene in the way you describe it, with retired guys hanging around. It's not a typical monger hotel, like the Nana Hotel. You can have a drink at the bar in the lobby, and meet a fellow monger if you're lucky. But it's not a busy bar, so the chance is small.
Or you can hang out in the sofas between the entrance and the reception, but most people sitting there are just waiting for a taxi, or they wait until their room is ready.
The DoubleTree is mostly geared towards business people and families, from all over the world. With some mongers mixed in.
There are some really cute girls working in the restaurant though.[/QUOTE]Thanks, and yup, last time I got caught by a cute hotel girl.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3053426]The DoubleTree is part of Hilton, not Marriott.[/QUOTE]Right, thanks, meant to say Hilton. .

[QUOTE=AsianRain;3053808]A group of oldies still yuk it up nightly in the Nana lobby. Quite possibly the same blokes you met 30 years ago. One guy uses elbow crutches to get around. Another uses a rollator-type walker, so they won't be too quick to get away if you strike up a conversation about the amenities at your new Hi-so hotel. Enjoy BKK, AR.[/QUOTE]LOL AR you so crazy! !

And yes, I am definitely Hi-so!

Stayed at the Doubletree in Ploenchit for part of my time in Bangkok in mid Feb 2026. It is a good option for an upscale hotel close to Nana. While completely girlfriendly, most other guests were families, regular tourists, and folks there on business. However I never had any issues bringing girls back to my room.

Since on Soi2 and a block over from the Nana chaos, it is quite quiet. Nice pool and gym and a large selection of breakfast items from around the world. Seating area is limited however and did have to wait for a table during peak breakfast hours. Luckily, as noted, the ladies working then are well worth looking at (and I got caught many times).

Hotel does only have two elevators, so sometimes one has to wait. And they are located at the back for the lobby, past the front desk, so you have to walk your gal past everyone to get to the elevator. Never had any issues with this. In fact one night I brought back a good looking young spinner from Nana and one of the guards in the lobby gave me the thumbs up. He was liking was he was seeing too I guess.

As noted below by others. The walkway from Shama Apartments / Hotel on Soi 2 to Soi 4 at Fitzgerald's restaurant is now closed with a tall locked gate on the Soi 4 side from 8 pm until 7 am every night. It is only open during the day to allow access to the little brainwake cafe just inside the gate, which is open from 7 am - 7 pm.

However, you CAN still use the walkway along the Maison hotel from Soi 4 to Soi 2, but at a cost of 100 be per person. Each Nana gal I brought back, after we did the short 4-5 min walk around the marriott to the Doubletree, then asked why we did not take this Maison shortcut. I would respond that I was not aware of it. That I thought you could not take this shortcut. They all said just pay the guard 100 be per person. I never tried this option, as I was fine with short walk around the marriott and figured not worth 200 be for the two of us just to save a few steps and 1-2 minutes. But the Maison signs clearly say there is a 100 be pass fee per person, so it is an option.

Would recommend it for those looking for a nicer and quieter upscale hotel close to the Nana chaos.

Did stay at the S15 Sukhumvit next to thermae for one night due to calendar mix up in Mid Feb 2026. The rooms were surprisingly clean and nice. But there is no pool, the gym was tiny, and the breakfast options were limited. But based on the quality of the room, thought place offered good value for the money if that is one's main concern. While I never took advantage of it, I did like the open area deck along Sukumvit, with the outdoor grilling dining option. If in a group, think it would be a good spot to eat, drink and people watch one evening before moving on to Thermae or the street scene.

[QUOTE=YetAnotherGuy;3052707]It's a very nice hotel, but it might be a bit longer walk to Nana now that Maison doesn't let people walk through their driveway. You could still probably walk through the Shama driveway, though.[/QUOTE]Maison hotel does permit people to walk through their driveway, but for a 100 B per person charge. Signs prohibiting walking through even note the 100 B walkthrough fee.

Nana Plaza girls know of this, but none even mentioned it to me (when we were walking around the marriott on our way back to the Hilton Doubletree on Soi 2 where I was staying) until after we got to the Doubletree and they realized where they were.

Having said that, even after I learned of this. I continued to just walk around the Marriott, rather than paying 200 B for the gal and I to use this short cut.

I stayed at Four Points Sheraton last time and location was great for Thermae and Nana Plaza. I am planning another trip and was thinking of staying near Bangla Road. I heard that it is about a 8 minute taxi ride from Sheraton to Bangla Road. Senior members can you tell me which is the better option for freelancers?

[QUOTE=Canada;3056271]I stayed at Four Points Sheraton last time and location was great for Thermae and Nana Plaza. I am planning another trip and was thinking of staying near Bangla Road. I heard that it is about a 8 minute taxi ride from Sheraton to Bangla Road. Senior members can you tell me which is the better option for freelancers?[/QUOTE]Not sure what you mean, because Bangla Road is in Patong, Phuket.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3056314]Not sure what you mean, because Bangla Road is in Patong, Phuket.[/QUOTE]I had seen some feedback on Bangla Road and just assume it was in Bangkok. It sounded like a great area. Is there any area in Bangkok like that or is it best to stay in the Thermae / Nana Plaza area?

[QUOTE=Canada;3056457]I had seen some feedback on Bangla Road and just assume it was in Bangkok. It sounded like a great area. Is there any area in Bangkok like that or is it best to stay in the Thermae / Nana Plaza area?[/QUOTE]Bangla Road is comparable with Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy, except that Bangla Road has much more open air bars.
Sukhumvit Rd Soi 4 (where Nana Plaza is) and Soi 7 also have some open air bars.

[QUOTE=Canada;3056457]I had seen some feedback on Bangla Road and just assume it was in Bangkok. It sounded like a great area. Is there any area in Bangkok like that or is it best to stay in the Thermae / Nana Plaza area?[/QUOTE]Bangla Road has a completely different feel from anything I've seen in Bangkok. Bangla is open and refreshing compared to the congested roads and sidewalks of lower Sukhumvit.

If you are seeking a well balanced tropical vacation, Phuket is better. If you are traveling for P4P, Bangla is good, but lower Sukhumvit is much better. It you have time, try both.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3056489]Bangla Road has a completely different feel from anything I've seen in Bangkok. Bangla is open and refreshing compared to the congested roads and sidewalks of lower Sukhumvit.

If you are seeking a well balanced tropical vacation, Phuket is better. If you are traveling for P4P, Bangla is good, but lower Sukhumvit is much better. It you have time, try both.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the feedback. I may try to do both next trip.

LOL, just joking.

Will be transiting thru BKK and staying 1 day outbound (20 hours) and 1 day inbound (17 hours).

Have already booked this hotel on both legs, as it's cheap and besides Thermae Cafe it's located easy walking distance from both Cowboy and Nana.

Has anyone stayed there recently?

Booked a Superior Double Room on [URL]Booking.Com[/URL] for 49.00 USD per night.

I stayed at Ruamchitt 4 times over the last five months; always happy there, nice staff, nice pool, higher floor rooms, preferably 6th floor are fine.

I seen a lot of talk about the walkthrough but has anyone stayed at the Maison hotel I have a trip coming up in June and have Maison hotel booked for couple nights due to it being close to nana as I already had my fair share of cowboy in past trips.

Just thought I'd start a thread to gauge people's experiences / views on Short stay apartment / condo's in BKK. In other words recommendations rather than the hotels.

Has anyone stayed in one within say the last 6 months that they'd highly recommend, book again or avoid?

Particularly interested in the areas we all call Monger Central I. E. Around Nana, Sukhumvit Road Soi say 3 - 20 , around Thermae, SOI Cowboy, Terminal 21 etc etc.

I'll start off with two I've stayed in:

Hyde Apartments down Soi 11.

About €100 per night for a 2 bed apartment in a modern high-rise (32 story building). Great views of the city skyline with floor to ceiling windows. It also had a balcony but it seemed to be locked / sealed probably to prevent Jumpers, LOL. Apartment was very clean but I'd say on the small side. You couldn't really walk around the bed without hitting the wall. It you got too physical in bed you could easily have sent her head through the wall or against the window. Also nice showers but you had to squeeze in the door of the bathroom, pin yourself against the wall, close the door just in order to be able to access the shower.

Also for a 2 bed apartment they were very scabby with the towels only two given the size of facecloths!! There was a washer / dryer in the apartment to be fair. I am not sure of the story with cleaning, I was only there a couple of days but I got the impression if you want a cleaner you have to book it separately. There was also signs all over the place about you'll be fined if caught smoking. I'd recommend check the bins and generally take photos of the apartment on arrival. I found Cigerette butts and tobacco in the bins, I wasn't going to get saddled with the fine!

Girl friendly, they give you a photo ID card on arrival but the 24 hour guards welcomed anyone I brought in with me, there is a log book for "guests" at the security desk but I got the impression the guards couldn't be arsed. At the same time I went down to the lobby to meet girls, I don't think they'd be let up on their own. You also need the key card for the lifts. Also one day the lifts went off for two hours for maintenance. I was on the 19th floor!

Very quiet at night, well sound proofed.

Possible big negative for short-stay guests, you are prohibited from using the pool or Gym onsite.

Location was good with loads of bars, food places and starbucks, 7-11 close by. Also Soi 11 has loads of FL's hanging around out the hotels and Condos as soon as it gets dark with was a pleasant surprise! I grabbed one, only charge 2,000 and she was damn hot and really nice girl too.

It is about a 10 minute brisk walk to ASOK BTS, so slightly less to say Thermae but that's walking faster than your average tourist hogging up the paths! So it is quite far down Soi11.

All in all I would repeat unless I can find anything better or equal at a better price. They do have 1 bed apartments too but they aren't much cheaper. They are on the usual booking engines.

Another apartment I stayed at for 4 nights was the 6th Avenue on Soi 15, off Sukhumvit Road. Modern, nice decor, bed, shower etc.

The best thing is the location, it's literally minutes walk to Thermae or BTS and say 10 minutes to Soi Cowboy, or 15 minutes to Nana (briskly).

The negative for me was it's a low rise apartment block, so not much of a view and you do get a lot of road noise at night, but doesn't most places! My 1 bed apartment had a balcony too not that I ever used it!.

All mod con's provided and high-speed WIFI. No cleaning however but it can be arranged for extra fees.

I booked it at short notice last January and it worked out roughly €80 per night, I see on [URL]booking.com[/URL] it's currently about €110 per night. I don't know but I guess it's all about supply & demand at any particular time.

I would stay there again for the location, just wish it had better sound proofing. Very interested to hear if other people have stayed in better around the heart of the action?

[QUOTE=PgReal;3058426]Just thought I'd start a thread to gauge people's experiences / views on Short stay apartment / condo's in BKK. In other words recommendations rather than the hotels.

Has anyone stayed in one within say the last 6 months that they'd highly recommend, book again or avoid?

Particularly interested in the areas we all call Monger Central I. E. Around Nana, Sukhumvit Road Soi say 3 - 20 , around Thermae, SOI Cowboy, Terminal 21 etc etc.

I'll start off with two I've stayed in:

Hyde Apartments down Soi 11.

About 100 per night for a 2 bed apartment in a modern high-rise (32 story building). Great views of the city skyline with floor to ceiling windows. It also had a balcony but it seemed to be locked / sealed probably to prevent Jumpers, LOL. Apartment was very clean but I'd say on the small side. You couldn't really walk around the bed without hitting the wall. It you got too physical in bed you could easily have sent her head through the wall or against the window. Also nice showers but you had to squeeze in the door of the bathroom, pin yourself against the wall, close the door just in order to be able to access the shower.[/QUOTE]Just an update to my own recommended short-stay condo, "Hyde" on Soi 11. I just bagged a deal on Agoda at €55 per night! It's a one-bed at 48 sq. Meter. So While I think it will be a studio apartment rather than a full 1-bed apartment it's still bigger than most hotel rooms. At that price (for the modern standards) I'd say it's a steal.

I am looking at staying at the Aloft Hotel Sukhumvit 11. Does anybody have any experience with this hotel? It is part of Marriott. Is Suk 11 a convenient place to monger from?

I've booked many times using Agoda and that website immediately knows it is me, perhaps through cookies on my computer. If I search for a specific hotel and date range and don't reserve the room, I normally receive an email within the next 24 hours that tells me that my hotel has a discount for my dates. If I go to the website quickly, I've always had that price offered to me. If I wait a few hours, the website is likely to tell me that I'm too late and the available price has gone up. For example, several hours ago my email said my favored hotel was offered for $69 per night, but it was $94 when I tried to purchase it. Instead of purchasing at $94, I had dinner. An hour later I had a new email that said my hotel was available for $69 and I immediately went to the website and bought the room. But, there was a twist, I could only get the room for 5 nights at $69, if I purchased the 7 nights that I wanted, the price went up to $94 per night for each night. I purchased 5 nights at $69. I few minutes later I searched Agoda for the last 2 nights and the price was $94 per night. I left the website. Sure enough, a few minutes later I received an email from Agoda that offered the room for those last 2 nights at $69. I immediately went to the website and bought the last 2 nights for $69.

The above is a long winded description of what happened to me, here is a summary of what I learned from the process:

(1) Make sure Agoda knows your email address and Cookie information. I guess you can do this by making a reservation and doing a free cancellation. There are probably other ways.

(2) Search Agoda for whatever hotel and dates you prefer. Don't purchase yet.

(3) Wait for email that offers lower price. That email may come in 5 minutes or it may take 24 hours.

(4) Go to Agoda and make your purchase.

(5) If Agoda doesn't offer the sale price for your entire stay, just purchase the shorter stay at low price and then search for the extra days that you need.

I've purchased hotels many, many times through Agoda and I'm not sure this process will consistently work. But it worked for me today. While making prior trip arrangements, I've seen similar things, but had not previously put it all together in my mind.

Sometimes Agoda is the cheapest, but other times it may be cheaper through Priceline, Booking, Hotels, Expedia or another agency. My next trip is already booked through Agoda but my last trip was cheaper using Priceline. I cannot explain the different prices because Priceline, Booking, and Agoda are all owned by the same parent company.

I always pay a little extra to get refundable hotel rates and mostly refundable airline rates. We never know for sure that we are going to make our trips on schedule. Who knows, there might be a war that breaks out and we can't get our dicks wet on schedule.

[QUOTE=Canada;3058715]I am looking at staying at the Aloft Hotel Sukhumvit 11. Does anybody have any experience with this hotel? It is part of Marriott. Is Suk 11 a convenient place to monger from?[/QUOTE]That hotel is quite far north on Soi 11, but there are tons of interesting things along Soi 11. Its about 1.0 km walk to Nana Plaza and about 1.2 km walk to Soi Cowboy (sort of different direction). During late evenings and night, you will see many freelancers while you walk. If you can walk a bit, the location is good. If not, there will be plenty of taxis, tuk tuks, and motorcycle taxis.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3058832]That hotel is quite far north on Soi 11, but there are tons of interesting things along Soi 11. Its about 1.0 km walk to Nana Plaza and about 1.2 km walk to Soi Cowboy (sort of different direction). During late evenings and night, you will see many freelancers while you walk. If you can walk a bit, the location is good. If not, there will be plenty of taxis, tuk tuks, and motorcycle taxis.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info. I like to walk so that isn't an issue. I also am looking at Four Points Sheraton on 566 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini Patumwan, Bangkok. It is closer to Nana Plaza I think. Last time I stayed at Four Points Sheraton on Soi 15 and it was great but Marriott doesn't show that property anymore.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3058828]I've booked many times using Agoda and that website immediately knows it is me, perhaps through cookies on my computer. If I search for a specific hotel and date range and don't reserve the room, I normally receive an email within the next 24 hours that tells me that my hotel has a discount for my dates. If I go to the website quickly, I've always had that price offered to me. If I wait a few hours, the website is likely to tell me that I'm too late and the available price has gone up. For example, several hours ago my email said my favored hotel was offered for $69 per night, but it was $94 when I tried to purchase it. Instead of purchasing at $94, I had dinner. An hour later I had a new email that said my hotel was available for $69 and I immediately went to the website and bought the room. But, there was a twist, I could only get the room for 5 nights at $69, if I purchased the 7 nights that I wanted, the price went up to $94 per night for each night. I purchased 5 nights at $69. I few minutes later I searched Agoda for the last 2 nights and the price was $94 per night. I left the website. Sure enough, a few minutes later I received an email from Agoda that offered the room for those last 2 nights at $69. I immediately went to the website and bought the last 2 nights for $69..[/QUOTE]Thanks for the tips, I haven't tried them yet but I'd definitely say that I have found over a few years that Agoda repetitively give the best prices for Thailand compared to other hotel sites.

[QUOTE=Canada;3058715]I am looking at staying at the Aloft Hotel Sukhumvit 11. Does anybody have any experience with this hotel? It is part of Marriott. Is Suk 11 a convenient place to monger from?[/QUOTE]If you do an advanced search on 'Aloft' in the Thailand forum, you will get 118 results.

But anyway, I have stayed there quite some times. Nice spacious rooms, comfy beds, great breakfast buffet. Girl friendly. Quiet, most of the time.
The only downside is that it's rather difficult to control the temperature of the shower, because it does not respond quickly to modifications.
And, like HorseTrader already said, you don't have to mind walking, or taking (motorbike) taxis.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3058832]That hotel is quite far north on Soi 11, but there are tons of interesting things along Soi 11. Its about 1.0 km walk to Nana Plaza and about 1.2 km walk to Soi Cowboy (sort of different direction). During late evenings and night, you will see many freelancers while you walk. If you can walk a bit, the location is good. If not, there will be plenty of taxis, tuk tuks, and motorcycle taxis.[/QUOTE]Horsetrader is right but here is my perspective on the location. I stayed at the Aloft a few years ago, trying to stay halfway between Nana and Cowboy. But for me that was a mistake because A - Cowboy sucks compared to Nana these days (unless you are trying to save a buck) and B - Maybe more important, it's really too far a walk with a Nana girl in tow. It's doable but right at the end of the patience level for both of you when you are ready to fuck.

A much better alternative is the Doubletree. It is a MUCH nicer hotel and close to Nana and 100% girl friendly. On balance I think the best hotel choice for a Nana enthusiast. I am assuming budget matters, but for not too much more you can stay at the Landmark which is truly luxurious and steps from Nana (and walkable to Cowboy). I could even see Nana from my hotel window. High recommend on the Landmark if you have a bit more coin. Plus the Rib Room at the top is spectacular high end steak and view.

[QUOTE=Canada;3058833]Last time I stayed at Four Points Sheraton on Soi 15 and it was great but Marriott doesn't show that property anymore.[/QUOTE]It's been rebranded. Sorry I don't remember the new name, I only walked by it about 50 times. Agoda still lists it as Four Points, but shows it sold out for several dates long into the future.

[QUOTE=Canada;3058833]Last time I stayed at Four Points Sheraton on Soi 15 and it was great but Marriott doesn't show that property anymore.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3058911]It's been rebranded. Sorry I don't remember the new name, I only walked by it about 50 times. Agoda still lists it as Four Points, but shows it sold out for several dates long into the future.[/QUOTE]I think it's called Paradox now.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3058867]Horsetrader is right but here is my perspective on the location. I stayed at the Aloft a few years ago, trying to stay halfway between Nana and Cowboy. But for me that was a mistake because A - Cowboy sucks compared to Nana these days (unless you are trying to save a buck) and B - Maybe more important, it's really too far a walk with a Nana girl in tow. It's doable but right at the end of the patience level for both of you when you are ready to fuck.

A much better alternative is the Doubletree. It is a MUCH nicer hotel and close to Nana and 100% girl friendly. On balance I think the best hotel choice for a Nana enthusiast. I am assuming budget matters, but for not too much more you can stay at the Landmark which is truly luxurious and steps from Nana (and walkable to Cowboy). I could even see Nana from my hotel window. High recommend on the Landmark if you have a bit more coin. Plus the Rib Room at the top is spectacular high end steak and view.[/QUOTE]Thanks for all the info from you guys. I am not on any budget and I will take your advise and stay closer to Nana. I have never gone down Soi 11 so I thought it might be something new and different but I can easily walk there from the Doubletree or Landmark.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3058867]Horsetrader is right but here is my perspective on the location. I stayed at the Aloft a few years ago, trying to stay halfway between Nana and Cowboy. But for me that was a mistake because A - Cowboy sucks compared to Nana these days (unless you are trying to save a buck) and B - Maybe more important, it's really too far a walk with a Nana girl in tow. It's doable but right at the end of the patience level for both of you when you are ready to fuck.

A much better alternative is the Doubletree. It is a MUCH nicer hotel and close to Nana and 100% girl friendly. On balance I think the best hotel choice for a Nana enthusiast. I am assuming budget matters, but for not too much more you can stay at the Landmark which is truly luxurious and steps from Nana (and walkable to Cowboy). I could even see Nana from my hotel window. High recommend on the Landmark if you have a bit more coin. Plus the Rib Room at the top is spectacular high end steak and view.[/QUOTE]Doubletree is a nicer hotel but typically would be 50% more expensive than Aloft would be.

[QUOTE=Mari1256;3058069]I stayed at Ruamchitt 4 times over the last five months; always happy there, nice staff, nice pool, higher floor rooms, preferably 6th floor are fine.[/QUOTE]Thanks. Will see how the 1st stay goes with the option of cancelling the 2nd stay and booking a different hotel.

[QUOTE=Canada;3058950]Thanks for all the info from you guys. I am not on any budget and I will take your advise and stay closer to Nana. I have never gone down Soi 11 so I thought it might be something new and different but I can easily walk there from the Doubletree or Landmark.[/QUOTE]If you have money then def the Landmark. It is a good step up from anything nearby and literally steps from Nana. It's a rare combo of luxe and close.

I noticed a reference to a hotel being described as "sold out" on the Agoda booking site. Over time, I've discovered this information is often bogus. It may mean a couple of things: 1. The booking site has no more rooms alloted to it; or, it no longer has a relationship / agreement with a certain hotel. I recommend, in such cases, to use a different booking company or making inquiry directly with such a hotel.

Sam.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3058954]Doubletree is a nicer hotel but typically would be 50% more expensive than Aloft would be.[/QUOTE]This is not my experience. I always compare the prices of these two hotels, when I'm about to book a holiday, and most of the time there's not much difference.
But I agree that the DoubleTree* is a (slightly) nicer hotel, and offers better value for money.

*I'm talking about the DoubleTree Ploenchit. The other DoubleTree, at Sukhumvit Soi 26, is a bit more expensive.

I'm trying the JW Marriott next time. I hardly see it mentioned on here.

It seems like a great location for Nana plaza.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3059036]This is not my experience. I always compare the prices of these two hotels, when I'm about to book a holiday, and most of the time there's not much difference.
But I agree that the DoubleTree* is a (slightly) nicer hotel, and offers better value for money.

*I'm talking about the DoubleTree Ploenchit. The other DoubleTree, at Sukhumvit Soi 26, is a bit more expensive.[/QUOTE]You are correct sorry, I was automatically thinking the one on Soi 26. I did actually compare prices because I am booking a trip and when Aloft was mentioned I thought I'd see what it is these days. So Doubletree Ploenchit is 25% more expensive than Aloft.

I didn't book either of them in the end.

The JW Marriott is a very nice hotel. Totally guest friendly and excellent location, close to Nana. The Manhattan Bar also serves a really good Old Fashioned.

[QUOTE=CatBert55;3059100]The JW Marriott is a very nice hotel. Totally guest friendly and excellent location, close to Nana. The Manhattan Bar also serves a really good Old Fashioned.[/QUOTE]True enough. Westins are always lovely. But at more than 2 x the Landmark I find it hard to justify. A quick price scan for tomorrow says:

Westin $207.

Landmark $95.

Aloft $91.

Doubletree $85.

For my money Aloft doesn't even make the cut. And I'the def do Landmark for a few $$ more than Doubletree. Of course if value doesn't matter and you have unlimited funds then Westin is always a great choice.

It also depends on length of stay. If it’s two nights. Sure. What’s $400. The Westin. But if it’s ten nights then suddenly the different between the Westin and the Landmark is over $1000. Now I’m paying attention. And it’s the Landmark for me!

[QUOTE=CatBert55;3059100]The JW Marriott is a very nice hotel. Totally guest friendly and excellent location, close to Nana. The Manhattan Bar also serves a really good Old Fashioned.[/QUOTE]Yep thanks, that's what I would think. It seems very nice. I'll try out the bar.

Hey guys,

Just wanted to check are Ibis properties are generally girl-friendly?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who's stayed at one before or has any firsthand experience. Thanks!

[QUOTE=NightDrifter;3059656]Hey guys,

Just wanted to check are Ibis properties are generally girl-friendly?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who's stayed at one before or has any firsthand experience. Thanks![/QUOTE]No problems that I have encountered, even when the girl comes alone, they just ring you and put the girl in the elevator and send her up.

By suggestion I canceled all my hotel reservations and reversing my trip and going to Pattaya first and Bangkok last.

I was planning on staying at the Delphi Suites in a one bedroom premier. I like the location and room but these rooms are on the backside corner and rumor has it there is a new building going up there so lots of daytime noise.

So unsure if I want to book it for the different days. The Marriott looks great but not sure I want to spend quite that much.

Any updates on noise or something mid range like the Adelpi and around Nana area?

Back from 17 days.

JW Marriot for seven. Just too dam expensive to justify probably won't do again but I've earnt a few free night to use in the future.

They didn't blink an eyelid when I roll up at 4 am with 3 girls in a tuk tuk. Also find the internal food option too pricey to justify.

There is a great little sports bar on the same block with good food options.

Adelphi on SOI 8 for 10 days in the Premier Suite. Could live in this to be honest.

Like the washing machine and kitchen not that I used the later too much.

Will only stay here in future. Monsoon restaurant downstairs in great as is the sister venue Viva down the road is also awesome. There is a all night food option down the ally from Viva. Fantastic.

Its just such a great location. Escalator over to Soi 11 and easy work to Soi4 down the back lane and not that far from Soi Cowboy.

Yes there is building work behind but they are still working on foundation. My average go to sleep time was 6 am and overall wasn't too bothered by the noise. It is there though.

[QUOTE=Mosquito2002;3057365]LOL, just joking.

Will be transiting thru BKK and staying 1 day outbound (20 hours) and 1 day inbound (17 hours).

Have already booked this hotel on both legs, as it's cheap and besides Thermae Cafe it's located easy walking distance from both Cowboy and Nana.

Has anyone stayed there recently?

Booked a Superior Double Room on [URL]Booking.Com[/URL] for 49.00 USD per night.[/QUOTE]Ok, stayed here on 2 separate nights. Decent ROI, ok room (though small). Ok bed / bedding. Ok cleanliness. Ok staff and great location. Wouldn't recommend it for a long stay, but for 4-5 days it's alright.

Will have a transit night in BKK on my return leg from Angeles City, seriously thinking about staying at a FIWFAN hotel. If you don't know what I mean, on FIWFAN you'll find a number of ladies stay at the same hotel and some of them are fairly decent (passable for a 16 hour lay-over) 3 Star hotels.

[QUOTE=Mosquito2002;3061100]Ok, stayed here on 2 separate nights. Decent ROI, ok room (though small). Ok bed / bedding. Ok cleanliness. Ok staff and great location. Wouldn't recommend it for a long stay, but for 4-5 days it's alright.[/QUOTE]Hi Pare. How were the bathrooms in this hotel room (water temp and water pressure)? Where the bathroom fixtures somewhat modern. I thinking about breaking up my 11 day trip among two different hotels (one higher end and one lower end) and this seems like a spot I can three nights at. If I recall correctly, Therma is the meat market with stairs heading down from his hotel? Is that correct. I think they had a sign that said to enter and browse, you had to purchase at least one drink.

I am kinda the king of hotel shopping and recently found the Maison, which has amazing location for Nana and appears to be quite nice. Not as nice as Landmark but half the cost! It gets an 8. 8 on Booking. Anyone stayed there and offer some thoughts. Else I will just toftt and report back.

[QUOTE=MikeL893;3065646]Hi Pare. How were the bathrooms in this hotel room (water temp and water pressure)? Where the bathroom fixtures somewhat modern. I thinking about breaking up my 11 day trip among two different hotels (one higher end and one lower end) and this seems like a spot I can three nights at. If I recall correctly, Therma is the meat market with stairs heading down from his hotel? Is that correct. I think they had a sign that said to enter and browse, you had to purchase at least one drink.[/QUOTE]Small and basic bathroom. Shower had good pressure and water temp. Again, pretty basic room. Nothing special. Nothing gross.

[QUOTE=Steve9696;3065733]I am kinda the king of hotel shopping and recently found the Maison, which has amazing location for Nana and appears to be quite nice. Not as nice as Landmark but half the cost! It gets an 8. 8 on Booking. Anyone stayed there and offer some thoughts. Else I will just toftt and report back.[/QUOTE]Normally, my go to hotel when in Bangkok for a couple of days. If you do choose to stay there, save your money on paying extra for a room with breakfast. Breakfast just ok, definitely not worth the added 600-700 Baht price.

Hotel Positives:

- Location.

- Japanese Toilets.

- Friendly Staff.

- Clean and Modern.

- No ID check for additional guests.

- Very comfortable bed, bedding and pillows.

Hotel Negatives:

- Rooms are small for the price.

- As mentioned, breakfast not worth the price. Same goes for room service food items.

- No balcony rooms, if you smoke you'll have to go outside the hotel near the Soi 4 drive-way entrance.

I really enjoyed the pool but had a strange shape that made it awkward for swimming, but I liked the tropical motif. Room service breakfast was great and like the convenience of direct access to the BTS.

[QUOTE=RhinoTusk;3070432]I really enjoyed the pool but had a strange shape that made it awkward for swimming, but I liked the tropical motif. Room service breakfast was great and like the convenience of direct access to the BTS.[/QUOTE]I agree a great hotel. I stayed at the Sheraton Grande for 5 nights in May. Good location across from Terminal 21 and close to Asok BTS station. Good gym and pool. I even had a massage girl spend the night. No trouble.

[QUOTE=MaccatheFree;3059849]Back from 17 days.

JW Marriot for seven. Just too dam expensive to justify probably won't do again but I've earnt a few free night to use in the future.

They didn't blink an eyelid when I roll up at 4 am with 3 girls in a tuk tuk. Also find the internal food option too pricey to justify.

There is a great little sports bar on the same block with good food options.

Adelphi on SOI 8 for 10 days in the Premier Suite. Could live in this to be honest.

Like the washing machine and kitchen not that I used the later too much.

Will only stay here in future. Monsoon restaurant downstairs in great as is the sister venue Viva down the road is also awesome. There is a all night food option down the ally from Viva. Fantastic.

Its just such a great location. Escalator over to Soi 11 and easy work to Soi4 down the back lane and not that far from Soi Cowboy.

Yes there is building work behind but they are still working on foundation. My average go to sleep time was 6 am and overall wasn't too bothered by the noise. It is there though.[/QUOTE]Adelphi has always been my go to hotel, but back in February they weren't offering the suites at the rear of the property because of construction noise. That appears to have changed, but I don't know how bad the noise will be.

When I enquired at the beginning of the year they said the building work would go into 2027, and considering how construction progresses elsewhere, I could well imagine 2028 might well be on the cards.

I've got one night in Bangkok as a staging point to another destination, and I'm considering trying one of the classic Bangkok hotels around Sukhumvit for the experience and laughs.

Last time I did this I tried the Miami, which was fine. I typically stay longer in objectively nicer places in Bangkok, but for one night, somewhere retro is fun.

This time I'm thinking of the Manhattan or Ruamchitt. Which of these has more "old school" charm and vibes? I should say bed comfort and sleep are also somewhat important!

I really want to try the Nana Hotel, but thet only seem to have smoking rooms available.

Anywhere else to consider?

[QUOTE=VLenin;3071620]I've got one night in Bangkok as a staging point to another destination, and I'm considering trying one of the classic Bangkok hotels around Sukhumvit for the experience and laughs.

Last time I did this I tried the Miami, which was fine. I typically stay longer in objectively nicer places in Bangkok, but for one night, somewhere retro is fun.

This time I'm thinking of the Manhattan or Ruamchitt. Which of these has more "old school" charm and vibes? I should say bed comfort and sleep are also somewhat important!

I really want to try the Nana Hotel, but thet only seem to have smoking rooms available.

Anywhere else to consider?[/QUOTE]You may wish to consider Majestic Suites. Small rooms but cheap, and excellent location. Miami hotel renovated a few years ago, as did Ruamchitt (we used to call it Room Sh*it Plaza LOL). I stayed at the Nana Hotel for a couple nights last month (for the nostalgia), and was disappointed they moved the breakfast buffet, when it was on the ground floor it was great fun to observe punters with their companions over runny eggs. I first stayed in these places in 2003, although they're not as much fun today IMHO.

Something crazy was going on in Bangkok. Four hotels that I am familiar with were booked. Finally I got a room at the [B]Ruamchitt[/B]

[QUOTE=Mari1256;3058069]I stayed at Ruamchitt 4 times over the last five months; always happy there, nice staff, nice pool, higher floor rooms, preferably 6th floor are fine.[/QUOTE]Agreed. Just stayed there.

[U]Positives[/U]

Attentive staff. Nice rooms. Comfortable bed. Water pressure strong. Internet OK. Great Location. Allowed early check in. Add sitting area and a fan and it would be perfect.

[U]Negatives[/U]

Only negative I can point out is BTS noise. Constant but easy to get used to. The hotel provides ear plugs in the room or bring your own.

Hi,

I have to give a shout out and big thumbs up to this place. You find them on Booking, Agoda etc there are usually a few available as far as I can see from private hosts. I paid €75 per day for a 1-bed apartment but there are studio style apartments available at the moment for only just over €50 per night (this time of year at least). The pictures of the small ones look fine.

My apartment was 50 sq m so not huge but fine for a short stay and in addition it had a huge balcony overlooking the street spanning the lounge and bedroom area.

Modern and well equipped for a short stay, washing machine, hob, microwave and large fridge with ice-box. Ok sofa area, kitchen table (3-4 seater) which was grand if you have to work on a laptop a lot like me. Two big TV's and the bed was comfortable, extra pillows etc, good wardrobe space.

Small en-suite bathroom but shower is walk-in and plenty of room for two. Wash pressure was ok, but could be a bit better, you also had to let the shower run for 3-4 minutes first to get hot water but once it was hot it didn't run out.

Check in is a breeze (the best I've seen in these type of places). You email them a picture of your passport in advance. On arrival there is a small little office right at the lobby entrance. They guy was expecting me (the block is small so don't have a lot of arrivals / departures), he literally handed me a sheet of paper to sign, that was it. He handed me the key, showed me to the apartment door (without saying a word), opened the door and that was it, never even looked for a tip.

So during my stay, there is one or two guys in that office during the day but they are working, they never even lift their heads or acknowledge you (unless you need them). So in other words they mind their own business and leave you alone. At night the office is unmanned. So from the point of view of bringing in girls, zero problem. Also as it's a small block I hardly met anyone else in the corridors and never waited long for the lift.

It's an 8 story (including roof block) but the lobby is on the 2nd floor and the 8th is a nice roof top pool and small Gym (modern treadmills and bikes etc), so there is really only 4-5 floors of apartments and I think there is only 4 or maybe 5 per floor.

The pool and gym are free to use for short stay guests as well which was great as most apartments only allow it if you are staying longer.

There is a carpark with free parking and also EV charging points, if you have rented a car.

There is vending machines outside and a restaurant with a bar and pool table.

The best thing by far however is the location. You are at the Sukhumvit Road end of the Soi. Paradox Hotel is next door and the Manhatten Hotel is opposite across the street. O'Leary's Irish bar is next door as well. You have a 7-eleven a bit further up the Soi as is the Night Hotel. A couple of doors down was "Louie's" restaurant, I ate one night, absolutely fine.

The Irish bar was pretty crap but there was another small bar across the street with a couple of girls, pool tables etc. Good for the football.

You are about 2 minute walk to Thermae, past a couple of currency exchanges and ATM's on the way. The other direction you have Tom's 24 hour coffee shop and McDonalds, Terminal 21, Coal's, Boots etc within 5 minutes walk.

You can easily walk to both Nana and Soi Cowboy but the Asoke and Nana BTS stations are super close.

If you read the reviews, some say it's noisy, with the street noise. Honestly it did not bother me and it's not as if you are on the main Sukhumvit Road. I mean as well, come on, you are in a big buzzing city, if you don't like any noise, choose another destination! Also the apartments themselves are sound proofed. I heard absolutely nothing from the neighbors during my time there.

I usually do hotels, so it was a nice change. Oh one final thing, they said cleaning is done every 5 days and there would be a charge if you wanted it more often. However they offered to clean for free on day 3, which was a nice touch. They came exactly when they said they would, changed the sheets, new towels etc. So that was nice.

I've stayed for example in the Pinnacle (Hyde) in Soi 11 which is a much bigger block and hands down given the choice, I'd pick 6th Avenue again ahead of it.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3073117]I have to give a shout out and big thumbs up to this place. You find them on Booking, Agoda etc there are usually a few available as far as I can see from private hosts. I paid USD $75 per day for a 1-bed apartment but there are studio style apartments available at the moment for only just over USD $50 per night (this time of year at least). The pictures of the small ones look fine.[/QUOTE]Thanks much to Khun Real for his informative and helpful review.

I had never heard of the place, but I do like the serviced apartment concept. Plenty of room to stretch out. Separate bedroom. Kitchen for snacks and a washer.

Will definitely consider this place for my next visit to Bangkok.

Good morning, I'm here to clarify a detail about reservations, so forgive me if my questions have already been asked by other users (which, however, I couldn't find in my searches here).

My question is: in a hotel like the Dynasty Inn in Bangkok, can I easily book for one person, and then, upon arrival, bring a guest with me for a few hours? Can you confirm that there are no problems? Won't there even be fees?

T. Y.

Hermann.

[QUOTE=HermannH;3074080]Good morning, I'm here to clarify a detail about reservations, so forgive me if my questions have already been asked by other users (which, however, I couldn't find in my searches here).

My question is: in a hotel like the Dynasty Inn in Bangkok, can I easily book for one person, and then, upon arrival, bring a guest with me for a few hours? Can you confirm that there are no problems? Won't there even be fees?.[/QUOTE]I'd always book for double occupancy even if you don't intend to bring anyone back, keep your options open and they can't say anything to you if you paid for a double occupancy room. I imagine the difference in price between single and double occupancy is negligible if anything at all in the vast majority of places.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3074173]I'd always book for double occupancy even if you don't intend to bring anyone back, keep your options open and they can't say anything to you if you paid for a double occupancy room. I imagine the difference in price between single and double occupancy is negligible if anything at all in the vast majority of places.[/QUOTE]Thank you for your reply. Indeed, this is absolutely true. But the fact is that, according to other reports, it seems to be possible to accept a roommate and let a guest up, obviously leaving a guest ID at reception.

However, a reservation for two isn't always possible: sometimes the room rate doubles, rendering any attempt to save money pointless. Even worse, choosing hotels that don't allow "temporary" guests under any circumstances.

[QUOTE=HermannH;3074080]Good morning, I'm here to clarify a detail about reservations, so forgive me if my questions have already been asked by other users (which, however, I couldn't find in my searches here).
My question is: in a hotel like the Dynasty Inn in Bangkok, can I easily book for one person, and then, upon arrival, bring a guest with me for a few hours? Can you confirm that there are no problems? Won't there even be fees?
T. Y.
Hermann.[/QUOTE]The Dynasty Inn is 100% guest friendly. I've stayed there many times.
When I book a hotel, I always check the price difference between single occupancy and double occupancy. If there is no difference, or if it is negligible, I will book double occupancy.
For the Dynasty Inn there is no price difference.

Breakfast is usually the cause of the price difference between single occupancy and double occupancy. Since I rarely have a lady accompanying me at breakfast (because I hardly ever do long time anymore), I don't want to pay for it.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3074244]The Dynasty Inn is 100% guest friendly. I've stayed there many times.
When I book a hotel, I always check the price difference between single occupancy and double occupancy. If there is no difference, or if it is negligible, I will book double occupancy.
For the Dynasty Inn there is no price difference.

Breakfast is usually the cause of the price difference between single occupancy and double occupancy. Since I rarely have a lady accompanying me at breakfast (because I hardly ever do long time anymore), I don't want to pay for it.[/QUOTE]Thanks too to PGREAL. I'd heard about this before, and I don't mind. But I'm also considering other places. For example, the Promenade Hotel. I noticed that you also set it to two guests during the booking process, just to be safe. So I won't risk it with just one occupancy.

[QUOTE=HermannH;3074233]Thank you for your reply. Indeed, this is absolutely true. But the fact is that, according to other reports, it seems to be possible to accept a roommate and let a guest up, obviously leaving a guest ID at reception.

However, a reservation for two isn't always possible: sometimes the room rate doubles, rendering any attempt to save money pointless. Even worse, choosing hotels that don't allow "temporary" guests under any circumstances.[/QUOTE]The hotels that don't allow double occupancy or charge double for it are probably the type of hotels you don't want to be staying in anyway.

Read down the forum, so many good hotels available at the moment with good deals during this low season.

[QUOTE=PgReal;3074342]The hotels that don't allow double occupancy or charge double for it are probably the type of hotels you don't want to be staying in anyway.

Read down the forum, so many good hotels available at the moment with good deals during this low season.[/QUOTE]Always book double occupancy. Saving a few dollars or euros isn't going to ruin your vacay but it would ruin your night if you find that guest you want to bring up to your room and the hotel says no guest or tries to get you to pay extra 1000 tbh.

Not your regular hotel reviews.

First, the Hilton on Soi Asoke. A 5 minute stroll to Soi Cowboy. Previously named the Millenium and Pullman. At the time, totally guest friendly, without any "transfer" or "joiner" fee. No idea about today. Comfortable bed, especially if shared by a damsel rescued from Lollipop in NEP. Though looking younger, this GF for the night was 28 years old. Began working in Nana at age 19; got knocked up and returned to her Issan village to have her son. Had just returned to BKK to resume her participation in the world's oldest profession.

Second, is at Nana Hotel, Soi 4. 3* Vietnam War era and perfectly located directly across from the NEP and surrounded by almost all mongering options. These days about the only thing good about it is location, price and being totally guest friendly. In fact, you might get a weird look if you don't come back at night with the girl of your dreams. In it's hay day, there was hardly a table in the large restaurant at breakfast time that didn't have a punter with his previous night's conquest. Apparently, my "conquest" thought we were going swimming. She found out later that she wouldn't need her Shark Bar-issued swimsuit for what was on my agenda. She was 19 years old; a former golf caddy who entered the profession at Clinton Plaza. Like many of the women there (and, notably, The Doll House) she migrated to Soi Cowboy.

Fellow men of culture.

Can anyone kindly share hotels that have mirrors and tall beds around nana area. Its a weird preference of mine. LOL.

[QUOTE=BiggieWallet;3078534]Fellow men of culture.

Can anyone kindly share hotels that have mirrors and tall beds around nana area. Its a weird preference of mine. LOL.[/QUOTE]Not quite what you are looking for I'd say, but S15 hotel has 4 poster style beds (something to grip onto or hold arms about head, or tie her to), just they aren't the strongest.

Also they have a floor to about 8 ft high mirror, not right at the bed, but there is an armchair and foot stool in front of it, so you can get into some nice positions.

Haven't come across mirrors on ceiling yet haha! But AYA massage does have them which is a nice touch when you are getting head.

I apologize in advance, since I know this "girl friendly" theme has been covered and covered again. I'm trying to book a hotel for business trip and will have meetings around lumpini park and park Hyatt area. I want to put some distance between my coworkers and my nightlife activities and considering Sivatel and oriental residences as the base of operation. Does anyone have first hand experience or strong opinions about bringing TF or Thermae girls there. I know Hyatt regency would be the natural choice, I am just afraid staying in the heart of Sukhumvit could raise questions when I try to expense it.

Torn between the two. Which to choose?

Are both Guest Friendly? There's a video on Youtube saying Maison is the new Nana Hotel so that is very enticing. But Adelphi has Washer / Dryer option so decisions decisions.

Adelphi Suites on Soi 6 is rated 4-star, about $120 a night, shows a washing machine in the room, not sure about a dryer, no restaurant, no breakfast, near Sukhumvit and Nana MTR station, possible more noise. Of course both hotels are girls friendly.

Hotel Maison on Soi 2/4 is rated 5-star, about $72 a night including a good breakfast buffet. Maison was recently renovated, decor and soft lighting make this place feel warm, comfortable, relaxed, like home. Quick access to Soi 4 and Nana Plaza with large selections of girls in bars and on streets will maximize your fun. You can walk bar girls and street girls to your room quickly.

The hotel will do laundry for a couple bucks. There are a couple shops and laundrymats in Soi 6 alley for DIY within walking distance.

I prefer to split my time between bars, streets, restaurants, sight seeing ect. Here's a hot blonde I bagged in front of Hotel Maison on Soi 4. We were both so turned on for each other, attacked each other physically and vocally in bed, one of the hottest sessions. Her hair was all messed up after. I gave her tel to a couple bros. They found her and had good times.

[QUOTE=Dinotrex;3084230]Torn between the two. Which to choose?
Are both Guest Friendly? There's a video on Youtube saying Maison is the new Nana Hotel so that is very enticing. But Adelphi has Washer / Dryer option so decisions decisions.[/QUOTE]Both are guest friendly. You don't need a washer / dryer, as there are laundry services around.

Sheraton Grand has that great pool. But you got to hit the pool early if you want to find a semi decent spot. And their breakfasts are great especially for Bonvoy members. I also love the tiled bathrooms. Rooms otherwise a little dated but clean. Also 2, or sometimes even 4, pieces of free laundry DAILY, which is a real bonus in sweaty BKK. Down side is, Girl friendliness. While I am certain the hotel will have zero objections, entry and exit is anything but inconspicuous. Also majority of guests are actually all 'legit' so factor in a walk of shame element as well. I have never bought home any take out to this hotel.

Sofitel I have not tried yet, but for a NANA fan, it's a little closer to the action each night. Marginally so. The hotel also looks a little newer from the photos. I have not stayed but I think Sofitels are a slightly cut above the Sheraton Grands, globally. Welcome views here.

It's been a while since I stayed at the intercon on Sukhumvit, but there are a few positives that have imprinted on me. The pool while not Sherton Grand level is also pretty decent. I have no real recolection of the breakfast set up. They had a pick-up bar/club in the basement so you had an onsite talent pool. I wonder if that bar is now dead or still has some decent action. It's connected to a small shopping center and to a larger shopping center by skybridge which is super convenient. But the standout from this hotel was the Girl Friendliness. The bell man would collect my home delivery from reception and bring her directly to my room. Very nice of them.

It's been more than a hot minute since my last visit (pre-COVID), and I have an opportunity to finally get back to Bangkok. In the past, the JW was always girl friendly. I'd get great service and it was close to the train and Nana. I am inclined to stick with the JW, due to the convenient location, and wondering if it is still girl friendly, and / or if the Athenee might be a better choice.

Hello!

I tried searching through the forums but couldn't find any info. Is this hotel guest friendly? I like the location and have stayed here before but never tried bringing anyone over.

[QUOTE=BMoreDog69;3084676]It's been more than a hot minute since my last visit (pre-COVID), and I have an opportunity to finally get back to Bangkok. In the past, the JW was always girl friendly. I'd get great service and it was close to the train and Nana. I am inclined to stick with the JW, due to the convenient location, and wondering if it is still girl friendly, and / or if the Athenee might be a better choice.[/QUOTE]Both are great but I think JW is in a more overall convenient location.

[QUOTE=BMoreDog69;3084676]It's been more than a hot minute since my last visit (pre-COVID), and I have an opportunity to finally get back to Bangkok. In the past, the JW was always girl friendly. I'd get great service and it was close to the train and Nana. I am inclined to stick with the JW, due to the convenient location, and wondering if it is still girl friendly, and / or if the Athenee might be a better choice.[/QUOTE]Take a look at the map and tell me if you think the Athenee is a better choice than the JW. In my last post I mentioned I will be staying at the Intercontinental for 4 nights solely to take advantage of its proximate location to Patpong and of course because Spasso is right across the street and Mixx is in the same building. Other than that, the neighborhood is dead for mongering purposes, and it is NOT convenient walking distance to Nana if that is your plan with staying the Athenee. It is close to Central Embassy Mall which has a tasty, upscale food court.

On the other hand, there are plenty of great hotel choices proximate to Nana, Thermae, Soi 11, Asok ect, especially in the JW's price range. For example, I personally recommend the Hyatt Regency, the Sofitel, the Weston, the Sheraton, the Grande Centre T21, and the Radisson Blu. I have stayed in them all and they are all better located for your main purpose than the Athenee. The Athenee is where I would consider staying if I was with my wife and for some reason, I can't imagine what, we did not want to stay on the Chao Phraya River.

[QUOTE=FakeIt;3084408]Sheraton Grand has that great pool. But you got to hit the pool early if you want to find a semi decent spot. And their breakfasts are great especially for Bonvoy members. I also love the tiled bathrooms. Rooms otherwise a little dated but clean. Also 2, or sometimes even 4, pieces of free laundry DAILY, which is a real bonus in sweaty BKK. Down side is, Girl friendliness. While I am certain the hotel will have zero objections, entry and exit is anything but inconspicuous. Also majority of guests are actually all 'legit' so factor in a walk of shame element as well. I have never bought home any take out to this hotel.

Sofitel I have not tried yet, but for a NANA fan, it's a little closer to the action each night. Marginally so. The hotel also looks a little newer from the photos. I have not stayed but I think Sofitels are a slightly cut above the Sheraton Grands, globally. Welcome views here.

It's been a while since I stayed at the intercon on Sukhumvit, but there are a few positives that have imprinted on me. The pool while not Sherton Grand level is also pretty decent. I have no real recolection of the breakfast set up. They had a pick-up bar/club in the basement so you had an onsite talent pool. I wonder if that bar is now dead or still has some decent action..[/QUOTE]I agree with you on the Sheraton. It has a great pool, great location with easy access to the trains, but its rooms are a little dated.

Generally I would rate the Sheraton brand beneath JW, Hyatt, Intercontinental, and on par with Sofitel more or less, but this Sheraton is very popular hotel in BKK and thus it is usually more expensive than it's competition which I don't think is justified.

The Intercontinental opposite the Grand Hyatt are about equal as is the Weston, but the Grand Hyatt has a great garden pool area while the Intercontinental across the street and the Weston pools are rather small and do not impress. I have a reservation pending at the Hyatt Regency and I think this hotel is good choice quality and location wise and everything else. My main point is BKK has a lot of very good hotels to choose from. It is hard to go wrong.

Thanks.

I appreciate the comments. Convenience to Nana is important, but proximity to Nana isn't my only consideration for this trip.

[QUOTE=Allover;3084761]Both are great but I think JW is in a more overall convenient location.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=AxelHeyst;3084806]Take a look at the map and tell me if you think the Athenee is a better choice than the JW. In my last post I mentioned I will be staying at the Intercontinental for 4 nights solely to take advantage of its proximate location to Patpong and of course because Spasso is right across the street and Mixx is in the same building. Other than that, the neighborhood is dead for mongering purposes, and it is NOT convenient walking distance to Nana if that is your plan with staying the Athenee. It is close to Central Embassy Mall which has a tasty, upscale food court.

On the other hand, there are plenty of great hotel choices proximate to Nana, Thermae, Soi 11, Asok ect, especially in the JW's price range. For example, I personally recommend the Hyatt Regency, the Sofitel, the Weston, the Sheraton, the Grande Centre T21, and the Radisson Blu. I have stayed in them all and they are all better located for your main purpose than the Athenee. The Athenee is where I would consider staying if I was with my wife and for some reason, I can't imagine what, we did not want to stay on the Chao Phraya River.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=BMoreDog69;3084887]I appreciate the comments. Convenience to Nana is important, but [b]proximity to Nana isn't my only consideration[/b] for this trip.[/QUOTE]Like what? This is a mongering board, so the default will be to give you answers from a mongering perspective. For other travel aspects, consider to check out travel sites like Tripadvisor. AR.

[QUOTE=AxelHeyst;3084806]Take a look at the map and tell me if you think the Athenee is a better choice than the JW. In my last post I mentioned I will be staying at the Intercontinental for 4 nights solely to take advantage of its proximate location to Patpong and of course because Spasso is right across the street and Mixx is in the same building.[/QUOTE]Spasso is now closed but Mixx is still open. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency two months ago. Nice, uncrowded pool, fantastic location. The walk from the hotel entrance to the Nana BTS is 2 minutes and completely under a roof. On a rainy afternoons I could go to Siam Paragon or Emsphere without a need for an umbrella. There is a nice club upstairs but I didn't see any girls there despite a friend telling me some FLs hang out there.

[QUOTE=Allover;3084948]Spasso is now closed but Mixx is still open. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency two months ago. Nice, uncrowded pool, fantastic location. The walk from the hotel entrance to the Nana BTS is 2 minutes and completely under a roof. On a rainy afternoons I could go to Siam Paragon or Emsphere without a need for an umbrella. There is a nice club upstairs but I didn't see any girls there despite a friend telling me some FLs hang out there.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the update, Allover. It's too bad Spasso is no longer with us. I used to occasionally enjoy that different type of girl that hung out there; older, better educated, and horny! Mixx always had a more international crowd and I will definitely be checking it out when I am at the Intercontinental, but my main reason for staying a few nights in this neck of the woods is to hit Patpong (Kings Castle 1 + Pink Panther?) again. I sure hope it does not disappoint, but if it does there is always Nana and Mixx. That works too.

So I'm in the Philippines at the moment, which I'm a big fan of and have visited many times, but booked my first trip to Bangkok for next week. I'm pissed I didn't check this forum first. I just looked for a hotel between Nana and Soi Cowboy that looked kind of nice and booked it. The Galleria 10 Hotel. It looks good in the pics and reviews but I'm worried it was a little too cheap. I like a slightly more upscale place. Anyway, anyone been there and have an opinion? Thanks.

Nothing wrong with Galleria10; large rooms, friendly and efficient staff, good rooftop pool, just a stonethrow from Sukhumvit but completely away from the noise. Even a " nice" bar next to it.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3085013]So I'm in the Philippines at the moment, which I'm a big fan of and have visited many times, but booked my first trip to Bangkok for next week. I'm pissed I didn't check this forum first. I just looked for a hotel between Nana and Soi Cowboy that looked kind of nice and booked it. The Galleria 10 Hotel. It looks good in the pics and reviews but I'm worried it was a little too cheap. I like a slightly more upscale place. Anyway, anyone been there and have an opinion? Thanks.[/QUOTE]You might consider Night Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 15. Never stayed there myself, but quite a lot of board members here seem to like this place.
Or the Samala, a bit further down Soi 15. Very nice and brand new hotel, but I've only stayed there once because it had too much road noise.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3085013]The Galleria 10 Hotel. It looks good in the pics and reviews but I'm worried it was a little too cheap. I like a slightly more upscale place. Anyway, anyone been there and have an opinion? Thanks.[/QUOTE]I stayed there a few months ago for 2 nights, I stayed there long time ago too (15 years ago), so the place is not new but still correct. It's not upscale like the places that have been discussed here lately though. It needs a bit of refreshment here and there but nothing dramatic (the carpet at the hotel lobby, some wall paper in the room, stuff like that). The bed was comfy, good bed sheets, clean room. The location is good though you still need to walk 2 or 3 minutes after entering the soi. I took a girl from Nana back to that place and she was willing to go there by walk. Upon entering the soi she was already complaining she didn't thought it's that far, "when the fuck are we going to arrive? My only complain that I remember of was the place gets very hot quickly, so I had to let the AC running all day and night.

[QUOTE=Mogwai;3085030]You might consider Night Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 15. Never stayed there myself, but quite a lot of board members seem to like this place.[/QUOTE]Yes Night Hotel is much better than Galleria 10, but at least 15 to 20 dollars more expensive per night on average. If money is not a problem, then everything is better in Noght hotel (location, room), except maybe if you bring a girl back from Nana, the walk is going to be a bit longer.

Thanks for the good info. It does sound like Night would be more style but I'm already booked. Should have checked here first. Either way it sounds like Galleria is acceptable so I'll give it a shot and if I need to bail I will.

I stayed in bith several times, and there is not much difference; I like them both, maybe breakfast at Night hotel is better, but on the other hand pool at Galleria is nicer.

Well I've been here at Galleria 10 for 4 days. At 40 USD a night I guess that's probably about the right price. It's fake nice. The carpet is a bit dirty, the wallpaper is scuffed, and behind the tv is so dusty I may be secretly getting lung mold. That being said I don't hate it for the price.

I walked over to Night today at lunch. It's definitely a level above. I didn't check out a room but I walked around a bit. I booked there for next week. About 70 usd but my impression is that it's worth it comparatively. I assume it's girl friendly? Galleria 10 definitely is. They asked for her ID when she arrived and no issues.

Side note: this city crazy.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3086630].The carpet is a bit dirty, the wallpaper is scuffed, and behind the tv is so dusty I may be secretly getting lung mold. That being said I don't hate it for the price[/QUOTE]That won't be a problem at Night, it is well maintained and very clean. The problems with Night are a limited gym and not enough shade at the pool.

I was thinking back to my first trip and talk about a hotel on the north side of Suk called maybe something white. The hotel is the only I know of in BKK that was a "full service" hotel and also a "full service" hotel. They would have wet T-shirt contests and such, I didn't stay there because I had gobs of hilton points at the time but I recall reports of guys banging anything from the checkin girls, bar girls and even the maids.

First does anyone remember the name of the place and second, is there anything like that in BKK? I know "the penthouse" used to be that way in Pattaya before covid. Been thinking a lot about my time in Thailand and want to go back.

Thanks to those who recommended. It's exactly what I was looking for. Yes more expensive than Galleria 10 but the quality upgrade is more than worth it. Breakfast way better too. I'll be here until I leave, although not sure when that will be.

Next stop will be Pattaya. I've read through a bunch of pages on that hotel forum but having a hard time. I would like something similar. Around 70-80 usd a night, within a 15 minute walk to the fun places. Might be a tough ask here but I thought I'd give it a shot. Siam Design Hotel was one I thought might fit the bill but I'm not sure.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3087445]Thanks to those who recommended. It's exactly what I was looking for. Yes more expensive than Galleria 10 but the quality upgrade is more than worth it. Breakfast way better too. I'll be here until I leave, although not sure when that will be.

Next stop will be Pattaya. I've read through a bunch of pages on that hotel forum but having a hard time. I would like something similar. Around 70-80 usd a night, within a 15 minute walk to the fun places. Might be a tough ask here but I thought I'd give it a shot. Siam Design Hotel was one I thought might fit the bill but I'm not sure.[/QUOTE]Hotel Baraquda Heeton on Second Road in Pattaya.

I, too, like the Night Hotel in BKK. In Pattaya I'm partial to the Whitehouse Condole on Soi 13.

Different style from Night, but quite comfortable and quiet. Smaller. Friendly. Three room style choices. Good breakfast. Lower cost than Night.

I like the central location. Two Minutes to Beach Road. Short walk to Walking Street and LK Metro. Easy Songtaeo to Soi 6.

SW4.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3087445]Thanks to those who recommended. It's exactly what I was looking for. Yes more expensive than Galleria 10 but the quality upgrade is more than worth it. Breakfast way better too. I'll be here until I leave, although not sure when that will be.

Next stop will be Pattaya. I've read through a bunch of pages on that hotel forum but having a hard time. I would like something similar. Around 70-80 usd a night, within a 15 minute walk to the fun places. Might be a tough ask here but I thought I'd give it a shot. Siam Design Hotel was one I thought might fit the bill but I'm not sure.[/QUOTE]

I know some diplomats and office workers stay there. I don't know if its girl friendly.

Looks a great hotel. Joiner friendly? And also Grande Centre Point Lumpini. Would appreciate feedback on either or both thanks.

[QUOTE=FuriousGeorge;3087445]
Next stop will be Pattaya. I've read through a bunch of pages on that hotel forum but having a hard time. I would like something similar. Around 70-80 usd a night, within a 15 minute walk to the fun places. Might be a tough ask here but I thought I'd give it a shot. Siam Design Hotel was one I thought might fit the bill but I'm not sure.[/QUOTE]Better ask this in the Pattaya Hotels thread. Otherwise this Bangkok Hotels thread gets 'contaminated' with Pattaya hotels, which can lead to confusion.

Does anyone share their experience with either of these 2 hotels, are they guest friendly?

Also my third option is Double Tree Hilton Ploenchit, I already saw notes that this is guest friendly. Just trying to decided for my first trip in Dec for 5 days. Thank you fellas.

[QUOTE=PayForIt;3087570]Looks a great hotel. Joiner friendly? And also Grande Centre Point Lumpini. Would appreciate feedback on either or both thanks.[/QUOTE]Both hotel are OK for bringing back a girl. I have never stayed at GCP, but found the location of Athenee a little far from everything. AR.

If for my next stay in Bangkok I want to focus just on the massage nuru shops near Sukhumvit in Asok and Phrom Phong stations area, which guest friendly (in case I decide to bring anyone back) hotels do you all recommend in this zone? I previously stayed at the Ruamchitt Hotel above Thermae Cafe on past two visits but decided I no longer want to do Thermae Cafe nor bother with Nana Plaza for take out.

[QUOTE=AsianRain;3087660]Both hotel are OK for bringing back a girl. I have never stayed at GCP, but found the location of Athenee a little far from everything. AR.[/QUOTE]Many thanks. Have stayed at nearby Okura and Conrad both without any difficulty in terms of joiners. I like the area. Bit away from the madness and Athenee looks terrific.

[QUOTE=Exoticspirit;3087720]If for my next stay in Bangkok I want to focus just on the massage nuru shops near Sukhumvit in Asok and Phrom Phong stations area, which guest friendly (in case I decide to bring anyone back) hotels do you all recommend in this zone? I previously stayed at the Ruamchitt Hotel above Thermae Cafe on past two visits but decided I no longer want to do Thermae Cafe nor bother with Nana Plaza for take out.[/QUOTE]In that area I like: Continent Hotel (if not too pricey but outstanding location), Mercure Soi 24, Ibis Soi 24. I always stay near a BTS station to keep the walks short in BKK's heat and rain.

[QUOTE=Allover;3087851]In that area I like: Continent Hotel (if not too pricey but outstanding location), Mercure Soi 24, Ibis Soi 24. I always stay near a BTS station to keep the walks short in BKK's heat and rain.[/QUOTE]Thanks. I've stayed in Ibis hotels before in Europe and thought they were great for their price. Hopefully this is the same in Bangkok.

[QUOTE=Mari1256;3085027]Nothing wrong with Galleria10; large rooms, friendly and efficient staff, good rooftop pool, just a stonethrow from Sukhumvit but completely away from the noise. Even a " nice" bar next to it.[/QUOTE]I loved the hotel and I completely agree on the bar. There is no way you are going to your room empty handed. I don't know how they do the rotation there, but it was always different girls. There was one lady boy at that bar too, but you can tell that it wasn't woman without even asking just by the voice. Also, maybe because we were tipping the hotel staff they never asked our guests for ID.

You'll find that Ibis accomodation in Thailand is considerably better than in Europe.

About the bar next to Galleria10 hotel; I have actually never met a woman born person there.

And the hotel staff never asls for ID's.

I stayed in a two-bedroom apartment at Harmony Living Building (through AirBnb) on Sukhumvit 15 for about a week and it was very convenient. It's located between Asok and Nana stations. The apartment was very clean, and the location made it easy to get around. It was around $50-60 per night but they were advertising discounts for longer bookings. The building security staff were also really friendly and relaxed about guests visiting, which made my whole experience very chill.

[QUOTE=Funlvnguy;3088694]I loved the hotel and I completely agree on the bar. There is no way you are going to your room empty handed. I don't know how they do the rotation there, but it was always different girls. There was one lady boy at that bar too, but you can tell that it wasn't woman without even asking just by the voice. Also, maybe because we were tipping the hotel staff they never asked our guests for ID.[/QUOTE]

Hi, do the large chain hotels, like JW Marriot, Hilton, etc. ask the lady for ID and have her register when you have an outcall or bring a FL back to your hotel room?

I understand it is Bangkok and this happens all the time, but I just want to avoid that process and have a "walk of shame" right at the front desk.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3089615]Hi, do the large chain hotels, like JW Marriot, Hilton, etc. ask the lady for ID and have her register when you have an outcall or bring a FL back to your hotel room?
I understand it is Bangkok and this happens all the time, but I just want to avoid that process and have a "walk of shame" right at the front desk.[/QUOTE]I frequently stay at some hotels in Bangkok that are part of the JW Marriot or Hilton chain, like Aloft and DoubleTree, and they have never asked one of my guests for her ID.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3089615]Hi, do the large chain hotels, like JW Marriot, Hilton, etc. ask the lady for ID and have her register when you have an outcall or bring a FL back to your hotel room?

I understand it is Bangkok and this happens all the time, but I just want to avoid that process and have a "walk of shame" right at the front desk.[/QUOTE]Best to contact the hotel in advance and ask.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3089615]Hi, do the large chain hotels, like JW Marriot, Hilton, etc. ask the lady for ID and have her register when you have an outcall or bring a FL back to your hotel room?

I understand it is Bangkok and this happens all the time, but I just want to avoid that process and have a "walk of shame" right at the front desk.[/QUOTE]I stayed at Aloft by Marriott on Sukhumvit 11, I brought multiple girls one after the other, even two girls once, never had any problems. The Ambassador Hotel which is across from Aloft has two towers, right tower is cheaper price so will ask for the ID and pay extra when you bring a guest, however if you booked at the left tower which is more expensive, they don't.

[QUOTE=JuneFly;3089683]The Ambassador Hotel which is across from Aloft has two towers, right tower is cheaper price so will ask for the ID and pay extra when you bring a guest, however if you booked at the left tower which is more expensive, they don't.[/QUOTE]I stayed at Ambassador Tower Wing (left) several times pre COVID. At that time they had the ideal system. A guard was stationed just outside the elevator lobby and he collected lady IDs and refused to return them until after you confirmed via room phone that everything was cool. There was no charge for this service, but I always tip whoever is collecting the ID.

I stopped staying at certain hotels because it was awkward to drop her ID with reception or security. The collecting of ID is for your protection and I encourage people to use that service.

Now is a good time to remind punters to meet your freelancers in the hotel lobby, don't let her come directly to your room until you have confirmed you are getting the product that you ordered. It's a lot easier to confront a scammer in the lobby than it is to confront her in your room.

IMHO, the walk of shame is not a thing in Thailand.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;3089713]the walk of shame is not a thing in Thailand.[/QUOTE]I call it the Walk of Pride. I've had many security guards pat me on the back or give me the thumbs up when they see the gogo girl I have for the night. Take pride in how hot your girl is guys. Be proud she said yes to you cause the hottest girls DO NOT say yes to everyone.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3089751]I call it the Walk of Pride. I've had many security guards pat me on the back or give me the thumbs up when they see the gogo girl I have for the night. Take pride in how hot your girl is guys. Be proud she said yes to you cause the hottest girls DO NOT say yes to everyone.[/QUOTE]Or, you know you're pulling a hottie when other guys in the bar are giving you a thumbs up before you've even departed on your "walk of shame" (pride). Hold your heads high hobbyists. Especially if you cut a favorable financial deal LMAO!

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;3089751]I call it the Walk of Pride. I've had many security guards pat me on the back or give me the thumbs up when they see the gogo girl I have for the night. Take pride in how hot your girl is guys. Be proud she said yes to you cause the hottest girls DO NOT say yes to everyone.[/QUOTE]Hi, thank you all for your responses. You are right, I should enjoy life and I should not worry about what someone will think of me. If a lady at the front desk sees me or a hotel waitress sees me having coffee or lunch with different ladies it is my business. I am looking forward to my visit to Bangkok, and the walk of pride.

[QUOTE=DeepThoughts7;3089762]Hi, thank you all for your responses. You are right, I should enjoy life and I should not worry about what someone will think of me. If a lady at the front desk sees me or a hotel waitress sees me having coffee or lunch with different ladies it is my business. I am looking forward to my visit to Bangkok, and the walk of pride.[/QUOTE]Keep in mind that the people of Thailand don't think of prostitution the same as Western people. In Thailand, it is a valid way for the ladies to support their families. The same punters also support hotels, restaurants, shops, night markets, cell phone carriers, taxi drivers, etc. It adds up to a noticeable part of the Thai economy.

The entire Thai mindset regarding prostitution is different than what western men were raised to think.