Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Noclew]Aspen has a tuk tuk available from 7 to 9 and will run upto the Marriott. The breakfast is very limited. Since it is new, the rooms are nice and spacious with a kitchen. I have stayed here 3 times in since they opened and liked it.[/QUOTE]I've stayed there too and can recommend it. But I haven't been back recently because it seems a little too far from the action. It's not really, but it's arguably at one end of the 'zone'!

Now I usually go to Citadines Soi 11. Similar, but perhaps more interesting, walk, and more central location.

M. P. Lurker and other members:

Please look at the following link:

[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W65699&page=4&viewType=all&refId=65662&startDay=2009-10-22[/url]

The Wotif secret deal for 1700 Baht, including breakfast for Thursday October 22, 2009. I believe the Hotel is Grand President. Am I correct? If it is, then it must be for Stadard room in Tower 3. So do you recommend, Grand President at this price or the newer one close to it, President Palace Hotel (Wotif secret deal at 2099 Baht)?

Is Landmark really girl-friendly, I mean they don't charge any joiner fee? If it is true, then there is a great deal available through Expedia at an average cost of $70 ++ (rent Thursday [$140++] and get Friday free) per night.

Will appreciate any feedback regarding all these.

Bandy

Thanks for the info on Aspen Suites. I did like my room being right on SUK. So I guess I will go with Majestic Suites again. Now where do I go for a good breakfast buffet?

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]What is "the boutique ethic"? or more particularly, what part of it doesn't appeal?

I always assumed that boutique means:
small (not so high rise), not so many staff hanging around with nothing to do, and maybe something missing, either pool or internet or gymnasium.

Or is it to do with style of decoration?

M P L[/QUOTE]Firing this off as fast as I can.

OK. The word 'boutique' in Thailand has a different concept, and meaning, in flawed comparison to what the word implies in New York City, Montreal, Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Geneva, Interlaken, Madrid, etc.

In Northern America and Europe, "boutique" means a smaller high quality hotel, with say 45 rooms (instead of 245, ) and fine well stylized sturdy furniture, albeit antique, modern, or ultra-moderne. The beds will be exceptionally splendid with a good collection of pillows and superb high thread count pure cotton throughout. The personalized service at a boutique hotel will be a good step above normal chain or other large hotels. Boutique hotel restaurants (if available) are expected to have menus with some high degree of dynamism and flair.

Therefore, so called "boutique" hotels will be uniquely above par, and, in some way, separate themselves from the pack of standard issue facilities available everywhere in the world. The quality is simply better, and you pay for it.

In Thailand, however, the overworked form of the word 'boutique' can mean anything, anything at all.

What a "boutique" hotel means to me in Thailand is: "Failure about to happen." Excruciatingly small rooms with flimsy 'crap modern' style Thai made furniture (insufferably dated even before the first day the hotel opens.) Bad desks and drawer setups with cheap metal legs. Thin doored closets that are ultimately scratched and/or waterstained. Quirky small bathrooms that are always ill designed and missing some sort of something. And, a front desk staff that is entirely clueless as to what the word "boutique" could possibly mean to anyone anywhere.

Therefore, "Boutique Hotel" in Thailand simply means "irritatingly inept, stiflingly small and unamusingly cheesy".

That's the reason I stay out of 'boutiques' Mick. Pure and simple. ;)

Now off to an Oktoberfest party with lots of hot Thai babes here in Phuket. Gonna be a good one, wish me luck!

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]What is "the boutique ethic"? or more particularly, what part of it doesn't appeal?

I always assumed that boutique means:
small (not so high rise), not so many staff hanging around with nothing to do, and maybe something missing, either pool or internet or gymnasium.

Or is it to do with style of decoration?

M P L[/QUOTE]I always describe the Lodge as "boutique" partly to justify at home why I stay there rather than a big 4/5 star at similar price.

Hi guys, sorry to bother you again but have anyone stayed at Royal Ivory hotel or Swiss Park? One of my friends want to stay close to Nana area. So far we are looking at these 2 with preference for Royal Ivory Hotel since it is new. Thanks

[QUOTE=Csun213]Hi guys, sorry to bother you again but have anyone stayed at Royal Ivory hotel or Swiss Park? One of my friends want to stay close to Nana area. So far we are looking at these 2 with preference for Royal Ivory Hotel since it is new. Thanks[/QUOTE]I know about Swiss Park,the hotel is gf,nice and clean,located close to Nana,please book double to avoid problems.

Hey folks.

2 nights at Royal Asia Lodge on Soi 8. It is a long, long way from Suk rd, and in the heat it can seem like forever. It was only when I was leaving that I noticed the callbox sign for the free hotel tuk tuk! Rooms reasonable for price in terms of size and nice balcony, swimming pool I didn't use and free breakfast. However, squashed insects adorned the front of my fridge, the bath was filthy (I'm not obsessed with cleanliness but perhaps denotes decline / laziness of staff? .) the curtain rail didn't work and generally the room felt grubby. Sort of half recommend and half not. Your choice.

Oh, didn't mention that they have in house massage service. I went straight from the airport to my hotel, took a shower and so on, then called for service. To be laid within an hour of hitting Bangkok, in the first building I visited, felt like an admirable achievement for a LOS virgin I can tell you!

Moved to City lodge on Soi 19 near Cowboy. Good, modern, recently renovated rooms with (shitty) balcony for 300 less than the suite at Royal Asia (so 1500 / night). Bonuses are that you are 20m from Suk Rd, there is a 7-11 next door, and if you fancy a 'night cap' there will be girls hanging around on the corner. You could almost hook-a-duck them in with a long pole!

And boy, when it hit 39 deg yesterday lunch time the air con was heaven (not quite as heavenly as Baccara's glass dance floor but that is for another forum.)

Have fun boys x

Mr B

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[QUOTE=Shinkage]A bit late, but wanted to Thank Barko for the original Grand Millennium tip. I used it during the 2nd week of September and was offered the Club room as an upgrade option as he stated earlier.

GM was very nice, Atelier Restaurant was definitely a place for a good meal.

It's unfortunate that the original Wotif deal has ended.

Staff was attentive and friendly, the hotel is GF, however they did require the ID of your guest for "your safety."

Thanks Barko!

SK[/QUOTE]ISG members at your service. Glad it worked for you Shinkage, see you when you hit T'land next time.

Cheers! (Ein Prosit!) Best, B.

[QUOTE=Wandere]I know about Swiss Park,the hotel is gf,nice and clean,located close to Nana,please book double to avoid problems.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, if we stay there, we will make sure we book a double.

[QUOTE=Barko]Firing this off as fast as I can.

OK. The word 'boutique' in Thailand has a different concept, and meaning, in flawed comparison to what the word implies in New York City, Montreal, Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Geneva, Interlaken, Madrid, etc.

In Northern America and Europe, "boutique" means a smaller high quality hotel, with say 45 rooms (instead of 245, ) and fine well stylized sturdy furniture, albeit antique, modern, or ultra-moderne. The beds will be exceptionally splendid with a good collection of pillows and superb high thread count pure cotton throughout. The personalized service at a boutique hotel will be a good step above normal chain or other large hotels. Boutique hotel restaurants (if available) are expected to have menus with some high degree of dynamism and flair.

Therefore, so called "boutique" hotels will be uniquely above par, and, in some way, separate themselves from the pack of standard issue facilities available everywhere in the world. The quality is simply better, and you pay for it.

In Thailand, however, the overworked form of the word 'boutique' can mean anything, anything at all.

What a "boutique" hotel means to me in Thailand is: "Failure about to happen." Excruciatingly small rooms with flimsy 'crap modern' style Thai made furniture (insufferably dated even before the first day the hotel opens.) Bad desks and drawer setups with cheap metal legs. Thin doored closets that are ultimately scratched and/or waterstained. Quirky small bathrooms that are always ill designed and missing some sort of something. And, a front desk staff that is entirely clueless as to what the word "boutique" could possibly mean to anyone anywhere.

Therefore, "Boutique Hotel" in Thailand simply means "irritatingly inept, stiflingly small and unamusingly cheesy".

That's the reason I stay out of 'boutiques' Mick. Pure and simple. ;)

Now off to an Oktoberfest party with lots of hot Thai babes here in Phuket. Gonna be a good one, wish me luck![/QUOTE]
Fortuantely, I think Livingstone's Lodge comes far closer to your European style of "boutique hotel".

Of course I haven't found anything that is perfect for me 100% and still a great price. Compromise between price, standard, service, and facilities is the aim. The other thing I notice is I get more fussy as I get older.

I think its a case of select the right Hotel, regardless of whther considered boutique or not. I am willing to try Boutiques (coming highly recommended of course).

Something that annoys me at many hotels is poor pipe drainage in showers and wash basins and smells eminating from pipes.

I think there must be too much clogging with sperm due to sex in the showers or girls spitting it out in the basin. :D
I am almost tempted to buy my own draino!

Of course Thais don't know how to (or are too lazy to) build bathrooms that slope correctly to the drainage hole. I think they employ Farang oversears for many high class construction sites.

[QUOTE=Long91]Thanks for the info on Aspen Suites. I did like my room being right on SUK. So I guess I will go with Majestic Suites again. Now where do I go for a good breakfast buffet?[/QUOTE]
Majestic Grande had a good buffet b/f from memory.

[QUOTE=Aries3288]This is the President Palace Hotel which is located right next to the Grand President on Soi 11 and also belongs to the same group.

Their website is - [url]http://www.presidentpalacehotel.com/[/url][/QUOTE]Guys,

I've booked President Palace thru Wotif and it is indeed President Palace as confirmed by you guys. Thanks!

I'd take President Palace over Grand President based on Bhat2099 vs B1700. The only thing I dislike about these 2 hotels is the taxi mafia hang around the area. since I travel light, I'll walk and hail a taxi close by. I usually stay in CitiChic.

[url]http://www.wotif.com/hotel/View?hotel=W69529&startDay=2009-10-15&page=2&viewType=all[/url]

Hi,

Can someone please recommend a Hotel near either Nana or Cowboy that wont mind me bringing back 2 guests

Thx

[QUOTE=Acerboy]Guys,

I'd take President Palace over Grand President based on Bhat2099 vs B1700. The only thing I dislike about these 2 hotels is the taxi mafia hang around the area. since I travel light, I'll walk and hail a taxi close by. I usually stay in CitiChic.[/quote]I don't know about President Palace as I have not stayed there before but at the Grand President they have a man or lady outside the entrance of Tower 2 who will call a meter taxi for you with no service charge.