Bangkok Hotels

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]I warned you.... I don't BS on my posts and we have similar tastes. Soi 23 Citidines is the worst citidines / ascott / sommerset property in all of Asia that I have ever stayed in.

If you get a chance walk Soi 22 to Admiral. I swear that is a hike and a half and the rooms are not adequate. I'd love to get your opinion but for me that place is also a place I'll pass on.

Citidines Soi 11 was OK but the breakfast was lacking. They have told me they have improved their selection at Soi 11 but I've had better offers at other locations so haven't been back there in about half a year.[/QUOTE]
I have been known to be stubborn, but I will take Tansak's word for it in future. I am certainly not going to try the the Admiral Suites, as seems it is barely a Hotel at all and since Tansak says its no good.
Admiral Premier (close to Cowboy) is quite good though.

I won't be at Citadines 23, with beds too hard, any more as the breakfast is really the worst selection I have experienced in staying at many Hotels in Thailand. Would be better to pass up the included breakfast and eat somewhere else.

So I am moving to another nearby Hotel.
Hotels that I have liked in this region so far were:
Grand Millenium (when price is right)
Admiral Premier
Dream

A bit further away from Cowboy I have enjoyed:
Grand President
Livingstone's Lodge
Hopeland Exec Apartments

I would be staying at Silq (Soi 19) today except that some girls I know work in a Rock Music Pub a bit too close to it.
GF probably doesn't need to meet them ;)

Just what I need ... Most nights i will be screwing Hilary but I can order in provided Hilary do not leave in her **** shoes!

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]Conrad over by wireless? More upscale. No shorts in the bar. Kind of snooty. Hillary Clinton Stayed there and took up 200 friggin rooms. The decor is nice.

I got girls in but I registered as a couple. They were not happy with the girls who dressed like sluts walking around but I never got any comments about it just a few stares.

I know a person who works in the exec offices there and they are very used to overnight guests but they prefer more upscale overnight guests then low class sluts. Now she did directly ask me not to parade a group of girls around the hotel as she got me the good rates :D[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Bearsk]I have good offer on Conrad residences in the next few weeks.
Any experience on the board there? ?GF[/QUOTE]

What is the difference between Conrad and Conrad Residences?

[QUOTE=Pita123]What is the difference between Conrad and Conrad Residences?[/QUOTE]

One is hotel rooms, the other is serviced apartments. Same location.

[url]http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/guestRooms.do?ctyhocn=BKKRECI[/url]

[url]http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/guestRooms.do?ctyhocn=BKKCICI[/url]

Excellent property much better then PA which is sits next too... Even if PA is having their FT promotion....

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]
Excellent property much better then PA which is sits next too... Even if PA is having their FT promotion....[/QUOTE]

I've heard opinions to the contrary running from the hardness of the beds to the tiny lounge when compared to the lounge at the PA.

Bearsk, what is the rate you are getting?

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]I would be staying at Silq (Soi 19) today except that some girls I know work in a Rock Music Pub a bit too close to it.
GF probably doesn't need to meet them ;)[/QUOTE]

Dang it is too funny but I know which girls those are.... :D :D I should really get a new hobby other then mongering but I can't just seem to enjoy golf or tennis as much is do screwing :D

[QUOTE=M P Lurker]I won't be at Citadines 23, with beds too hard, any more as the breakfast is really the worst selection I have experienced in staying at many Hotels in Thailand. Would be better to pass up the included breakfast and eat somewhere else.[/QUOTE]

I agree but I'll go as far as saying the staff sucks also... but do not discount Citadines on Soi 11, that place is enjoyable for me.

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]One is hotel rooms, the other is serviced apartments. Same location.

[url]http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/guestRooms.do?ctyhocn=BKKRECI[/url]

[url]http://conradhotels1.hilton.com/en/ch/hotels/guestRooms.do?ctyhocn=BKKCICI[/url]

Excellent property much better then PA which is sits next too... Even if PA is having their FT promotion....[/QUOTE]
I can't comment on PA but did stay at Conrad in late July. Unless you know Bkk, this is not a great location to monger. Getting in/out requires a car and Wireless Rd in that area is jammed.

Club floor rooms and service is great, my wife says Japanese rest is excellent. Not sure if GF.

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]I can't comment on PA but did stay at Conrad in late July. Unless you know Bkk, this is not a great location to monger. Getting in/out requires a car and Wireless Rd in that area is jammed.

Club floor rooms and service is great, my wife says Japanese rest is excellent. Not sure if GF.[/QUOTE]

It is terrible place to monger and it is a terrible location IMHO, but you really don't stay at Conrad to monger now do you? It's an easy walk to the BTS so you don't need a taxi.

[QUOTE=Barko].....Also, floor to ceiling mirrors next to bed with adjustable spot lighting wands on each side. Everybody gets to watch the hot action as if they were making their very own pRoN flick. You just can't believe how much they get into all of this....Nope, no problems at all with the size of the bed. No problems at all. Heh.[/QUOTE] Some guys have all the fun....

Great report!

Guys,

Do any of you know of a hotel near the airport where there are either inhouse services available or the hotel is in close proximity to fun and action? Novotel at the airport is not my cup of tea, and sometimes it is just too far downtown... Call me lazy if you wish, not that I will care, but isn't there something close to the airport akin to the saunas of China? All I need is a place to burn energy and then doze off for a few hours.

Conrad is very GF. Stayed at the executive floor with food three times a day and in the evenings the cocktails were free. Also taken some candy back from Nana without any checking at all. Well all I can say is the hotels secret service guys did the job well, think they had a good overlook of what I brought in. They have a bar near the entrance where livebands plays in the evenings and where you can find some FLs.
PB

Personally, I think that the Plaza Athenee is great - especially at the promo rates that are currently being offered. And I like the location as it's pretty darn easy to get to the Sukhumvit mongering venues, either by foot, by taxi, or by the BTS, but just far enough away that the sort of activity is not directly visible there, in case you are traveling with or meeting legitimate business associates or non-pros. My guests were always treated by the hotel staff as though they were my wife or significant other. I really like the Plaza Athenee's swimming pool - it's large, and it's in the sun for most of the day.

The Conrad is slightly nicer yet, but the location is slightly less convenient for mongering, as it adds another 300 meters or so to the walk.

[QUOTE=Member #2041]Personally, I think that the Plaza Athenee is great ... pretty darn easy to get to the Sukhumvit mongering venues ... by the BTS.

The Conrad is slightly nicer yet, but the location is slightly less convenient for mongering, as it adds another 300 meters or so to the walk.[/QUOTE]For me nothing is better than staying on Sukumvit for late afternoon and night time girly activity. But for daytime cultural/tourist stuff it's not as good because it is a long way off. For daytime BKK the area surrounded by Rachdamri - Wireless - Ploenchit is better because it is more convenient and more interesting, IMHO.

So it is a compromise. I have stayed at the Four Seasons and the Conrad. A friend of mine always stays at the Athenee. They are all good choices if you have the money. The Marriott Courtyard is the less expensive alternative in the area.

On Sukumvit there are lots of choices in all price categories. I have stayed at the Weston, the Marriott, and the Park Plaza. The corner room at the Park Plaza was just as good as a room at the Weston but the Weston has a better lobby. The Marriott is the Marriott. A nice hotel but kind of expensive. For that kind of money, I would prefer the Grand Hyatt, the Four Seasons or the Athenee unless I needed to be on Sukumvit in a high end hotel. It takes about 10 minutes to go from Ploenchit station to Asoke station. The trains stop running at 11 or 12.

Grand Millenium vs Admiral Premier Wotif deals
(many similar features ignored).

In each case GM meantioned first, AP follows.
Location: Sukhumvit Soi 21 (GM) vs. Soi 23 (AP)
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Distance to BTS/MRT: 300m vs. 500m (Hotel Tuk Tuk avail if don't want to walk it).
Distance to Cowboy: 200m vs. 300m
Stars: 5 vs. 4
Deal Price incl taxes (incl b/f): THB 2999 vs. THB 2299
Room Size: Similar in each approx. 32 Sq.m
Breakfast: Very good selection (GM) vs. moderately good selection (lacking pastries) (AP)
AP breakfast room is a bit cramped which could be a problem in high season.
Internet price: THB 499 (24 hours GM) vs. free (included AP)
Special Note: AP has certain sites like ISG blocked but can post ISG reports from a nearby pub with free internet.
Bed: "sleep on cloud" vs. normal firm
Fridge: small, no freezer, and barely cold (GM) vs. Large cold and good freezer (AP)
Microwave oven: No vs. Yes
Plates/bowls etc.: No vs. Yes
In room DVD player: No (or hire THB 1000 per night GM) vs. Yes included (AP)
Bathroom: Both have bath as well as shower.
Pool and Gym: Yes vs. Yes but smaller
Girl Friendly: No problems at either.
Mirrors (for girl's makeup application ;) ): Excellent vs. Average

In the end, the problem with 5 star is you pay more but get less included in the package.
So in the future I will be preferring Admiral Premier.
GM's extra soft beds and fancier breakfast is not enough to overcome high internet cost, lack of a video player and the inadequate fridge.

So I think Admiral Premier is very good value for money with nothing missing of any importance (except maybe the access to ISG). No Hotel is perfect in every way.

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]
I agree but I'll go as far as saying the staff sucks also... but do not discount Citadines on Soi 11, that place is enjoyable for me.[/QUOTE]
I'm suprised that you don't complain that Citadines 11 is 450m down Soi 11 and subject to heavy traffic at night from Bed Supper Club and other discos so close by.
GP was already far enough at about 300m, but the walk would do me good of course. ;)

Although I have liked Soi 11, I am thinking of staying in Petchburi Road, Pratu Nam when with GF, as she likes to go to Platinum Fashion Mall and Phanthip Plaza too much (gets boring). :(