Bangkok Hotels

[Elmo]

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.

[Hooky]

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.

Thanks, and yup, last time I got caught by a cute hotel girl.

The DoubleTree is part of Hilton, not Marriott.

Right, thanks, meant to say Hilton. .

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.

LOL AR you so crazy! !

And yes, I am definitely Hi-so!

[Asian Rain]

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.

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.

[EihTooms]

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.

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.

[YetAnotherGuy]

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?

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.

[SinCitySinner1]

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.

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.

[Mogwai]

This time around, I can save a little $$ by staying at the Doubletree Ploenchit using Marriott points,

The DoubleTree is part of Hilton, not Marriott.

[Mogwai]

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.

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.

[Hooky]

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.

[DTrain228]

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?

[YetAnotherGuy]

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 TheTank85 had pretty good time. Has anyone stayed here recently. I just wanted to ask since this FR is a bit dated.

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.

[HorseTrader]

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.

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.

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!

[SinCitySinner1]

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.

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 TheTank85 had pretty good time. Has anyone stayed here recently. I just wanted to ask since this FR is a bit dated.

[Mogwai]

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.

Both hotels are girl friendly.

[JLifesOn]

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.

Thanks Elmo. Good to know that Thermae girls can make the walk, at least one way.