Bangkok Hotels

[TomGrand]

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.

Yep thanks, that's what I would think. It seems very nice. I'll try out the bar.

[Steve 9696]

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.

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!

[CatBert55]

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.

[PgReal]

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.

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.

[TomGrand]

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

It seems like a great location for Nana plaza.

[Mogwai]

Doubletree is a nicer hotel but typically would be 50% more expensive than Aloft would be.

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.

[Sam Sanuk]

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.

[Steve 9696]

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.

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.

[Mosquito2002]

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.

Thanks. Will see how the 1st stay goes with the option of cancelling the 2nd stay and booking a different hotel.

[PgReal]

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.

Doubletree is a nicer hotel but typically would be 50% more expensive than Aloft would be.

[Canada]

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.

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.

[HorseTrader]

Last time I stayed at Four Points Sheraton on Soi 15 and it was great but Marriott doesn't show that property anymore.

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.

I think it's called Paradox now.

[HorseTrader]

Last time I stayed at Four Points Sheraton on Soi 15 and it was great but Marriott doesn't show that property anymore.

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.

[Steve 9696]

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.

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.

[Mogwai]

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?

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.