Bangkok Hotels

[Paolo99]

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.

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.

[Mogwai]

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.

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.

[Mari1256]

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.

[FuriousGeorge]

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.

[Axel Heyst]

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.

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.

[Allover]

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.

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.

[Asian Rain]

I appreciate the comments. Convenience to Nana is important, but proximity to Nana isn't my only consideration for this trip.

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.

[BMoreDog69]

Thanks.

I appreciate the comments. Convenience to Nana is important, but proximity to Nana isn't my only consideration for this trip.

Both are great but I think JW is in a more overall convenient location.

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.

[Axel Heyst]

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..

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.

[Axel Heyst]

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.

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.

[Allover]

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.

Both are great but I think JW is in a more overall convenient location.

[SoloTraveler30]

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.

[BMoreDog69]

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.

[Fake It]

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.

[Mogwai]

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.

Both are guest friendly. You don't need a washer / dryer, as there are laundry services around.