Conrad Bangkok {THA}
#16
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#18
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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I stayed at the Millennium Hilton for a night on this trip as well, and although it's an older property the recognition and service was better.
I'll be trying the Sofitel next time.
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Gold is hardly a Hilton Honnors road warrior (12 nites a year = gold or the proper credit card).
Last edited by Chang11; Jan 15, 2017 at 7:14 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2016
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I stayed here in June 2016. I booked a corner room on the executive floor. I didn't get an upgrade, but I didn't care because I booked exactly the room I wanted. I asked for a late check out and received it. I was treated like royalty in the executive lounge. I enjoyed breakfast in the EL. I went to a couple evening receptions, but really didn't care to eat dinner in an EL when you have all of Bangkok just out the door. I did not know it was attached to a mall until towards the end of my stay. Since I had never stayed there before, I had no frame of reference as to whether the experience has improved or deteriorated. I did enjoy a mojito by the pool every afternoon. On my next trip, I might try the Hilton on the river, just for comparison.
#21
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Indeed, an upgrade to a corner room is generous for a Gold (didn't happen to me ever as a Gold). I only book corner rooms now, they're easily worth the small extra cost.
#22
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CheapCharlie/golddigger is someone expecting the world for nothing that comes to my mind, after being upgraded from a bottom feeder basic room rate to a large corner room which includes a walk in closet, entry hall and huge shower and tub bathroom (that is a significant upgrade, referring to only to stargolds post here). The op was only gold too, but happy with the upgrade.
And "bottom feeder" basic room rate? Are you new to the hotel status game or something?
Gold is hardly a Hilton Honnors road warrior (12 nites a year = gold or the proper credit card).
#23
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I have been very happy with the upgrade to a corner room (with EL access) I usually receive as HHD, booking a basic King room. I like the windows in the bathroom! I note weekend King Bed rooms in February are usually 3500++ THB = 4119 THB total.
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#25
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My thoughts from staying at both the Millenium Hilton and the Conrad this weekend are that neither hotel will see my business for a while.
The Millenium is a nice property, and the Diamond recognition was good. The lounge was also excellent, but the location just isn't right for me.
Conrad is perfectly located but they've gone from being one the best Hilton properties in the world when it comes to recognising loyalty, to having almost no recognition at all within a year. And the overcrowding of the lounge is painful at times.
Plenty of other 5* hotels in that area to try.
The Millenium is a nice property, and the Diamond recognition was good. The lounge was also excellent, but the location just isn't right for me.
Conrad is perfectly located but they've gone from being one the best Hilton properties in the world when it comes to recognising loyalty, to having almost no recognition at all within a year. And the overcrowding of the lounge is painful at times.
Plenty of other 5* hotels in that area to try.
#26
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Yorkshire & Bangsaen
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My thoughts from staying at both the Millenium Hilton and the Conrad this weekend are that neither hotel will see my business for a while.
The Millenium is a nice property, and the Diamond recognition was good. The lounge was also excellent, but the location just isn't right for me.
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The Millenium is a nice property, and the Diamond recognition was good. The lounge was also excellent, but the location just isn't right for me.
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#27
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Conrad pool was beyond cold this weekend as well. I'm still trying to coax my testicles down from behind my nipples after foolishly jumping in without first dipping a toe.
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There is a laundry in the connecting mall - first floor opposite Tops supermarket. Its a better option than the hotel laundry if you are there for a while and have a lot to do.