Conrad Bangkok {THA}
Feb 12, 2004, 1:50 pm
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Conrad Bangkok {THA}
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Jan 10, 2017, 4:24 am
#3
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Except the Individual hotels, ie Conrads, Hilton's etc did not sign up to provide lounge access and free b/f to the 1000's who free status-matched to HHD expiring 2018 between Oct2015-Apr2016 despite only having a CC status with another chain and then not even the top status
I've seen a real drop in service in some Middle Eastern properties as suddenly every guest is Diamond.
Staying at the BKK Conrad this Fri and Sat, so will see if much has changed. I was very impressed with their recognition last time (both as a 'frequent' guest and a Diamond).
Jan 10, 2017, 6:48 pm
#4
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I am both a frequent guest (last stay around 2 weeks ago) and Diamond at Conrad BKK, and the perks are slowly getting worse. No recognition, no upgrades, no care.
Luckily I have status with Hyatt, because I'll be moving my stays to the new Park Hyatt.
Luckily I have status with Hyatt, because I'll be moving my stays to the new Park Hyatt.
Jan 11, 2017, 12:03 am
#5
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Does anyone know if a NOR1 generally offers better value than upgrading that the property? Terrace suite being offered for 3500THB a night on NOR1 currently.
Jan 11, 2017, 4:13 am
#6
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hi Wozza2404
I went for the Nor1 to Terrace Suite, wife is photographer and likes the outsdie space
Upgrades can be mixed. I have had suite before and also corner room, which is nice and good size, but for the price I felt terrace Suite was good option
Jan 11, 2017, 5:20 pm
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I have a visit coming up at the end of the month I am now feeling apprehensive about. I used to stay here as a diamond every couple of weeks and (almost) always received excellent service, frequently with great suite upgrades and also being recognised by many members of staff, which I always feel is a nice, genuine touch. However I haven't been back since the massive dilution of paper HHD's, and it sounds like they've hit this place hard, so it will be interesting to see how things compare now. I have certainly tempered my expectations downward.
If things really go south, are any of the Hilton's worth a shoot? I did always like the sound of that tall one by the river.
If things really go south, are any of the Hilton's worth a shoot? I did always like the sound of that tall one by the river.
Jan 11, 2017, 5:51 pm
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I have a visit coming up at the end of the month I am now feeling apprehensive about. I used to stay here as a diamond every couple of weeks and (almost) always received excellent service, frequently with great suite upgrades and also being recognised by many members of staff, which I always feel is a nice, genuine touch. However I haven't been back since the massive dilution of paper HHD's, and it sounds like they've hit this place hard, so it will be interesting to see how things compare now. I have certainly tempered my expectations downward.
If things really go south, are any of the Hilton's worth a shoot? I did always like the sound of that tall one by the river.
If things really go south, are any of the Hilton's worth a shoot? I did always like the sound of that tall one by the river.
Case in point, I did a trip to Bangkok and stayed at the Vie Hotel MGallery, spent for a suite upgrade, net cost to me per night was $125, included buffet breakfast, right on the BTS, easy connection to the ARL.
I'd treat it as an opportunity to be outside the box of loyalty.
Millennium Hilton is nice enough and very convenient for tourist trips up and down the river, but why limit yourself? Also, you'd expect paper HHDs to hit all the Bangkok Hiltons, no?
Jan 11, 2017, 6:20 pm
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You're in a market (Bangkok) where inexpensive "5 stars" abound. Quotes used because Mandarin Oriental and similar aren't going to be inexpensive, but 5 star business hotels comparable to Conrad for $100-200 USD? Nooooo problem.
Case in point, I did a trip to Bangkok and stayed at the Vie Hotel MGallery, spent for a suite upgrade, net cost to me per night was $125, included buffet breakfast, right on the BTS, easy connection to the ARL.
I'd treat it as an opportunity to be outside the box of loyalty.
Millennium Hilton is nice enough and very convenient for tourist trips up and down the river, but why limit yourself? Also, you'd expect paper HHDs to hit all the Bangkok Hiltons, no?
Case in point, I did a trip to Bangkok and stayed at the Vie Hotel MGallery, spent for a suite upgrade, net cost to me per night was $125, included buffet breakfast, right on the BTS, easy connection to the ARL.
I'd treat it as an opportunity to be outside the box of loyalty.
Millennium Hilton is nice enough and very convenient for tourist trips up and down the river, but why limit yourself? Also, you'd expect paper HHDs to hit all the Bangkok Hiltons, no?
Different locations, Hilton loyalty and benefits without limiting oneself to a certain point/location in the city.
Cheers & Safe Travels. ^
Jan 11, 2017, 6:54 pm
#11
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There's no hurry. I'd wait, and have a look the night before. If you've been pre upgraded, the nor1 price is sometimes reduced.
Jan 12, 2017, 12:20 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2012
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We had a 2 night stay here last week 5-7 Jan.
There was no Diamond welcome, no upgrade and no lounge check in.
We asked for a late check out and got a flat no.
We've had 4 stays/8 nights a year here for the last 5 years and have always been treated well, something has definitely changed.
There was no Diamond welcome, no upgrade and no lounge check in.
We asked for a late check out and got a flat no.
We've had 4 stays/8 nights a year here for the last 5 years and have always been treated well, something has definitely changed.
Jan 14, 2017, 10:38 am
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i only got upgraded to a corner room... no lounge access... but 4pm checkout without a fuss