DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok {THA}
Oct 28, 2013, 11:07 am
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Nov 7, 2013, 3:43 pm
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Here's a pic from my Superior room during my stay back in june
Quite small imo but suitable for 2 persons for a short stay. For longer stays I'd definately choose the Deluxe Suite or another hotel
Quite small imo but suitable for 2 persons for a short stay. For longer stays I'd definately choose the Deluxe Suite or another hotel
Nov 14, 2013, 6:02 am
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Contemplating another stay here but with the possibility of needing a 5:30AM taxi. As I've never seen a taxi at this hotel (as a guest or when eating at the guay tiao soup places just to the north) has anyone experience with getting a taxi to depart the hotel?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Nov 14, 2013, 11:43 am
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I just now saw your reply. Thanks for the info about the Gold lounge access, but I don't know where you got the idea that I want to have dinner from the happy hour lounge food. I just like to have a little something to munch on while I have a few drinks before going out to dinner.
Nov 17, 2013, 11:20 am
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Contemplating another stay here but with the possibility of needing a 5:30AM taxi. As I've never seen a taxi at this hotel (as a guest or when eating at the guay tiao soup places just to the north) has anyone experience with getting a taxi to depart the hotel?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Nov 18, 2013, 2:27 am
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there might not be taxis crusing on the Soi but its only a 3-5 minute walk (max) up to Sukhumvit where taxis cruise with regularity.............additionally, if you have alot of luggage for a Thb20 fee you can telephone for a taxi direct to the hotel........
Contemplating another stay here but with the possibility of needing a 5:30AM taxi. As I've never seen a taxi at this hotel (as a guest or when eating at the guay tiao soup places just to the north) has anyone experience with getting a taxi to depart the hotel?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Any hassles or other issues of note?
Nov 18, 2013, 5:23 am
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I just checked out of this hotel on Friday morning. I had to leave at 4:30am to get to BKK by 5:00am. There is no way you would be able to catch a taxi on that street without having the hotel call you one. I think they'd be happy to do it because they gave me the choice of a hotel car or a taxi. I just booked the hotel car which was expensive at 1500B because I didn't want anything to go wrong and I didn't have cash for the taxi.
Thanks for the answers even though it's no longer of consequence at the moment. We decided to take the afternoon flight instead.
Obviously a taxi could be called for the 20THB booking fee, which is minimal. I guess the benefit/detriment of not having a local soi taxi mafia.
Dec 6, 2013, 3:27 am
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Location wise they're much of a muchness. Hilton Sukhumvit is basically at the back of DT BKK.
I did a mattress run whilst in BKK during October. Was taken from DT to Hilton, it's just across the back. Don't even cross a road.
They also share staff with no adverse consequences.
Dec 6, 2013, 3:29 am
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It's not far down the soi and as HVR says you can cut through the Hilton so it's about 60 seconds further away than the Hilton from the BTS.
Dec 6, 2013, 12:44 pm
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Dec 7, 2013, 2:29 am
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And do remember that Hilton Sukhumvit is in Soi24. DoubleTree is in Soi 26.
Same BTS Station Phrom Phong, E5 for those who do it by the numbers.
Same BTS Station Phrom Phong, E5 for those who do it by the numbers.
Dec 7, 2013, 8:35 pm
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And do remember that Hilton Sukhumvit is in Soi24. DoubleTree is in Soi 26.
Same BTS Station Phrom Phong, E5 for those who do it by the numbers.
Same BTS Station Phrom Phong, E5 for those who do it by the numbers.
Dec 7, 2013, 11:53 pm
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