The Siam Hotel, Bangkok
May 11, 2015, 8:25 am
#61
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Great for the siam to have an attorney as hotel guest... lol... I admit rates have changed since my first visit. At that time, the siam was pretty optimistic thinking they wouldn't have to make any deal or discount but reality is different... that's true we can now find pretty affordable rates at the siam and I'm even thinking to give an other try to the hotel cause I know the potential of this property and the very different product offered in comparaison with other luxury hotels in town.
However I'll wait until a new GM will take care of this place to make sure to be treated as a VIP just like at MO bangkok for example where every single guest is treated as VIP (first time guest or 20 years repeater guest; personality or unknown person...).
Also, if prices are similar between MO and the siam, for a room 3 times smaller at MO, it's on a way understandable because it is like comparing an hotel in HK located in central or Admiralty and an other one located in the new territories... more an hotel is less well located and more the room size will be bigger and the siam is really not wonderfully located...
I'm also pretty sure the standard of service is much higher at MO (I'm a big fan of MO that's true) than The siam but again, I guess things have changed since my visit and staff does not forget jams for breakfast...
However I'll wait until a new GM will take care of this place to make sure to be treated as a VIP just like at MO bangkok for example where every single guest is treated as VIP (first time guest or 20 years repeater guest; personality or unknown person...).
Also, if prices are similar between MO and the siam, for a room 3 times smaller at MO, it's on a way understandable because it is like comparing an hotel in HK located in central or Admiralty and an other one located in the new territories... more an hotel is less well located and more the room size will be bigger and the siam is really not wonderfully located...
I'm also pretty sure the standard of service is much higher at MO (I'm a big fan of MO that's true) than The siam but again, I guess things have changed since my visit and staff does not forget jams for breakfast...
May 17, 2015, 6:39 am
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I don't know about that with every single guest and stay...
May 26, 2015, 11:25 pm
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We went to the Siam for a few days January of 2014. We have stayed in BKK numerous times and our first choice is usually the Mandarin Oriental in a state suite or authors suite facing the river.
We had a riverview suite at the Siam. They actually offered us a Riverview Spa suite house accommodation with plunge pool kind of, as an upgrade and we turned it down., we prefer the view in BKK. We had wonderful service, met all the mgmt, enjoyed the lovely spa, and loved the meals. Everything was perfect except the location. We love trying different restaurants in BKK and although the traffic is bad everywhere we found it outrageously bad from the Siam. The boat trip was nice, but after a day or so you just wanted to taxi. I think it's great for a couple of days if you have been to Bangkok before and just want to chill. But if you want to see sites, visit colleagues or friends, work, or do different dining venues I would say not the best location. We will go back under the right circumstance, but I will in most cases favor the MO.
We had a riverview suite at the Siam. They actually offered us a Riverview Spa suite house accommodation with plunge pool kind of, as an upgrade and we turned it down., we prefer the view in BKK. We had wonderful service, met all the mgmt, enjoyed the lovely spa, and loved the meals. Everything was perfect except the location. We love trying different restaurants in BKK and although the traffic is bad everywhere we found it outrageously bad from the Siam. The boat trip was nice, but after a day or so you just wanted to taxi. I think it's great for a couple of days if you have been to Bangkok before and just want to chill. But if you want to see sites, visit colleagues or friends, work, or do different dining venues I would say not the best location. We will go back under the right circumstance, but I will in most cases favor the MO.
May 31, 2015, 3:03 pm
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After reading some of the great reviews here and in the blog scene, we just booked a two night stay this July (at the end of our Bangkok stay) in Connie’s Cottage at a great rate. Really looking forward to end of July now 
Jun 1, 2015, 11:49 am
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Do be aware that Connie's Cottage is one of the Jim Thompson original wooden houses, so quite different from the other accommodation at The Siam. It is VERY traditional and historic, which translates as small and pokey. If I were you, I would try to change this, unless history is more important to you than space and comfort.
Jun 1, 2015, 12:29 pm
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Do be aware that Connie's Cottage is one of the Jim Thompson original wooden houses, so quite different from the other accommodation at The Siam. It is VERY traditional and historic, which translates as small and pokey. If I were you, I would try to change this, unless history is more important to you than space and comfort.
Jun 1, 2015, 2:10 pm
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Do be aware that Connie's Cottage is one of the Jim Thompson original wooden houses, so quite different from the other accommodation at The Siam. It is VERY traditional and historic, which translates as small and pokey. If I were you, I would try to change this, unless history is more important to you than space and comfort.
If it`s not what we like I`m pretty sure we would be able to change rooms whilst there. Found this nice video about The Siam and at 03:30 you could see Connie`s:
Cheers
Jun 2, 2015, 7:06 am
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I`m actually quite looking forward to it, as I have stayed in traditional Thai houses out in the bush before, but my GF have not. So I figured this would be an easy way for her to experience something really traditional Thai, without the drama that the bush would include
If it`s not what we like I`m pretty sure we would be able to change rooms whilst there. Found this nice video about The Siam and at 03:30 you could see Connie`s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayr1eF_sqs4
Cheers
If it`s not what we like I`m pretty sure we would be able to change rooms whilst there. Found this nice video about The Siam and at 03:30 you could see Connie`s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayr1eF_sqs4
Cheers
Jun 3, 2015, 9:44 am
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Yes, I have been in Connie's and it was very small and dark. I have also stayed in a pool villa (which I didn't like due to all the steps and the way the space is broken up) and latterly have stayed in a Riverview Suite, which I loved.
Jun 3, 2015, 10:19 am
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They ended up forgetting us on the Pier. Apparently, their luxury hotel shuttleboat was doing a private event and no one bothered to inform the spa.
but they do private events on their (only) boat? what? thats problematic. especially if they allow nonguests to do it. although i guess it depends on details such as how long and when. Aventine, you were not hotel guests right? so also dont know how they handled hotel guests transportation.
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Jun 3, 2015, 11:59 pm
#75
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From Jason GM of The Siam
Hello,
My name is Jason Friedman, I am the GM of The Siam Hotel. Today, a friend referred me to the Flyertalk, honestly its a forum I have seen a couple of times but have never been a part of. I have spent the better part of the last hour reading and rereading this thread and am humbled by the passion for which people have for travel, The Siam and for me as a GM. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings, there is great content here that I have taken to heart.
You might be asking yourself why I finally have registered and joined the discussion. I joined because of the way RodHK feels about me, feeling such strong dislike for me that he will not return to The Siam until I am gone. I do not know what I could of done to make RodHK feel so strongly towards me. The way RodHK describes me is not who I am, not even on my worst days, its just not my character. Unfortunately, whatever I did do has made RodHK feel I am just not up to the task and this I must accept and handle. I plan to be here at The Siam for a long long time, so I might suggest that RodHk gives me and The Siam another chance to see who I really am and and what The Siam is capable of.
I am truly humbled by all of the kind words of support from all of you, thank you.
-Jason
My name is Jason Friedman, I am the GM of The Siam Hotel. Today, a friend referred me to the Flyertalk, honestly its a forum I have seen a couple of times but have never been a part of. I have spent the better part of the last hour reading and rereading this thread and am humbled by the passion for which people have for travel, The Siam and for me as a GM. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings, there is great content here that I have taken to heart.
You might be asking yourself why I finally have registered and joined the discussion. I joined because of the way RodHK feels about me, feeling such strong dislike for me that he will not return to The Siam until I am gone. I do not know what I could of done to make RodHK feel so strongly towards me. The way RodHK describes me is not who I am, not even on my worst days, its just not my character. Unfortunately, whatever I did do has made RodHK feel I am just not up to the task and this I must accept and handle. I plan to be here at The Siam for a long long time, so I might suggest that RodHk gives me and The Siam another chance to see who I really am and and what The Siam is capable of.
I am truly humbled by all of the kind words of support from all of you, thank you.
-Jason