W Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
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I have been in some SPG hotels where I have been offered the usual amenities, chosen the 500 points, and then been told I get free breakfast as platinum! I suspect however that I was lucky to have the 500 points post
If breakfast is not provided to platinums, then they are alone with Aloft (St Regis removed and then reinstated this benefit) amongst SPG Bangkok hotels
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I think that one of the phenomena we've observed repeatedly is that Starwood properties, particularly in Bangkok, do not run smoothly at the very beginning. I'm not writing this place off yet.
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Stay Review W Bangkok
I had to survey is new arrival in my JAPAC patch.
Getting to the hotel:
There are clear signs from the Chongnonsi BTS station to the hotel (Exit 1). There is a bridge leading to the office building, 2 escalators down to be on the ground floor and at the back, an entrance to the main arrival square. The W is not sign posted once you are in the office building.
Check-in
Check-in was a bit slow despite being the only pax at reception. About 10 minutes to get all sorted, no room upgrade, got the Wonderful Room I had booked. My SNA did not clear and I was told that I was given a room on the highest open floor (12th) and that the suite will only be available in March next year. Not all inventory has been released for booking and it is probably a good thing as it seems the staff are being put through their paces.
Room
The Wonderful Room is very nice, I was not ecstatic but it is nice enough. The bathroom has a great shower with fabulous water pressure. All the lights, DND, AC, Messages are controlled through a little Asus Tablet by the side of the bed. While it is a great use of technology, not having a night switch by each side of the bed means that you might find it difficult to make your way to the bathroom in darkness without waking up your other half while fumbling with the tablet for the light controls. My room was facing the BTS line and I was awaken pretty early by the screeching noise of the trains driving past.
WooBar
Was given a drink voucher and had nice Chor Muang cocktail (300 THB list). The bar was deserted, it was 20:00. I was told that the previous night had been fantastic with the place full but when I return to the hotel at 23:00, the bar was still empty save for 2-3 tables. Looks like it still has some time to go before it becomes the happening place in Bangkok.
Sweat
As noted, the Away Spa is not yet open. The pool is really nice with interesting curved high wall. Good view of Sathorn from the upper deck.
Kitchen Bar
Thanks to the BTS wake up call, I was one of the earliest guest in a deserted Kitchen Table. Breakfast at 800 THB for buffet is pricey. As noted, as I took the 500 points, platinums do not have free breaky.
Bottom Line
I think it is a commendable performance so close to the opening. The staff is eager to help and trying hard to be friendly and personable. I enjoyed nothing but good service. I must say that the location is a bit of a downer. In BKK, I will find it hard to stray from Le Meridien where I have had nothing but excellent service over the years and 100% upgrade track reccord. I find Le Meridien to be very generous with Platinum.
Some pictures below:
Getting to the hotel:
There are clear signs from the Chongnonsi BTS station to the hotel (Exit 1). There is a bridge leading to the office building, 2 escalators down to be on the ground floor and at the back, an entrance to the main arrival square. The W is not sign posted once you are in the office building.
Check-in
Check-in was a bit slow despite being the only pax at reception. About 10 minutes to get all sorted, no room upgrade, got the Wonderful Room I had booked. My SNA did not clear and I was told that I was given a room on the highest open floor (12th) and that the suite will only be available in March next year. Not all inventory has been released for booking and it is probably a good thing as it seems the staff are being put through their paces.
Room
The Wonderful Room is very nice, I was not ecstatic but it is nice enough. The bathroom has a great shower with fabulous water pressure. All the lights, DND, AC, Messages are controlled through a little Asus Tablet by the side of the bed. While it is a great use of technology, not having a night switch by each side of the bed means that you might find it difficult to make your way to the bathroom in darkness without waking up your other half while fumbling with the tablet for the light controls. My room was facing the BTS line and I was awaken pretty early by the screeching noise of the trains driving past.
WooBar
Was given a drink voucher and had nice Chor Muang cocktail (300 THB list). The bar was deserted, it was 20:00. I was told that the previous night had been fantastic with the place full but when I return to the hotel at 23:00, the bar was still empty save for 2-3 tables. Looks like it still has some time to go before it becomes the happening place in Bangkok.
Sweat
As noted, the Away Spa is not yet open. The pool is really nice with interesting curved high wall. Good view of Sathorn from the upper deck.
Kitchen Bar
Thanks to the BTS wake up call, I was one of the earliest guest in a deserted Kitchen Table. Breakfast at 800 THB for buffet is pricey. As noted, as I took the 500 points, platinums do not have free breaky.
Bottom Line
I think it is a commendable performance so close to the opening. The staff is eager to help and trying hard to be friendly and personable. I enjoyed nothing but good service. I must say that the location is a bit of a downer. In BKK, I will find it hard to stray from Le Meridien where I have had nothing but excellent service over the years and 100% upgrade track reccord. I find Le Meridien to be very generous with Platinum.
Some pictures below:
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platinums do not have free breaky
I assume this is just a temporary faux pas...? Lurkers...?
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What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
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Well Platinums do have free breakfast if they elect to at check-in as the PLATINUM THANK YOU.
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
Originally Posted by jaejaez
1. No breakfast for plats, must choose as an amenity in place of 500 pts
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Well Platinums do have free breakfast if they elect to at check-in as the PLATINUM THANK YOU.
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
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Well Platinums do have free breakfast if they elect to at check-in as the PLATINUM THANK YOU.
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
What I meant is that unlike Le Meridien Surawong and many of the properties in BKK, you get your Platinum 500 points and they provide beyond the standard benefits with breakfast. It is true at the Westin (in the lounge), the Sheraton Royal Orchid (in the lounge), the Sheraton Sukhumvit (by the pool), the Meridien Plaza Athenee (lounge), Le Meridien Surawong (main restaurant)...
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Let me giving an example to back up my note of it being 'less luxurious'. There is no door to the bathroom/toilet, but there is a curtain which you can draw manually to block off the bathroom/toilet section. It just felt a bit cheap to me..
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So my apologies for the misinformation, I checked upon check out and the W Bangkok does provide Breakfast as an option at check in together with local gift or 500 Points.
On another note, one of the sales manager came and chit chatted. The old historical building will host one restaurant (not decided if it will be Thai or otherwise) and some Duplex Suite. There will be additional suites in the main W tower but the idea of Suite in this more historical setting is certainly an attractive one.
On another note, one of the sales manager came and chit chatted. The old historical building will host one restaurant (not decided if it will be Thai or otherwise) and some Duplex Suite. There will be additional suites in the main W tower but the idea of Suite in this more historical setting is certainly an attractive one.