One night in Bangkok
Jun 24, 2014, 10:16 pm
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One night in Bangkok
I searched, but didn't find anything recent.
Looking to spend one night in Bangkok in mid July --- flying in around 4pm, flying out around 6am next day; budget around ~6000THB +/-. Have been to Thailand many times before, but never to Bangkok, thinking maybe walk through some markets in the evening.
Current hotel ideas --- Conrad, Sofitel, Four Seasons... thinking of splurging for the club level room and just dinner there. Thoughts? Any recommendations appreciated
Looking to spend one night in Bangkok in mid July --- flying in around 4pm, flying out around 6am next day; budget around ~6000THB +/-. Have been to Thailand many times before, but never to Bangkok, thinking maybe walk through some markets in the evening.
Current hotel ideas --- Conrad, Sofitel, Four Seasons... thinking of splurging for the club level room and just dinner there. Thoughts? Any recommendations appreciated
Jun 25, 2014, 2:13 am
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I searched, but didn't find anything recent.
Looking to spend one night in Bangkok in mid July --- flying in around 4pm, flying out around 6am next day; budget around ~6000THB +/-. Have been to Thailand many times before, but never to Bangkok, thinking maybe walk through some markets in the evening.
Current hotel ideas --- Conrad, Sofitel, Four Seasons... thinking of splurging for the club level room and just dinner there. Thoughts? Any recommendations appreciated
Looking to spend one night in Bangkok in mid July --- flying in around 4pm, flying out around 6am next day; budget around ~6000THB +/-. Have been to Thailand many times before, but never to Bangkok, thinking maybe walk through some markets in the evening.
Current hotel ideas --- Conrad, Sofitel, Four Seasons... thinking of splurging for the club level room and just dinner there. Thoughts? Any recommendations appreciated
Jun 25, 2014, 9:33 am
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Sorry not to be clear, I"m budgeting 6-7000 just for the hotel. I'll be coming off a week long trek and will be in need of some luxury before the long flight back home. I don't usually spend any money in markets but enjoy walking around them.
Jun 25, 2014, 10:40 am
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A quick search on www.trivago.com brings many options. The Sheraton Grande or new Hilton Sukhumvit are both excellent hotels and within your budget. The new Doubltree will probably give you an option after booking to a suite which will be within your budget as well.
The Exec Lounge at the Hilton is great
The Exec Lounge at the Hilton is great
Jun 25, 2014, 6:20 pm
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That might be enough for the JWM. Good lounge. Great spa. Great restaurants. Good for a one night pampering.
Jun 25, 2014, 11:29 pm
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The best Hotel by far in BKK is the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, update to a exec package and you will get free Wifi, free cleaning, free breakfast and a 2 hour happy hour with good jazz. Direct access to the skytrain. Great Thai restaurant etc etc
Jun 26, 2014, 1:22 am
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Jun 26, 2014, 11:04 pm
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How about the Marriott 57 for 2500B on Latestays. I do like the SGS though. The Four Seasons was going for 3300 on Hotels.com last month too. ps: whoops, the Latestays deal is off - 3300 now. I'm looking for mid-July and I'm not exactly seeing the 'coup-coup' prices I was expecting. Most 5 stars seem to be holding firm. The 4 stars have come down a lot - Vie $90 (ai), Fraser Suites -$90, Centrepoint Ratchadamri - $85, Eastin Grande Sathorn -$85 etc
Last edited by whackyjacky; Jun 26, 2014 at 11:36 pm
Jun 26, 2014, 11:45 pm
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Jun 27, 2014, 10:45 am
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I can understand wanting some comfort but that seems like a lot to spend for a < 12 hour stay. How about staying in a moderate price yet comfortable hotel and then use some of those funds for a two hour massage ? But , as they say, "up to you "...