Originally Posted by
rsqx2
... Just a pet peeve, but the bathroom only had 2 big towels, and given the heat and humidity in Bangers you need to take a couple of showers a day, so having 4 by default would be nice. Also the complimentary bottles of water were reduced in size - though it is a nice touch to have water in the room.
Excellent point. What few nits I have had with the PA, that is one of them.
I think you can ask ahead for more towels and have your desire added to your local profile. Once you ask for more, the staff seems to remember and replenishes the extra even through the daily housekeeping.
Originally Posted by
rsqx2
3. A great fruit plate welcomed me to the room. Mangostein and Rombutan are available and just a delight to snack on after a long walk - great touch.
The occasional mango is also a pleasant bonus, and the turn-down sweets are nice as well.
With the turn down service also comes selection of bath salts and oils placed by the over-sized tub. While not typically something I would indulge, after walking more than five miles one day this last week (or so sayeth my pedometer), the salts made for a nice soak.
Originally Posted by
rsqx2
However, that is balanced out by an excellent "live" noodle bar and probably the best coffee in Bangkok (LM Bangkok shares in this award as well).
Love the noodle bar. LM has one as well, but it's a different experience than the PA's set-up.
I've found the fruit selection at the PA and LM to be occasionally below par compared to the rest of the offerings as well, but had some excellent watermelon and dragonfruit this last stay.
Originally Posted by
rsqx2
6. The hotel is running an amazing weekend promotion, where the rates are 50% and you get 50% off any food purchased on the property. This is a really promotion as the property has excellent restaurants. Smooth Curry, the Thai restaurant is excellent in presentation and taste. The French restaurant, Reflexions, has a great looking menu which I will try on this visit. So for you looking for a very nice hotel for the weekends, PA is a a great option.
Emphasis mine
The booking engine requires the stay to start on a weekend night, but allows you to book into the next week. The rules state clearly, however, that only Friday and Saturday food is discounted. (might be a booking engine error, I suppose ... hope I didn't just kill my next reservation ...)
I strongly suggest anyone considering the PA to take a few extra moments and check out the hotel's
special offers. One can find some outstanding deals there that don't come up in a standard date/rate search.
Originally Posted by
rsqx2
Conclusion - This is a wonderful hotel. PA is a great property with an outstanding location and you will not go wrong staying here.
While for me eliminating the Glaz Bar SPG Plat cocktail option was a disappointment that had I known about would have led me to book elsewhere for the the 8 days I will stay here this month, that is more my own bias and will not likely affect most people's stay.
Great report - thanks for sharing.