Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park
What is your Priority Club status?
Club (at the time of stay)
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, definitely.
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked club room on advance member rate and received that.
How are the rooms?
The rooms are quite spacious, as well as the bathrooms that feature a double sink. All expected amenities (bathrobes, slippers, water kettle incl. coffee and tea, umbrella) were available. However, the A/C controls didn't seem to work properly and despite displaying a target temperature of 24C, it was always quite cold in the room. Bathroom could use a renovation, "highlight" was probably the japanese toilet (the entire hotel seems to be targeted at a japanese audience). The bottles of alcohol from the mini bar (expensive) were surprisingly large at a capacity of 2dl.
How is the exec. lounge?
The Exec lounge is quite large and always staffed by both receptionists and waiters. Happy hour includes a wide choice of drinks served by waiters, as well as a reasonably comprehensive selection of snacks and small food items. Breakfast can be taken in the lounge (reduced choice) or in the main restaurant area. Furthermore, club room guests receive a 500 THB credit on laundry items per day (enough for 2 shirts or 1 jeans and a shirt per day).
What was good and what was bad?
Good- I always like it when, as a club guest, you can also have your breakfast in the main breakfast restaurant.
- Service was always very friendly
- Very convenient location to public transport
Bad- The rooms, particularly the bathrooms, could use a renovation
- The location of the reception upon arrival is a bit confusing, as it is wedged to one side of a large hall
- It is required to change elevators on the reception floor in order to get to the room
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
While this hotel isn't exactly cheap, the transport connections and the service are really great, so I would definitely return.