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Old May 21, 2018, 9:02 pm
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barracuda93
 
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Originally Posted by FGunawan
I also find SPG hotels rates in Bangkok to generally be very uncompetitive vs competitors (particularly Hilton and Accor), the only exceptions being the Royal Orchid Sheraton, and perhaps St Regis. W's rates are okay but I always find Sofitel So, which is also very cool, to undercut its rates.
I suppose it's only worth it to pay these rates if you're SPG platinum.
Completely agree. For an unknown reason to me, SPG properties in Thailand are extremely overpriced, both compared to local competition (IHG, Accor and even Marriott) and SPG own rates in South East Asia (Malaysia and Indonesia).
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