Originally Posted by
ftrichard
I'll probably be the first to recommend that you split your long stay in Bangkok between several properties rather than bed down in just one for the following reasons: (a) you're more likely to get decent upgrades to suites for shorter stays (10-14 days is a long time for any hotel to blank out a suite to an elite customer they don't know); and (b) there are so many great choices in Bangkok with great lounges that you should try out a few for the variety. Moving between them with your 4pm check out will not be onerous.
Originally Posted by
jonisflying
I think this is good advice. I'm at JW Marriott Bangkok now for a 6 night stay and I couldn't get upgraded even with SNA's applied. But checking online, I noticed it was the first 3 nights where the hotel appeared to be sold out that was the issue. Had I arrived Saturday instead of Wednesday, I probably would have had better luck. Same thing happened to me in Tokyo earlier this year, where I was upgraded during the last 2 nights of a 6 night stay. Kind of a pain to move between hotels but worth it if you value a nicer room and the chance to experience different properties.
One other advantage for doing this is, depending on what you're doing in Bangkok, you can plan your activities around the different hotels. Do the things closer to the hotel you're staying at (if that makes sense).
Originally Posted by
SHLTP
I second ftrichard. It's hard to get a suite that long... But ire importantly there are so many awesome hotels that it'd be a shame not to experience 3 of them at 5 nights each. Or even 4
I'd do athenee and SGS. And then there are great ones to choose from after that at different price points and locations. Le meridient for patpong/silom area
New autograph padi (I haven't stayed at) for the happening Thonglor area.
Originally Posted by
ElevatorEnthusiast
14 days - that means OP should do 14 different hotels!
Originally Posted by
ftrichard
Haha. Only you, EE, would consider 14 hotels in 14 days. And post reviews and pictures of each one in a timely manner.
I'd suggest 4-5 days in three. Of course, which three is the real question.
Originally Posted by
reggiekush
Longeat I did with a girl in pull was 44 days in Istanbul. That didnt last too long after 😄. But I'll normally bounce around and then find a spot I like and chill for a few months. Have always had good luck with suites for long term through the past few years.
Thank you dear FT’ers! Trust me, had it been just me: I’d have probably sampled 14 different Marriott properties!!
This is a trip where I am traveling with my wife (and one of her friend will be joining us!). So, as much as I want to split my stay, I don’t think my S/o would approve (esp. since her friend would also be in tow).
Would it be better to book close in, at a property that shows suite availability for most / all days? I was thinking of splitting my stay in 2, to create a balance - what do y’all think?
Also, between The Athenee, SGS, St. Regis - what would you suggest in terms of elite recognition (esp. upgrades), location (walking distance to good food / night life, shopping), etc. For context - Will be booking 2 rooms under my name.
jonisflying &
ftrichard - some really good advice w.r.t. hotel hopping and scheduling activities around the hotel. Any hotel / hotels you would recommend for exploring food options / night life (bars / clubs) / shopping / sightseeing?