Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Jul 21, 2022, 10:50 pm
#286
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Jul 22, 2022, 2:41 pm
#287
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Oct 1, 2022, 8:53 am
#288
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Received this message from the hotel:
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Thank you for choosing Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit for your future stay in Bangkok, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our service and facilities, we will be renovating the Hotel lobby from 24 September 2022.
The hotel entrance will be accessible from our alternate entrance and through our 3rd floor, connected skywalk. Check in lounge will be on 31st floor for all guests. Breakfast and All-day dining restaurant location will be temporary changed to our Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasseries on 32nd floor. Our Club Millesime guests breakfast will remain be served at Club Millesime together with afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Our priority at Sofitel Bangkok is your satisfaction during your stay, if we can further clarify any points of concern please feel free to contact our team and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I replied and asked them how long the renovations are going to take place. I have an upcoming stay in early November so fingers crossed that they finish the renovations by then. I looked also alternate choices for my dates because i certainly don't want to be in the middle of a construction site on my holiday. Too bad the Bangkok hotel prices have gone up quite a lot from the moment i booked Sofitel which seems to be fully booked already for my dates.
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Thank you for choosing Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit for your future stay in Bangkok, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our service and facilities, we will be renovating the Hotel lobby from 24 September 2022.
The hotel entrance will be accessible from our alternate entrance and through our 3rd floor, connected skywalk. Check in lounge will be on 31st floor for all guests. Breakfast and All-day dining restaurant location will be temporary changed to our Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasseries on 32nd floor. Our Club Millesime guests breakfast will remain be served at Club Millesime together with afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Our priority at Sofitel Bangkok is your satisfaction during your stay, if we can further clarify any points of concern please feel free to contact our team and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I replied and asked them how long the renovations are going to take place. I have an upcoming stay in early November so fingers crossed that they finish the renovations by then. I looked also alternate choices for my dates because i certainly don't want to be in the middle of a construction site on my holiday. Too bad the Bangkok hotel prices have gone up quite a lot from the moment i booked Sofitel which seems to be fully booked already for my dates.
Oct 1, 2022, 10:53 am
#289
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Received this message from the hotel:
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Thank you for choosing Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit for your future stay in Bangkok, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our service and facilities, we will be renovating the Hotel lobby from 24 September 2022.
The hotel entrance will be accessible from our alternate entrance and through our 3rd floor, connected skywalk. Check in lounge will be on 31st floor for all guests. Breakfast and All-day dining restaurant location will be temporary changed to our Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasseries on 32nd floor. Our Club Millesime guests breakfast will remain be served at Club Millesime together with afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Our priority at Sofitel Bangkok is your satisfaction during your stay, if we can further clarify any points of concern please feel free to contact our team and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I replied and asked them how long the renovations are going to take place. I have an upcoming stay in early November so fingers crossed that they finish the renovations by then. I looked also alternate choices for my dates because i certainly don't want to be in the middle of a construction site on my holiday. Too bad the Bangkok hotel prices have gone up quite a lot from the moment i booked Sofitel which seems to be fully booked already for my dates.
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Thank you for choosing Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit for your future stay in Bangkok, as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our service and facilities, we will be renovating the Hotel lobby from 24 September 2022.
The hotel entrance will be accessible from our alternate entrance and through our 3rd floor, connected skywalk. Check in lounge will be on 31st floor for all guests. Breakfast and All-day dining restaurant location will be temporary changed to our Belga Rooftop Bar & Brasseries on 32nd floor. Our Club Millesime guests breakfast will remain be served at Club Millesime together with afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Our priority at Sofitel Bangkok is your satisfaction during your stay, if we can further clarify any points of concern please feel free to contact our team and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
I replied and asked them how long the renovations are going to take place. I have an upcoming stay in early November so fingers crossed that they finish the renovations by then. I looked also alternate choices for my dates because i certainly don't want to be in the middle of a construction site on my holiday. Too bad the Bangkok hotel prices have gone up quite a lot from the moment i booked Sofitel which seems to be fully booked already for my dates.
Oct 3, 2022, 5:25 am
#290
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
Indeed.. you were correct! Received this reply from the hotel:
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Bonjour! Greeting from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit!
The whole work scope of our lobby renovation is planned to complete by end of March 2023 but our main front entrance which is part of our new lobby renovation is tentatively planned to complete by the end of December 2023.
In the meantime, should you require any further assistance please let us know."
I would say that the time they choose to renovate is maybe the worst. Very high demand after covid etc. They should have started during low demand covid times.
Oct 3, 2022, 9:34 pm
#291
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Indeed.. you were correct! Received this reply from the hotel:
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Bonjour! Greeting from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit!
The whole work scope of our lobby renovation is planned to complete by end of March 2023 but our main front entrance which is part of our new lobby renovation is tentatively planned to complete by the end of December 2023.
In the meantime, should you require any further assistance please let us know."
I would say that the time they choose to renovate is maybe the worst. Very high demand after covid etc. They should have started during low demand covid times.
"Dear Mr. Joorinainen,
Bonjour! Greeting from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit!
The whole work scope of our lobby renovation is planned to complete by end of March 2023 but our main front entrance which is part of our new lobby renovation is tentatively planned to complete by the end of December 2023.
In the meantime, should you require any further assistance please let us know."
I would say that the time they choose to renovate is maybe the worst. Very high demand after covid etc. They should have started during low demand covid times.
Oct 4, 2022, 10:31 am
#292
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
Are you going to keep your booking? Bit crazy that they are going to keep renovating the whole "high season" November to March and beyond. They could have done the whole renovation or a big part of it during COVID.
Oct 4, 2022, 9:44 pm
#294
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I will probably keep my booking (150USD a night plus tax). I really like the area, plus the breakfast is awesome and I take full advantage of the club floor lounge during happy hour ;-) That being said, I've also booked a few nights at the Novotel on Soi 20 (also great breakfast, ok club floor, nice infinity pool and great rooftop bar) all for less than half the price of the Sofitel.
Oct 4, 2022, 9:45 pm
#295
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Oct 6, 2022, 2:04 am
#296
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Absolutely enjoyed my stay here this summer. Spacious rooms and club Millésime was fantastic. Only downside was the absolute horde of prostitutes hanging out in front of the hotel at night.
Oct 6, 2022, 5:56 am
#297
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Oct 9, 2022, 7:18 am
#298
Join Date: Jul 2013
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they already started with the renovation of the pool when I was there early september...you could actually still use the pool, as they started with the area around the pool bar...
Oct 9, 2022, 9:36 am
#299
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Oct 9, 2022, 1:21 pm
#300
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
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