Waldorf Astoria Bangkok {THA}
Oct 29, 2021, 3:27 am
#211
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
Read this as the price for the room, as I thought they had to sell this as a package, not as an add-on to the room rate. Also means you can't charge it to the room and earn points...
Oct 29, 2021, 12:52 pm
#212
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 47
Yes forgot to mention the above pricing is in addition to your room rate and they clarified its a S500 transfer they charged the whole thing to my card (the original room rate + the quarantine & test package) hopefully it codes right to earn hilton points
Oct 31, 2021, 1:14 pm
#213
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Location: PHX
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They charged me 3500 THB for an S class transfer in 2019, so that would be approx 1700 for the PCR test. We paid 1300 for a PCR at a clinic in Bangkok in May, so this does not strike me as unreasonable, particularly for a 5* property.
The AMG Merc was really nice.
The AMG Merc was really nice.
Nov 7, 2021, 1:59 am
#215
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 47
Nov 28, 2021, 11:28 pm
#216
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,824
So, I just arrived at this property on a FHR booking and am very impressed. While upgraded to a Deluxe Suite (really a big room)....apparently you have to pick between the 1,000THB credit or the FHR credit (as of today 3,100) which is different than other properties I have stayed at but maybe I have just been lucky before with regards to stacking elite and FHR benefits? I am still quite happy with our hotel choice for our last few nights. The lady that checked me in was really nice and friendly and gave lots of good info.
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Dec 4, 2021, 3:28 pm
#217
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 6,824
Just a follow up, we really did enjoy our stay. We thought the staff in all areas of the property were great. We liked all the dining outlets and pool area except the bar on the 56th floor. It was a nice enough space but did not see anything special about it compared to similar venues in BKK. Also, I felt the manager was extremely rude to his employees and often was walking about the restaurant without a mask. I am not a mask nanny but all the employees are required to wear them and he should too, just as a good example. Also, I booked this via Amex FHR and the rate said Expedia which gave me concerns about getting stay credit and points but they did post just fine.
Entrance
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Mini Bar
Closet
Vanity Area
Shower
Soaking Tub
Bathroom
Toilet Area
Bed
View
Side Table
Fruit and Water Delivered Upon Arrival at the Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool
View at Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Entrance
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Mini Bar
Closet
Vanity Area
Shower
Soaking Tub
Bathroom
Toilet Area
Bed
View
Side Table
Fruit and Water Delivered Upon Arrival at the Pool
Pool
Pool
Pool
View at Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dec 4, 2021, 3:39 pm
#218
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
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Additional Photos
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Breakfast at the Brasserie
Lobby
The Front Room Restaurant
The Front Room Restaurant
The Front Room Restaurant
The Front Room Restaurant
The Loft Bar
The Loft Bar
Dec 4, 2021, 9:17 pm
#219
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: BKK, SFO
Programs: Star Gold, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, EY Silver
Posts: 185
Also, I felt the manager was extremely rude to his employees and often was walking about the restaurant without a mask.
The manager was maskless and rude to his employees (and in front of hotel guests)? I hope you got his/her name and reported them to senior management.
The manager was maskless and rude to his employees (and in front of hotel guests)? I hope you got his/her name and reported them to senior management.
Dec 4, 2021, 9:50 pm
#220
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,846
In the past, if I booked Deluxe Suite I received upgrade to Astoria Suite (+2). If I booked entry level room, I received upgrade to Deluxe Suite and sometimes even all the way up to Astoria Suite. For my latest stay, I booked Deluxe Suite and received +1 upgrade to Corner Suite and was asked to pay 2k THB per night for further upgrade to Astoria Suite. Needless to say, the days of upgrades from entry level to Astoria Suite are most likely a thing of the past, if as a repeat Diamond guest there is now an upcharge for Astoria Suite when booking Deluxe Suite, even when occupancy is low.
Nonetheless the hotel remains great but the value proposition is no longer overwhelmingly in favor of WA compared to other options in the city, for example at Park Hyatt if targeting the Diplomat Suite, or at Sindhorn Kempinski for the Executive Suite. So I have been a fan boy of WA BKK in this thread numerous times before, I guess it still ranks quite high for me but I am more moderate in my views now.
Speaking of the Corner Suite, I did not like it much which is why I paid the 2k THB extra after one night to move to our beloved Astoria Suite. The Corner Suite is more expensive than the Deluxe Suite because it is larger (90 sqm vs 75 sqm), it is a formal suite with a living room separate from the bedroom unlike Deluxe Suite, but they are on the lowest two floors and exposed to more noise from the BTS track line and the street traffic (and views are not as nice of course). The Astoria Suites are in the same spot in the hotel but higher floors so better views. I like the Deluxe Suites too, more quiet in the back of the hotel and great for people who do not need a separate living room. Bottom line, Corner Suites are my least favorites of the three suite types.
Nonetheless the hotel remains great but the value proposition is no longer overwhelmingly in favor of WA compared to other options in the city, for example at Park Hyatt if targeting the Diplomat Suite, or at Sindhorn Kempinski for the Executive Suite. So I have been a fan boy of WA BKK in this thread numerous times before, I guess it still ranks quite high for me but I am more moderate in my views now.
Speaking of the Corner Suite, I did not like it much which is why I paid the 2k THB extra after one night to move to our beloved Astoria Suite. The Corner Suite is more expensive than the Deluxe Suite because it is larger (90 sqm vs 75 sqm), it is a formal suite with a living room separate from the bedroom unlike Deluxe Suite, but they are on the lowest two floors and exposed to more noise from the BTS track line and the street traffic (and views are not as nice of course). The Astoria Suites are in the same spot in the hotel but higher floors so better views. I like the Deluxe Suites too, more quiet in the back of the hotel and great for people who do not need a separate living room. Bottom line, Corner Suites are my least favorites of the three suite types.
Dec 4, 2021, 10:25 pm
#221
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 47
In the past, if I booked Deluxe Suite I received upgrade to Astoria Suite (+2). If I booked entry level room, I received upgrade to Deluxe Suite and sometimes even all the way up to Astoria Suite. For my latest stay, I booked Deluxe Suite and received +1 upgrade to Corner Suite and was asked to pay 2k THB per night for further upgrade to Astoria Suite. Needless to say, the days of upgrades from entry level to Astoria Suite are most likely a thing of the past, if as a repeat Diamond guest there is now an upcharge for Astoria Suite when booking Deluxe Suite, even when occupancy is low.
Nonetheless the hotel remains great but the value proposition is no longer overwhelmingly in favor of WA compared to other options in the city, for example at Park Hyatt if targeting the Diplomat Suite, or at Sindhorn Kempinski for the Executive Suite. So I have been a fan boy of WA BKK in this thread numerous times before, I guess it still ranks quite high for me but I am more moderate in my views now.
Speaking of the Corner Suite, I did not like it much which is why I paid the 2k THB extra after one night to move to our beloved Astoria Suite. The Corner Suite is more expensive than the Deluxe Suite because it is larger (90 sqm vs 75 sqm), it is a formal suite with a living room separate from the bedroom unlike Deluxe Suite, but they are on the lowest two floors and exposed to more noise from the BTS track line and the street traffic (and views are not as nice of course). The Astoria Suites are in the same spot in the hotel but higher floors so better views. I like the Deluxe Suites too, more quiet in the back of the hotel and great for people who do not need a separate living room. Bottom line, Corner Suites are my least favorites of the three suite types.
Nonetheless the hotel remains great but the value proposition is no longer overwhelmingly in favor of WA compared to other options in the city, for example at Park Hyatt if targeting the Diplomat Suite, or at Sindhorn Kempinski for the Executive Suite. So I have been a fan boy of WA BKK in this thread numerous times before, I guess it still ranks quite high for me but I am more moderate in my views now.
Speaking of the Corner Suite, I did not like it much which is why I paid the 2k THB extra after one night to move to our beloved Astoria Suite. The Corner Suite is more expensive than the Deluxe Suite because it is larger (90 sqm vs 75 sqm), it is a formal suite with a living room separate from the bedroom unlike Deluxe Suite, but they are on the lowest two floors and exposed to more noise from the BTS track line and the street traffic (and views are not as nice of course). The Astoria Suites are in the same spot in the hotel but higher floors so better views. I like the Deluxe Suites too, more quiet in the back of the hotel and great for people who do not need a separate living room. Bottom line, Corner Suites are my least favorites of the three suite types.
Dec 5, 2021, 9:32 am
#222
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Speaking of the Corner Suite, I did not like it much which is why I paid the 2k THB extra after one night to move to our beloved Astoria Suite. The Corner Suite is more expensive than the Deluxe Suite because it is larger (90 sqm vs 75 sqm), it is a formal suite with a living room separate from the bedroom unlike Deluxe Suite, but they are on the lowest two floors and exposed to more noise from the BTS track line and the street traffic (and views are not as nice of course). The Astoria Suites are in the same spot in the hotel but higher floors so better views. I like the Deluxe Suites too, more quiet in the back of the hotel and great for people who do not need a separate living room. Bottom line, Corner Suites are my least favorites of the three suite types.
The failure of these supposedly high-end new Bangkok hotels to utilize double pane glass in the guest rooms is really inexcusable. The earlier generation (GH, SGS, etc.) are much better noise insulated.
Dec 5, 2021, 11:16 am
#223
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,846
The low floor would be a no-go for me. I've stayed a couple times in the Astoria Suite, and found the noise levels just barely within the acceptable range.
The failure of these supposedly high-end new Bangkok hotels to utilize double pane glass in the guest rooms is really inexcusable. The earlier generation (GH, SGS, etc.) are much better noise insulated.
The failure of these supposedly high-end new Bangkok hotels to utilize double pane glass in the guest rooms is really inexcusable. The earlier generation (GH, SGS, etc.) are much better noise insulated.
Jan 16, 2022, 4:42 am
#224
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Just a quick comparison for my upcoming stay
WA is 20,000/3 nights (I am Diamond)
PH is 22,000/3night (Hyatt nobody, but rate includes breakfast)
SR is 18,0000/3nights (LTG but includes breakfast, and St Regis might upgrade to Metropolitan Suite (they pre-upgraded me last week until a change of plans))
Decisions? Which pool is best? I like the infinity nature of the PA but the WA seems quite lovely up at the pool deck too.
WA is 20,000/3 nights (I am Diamond)
PH is 22,000/3night (Hyatt nobody, but rate includes breakfast)
SR is 18,0000/3nights (LTG but includes breakfast, and St Regis might upgrade to Metropolitan Suite (they pre-upgraded me last week until a change of plans))
Decisions? Which pool is best? I like the infinity nature of the PA but the WA seems quite lovely up at the pool deck too.
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Jan 16, 2022, 6:24 am
#225
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Just a quick comparison for my upcoming stay
WA is 20,000/3 nights (I am Diamond)
PA is 22,000/3night (Hyatt nobody, but rate includes breakfast)
SR is 18,0000/3nights (LTG but includes breakfast, and St Regis might upgrade to Metropolitan Suite (they pre-upgraded me last week until a change of plans))
Decisions? Which pool is best? I like the infinity nature of the PA but the WA seems quite lovely up at the pool deck too.
WA is 20,000/3 nights (I am Diamond)
PA is 22,000/3night (Hyatt nobody, but rate includes breakfast)
SR is 18,0000/3nights (LTG but includes breakfast, and St Regis might upgrade to Metropolitan Suite (they pre-upgraded me last week until a change of plans))
Decisions? Which pool is best? I like the infinity nature of the PA but the WA seems quite lovely up at the pool deck too.
StR has a much nicer pool than W/A.