Waldorf Astoria Bangkok {THA}
Jul 25, 2022, 4:00 pm
#301
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People have difference tolerance levels for traffic noise. Mine is pretty low, and I would not call the level of street noise at W/A a "minor irritation." It is a decision point level factor when I choose a hotel. Just like I won't pick a seat right next to the lavs on an overnight flight, whereas some travelers don't mind at all.
It’s the demolition of a building floor by floor, using jackhammers and drills. The noise is extremely loud, and non-stop. The pool can’t make up for that as it’s open air and right beside the construction.
Jul 25, 2022, 4:43 pm
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I have no idea how long it takes to deconstruct a building… but from one of the posts above it was suggested they will then build a new one, a police hospital. So that will take months.
Jul 25, 2022, 5:28 pm
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Also, I'm pretty new to the Bangkok scene. Is there any other hotel in the city that I should look at (Budget is ~350/night)
Jul 25, 2022, 7:35 pm
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Jul 26, 2022, 1:15 am
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I have to agree with others regarding breakfast at the WA 👍.
Aug 3, 2022, 1:22 pm
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A recent and scathing review of the WA in Bangkok. Between this and the ongoing construction noise issue, I'm getting a bit nervous about our upcoming stay here ...
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
Aug 3, 2022, 1:59 pm
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A recent and scathing review of the WA in Bangkok. Between this and the ongoing construction noise issue, I'm getting a bit nervous about our upcoming stay here ...
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
The ludicrous criticism of what is very likely to the best breakfast buffet in the city, if not all of Thailand is what brought the entire article into question for me.
He also returned after a previous "horrific" experience. Absurd.
It seems he's mostly peeved his status (as a writer) didn't afford him a grander upgrade. Next time, book with Hilton, not a third party they have to split profits with and then expect the best upgrade they have to offer, cheapskate.
Aug 3, 2022, 3:17 pm
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Read the comments beneath, discrediting the reviewer, and don't put too much weight on one, two, or even three reviews. The vast majority are very positive.
The ludicrous criticism of what is very likely to the best breakfast buffet in the city, if not all of Thailand is what brought the entire article into question for me.
He also returned after a previous "horrific" experience. Absurd.
It seems he's mostly peeved his status (as a writer) didn't afford him a grander upgrade. Next time, book with Hilton, not a third party they have to split profits with and then expect the best upgrade they have to offer, cheapskate.
The ludicrous criticism of what is very likely to the best breakfast buffet in the city, if not all of Thailand is what brought the entire article into question for me.
He also returned after a previous "horrific" experience. Absurd.
It seems he's mostly peeved his status (as a writer) didn't afford him a grander upgrade. Next time, book with Hilton, not a third party they have to split profits with and then expect the best upgrade they have to offer, cheapskate.
Aug 3, 2022, 3:40 pm
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Criticism of the review aside… and they did focus on some silly things… the noise is a very real issue. As I said above it is constant and unrelenting all day if you have a park view room. I would not be stopping at the WA Bangkok until that is complete. Unless of course you are planning to be out 9-5 
Aug 3, 2022, 8:13 pm
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From the review:
Such a delicate flower, that this interaction caused him to lose his appetite entirely 
I had issues with the service at breakfast as well, but the food quality is truly superb. While I do love a good breakfast, however, that to me is not enough to make up for this property's other shortcomings.
Impressario is a Hilton-sponsored rate, with an express upgrade benefit. This property's reluctance to upgrade in recent times is well documented, including by Escape4 (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34143777-post249.html), who by his own description "used to be the biggest fan boy of WA BKK here on FT." When he sours on a property, that is something to pay attention to.
Breakfast personnel was not adequately trained. The server was barking “Coffee or Orange Juice” rather than asking what I would like to drink? I neither drink coffee nor orange juice. I lost my appetite and didn’t eat anything.
I had issues with the service at breakfast as well, but the food quality is truly superb. While I do love a good breakfast, however, that to me is not enough to make up for this property's other shortcomings.
Last edited by Kacee; Aug 3, 2022 at 8:27 pm
Aug 4, 2022, 2:23 pm
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A recent and scathing review of the WA in Bangkok. Between this and the ongoing construction noise issue, I'm getting a bit nervous about our upcoming stay here ...
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
https://loyaltylobby.com/2022/06/19/...toria-bangkok/
That said, construction would be a deal breaker for me. It wouldn't matter even if they didn't have a bad upgrade policy. What's the point of a hotel if you can't even get some rest?
There are so many choices in the city it just doesn't make sense to make that kind of compromise.
Aug 4, 2022, 9:13 pm
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Looking at Trip Advisor, the construction of the new Police Hospital has been a noise issue since at least last December.
Aug 5, 2022, 12:35 am
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Airport transportation
Asked the hotel about airport transfers. Got the following response, wich might be usefull to know for some:"In regards to the information of our Hotel Limousine service enquiries, we are very grateful to offer our airport transfer options as following details;
- Mercedes Benz S500E AMG : maximum for 2 persons and 2 medium suitcases – 3,500 THB Net per one way per car.
- Mercedes Benz Vito: maximum for 5 persons and 5 medium suitcases – 4,000 THB Net per one way per car."