Conrad Bangkok {THA}
Nov 12, 2018, 11:01 am
#407
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: try to stay home
Programs: AY, M&M, BAEC ...and don t care of status anymore
Posts: 2,041
So no high expectations - but if the rate is OK I ll give a try, like the area and haven t been to the hotel since 2000/2001. What would be an okayish rate? 3500THB++? 4500THB++?
Nov 12, 2018, 4:44 pm
#408
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Doesn’t get much lower than 4500 these days. Due to ongoing reduction in rooms with rennovations I don’t think it would go much lower than that, but you never know 
Dec 8, 2018, 12:53 pm
#411
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: US, HH
Posts: 894
As of Thanksgiving, they were still working. The hotel entrance was still via the Residences. Was supposed to be done in November sometime, but the website now says January 31. That said, it wasn’t really bothersome.
Dec 8, 2018, 1:21 pm
#412
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
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The only place in the lobby where I occasionally spend time, is the bar. Bar service still available, of course. The Recidences entrance is like a huge back door with marble finishings. No probs at all.
Dec 8, 2018, 2:33 pm
#414
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At my three visits early Nov - early Dec I wasn't disturbed by construction noice. Pool open on all occasions, but I expect no guarantee is made on accessibility
Dec 8, 2018, 6:21 pm
#415
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
First rooms due to be finished end of this year....well given the front entrance was due Oct now end Jan, may be optimistic
You can see the rooms they are working on from the outside, highest floors. I had rooms on 22nd, 17 and no noise, room on 29 did have noise. Pool is still okay and no works there
Dec 9, 2018, 9:52 am
#416
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,086
Any Comparisons to New Bangkok Waldorf Astoria?
I'm curious to hear about any comparisons of this Conrad to the new WA in BKK. I'm fully aware that the WA is positioned as the highest end Hilton brand, but this Conrad is also very top end, IMHO, and one of my favorites.
From what I can tell there is an about 25-40% premium for a "standard" room at the WA based on random dates I checked. My pet peeve of WA's is the lack of an EL, but that is obviously a first world problem..
From what I can tell there is an about 25-40% premium for a "standard" room at the WA based on random dates I checked. My pet peeve of WA's is the lack of an EL, but that is obviously a first world problem..
Dec 14, 2018, 8:14 pm
#417
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Just finished another stay
Note the front is still not finished and they are not sure when it will be, certainly into next year.
Rooms still being worked on, but it is different contractor so hopefully they will be on time! They took time to decide final mode room, and I understand that is done now.
I was on 29th floor and noise was bad. They were working right above me. Main hours for noise are 1000-1700. However the they work 24 hours so make sure you request room well away from works
Note the front is still not finished and they are not sure when it will be, certainly into next year.
Rooms still being worked on, but it is different contractor so hopefully they will be on time! They took time to decide final mode room, and I understand that is done now.
I was on 29th floor and noise was bad. They were working right above me. Main hours for noise are 1000-1700. However the they work 24 hours so make sure you request room well away from works
Dec 18, 2018, 12:13 pm
#418
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
Pretty crazy - you will be inconvenienced by the construction so we are raising the rates. I've been watching rates daily for a stay in Feb, refundable rates are over 5,800 - Hilton Sukhumvit is over 4,000.
Dec 22, 2018, 1:56 am
#419
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
Just checked in to my room on the 19th floor and it’s noisy enough to be annoying.
ETA:
Decided not to change rooms. Only heard noise for a few minutes today.
This is my first stay here since last December and while I still like the room, rate and location I don't like that I didn't get access to the lounge as gold (I know it's not guaranteed), issues with wifi and wired connectivity, I had DND on my door at 10am and turned on please clean room at 11am, no one showed up. Breakfast selection has been significantly reduced from a year ago (but still good). All in all, once I lose my HH Gold status there won't be any reason to stay here given that I will no longer get free breakfast and can get similar rates in other hotels.
ETA:
Decided not to change rooms. Only heard noise for a few minutes today.
This is my first stay here since last December and while I still like the room, rate and location I don't like that I didn't get access to the lounge as gold (I know it's not guaranteed), issues with wifi and wired connectivity, I had DND on my door at 10am and turned on please clean room at 11am, no one showed up. Breakfast selection has been significantly reduced from a year ago (but still good). All in all, once I lose my HH Gold status there won't be any reason to stay here given that I will no longer get free breakfast and can get similar rates in other hotels.
Last edited by greendx; Dec 23, 2018 at 4:35 am
Jan 14, 2019, 12:03 am
#420
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
1st 2 floors of new rooms due end Jan. Just saw images. Wow looks amazing. Very modern, yet keeping the Thai style. If they look as good as images and practical it will be a winner.
