Conrad Bangkok {THA}
May 7, 2019, 5:50 pm
#526
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CGK/KOA
Programs: AA ExPlat HH Diamond
Posts: 1,683
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I agree with the commentary about the WA now being here, it was tempting to book there instead, but two of the restaurants i wanted to try are within a stones throw of the Conrad.[/QUOTE]
Just curious, I've stayed at this property over 50 times. What two restaurants were close that you had to try?
I agree with the commentary about the WA now being here, it was tempting to book there instead, but two of the restaurants i wanted to try are within a stones throw of the Conrad.[/QUOTE]
Just curious, I've stayed at this property over 50 times. What two restaurants were close that you had to try?
May 7, 2019, 6:13 pm
#527
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,843
I wouldn't be surprised if there are indeed some snowball effects of the introduction of the W/A into the Bangkok market. When the Conrad was the top dog of the Hilton Honors options, it could command somewhat of a premium, knowing that there are many within the loyalty program, willing to pay it, and redeem the benefits, rather than shop around with non-Hilton properties for a high-end stay.
Now that the W/A has replaced the Conrad as the most premium Hilton property, or at least provided another option, it has created more supply for premium property seekers amongst the loyalty program guests. It has to have some effect based on basic supply and demand laws.
Now that the W/A has replaced the Conrad as the most premium Hilton property, or at least provided another option, it has created more supply for premium property seekers amongst the loyalty program guests. It has to have some effect based on basic supply and demand laws.
May 7, 2019, 6:45 pm
#529
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 587
Saneh Jaan and Savelberg are both within a 5 minute walk.
May 7, 2019, 6:49 pm
#530
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
Good point, it is very possible that some guests were previously choosing Conrad simply because they were Hilton loyalists and they wanted the top Hilton option in the city, and this has now changed. The question is to what extent this is having an impact. WA is so far ahead of Conrad and Conrad is not very dissimilar in terms of price level and quality to Millenium Hilton + Hilton Sukhumvit so I think any impact might be modest. Just my opinion though, honestly we'll never know.
Who am I kidding, need to at least try the W/A for a night if nothing else
May 7, 2019, 6:54 pm
#531
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: PHL
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 587
May 7, 2019, 6:54 pm
#532
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,843
Having stayed at all three (minus the W/A), I'm not sure I think the Millenium or Sukhumvit quite measure up to the Conrad in so far as luxury and quality of service overall, including things like the EL offerings etc.. The other two have their strengths, but mostly based on their locations, and what one is looking to do, IMHO. When I return to BKK, I will probably compare the then current rates between the W/A and the Conrad.
May 8, 2019, 12:58 am
#533
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
From my point of view all top four Hilton are different enough to chose the right one.
1. WA: 5*+ luxury, leisure, international
2. Conrad: 5* luxury, business, US American
3. Hilton Sukhumvit: 5* luxury, business, Japanese
4. Hilton Millennium: 4*+ tourists, package holiday, Western/international
And if you can’t decide by that, you can chose the right one by your preferred location.
So even if I agree, that the WA is better than the Conrad, I would always prefer the Conrad or the Hilton Sukhumvit for business meetings and always prefer the WA for a leisure stay with my wife.
1. WA: 5*+ luxury, leisure, international
2. Conrad: 5* luxury, business, US American
3. Hilton Sukhumvit: 5* luxury, business, Japanese
4. Hilton Millennium: 4*+ tourists, package holiday, Western/international
And if you can’t decide by that, you can chose the right one by your preferred location.
So even if I agree, that the WA is better than the Conrad, I would always prefer the Conrad or the Hilton Sukhumvit for business meetings and always prefer the WA for a leisure stay with my wife.
Jun 11, 2019, 7:42 am
#534
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Another excellent stay. Upgraded to Conrad Suite. Room ready at 10:30. Lounge staff welcoming as always with my drink ready in evening. Pool staff on hand with towels and water after my run. Can’t go wrong and some days rates are dipping below 4000 again.
Only niggle is why loud people, afraid to say American insist on swearing/cursing in the lounge in the evening. We don’t all need to hear their stories! Ahhh well can’t have it all
Only niggle is why loud people, afraid to say American insist on swearing/cursing in the lounge in the evening. We don’t all need to hear their stories! Ahhh well can’t have it all
Jun 11, 2019, 9:16 am
#535
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
Another excellent stay. Upgraded to Conrad Suite. Room ready at 10:30. Lounge staff welcoming as always with my drink ready in evening. Pool staff on hand with towels and water after my run. Can’t go wrong and some days rates are dipping below 4000 again.
Only niggle is why loud people, afraid to say American insist on swearing/cursing in the lounge in the evening. We don’t all need to hear their stories! Ahhh well can’t have it all
Only niggle is why loud people, afraid to say American insist on swearing/cursing in the lounge in the evening. We don’t all need to hear their stories! Ahhh well can’t have it all
Jun 11, 2019, 8:57 pm
#536
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Did You not get the rice crackers and plate of macaroons? The fruit normally in room and the extras come later
Jun 11, 2019, 9:53 pm
#537
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
I would complain if the silk elephant were missing though!
Jun 11, 2019, 10:07 pm
#538
Join Date: Apr 2010
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, 20 years
Posts: 465
Stayed at Conrad this weekend upgraded to the patio garden suite on Mercure side. The patio garden is nice, but of very little use for me, no privacy and the heat. The suite has not been upgraded and on the smallish side, no dining area. Kind of a mix of low end room living area connected to a sleeping room. The room had no walk-in closet, just regular room closet area. No private toilet area in bathroom. Round toilet bowel with large over sized oblong toilet seat/lid that exceeded toilet boundaries by several inches (very home made appearing repair). While suite upgrade was nice, I'd prefer my previous suite upgrades.
The hotel appeared to be full of many US military personnel male/female which made a more colorful cocktail hour atmosphere. Also more than usual US Government (boondoggle) visitors. It appeared many people cuing up very early for prime seating, most seats taken at start of happy hours.
Only mention because years ago asked to conform to dress code while wearing dressy Bermuda shorts, casual button down shirt and tennis shoes. And on another occasion my lady was asked to change her high end dress open toe shoes in the executive lounge . Noticed at breakfast and at cocktail hour people with gym attire, flip flops and sandals (most appearing to be government employees) during my stay.
The hotel appeared to be full of many US military personnel male/female which made a more colorful cocktail hour atmosphere. Also more than usual US Government (boondoggle) visitors. It appeared many people cuing up very early for prime seating, most seats taken at start of happy hours.
Only mention because years ago asked to conform to dress code while wearing dressy Bermuda shorts, casual button down shirt and tennis shoes. And on another occasion my lady was asked to change her high end dress open toe shoes in the executive lounge . Noticed at breakfast and at cocktail hour people with gym attire, flip flops and sandals (most appearing to be government employees) during my stay.
Jun 22, 2019, 11:28 am
#540
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063