Conrad Bangkok {THA}
Aug 1, 2017, 6:15 am
#121
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Golds usually get lounge access, but recently the lounge is often at full capacity, so I suspect they had to restrict access to Golds while you were there. At least you got a corner room, I like those almost as much as their executive suites. And for this Diamond, corner rooms are my usual upgrade (with lounge access).
Below are two videos I took of the past two corner rooms I received showing the different layouts:
Overall a great hotel for me - good value for a solid 5* and great location walking distance from Sukhumvit. I prefer the Shangri-La but with Bangkok Traffic being what it is I always go for walking distance over hotel.
Aug 1, 2017, 6:45 am
#122
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I checked in last week at this property as HH Gold (I have stayed a few times before and they are aware that I have stayed there before). Was kindly reminded that it is a one-category upgrade policy only and that you need to book at least a corner room in order to get lounge access as HH G.
Aug 1, 2017, 4:47 pm
#123
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I checked in last week at this property as HH Gold (I have stayed a few times before and they are aware that I have stayed there before). Was kindly reminded that it is a one-category upgrade policy only and that you need to book at least a corner room in order to get lounge access as HH G.
Aug 1, 2017, 8:39 pm
#124
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I am a Gold. Booked a basic room for the weekend. Do you think it is worth it to pay 500 baht to upgrade to corner room and hope for an upgrade in order to gain access to the lounge?
In your opinion, is the lounge worth it?
In your opinion, is the lounge worth it?
Aug 2, 2017, 12:25 am
#125
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I would pay 500 THB extra just for the corner room, regardless of lounge. It's a nice room.
Aug 2, 2017, 9:17 am
#126
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I can't speak to the corner room, since both times I've staid as a DIA, I've been upgraded from a basic room to an Executive Level room, but only standard size.
Aug 2, 2017, 10:40 am
#128
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Aug 2, 2017, 12:52 pm
#129
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Likewise, but I've always rejected the upgrade and asked for a corner room on a lower floor. It's worth it - especially when as diamonds we get lounge access anyway.
Aug 2, 2017, 7:00 pm
#130
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Sep 1, 2017, 9:43 pm
#131
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The Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai Station. Transfer to BTS Sky Train at the same station (you'll may have to buy another ticket, simple process), and then go to Phloen Chit Station. You do not have to transfer to the train at Siam Station (going in the same direction opposite side). A Shuttle Bus at Phloen Chit to the Conrad will pick you up at the street corner -- the window will have a sign with the Conrad logo on it.
Very easy to do.
Very easy to do.
Sep 1, 2017, 10:46 pm
#132
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Sep 1, 2017, 11:26 pm
#133
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Anyone have updated shuttle schedule?
Sep 2, 2017, 1:25 am
#134
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When two persons and first timers to BKK, I wouldn't bother with public transportation to the Conrad. Take a taxi from the airport - it will be around 400 THB. Pubic transport for 2 will be almost 200 THB and you will most likely have to wait for the shuttle bus (unless you decide to walk to the hotel). There is a thread in the Thailand forum about transport to/from the airport, incl. taxi.
Carrying so much luggage and changing transport modes 2 times will be a hot and sweating experience in BKK. Don't bother.
Carrying so much luggage and changing transport modes 2 times will be a hot and sweating experience in BKK. Don't bother.
Last edited by SK AAR; Sep 2, 2017 at 1:35 am
Sep 2, 2017, 2:22 am
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When two persons and first timers to BKK, I wouldn't bother with public transportation to the Conrad. Take a taxi from the airport - it will be around 400 THB. Pubic transport for 2 will be almost 200 THB and you will most likely have to wait for the shuttle bus (unless you decide to walk to the hotel). There is a thread in the Thailand forum about transport to/from the airport, incl. taxi.
Carrying so much luggage and changing transport modes 2 times will be a hot and sweating experience in BKK. Don't bother.
Carrying so much luggage and changing transport modes 2 times will be a hot and sweating experience in BKK. Don't bother.