Conrad Bangkok {THA}
Feb 24, 2019, 2:50 am
#466
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usually somewhere between 30000 and 40000 feet...but actually the English countryside
Programs: BA GGL/Lifetime Gold, EK Gold, Lowly M&M, Marriott tit, Hhonors Diamond, numerous others
Posts: 1,156
Actually the circular desk is fine ( I'm sat at it). Desk lamp over and all sockets in handy reach. Office style chair. Only gripe is the small wardrobe space.
the only other gripe is I can't persuade swmbo to go to the EL for cocktails - she insists on the Banyan Tree 🤔
the only other gripe is I can't persuade swmbo to go to the EL for cocktails - she insists on the Banyan Tree 🤔
Last edited by Beano HK; Feb 24, 2019 at 2:52 am Reason: Clicked too soon!
Feb 25, 2019, 4:45 am
#467
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Manila, Philippines
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 18
It's nice that they just polished the bathroom and didn't overly modernise the classic Thai touches. Is the club lounge going to be renovated, if yes, has a schedule been posted?
Feb 26, 2019, 4:01 am
#468
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,087
I think you may have stumbled on a pun
. I imagine that the fact that they have those shades going down save a lot of cooling energy during the day when most guests are out and about.
Feb 26, 2019, 4:12 am
#469
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Singapore and KL
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum Premier, IHG Gold, Phyllis Court Junior Member
Posts: 360
Considering the awful excuses for desk chairs found in many hotel rooms, I personally would not complain about finding a good Herman Miller chair in my room!
Mar 3, 2019, 12:18 pm
#470
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: South Africa
Programs: SQ PPS
Posts: 13
Mar 3, 2019, 5:18 pm
#471
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,837
Mar 3, 2019, 11:39 pm
#472
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usually somewhere between 30000 and 40000 feet...but actually the English countryside
Programs: BA GGL/Lifetime Gold, EK Gold, Lowly M&M, Marriott tit, Hhonors Diamond, numerous others
Posts: 1,156
Ah. No, SWMBO wanted the roof of the Banyan Tree Moon Bar on the 61st floor watching the sunset sipping overpriced Mojitos at GBP20 each....rather than sipping assorted "free" booze from the Conrad EL.
Mar 5, 2019, 1:28 am
#474
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Singapore and KL
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, Marriott Platinum Premier, IHG Gold, Phyllis Court Junior Member
Posts: 360
Mar 5, 2019, 6:48 am
#475
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Mar 5, 2019, 7:03 am
#476
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,466
Mar 5, 2019, 3:41 pm
#477
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: HH Diamond,Virgin Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 248
Yea, with so many options this question comes up on here every so often, personal opinions vary but the Conrad definitely hits the sweet spot in BKK in terms of price, service, "niceness", Diamond benefits, lounge, pool, etc. The newly renovated lobby and rooms are just icing on the cake.
Agreed. Conrad is my first choice and am always well looked after
I have not tried the new Waldorf yet from what I've heard they are not so generous to diamonds
Mar 5, 2019, 4:46 pm
#478
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
I’ve had 3 stays at the Conrad and have always had some nice upgrades. For my trip last week, they were showing as only having standard rooms so I was assuming no chance of an upgrade. I decided to stay at the Hilton Sukhumvit. I liked it a lot, upgraded to an executive suite and had a nice fruit spread and dessert waiting upon arrival. The lounge was nice and the drinks flowed better than at the Conrad however the food offerings pale to what you get at the Conrad. I took breakfast in the restaurant and it was fantastic. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Mar 7, 2019, 7:23 am
#479
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076
Yea, with so many options this question comes up on here every so often, personal opinions vary but the Conrad definitely hits the sweet spot in BKK in terms of price, service, "niceness", Diamond benefits, lounge, pool, etc. The newly renovated lobby and rooms are just icing on the cake.
Kudos to @JJeffrey for the excellent photos. Made me yearn for the next visit in a couple of weeks
Mar 19, 2019, 4:08 am
#480
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: AA Gold . Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Platinum.
Posts: 486
I just returned from a week at the Conrad in Bangkok in a Terrace Suite. The Terrace is fantastic and we used it a lot as the weather was pleasant. The Terrace Suites have not been upgraded yet however the Executive Lounge daily selection was first class as was the service.
My only complaint was that the Wifi was terribly slow throughout the Hotel which often resulted in me using my phone service.
My only complaint was that the Wifi was terribly slow throughout the Hotel which often resulted in me using my phone service.