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Airport Transportation
The following thread and its wiki provide all the information one needs to know about taking a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport: Catching a Taxi at BKK and general Thailand taxi discussion [SEE WIKI FIRST] The wiki discusses the breakdown of taxi fares from the airport to central Bangkok where Grand Hyatt Erawan is located, and addresses the possibility of being slightly overcharged by a taxi driver.
Alternatively, Grand Hyatt Erawan offers airport transfers in its own fleet of silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class and E-class sedans. The prices of these service are S-Class THB 3,300 (net) per one way transfer (per post 1976) and E-Class THB 2,500 (per post 1975) to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Guests using this service will be greeted by a representative at the airport, assisted with their luggage, and escorted to the waiting car.
For an additional charge, the hotel can also arrange "Fast Track" (VIP lane) immigration clearance, as well as the option of being met at one's arrival gate by a buggy and escorted through Fast Track immigration. This service is available for THB 1,600+ 7% vat per person, or THB 2,400+ 7% vat per person to include Golf Cart and porter services.
AOT (and perhaps other companies) also provide transfers from and to the airport. Various vehicle types are available at different price points: Camry (THB 1,200 one way), Mercedes E-Class (THB 2,400 one way).
I always use http://www.limousine.in.th for my car needs in BKK incl airport transfers. 1050 THB from BKK to the city, 900 THB city to BKK (incl tolls).
UBER no longer operates in Thailand. Instead, use GRAB. Similar to UBER, prices will vary. On my trip, I was able to get a GRAB for 364 THB from BKK.
Taxi should run between 400-500 THB. If going from the hotel to BKK, the hotel will quote 500 THB. I had to wait for a few taxi's as the first two didn't want to do unless I paid 750 THB.
Grand Club lounge hours
The following thread and its wiki provide all the information one needs to know about taking a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport: Catching a Taxi at BKK and general Thailand taxi discussion [SEE WIKI FIRST] The wiki discusses the breakdown of taxi fares from the airport to central Bangkok where Grand Hyatt Erawan is located, and addresses the possibility of being slightly overcharged by a taxi driver.
Alternatively, Grand Hyatt Erawan offers airport transfers in its own fleet of silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class and E-class sedans. The prices of these service are S-Class THB 3,300 (net) per one way transfer (per post 1976) and E-Class THB 2,500 (per post 1975) to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Guests using this service will be greeted by a representative at the airport, assisted with their luggage, and escorted to the waiting car.
For an additional charge, the hotel can also arrange "Fast Track" (VIP lane) immigration clearance, as well as the option of being met at one's arrival gate by a buggy and escorted through Fast Track immigration. This service is available for THB 1,600+ 7% vat per person, or THB 2,400+ 7% vat per person to include Golf Cart and porter services.
AOT (and perhaps other companies) also provide transfers from and to the airport. Various vehicle types are available at different price points: Camry (THB 1,200 one way), Mercedes E-Class (THB 2,400 one way).
I always use http://www.limousine.in.th for my car needs in BKK incl airport transfers. 1050 THB from BKK to the city, 900 THB city to BKK (incl tolls).
UBER no longer operates in Thailand. Instead, use GRAB. Similar to UBER, prices will vary. On my trip, I was able to get a GRAB for 364 THB from BKK.
Taxi should run between 400-500 THB. If going from the hotel to BKK, the hotel will quote 500 THB. I had to wait for a few taxi's as the first two didn't want to do unless I paid 750 THB.
Grand Club lounge hours
- Open: Daily 6:30am-11:00pm
- Breakfast: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:30am; Saturday-Sunday 6:30am-11:00am
- Happy hour: Daily 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Information as of 11-Apr-2019
- "The Dining Room" (lobby restaurant) breakfast buffet
- Hours: Daily 6:00am-10:30am
- Available for guests on relevant rates and for Globalists
- Information as of 11-Apr-2019
Grand Hyatt Bangkok (Erawan) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 20, 2019, 1:00 pm
#1591
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 31
Grand Hyatt Bangkok Spa Cottage upgrade
Hello everyone.
I saw a review of a blogger from BoardingArea from 2017.
He had a Globalist status that means you will get a room upgrade up to standard suite, but, when he arrived at GH Bangkok, he got an upgrade to the Cottage! Is it because he was a Globalist a lot of time, because he is staying at the hotel some nights in a year or it was a mistake?
I saw a review of a blogger from BoardingArea from 2017.
He had a Globalist status that means you will get a room upgrade up to standard suite, but, when he arrived at GH Bangkok, he got an upgrade to the Cottage! Is it because he was a Globalist a lot of time, because he is staying at the hotel some nights in a year or it was a mistake?
Jul 20, 2019, 4:39 pm
#1592
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 320
I've been going to this hotel for the past 7 - 8 years now and have never received an upgrade to the spa cottages. I've had colleagues who've been able to get them on a 1 or 2 night stay but rarely longer. I've never gotten higher than a premier suite which is still quite nice. They only have a handful of these cottages and lots of globalists staying so hard to secure one.
Jul 20, 2019, 6:13 pm
#1593
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Jul 22, 2019, 11:17 am
#1594
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP; Marriott Amb; Hyatt Globalist; Shangri-la Diamond; IHG SpireAmb; Hilton D; Accor G
Posts: 3,319
Stay somewhere else. Spasso is a brothel. Loud music and freelancers are all you'll find there. I tried getting some work done here… not at all appropriate.
Jul 22, 2019, 9:24 pm
#1595
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,312
Spasso is not an appropriate place to work and US working hours will be the middle of the night in Thailand anyway. There's several other bars and lounges at the GHE, but still .. US working hours will pretty much be the middle of the night, very early morning in Bangkok anyway.
-David
Jul 22, 2019, 11:16 pm
#1596
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,478
I wake up around 4 am to make west coast calls. This is where the suite comes in handy.
Jul 23, 2019, 8:40 am
#1598
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BNA
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoy Plat, HHonors Diamond, DL Gold
Posts: 383
It is strange how Spasso has generated so much in the way of polarizing opinions and conviction. I last stayed at the Grand Hyatt Erawan earlier this month. At most times, Spasso was so empty, one would be lucky to find 3 people at the bar. This also matches my recollection of Spasso from the past few years. For people expecting an exciting establishment occasionally containing female customers with professional motives, it is best to look elsewhere in BKK. There are better places for that. One expecting Spasso to be a happening nighttime venue would likely be disappointed. 10 years ago, Spasso was more lively.
Regardless of the differing opinion which Spasso is seemingly generating, the Grand Hyatt Erawan can still deliver a thoroughly enjoyable stay. I wouldn't rate the Grand Hyatt Erawan as my fav hotel in BKK, however I have chosen to stay there to make use of the WoH benefits. It remains a solid option, and my first choice amongst Hyatts in BKK. Park Hyatt is also nice, but does not provide enough extra value for the premium price.
Regardless of the differing opinion which Spasso is seemingly generating, the Grand Hyatt Erawan can still deliver a thoroughly enjoyable stay. I wouldn't rate the Grand Hyatt Erawan as my fav hotel in BKK, however I have chosen to stay there to make use of the WoH benefits. It remains a solid option, and my first choice amongst Hyatts in BKK. Park Hyatt is also nice, but does not provide enough extra value for the premium price.
Jul 23, 2019, 8:46 am
#1599
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Spasso does seem to polarize opinion. I actually like it, but have no idea why someone would try to do work from Spasso.
My favorites are InterContinental and Anantara Siam, but GHE and StR are very nice. All have entry level suites that are affordable either through upgrades or paid upsell. It is much nicer to have a workspace in a separate room from bedroom.
My favorites are InterContinental and Anantara Siam, but GHE and StR are very nice. All have entry level suites that are affordable either through upgrades or paid upsell. It is much nicer to have a workspace in a separate room from bedroom.
Aug 27, 2019, 8:27 pm
#1600
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,363
Staying here in less than a month and I have some questions. Does anyone that has traveled here use TMobile? Reason is I want to use grab and TMobile has international 2g service. I have used it in other countries and it was enough for Uber but didn't know about Thailand and grab.
Aug 27, 2019, 8:34 pm
#1601
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Seat 2A
Programs: AA EXP LT GLD 1MM, BA GLD, NH/UA*G, Hyatt Dia, Marr Tit LT PLT, IHG Spire,HH Dia, MGM NOIR,Hertz PC
Posts: 10,571
Staying here in less than a month and I have some questions. Does anyone that has traveled here use TMobile? Reason is I want to use grab and TMobile has international 2g service. I have used it in other countries and it was enough for Uber but didn't know about Thailand and grab.
Aug 27, 2019, 8:47 pm
#1602
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
Posts: 13,312
Staying here in less than a month and I have some questions. Does anyone that has traveled here use TMobile? Reason is I want to use grab and TMobile has international 2g service. I have used it in other countries and it was enough for Uber but didn't know about Thailand and grab.
Grab itself though can be a pain in the ... when attempting to add a US based credit card. They make you jump through some hoops. But IIRC, there's a pay in cash option.
-David
Aug 27, 2019, 10:29 pm
#1604
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SFO / HKG
Posts: 86
These might not be available for every plan, but T-Mobile's started offering some new one-time international passes. The cheapest is $5 (24 hours of up to 512MB of 4G data). Other current options include a $35 pass (10 days / 5gb) and a $50 pass (30 days / 15gb). Might be a good consideration.
Aug 28, 2019, 12:45 am
#1605
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: HKG, SIN, SFO
Programs: CX Diamond, SQ PPS, UAPP, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21
I've stayed at The GHE at least 7-8 times over the last 3 years, and I've been able to get the cottage suite about 4 times. They put a remark on my account to say that I enjoy the cottage, so they try to book it for me. The person checking me in said that many people don't like getting upgraded into the cottage, so they typically just upgrade people into a suite.