Nov 15, 2014, 12:16 am
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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
Aug 19, 2015, 8:10 pm
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I dont see how it does - hotel was not targeted and hotel guests are not any more likely to be in the busy areas around than myriads of other tourists.
This may be emotionally unsettling but so was being in boston during post marathon manhunt or up in the air post 9/11 or driving at the intersection next to my house after witnessing a fatal car accident there a week ago...
This may be emotionally unsettling but so was being in boston during post marathon manhunt or up in the air post 9/11 or driving at the intersection next to my house after witnessing a fatal car accident there a week ago...
Aug 20, 2015, 9:15 am
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I am highly confident that the hotel remains very safe.
It's location is one of it's strongest points, but as you point out it comes with a higher risk when things go wrong. I would choose a river side hotel at the moment, in light of Monday's attack. I say this mostly because I would not want to see the aftermath of the bombing right outside of my hotel - I do not believe that it is likely there will be another attack in the vicinity of the hotel.
It's location is one of it's strongest points, but as you point out it comes with a higher risk when things go wrong. I would choose a river side hotel at the moment, in light of Monday's attack. I say this mostly because I would not want to see the aftermath of the bombing right outside of my hotel - I do not believe that it is likely there will be another attack in the vicinity of the hotel.
When the red shirts occupied Chidlom, the GH gave me the option to move to the Shangri-La. I didn't take the offer cause it was too far away from what I needed to do. I was lucky that a friend of mine who works at Marriott told me to switch to the JW since it's the same owner.
Aug 20, 2015, 9:18 am
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Does the GH share ownership with any of the Starwood properties?
Sep 2, 2015, 4:35 am
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I just visited the hotel and spent some time outside at the Erawan shrine. It is very nice to see that the area is quickly revovering, and there are lots of people who are coming to pray and pay respect to the shrine. The usual Thai dancers and musicians are there as always.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
Sep 2, 2015, 5:08 am
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I just visited the hotel and spent some time outside at the Erawan shrine. It is very nice to see that the area is quickly revovering, and there are lots of people who are coming to pray and pay respect to the shrine. The usual Thai dancers and musicians are there as always.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
Sep 2, 2015, 7:14 am
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I just visited the hotel and spent some time outside at the Erawan shrine. It is very nice to see that the area is quickly revovering, and there are lots of people who are coming to pray and pay respect to the shrine. The usual Thai dancers and musicians are there as always.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
I enjoy using the i.sawan spa at the hotel and look forward to being back soon. In case anyone is worried about visiting the hotel following the bombing, I don't think it's dangerous at all. Go and enjoy.
Sep 2, 2015, 6:36 pm
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We'll be there Sunday.
Passed by the shrine on BTS yesterday and the statue is still draped in a white cloth. I haven't heard how long it will remain that way but I didn't think the statue's damage was that extensive.
Passed by the shrine on BTS yesterday and the statue is still draped in a white cloth. I haven't heard how long it will remain that way but I didn't think the statue's damage was that extensive.
Sep 2, 2015, 8:43 pm
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Sep 2, 2015, 8:54 pm
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The Erawan Group, owns a variety of properties including this one: The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket
http://www.theerawan.com/site-our/hotel.php
http://www.theerawan.com/site-our/hotel.php
Sep 2, 2015, 10:08 pm
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Sep 3, 2015, 8:25 am
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There is a white sheet wrapped all the way around the exterior of the statue where the railings, upon which people lay garlands, are. Didn't see much as I was on BTS at the time (x3). People are still making offerings to a statue they do not see.
Sep 3, 2015, 11:12 am
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I do not mean to be a lightning rod of controversy, however the GH Erawan BKK has been very close to the epicenter of recent civil unrest and the latest bombing at the Erawan Shrine. Although the Grand Hyatt Erawan does everything in its power to take care of guests and offer the best possible experience, it cannot be denied that the location may expose guests on occasion to events that are beyond the hotel's control.
I was checking in on the first major day of the Red Shirt protests. Even though I had checked the website every day to see if there were notifications, there weren't.
Then I arrived (had to walk quite a distance since the taxi wouldn't drive me closer through the protest area), and the hotel wouldn't initially let me check in, even though they were still open. Not a good situation after a very long flight. They did let me stay one night, but then closed one day later.
Sep 3, 2015, 4:14 pm
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I'm curious myself. My friend just got back from BKK. He was staying at the St Regis and said the street activity was normal BUT the airport was a completely different story.
He flew back to HKG on Monday. No queue whatsoever at immigration. 2 CX flights canceled. There was 16:00 flight instead. Less than 50% full. He was also the only person inside the CX lounge.
update....uploaded a couple of pics (with my friend's approval), that my friend sent me....can view the album "BKK post Erawan."
He flew back to HKG on Monday. No queue whatsoever at immigration. 2 CX flights canceled. There was 16:00 flight instead. Less than 50% full. He was also the only person inside the CX lounge.
update....uploaded a couple of pics (with my friend's approval), that my friend sent me....can view the album "BKK post Erawan."
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Sep 10, 2015, 2:32 pm
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I'm curious myself. My friend just got back from BKK. He was staying at the St Regis and said the street activity was normal BUT the airport was a completely different story.
He flew back to HKG on Monday. No queue whatsoever at immigration. 2 CX flights canceled. There was 16:00 flight instead. Less than 50% full. He was also the only person inside the CX lounge.
update....uploaded a couple of pics (with my friend's approval), that my friend sent me....can view the album "BKK post Erawan."
He flew back to HKG on Monday. No queue whatsoever at immigration. 2 CX flights canceled. There was 16:00 flight instead. Less than 50% full. He was also the only person inside the CX lounge.
update....uploaded a couple of pics (with my friend's approval), that my friend sent me....can view the album "BKK post Erawan."
Sep 11, 2015, 4:26 am
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Had a couple of stays here last week. I got somewhat swamped by the girls in the lounge saying 'thanking you for returning so soon after 'the incident'', (as they all seem to officially refer to it as) etc. It was very quiet, 35% on my first stay and just under 50 for my second. For the first stay I was the only one in the lounge for about half an hour during evening cocktails. I also got a deluxe suite on both stays.
The Erawan Tea Room is still closed for 'refurb' as the windows took a hit but everything else is open as normal. There is understandably a lot more security around with everyone's bags being checked on the bridge into the shopping mall and to enter the hotel itself. There is also a temporary military set up in front of the hotel near to the shrine itself although each time I passed them every single one of them was playing on smart phones or other devices and not even watching who went past.
On my first visit that sheet was up and all the area around was being kept clear but on the second stay the sheet was gone and street vendors were back. I am sure they can't all be the original ones as sadly I am sure some of them perished in the attack. There was also a barrier on the walkway to the BTS to stop people looking down on to the shrine.
The Erawan Tea Room is still closed for 'refurb' as the windows took a hit but everything else is open as normal. There is understandably a lot more security around with everyone's bags being checked on the bridge into the shopping mall and to enter the hotel itself. There is also a temporary military set up in front of the hotel near to the shrine itself although each time I passed them every single one of them was playing on smart phones or other devices and not even watching who went past.
On my first visit that sheet was up and all the area around was being kept clear but on the second stay the sheet was gone and street vendors were back. I am sure they can't all be the original ones as sadly I am sure some of them perished in the attack. There was also a barrier on the walkway to the BTS to stop people looking down on to the shrine.