Hyatt Regency Bangkok, Sukhumvit in Thailand REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
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Returned two days ago for a repeat tour but due to my Flickr account being down was not able to post a report. Was shown 3 types of rooms: Twin, Deluxe King, and Regency Suite. Again very nice new furnishings and great relaxing ambiance in the middle of chaotic lower Sukhumvit. Here are my observations:
- CORRECTION: the property will have 273 rooms including suites when fully operational. Currently 110 are open including 10 suites. Final number of suites remains confidential.
- Regency Club is estimated to be completed in 2 months. Globalists and Club rate guests currently have the same benefits at the 4th floor venues.
- Three floors of rooftop venues will be opened above the regency club - floors 28-30 - the same as at the Marriott Sukhumvit 57.
- Deluxe Room are the entry level accommodations for Globalist in case of no suite availability. These deluxe rooms are huge and resemble the Renaissance Suite at the Bangkok Renaissance but I found them bigger and with dramatic bathroom/bathtub. Additionally, the deluxe room has an extra 1/2 bathroom at its vestibule. Only deluxe and higher room category offer coffee making machine.
- Suites will offer "Handy" hand-held mobile device that works exactly like a cell phone except you cannot receive calls. Landline calls within Bangkok, your data, and unlimited calls to 10 countries are included for the duration of your stay. Secure system that will delete all your personal data from the system upon checkout. This is a huge benefit especially the gratis calls to other countries.
- Pool is larger than the one at the Sukhumvit 57 (in my estimation) and has a direct sun exposure. Shaded areas are plentiful for the Asian guests.
- The structure is designed in such a way the the upper and lower floors are wider and offer more space than the middle section. So currently the available lower floor rooms and suites offer a nice space.
- At least two outlets are opened in the attached developer-operated mall, a spa and a coffee shop.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Shower & tub with dramatic views - Deluxe Room
Extra 1/2 bathroom that can come in handy - Deluxe Room
Coffee/tea making facilities - Deluxe Room
High ceiling and ample space - Twin Room
- CORRECTION: the property will have 273 rooms including suites when fully operational. Currently 110 are open including 10 suites. Final number of suites remains confidential.
- Regency Club is estimated to be completed in 2 months. Globalists and Club rate guests currently have the same benefits at the 4th floor venues.
- Three floors of rooftop venues will be opened above the regency club - floors 28-30 - the same as at the Marriott Sukhumvit 57.
- Deluxe Room are the entry level accommodations for Globalist in case of no suite availability. These deluxe rooms are huge and resemble the Renaissance Suite at the Bangkok Renaissance but I found them bigger and with dramatic bathroom/bathtub. Additionally, the deluxe room has an extra 1/2 bathroom at its vestibule. Only deluxe and higher room category offer coffee making machine.
- Suites will offer "Handy" hand-held mobile device that works exactly like a cell phone except you cannot receive calls. Landline calls within Bangkok, your data, and unlimited calls to 10 countries are included for the duration of your stay. Secure system that will delete all your personal data from the system upon checkout. This is a huge benefit especially the gratis calls to other countries.
- Pool is larger than the one at the Sukhumvit 57 (in my estimation) and has a direct sun exposure. Shaded areas are plentiful for the Asian guests.
- The structure is designed in such a way the the upper and lower floors are wider and offer more space than the middle section. So currently the available lower floor rooms and suites offer a nice space.
- At least two outlets are opened in the attached developer-operated mall, a spa and a coffee shop.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
Shower & tub with dramatic views - Deluxe Room
Extra 1/2 bathroom that can come in handy - Deluxe Room
Coffee/tea making facilities - Deluxe Room
High ceiling and ample space - Twin Room
#77
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Regency Suite offer dramatic views facing lower Sukhumvit side of the building through its floor to ceiling windows.
Sofa bed - Regency Suite
Mini bar - Regency Suite
Bedroom views of lower Sukhumvit - Regency Suite
Asok and the SGS as seen from the bathroom - Regency Suite
Handy device with some of the countries listed
Handy station - Regency Suite
Stay Connected benefit - Regency Suite
Sofa bed - Regency Suite
Mini bar - Regency Suite
Bedroom views of lower Sukhumvit - Regency Suite
Asok and the SGS as seen from the bathroom - Regency Suite
Handy device with some of the countries listed
Handy station - Regency Suite
Stay Connected benefit - Regency Suite
#79
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If you have a confirmed suite at the GH I'd stick with that. GH BKK is a solid property though I don't care at all for their standard rooms.
#80
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To be honest with you, even their standard suites are .... after the last renovations. In the GHE suite bathroom, I kept on bumping into walls because of the mirrors they installed to make the fake illusion of a bigger space!
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Just booked here in early March with points upgrade to Regency Deluxe Suite. Website says Regency Club opening in March, so perhaps we'll be able to check that out. Will be wheeling over from SGS, where we have two nights in the Rajah suite, purchased at a charity auction last year
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- Deluxe Room are the entry level accommodations for Globalist in case of no suite availability. These deluxe rooms are huge and resemble the Renaissance Suite at the Bangkok Renaissance but I found them bigger and with dramatic bathroom/bathtub. Additionally, the deluxe room has an extra 1/2 bathroom at its vestibule.
#83
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I’m currently on my second stay. Both times upgraded to the Deluxe room. Depending on the floor, they are different sizes. Neither had an extra 1/2 bathroom. The one on the higher floor is slightly smaller due to the tapering of the building so the second sofa is missing.
#85
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Finally additional Hyatt choices to earn and burn in Thailand in general: https://onemileatatime.com/slh-hyatt-expansion/
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137 Pillars Suites Bangkok
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Aleenta Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Akyra Beach Club Phuket
Aleenta Resort & Spa Phuket
Keemala Phuket
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Completed my third 2-night stay.
Staff is great. Everyone is welcoming and chatty. Good to meet the management again who were earlier at the HR Hua Hin.
Breakfast in the restaurant, included for Globalists, is excellent. The temporary arrangement of using the cafe for cocktail hours is working out really well, though the portions you order from the menu are a too big for one person.
Each time I was upgraded to a Deluxe Room. Each of the rooms was slightly different. The first two were xx15 and were different because the building tapers. This week I had xx14 and the toilet was in a room off the vestibule rather than as a part of the bathroom. In all cases the bathroom had a stand-alone tub and a shower.
There was a physical plant issue during my stay. I was happy with just informing them so it could be addressed by engineering. However, they insisted on service recovery which was well beyond what was needed.
I took a few pics of the pool and gym. I don’t think I’ve seen such an impressive gym at any BKK property.
EDIT: Not uploading, will try later.
Staff is great. Everyone is welcoming and chatty. Good to meet the management again who were earlier at the HR Hua Hin.
Breakfast in the restaurant, included for Globalists, is excellent. The temporary arrangement of using the cafe for cocktail hours is working out really well, though the portions you order from the menu are a too big for one person.
Each time I was upgraded to a Deluxe Room. Each of the rooms was slightly different. The first two were xx15 and were different because the building tapers. This week I had xx14 and the toilet was in a room off the vestibule rather than as a part of the bathroom. In all cases the bathroom had a stand-alone tub and a shower.
There was a physical plant issue during my stay. I was happy with just informing them so it could be addressed by engineering. However, they insisted on service recovery which was well beyond what was needed.
I took a few pics of the pool and gym. I don’t think I’ve seen such an impressive gym at any BKK property.
EDIT: Not uploading, will try later.
Last edited by yosithezet; Jan 31, 2019 at 5:49 am
#87
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Completed my third 2-night stay. Each time I was upgraded to a Deluxe Room. Each of the rooms was slightly different. The first two were xx15 and were different because the building tapers. This week I had xx14 and the toilet was in a room off the vestibule rather than as a part of the bathroom. In all cases the bathroom had a stand-alone tub and a shower.
You are Globalist and you are 0/3 on suite upgrades. It tempers my enthusiasm about this property.
#88
Do they have a limited amount of suites available or just stingy with giving them as Globalist upgrades?
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