Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit REVIEW MASTER THREAD
May 31, 2019, 1:56 am
#46
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Do you happen to remember if this room had a bathtub in it?
but it will make my 6 night stay significantly better
May 31, 2019, 6:10 pm
#48
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I just checked in here for 6 nights on points, as a Globalist, they gave me a standard room and told me they do not give upgrades on points. This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard of, considering the heaps of praise I read on this forum and on TA.
I’m calling BS. And all room categories are available for sale.
I’m calling BS. And all room categories are available for sale.
suites were ready and I confirmed they were available on hyatt.com. Unfortunately I did not receive a suite upgrade as a Globalist. I rarely stay at Hyatt Place anywhere in the world so correct me if I am wrong but I think suite upgrades are not a published Globalist benefit at HP, unlike Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, etc. so I did not think I was entitled to a suite therefore I did not say anything at check-in regarding the lack of suite upgrade.
Overall I recommend this hotel for travelers on a budget who do not require a 5-star hotel. However as a general rule, Bangkok is a city where the extra cost of a 5-star hotel over a 4-star hotel is not that much, which is why more often than not I do not want to stay in a hotel like HP in the city, even though HP is priced quite well relative to competitors such as Aloft, 4P, and DT. In addition, if you have elite status in a hotel chain (Hyatt or other), it makes even more sense to stay at a full service hotel where you have good odds of a suite upgrade and where you will have lounge access.
That said, I do agree with you that it is questionable to make a distinction between cash stays and points stays when considering to upgrade a guest to a specialty room or not, but it is what it is.
Jun 1, 2019, 10:43 am
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The only rooms with bathtubs I can recall would be the xx07 basic suites (facing soi 24). I never stayed in the rooms above the bar/deck however they are specialty suites and I'd assume they also have a bathtub.
Dec 2, 2019, 10:14 am
#51
Join Date: Sep 2019
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I recently stayed at this HP for 3 weeks. I had a Specialty King with floor to ceiling windows.
It was my Oasis in the city.
Nothing fancy, but lots of space and that view... oh! That view. I was bedazzled by it every single day.
I did miss having the tub... but it was a small price to pay.
I changed rooms twice (3 rooms total) because I wanted a higher floor.
I first got room 501. the view was okay but being on the 5th floor is not great. No expansive views.
I then was switched to the 12th floor.
Warning, the windows on this floor's specialty King are NOT Floor to ceiling. They are waist to ceiling.
While the view was better than the 5th floor I was VERY disappointed that the view was cut off.
My final, and most. wonderful room, was on the 18th floor.
I was a bit worried that above me on the 19th floor was the gym... but I never once heard a thump.
The view .... did I mention the view?
As a Globalist I was treated to 4 drink coupons which I never used.
The front desk was friendly and helpful.
My only complaint was that on my checkout day, the chauffeur for my car service checked in with the front desk.
They never called me to tell me he was there, and when I went downstairs to check out, I asked if the car service had checked in with them and they said no.
I waited over 40 minutes in the valet entrance, looking at (what I later learned was) my car...
He had been waiting since an hour before my pickup time. Had checked in with the front desk... and then nothing. A HUGE lapse in an otherwise lovely stay.
Because I was there for work I only had breakfast on 2 days off but it was great. Crowded, but great. the room they serve breakfast in is light filled. There is a wait during certain peak hours but it was never very long.
I appreciated the grab and go in the lobby on a couple of occasions, but as an american, I found some of the choices very odd. oh well.
Although no room service was available, you could order items off of the menu and pick them up at the front desk. Since I didn't need room service, this was not an issue for me, though I did order the hamburger on two occasions and it was delicious.
The location was great, a 5 minute walk to two great shopping areas and the BTS.
The restaurants surrounding were fantastic
There were multiple low and high end spas within a short walk as well.
I would definitely stay here again.
It was my Oasis in the city.
Nothing fancy, but lots of space and that view... oh! That view. I was bedazzled by it every single day.
I did miss having the tub... but it was a small price to pay.
I changed rooms twice (3 rooms total) because I wanted a higher floor.
I first got room 501. the view was okay but being on the 5th floor is not great. No expansive views.
I then was switched to the 12th floor.
Warning, the windows on this floor's specialty King are NOT Floor to ceiling. They are waist to ceiling.
While the view was better than the 5th floor I was VERY disappointed that the view was cut off.
My final, and most. wonderful room, was on the 18th floor.
I was a bit worried that above me on the 19th floor was the gym... but I never once heard a thump.
The view .... did I mention the view?
As a Globalist I was treated to 4 drink coupons which I never used.
The front desk was friendly and helpful.
My only complaint was that on my checkout day, the chauffeur for my car service checked in with the front desk.
They never called me to tell me he was there, and when I went downstairs to check out, I asked if the car service had checked in with them and they said no.
I waited over 40 minutes in the valet entrance, looking at (what I later learned was) my car...
He had been waiting since an hour before my pickup time. Had checked in with the front desk... and then nothing. A HUGE lapse in an otherwise lovely stay.
Because I was there for work I only had breakfast on 2 days off but it was great. Crowded, but great. the room they serve breakfast in is light filled. There is a wait during certain peak hours but it was never very long.
I appreciated the grab and go in the lobby on a couple of occasions, but as an american, I found some of the choices very odd. oh well.
Although no room service was available, you could order items off of the menu and pick them up at the front desk. Since I didn't need room service, this was not an issue for me, though I did order the hamburger on two occasions and it was delicious.
The location was great, a 5 minute walk to two great shopping areas and the BTS.
The restaurants surrounding were fantastic
There were multiple low and high end spas within a short walk as well.
I would definitely stay here again.
Last edited by waiwai; Dec 2, 2019 at 10:48 am Reason: adding details
Dec 2, 2019, 12:40 pm
#53
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I recently stayed at this HP for 3 weeks. I had a Specialty King with floor to ceiling windows.
It was my Oasis in the city.
Nothing fancy, but lots of space and that view... oh! That view. I was bedazzled by it every single day.
I did miss having the tub... but it was a small price to pay.
I changed rooms twice (3 rooms total) because I wanted a higher floor.
I first got room 501. the view was okay but being on the 5th floor is not great. No expansive views.
I then was switched to the 12th floor.
Warning, the windows on this floor's specialty King are NOT Floor to ceiling. They are waist to ceiling.
While the view was better than the 5th floor I was VERY disappointed that the view was cut off.
My final, and most. wonderful room, was on the 18th floor.
I was a bit worried that above me on the 19th floor was the gym... but I never once heard a thump.
The view .... did I mention the view?
As a Globalist I was treated to 4 drink coupons which I never used.
The front desk was friendly and helpful.
My only complaint was that on my checkout day, the chauffeur for my car service checked in with the front desk.
They never called me to tell me he was there, and when I went downstairs to check out, I asked if the car service had checked in with them and they said no.
I waited over 40 minutes in the valet entrance, looking at (what I later learned was) my car...
He had been waiting since an hour before my pickup time. Had checked in with the front desk... and then nothing. A HUGE lapse in an otherwise lovely stay.
Because I was there for work I only had breakfast on 2 days off but it was great. Crowded, but great. the room they serve breakfast in is light filled. There is a wait during certain peak hours but it was never very long.
I appreciated the grab and go in the lobby on a couple of occasions, but as an american, I found some of the choices very odd. oh well.
Although no room service was available, you could order items off of the menu and pick them up at the front desk. Since I didn't need room service, this was not an issue for me, though I did order the hamburger on two occasions and it was delicious.
The location was great, a 5 minute walk to two great shopping areas and the BTS.
The restaurants surrounding were fantastic
There were multiple low and high end spas within a short walk as well.
I would definitely stay here again.
It was my Oasis in the city.
Nothing fancy, but lots of space and that view... oh! That view. I was bedazzled by it every single day.
I did miss having the tub... but it was a small price to pay.
I changed rooms twice (3 rooms total) because I wanted a higher floor.
I first got room 501. the view was okay but being on the 5th floor is not great. No expansive views.
I then was switched to the 12th floor.
Warning, the windows on this floor's specialty King are NOT Floor to ceiling. They are waist to ceiling.
While the view was better than the 5th floor I was VERY disappointed that the view was cut off.
My final, and most. wonderful room, was on the 18th floor.
I was a bit worried that above me on the 19th floor was the gym... but I never once heard a thump.
The view .... did I mention the view?
As a Globalist I was treated to 4 drink coupons which I never used.
The front desk was friendly and helpful.
My only complaint was that on my checkout day, the chauffeur for my car service checked in with the front desk.
They never called me to tell me he was there, and when I went downstairs to check out, I asked if the car service had checked in with them and they said no.
I waited over 40 minutes in the valet entrance, looking at (what I later learned was) my car...
He had been waiting since an hour before my pickup time. Had checked in with the front desk... and then nothing. A HUGE lapse in an otherwise lovely stay.
Because I was there for work I only had breakfast on 2 days off but it was great. Crowded, but great. the room they serve breakfast in is light filled. There is a wait during certain peak hours but it was never very long.
I appreciated the grab and go in the lobby on a couple of occasions, but as an american, I found some of the choices very odd. oh well.
Although no room service was available, you could order items off of the menu and pick them up at the front desk. Since I didn't need room service, this was not an issue for me, though I did order the hamburger on two occasions and it was delicious.
The location was great, a 5 minute walk to two great shopping areas and the BTS.
The restaurants surrounding were fantastic
There were multiple low and high end spas within a short walk as well.
I would definitely stay here again.
Dec 2, 2019, 8:09 pm
#54
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Awesome stay in Bangkok
I took several time lapses of the sunset.
im having trouble uploading
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Dec 2, 2019, 10:04 pm
#56
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Nov 22, 2020, 12:06 am
#57
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They now cancelled all reservations up until March 1 2021. Hotel is apparently closed until then.
A week ago they showed the hotel opening on January 2 2021, I guess they had a change of heart.
A week ago they showed the hotel opening on January 2 2021, I guess they had a change of heart.
Nov 22, 2020, 6:07 am
#58
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Did they move existing reservations to a higher-level hotel such as HR or GH? This was a nice gesture done by other hotels such as DT which moved me to Conrad a few months ago. Or they just flat out cancelled?
Nov 22, 2020, 5:42 pm
#59
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They're advertising themselves as an ASQ hotel. Will be interesting to see if they've also pulled out!
Nov 23, 2020, 3:55 am
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