InterContinental Bangkok Master Thread [merged]
Sep 20, 2014, 4:37 am
#856
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Sep 20, 2014, 9:07 pm
#858
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So, there is little difference between being an Ambassador and RA at this hotel now, except for the mini-bar?
Sep 22, 2014, 5:42 am
#859
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I wouldn't say that. Under normal circumstances they go by the book and an AMB gets the "fake" Executive room category with free internet (wow - someone may want to notice that it is free anyways for IHG Rewards members) and 2 pieces of laundry thrown in (not useless but not an amazing value).
Rooms are all pretty much similar from a size / furnishing / layout perspective for Grand Deluxe / Executive / Club room categories and the most you get is a higher floor as AMB as an additional goodie. Based on that normally AMB is quite worthless at this place except for the 4PM checkout. RA at least guaranteed Club which does have some more tangible benefits.
Rooms are all pretty much similar from a size / furnishing / layout perspective for Grand Deluxe / Executive / Club room categories and the most you get is a higher floor as AMB as an additional goodie. Based on that normally AMB is quite worthless at this place except for the 4PM checkout. RA at least guaranteed Club which does have some more tangible benefits.
Sep 22, 2014, 6:08 am
#860
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Sep 22, 2014, 10:31 am
#861
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I've had a number of recent stays as a RA including some suite bookings. Dropped to Ambassador in July. Maybe that is why they still provided the Club access.
Nov 17, 2014, 11:48 am
#862
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RA recognition and as RA, the shuttle to IC BKK doesn't need the minimum 4 passengers in order to operate
Suite plus Club plus minibar
View, though there are adjacent high rise condo buildings on either side of the property, which impair a small part of it
Design and furnishings
Not too much nearby
Suite plus Club plus minibar
View, though there are adjacent high rise condo buildings on either side of the property, which impair a small part of it
Design and furnishings
Not too much nearby
How much is the shuttle bus to the IC BKK?
Jan 7, 2015, 12:59 am
#864
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I booked a 4 night reward stay in a Standard room for my wife and me yesterday and emailed the hotel about Club access. They have told me that it will cost an extra 3,000 THB per night. Reading back on this thread it seems that there is a chance they might give it to me anyway. Is it possible to just wait and see what happens and, if necessary, just pay on arrival?
Jan 7, 2015, 10:59 am
#865
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I booked a 4 night reward stay in a Standard room for my wife and me yesterday and emailed the hotel about Club access. They have told me that it will cost an extra 3,000 THB per night. Reading back on this thread it seems that there is a chance they might give it to me anyway. Is it possible to just wait and see what happens and, if necessary, just pay on arrival?
Jan 7, 2015, 12:22 pm
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I seem to recall it being 2500 THB last time I was here earlier in the year. I had booked a club room but a friend bought it on arrival.
Jan 11, 2015, 8:25 am
#867
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Jan 11, 2015, 9:44 am
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I booked a 4 night reward stay in a Standard room for my wife and me yesterday and emailed the hotel about Club access. They have told me that it will cost an extra 3,000 THB per night. Reading back on this thread it seems that there is a chance they might give it to me anyway. Is it possible to just wait and see what happens and, if necessary, just pay on arrival?
If you are tempted to pay your way into club, then I'd suggest you do it when you arrive (who knows? you might strike a better deal) - and decide if you want it for more than one or two of your days there.
The Crowne Plaza (ex PanPacific) is a comfortable hotel in a very handy location at the junction of Silom and Rama IV, across from Lumphini park, and very likely to give cub access on a reward stay. But although the lounge there is nice enough, it's not as opulent as the IC's, and has no view.
Jan 11, 2015, 12:19 pm
#869
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A reward stay and Ambassador? Very unlikely you'll get club access, especially as you've forced them to address the question in advance.
If you are tempted to pay your way into club, then I'd suggest you do it when you arrive (who knows? you might strike a better deal) - and decide if you want it for more than one or two of your days there.
The Crowne Plaza (ex PanPacific) is a comfortable hotel in a very handy location at the junction of Silom and Rama IV, across from Lumphini park, and very likely to give cub access on a reward stay. But although the lounge there is nice enough, it's not as opulent as the IC's, and has no view.
If you are tempted to pay your way into club, then I'd suggest you do it when you arrive (who knows? you might strike a better deal) - and decide if you want it for more than one or two of your days there.
The Crowne Plaza (ex PanPacific) is a comfortable hotel in a very handy location at the junction of Silom and Rama IV, across from Lumphini park, and very likely to give cub access on a reward stay. But although the lounge there is nice enough, it's not as opulent as the IC's, and has no view.
I reckon an upgrade to Club access is a remote posibility as you say but it has happened to me elsewhere. I'll try my luck at check-in and just pay if necessary.
Mar 12, 2015, 11:14 pm
#870
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Just checking in if you had finished your stay and what the outcome of your stay was? Thanks!