InterContinental Bangkok Master Thread [merged]
Mar 6, 2018, 1:25 pm
#1216
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
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Looking at the recent RA experiences, diminished club f&b etc., it seems like there are better deals in Bangkok now, despite being RA. What's the regulars stance on the hotel now? I'm looking for 4 or 5 relaxing days in a great hotel. Would the CP even be a better option now than the IC? Any other favorites in BKK?
Thank you
Thank you
I think location is also pretty good if looking to relax as your with in walking distance to multiple malls and places to eat without having to tackle the traffic and if you don't want to leave the hotel to eat I quite enjoy Theo Mio and the Fireplace grill.
Mar 6, 2018, 1:30 pm
#1217
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Posts: 397
Looking at the recent RA experiences, diminished club f&b etc., it seems like there are better deals in Bangkok now, despite being RA. What's the regulars stance on the hotel now? I'm looking for 4 or 5 relaxing days in a great hotel. Would the CP even be a better option now than the IC? Any other favorites in BKK?
Thank you
Thank you
Mar 6, 2018, 8:57 pm
#1218
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Amsterdam, Asia, UK
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I did around 25 nights there across last year and still think the lounge at the IC is pretty solid, the staff are great drink selection is good although no champagne but that's down to the high tax in Thailand. I personally also think the food offering is decent if your just looking to have snacks with your drinks rather than make a full dinner out of it, they regularly have a centre peace on top of the cold buffet and warm canapes such as roast beef that they carve in the lounge and whole salmon en croute to name a couple of things I have had.
I think location is also pretty good if looking to relax as your with in walking distance to multiple malls and places to eat without having to tackle the traffic and if you don't want to leave the hotel to eat I quite enjoy Theo Mio and the Fireplace grill.
I think location is also pretty good if looking to relax as your with in walking distance to multiple malls and places to eat without having to tackle the traffic and if you don't want to leave the hotel to eat I quite enjoy Theo Mio and the Fireplace grill.
Mar 9, 2018, 4:37 pm
#1220
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
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For starter, the location of the ICH is much better. Although Sala Daeng BTS skytrain and Lumpini MRT subway stations are close to the Sofitel SO, ICH BKK is smack in the center of town. You cannot get more central than this location.
Mar 10, 2018, 12:48 am
#1221
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I'm guessing you like the IC's location, which is fine. And I'm sure shopping malls are a focus for many visitors.
But Silom has attractions of its own: not least in it banking institutions, which probably make it the financial centre of the city. I understand there's also a smattering of fun-time establishments in the vicinity
Mar 10, 2018, 1:21 pm
#1222
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I think "centre of town" is a concept that means different things to different folk, visitors and residents.
I'm guessing you like the IC's location, which is fine. And I'm sure shopping malls are a focus for many visitors.
But Silom has attractions of its own: not least in it banking institutions, which probably make it the financial centre of the city. I understand there's also a smattering of fun-time establishments in the vicinity
I'm guessing you like the IC's location, which is fine. And I'm sure shopping malls are a focus for many visitors.
But Silom has attractions of its own: not least in it banking institutions, which probably make it the financial centre of the city. I understand there's also a smattering of fun-time establishments in the vicinity
Asok, Silom, and Sathorn could all be considred centers of Bangkok, but the ICH BKK, on the other hand, is located in the "real" center on town (Ratchaprasong Intersection) and the BTS entry is just outside its doors, placing the entire city at your fingertips. Two huge malls surround the ICH BKK (Gaysorn and Central Chitlom), CentralWorld is just across the street (Ratchadamri), Big C around the corner, Central Embassy a short walking distance, and Siam's mega-malls are just one BTS stop away. Also, at the entrance to the ICH BKK, the Vishnu Shrine, the famous "four-faced Buddha" Erawan Shrine is just across the street, the Trimurti Shrine across the road in front of Central World, the Ganesha Shrine further down in front of Isetan, and finally opposite side is the Hindu god Indra Shrine.
Erawan Shrine just across the street from ICH BKK
Mar 10, 2018, 4:53 pm
#1223
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Asok, Silom, and Sathorn could all be considred centers of Bangkok, but the ICH BKK, on the other hand, is located in the "real" center on town (Ratchaprasong Intersection) and the BTS entry is just outside its doors, placing the entire city at your fingertips. Two huge malls surround the ICH BKK (Gaysorn and Central Chitlom), CentralWorld is just across the street (Ratchadamri), Big C around the corner, Central Embassy a short walking distance, and Siam's mega-malls are just one BTS stop away.
I'm not attempting to promote Silom/Sathorn as the centre of Bangkok. Merely pointing out that it is a centre for many activities (mine!), just as Ratchaprasong is a centre for those who love malls. There's a whiff of silliness to claiming one of many centres as paramount. Though just for the record the true centre is in Bang Rak, between the British Club and Samboon
I polled my Thai colleague who stumped me completely by coming up with Sanam Luang, and I suppose back-packersmight move it a couple of hundred metres north to Khao San.
A definite answer is the geographers centrum: cut out a shape of the city and find at which point it will balance on a needle
No arguing with that.
Mar 14, 2018, 10:53 am
#1224
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Mar 15, 2018, 6:31 am
#1225
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
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I have just been looking at room availability and noticed they are currently offering 3 of the restricted suites for sale Premier,Executive and Ambassador don't think I have ever seen them come up for sale on the app before, the hotel must be at very high occupancy.
I have been upgraded to the executive suite before but did not realise how much more it goes for compared to a corner suite almost 3x the price.
I have been upgraded to the executive suite before but did not realise how much more it goes for compared to a corner suite almost 3x the price.
Mar 15, 2018, 10:48 am
#1226
Join Date: Sep 2012
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I have just been looking at room availability and noticed they are currently offering 3 of the restricted suites for sale Premier,Executive and Ambassador don't think I have ever seen them come up for sale on the app before, the hotel must be at very high occupancy.
I have been upgraded to the executive suite before but did not realise how much more it goes for compared to a corner suite almost 3x the price.
I have been upgraded to the executive suite before but did not realise how much more it goes for compared to a corner suite almost 3x the price.
Premier / Exec suites are not worth the extra $$$$'s. Cheaper / Better to purchase 2x connected rooms ! I am not even sure Amb Suite is value for money
Mar 15, 2018, 4:50 pm
#1227
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Yeah I have to agree I liked the Exec well enough as an upgrade but would not pay the rate they are asking for it, corner suite has more than enough room for 2 which is all I need, saying that the normal rooms are an ok size if its just for 2.
Mar 27, 2018, 7:50 pm
#1228
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I am debating between the Hyatt Erawan and the IC. I dont have status anymore but will book the Lounge Access room. So how are the lounge's evening offerings?
Mar 29, 2018, 4:57 am
#1229
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Great Britain
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Just thought I'd say that myself and my parents had a fantastic stay at the IC Bangkok in Club Suites. The staff were incredible. The lounge has great views and great food & drink.
Would love to go back but it is pricey in those Club Suites.
Anyhow, I thoroughly recommend it :-)
Would love to go back but it is pricey in those Club Suites.
Anyhow, I thoroughly recommend it :-)