InterContinental Bangkok Master Thread [merged]
#1201
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Great Britain
Programs: Air: QR Silver. BA Silver Emirates, Hotels: CC Gold, IHG Spire AMB, Hilton Diamond.
Posts: 1,486
Have you not heard of flash sales or special offers ?
Do you never buy anything at a price lower than you have seen it before incase the seller later contacts you after you've bought & paid to say sorry you have to give back that 32" TV you bought and take this 24" one instead because that was supposed to be the price of the 24" one.
It's not acceptable.
Especially after several months !!
#1202
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,071
The second thing problem for me is their pillows. While the mattress and sheets are divine, the goose down pillows have no support whatsoever. I don't remember seeing a pillow menu in-room, but that would be a smart thing to do. Breakfast (comped as Plat Ambassador) option was nice.
#1203
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chiang Mai
Programs: HH Diamond IHG Spire Amb MR PLAT
Posts: 228
Hi Everyone
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
#1204
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 369
Hi Everyone
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
#1206
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,071
Hi Everyone
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
Does anybody know what the upgrade charge to club lounge costs for Ambassador for IC Bkk? Reason i ask is i called the hotel and they told me the price was 3500Thb for one night as ambassador . I thought this was little high. So i called back in the evening and was told 2100thb for the upgrade as a ambassador. Im using a free night from IHG credit card..
Thanks all
Jan 14, 2018 INTERCONTINENTAL BANGKOK Sale $235.85.
We also used one free night and the 2nd night was P+C. You will probably check in at the IHG desk in the lobby. Just ask them then for the upgrade and they will tell you the actual rate.
Last edited by Kalboz; Jan 31, 2018 at 2:12 pm
#1207
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chiang Mai
Programs: HH Diamond IHG Spire Amb MR PLAT
Posts: 228
Thanks Kalboz.. Im going to use weekend certificate for Fri and Sat and book a club level room. then use free CC night for sunday and wanted to upgrade to club level room so it looks like 3200++ for the sunday night.
#1208
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,071
The THB 3,200++ that I paid was for suite upgrade which included a Club IC access. This is a elgit and professional operation here not wishy washy like some other Bangkok hotels. Just ask them and they will tell their going rates. Ask for Ms. Heromi or Ms. Jojo at the IHG Desk. So, if you pay THB 3,200++ make sure you get a suite with Club IC access. BTW, although my wife liked Espresso food variety, I thought the Club IC was more than adequate and absolutely worth every penny as I rather have quality (and tranquility) over quantity
#1209
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,651
For a note, I have been provided complementary Club access in three SPG properties, being just Gold. I never demanded it though, of course; once it was offered from hotel side, in two other cases I have requested it nicely (asked for access limited to evening happy hour, for evaluation purposes having in mind to stay there again later on).
P.S. Did not find it so "tranquill" though certainly less noisy than lobby bar and 1st floor restaurant.
#1211
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chiang Mai
Programs: HH Diamond IHG Spire Amb MR PLAT
Posts: 228
Yeah Boraxo me and wife just want to get out of Chiang mai for a long weekend probably spend most of our time in or around the hotel. There is a very good Itailian Restaurant called Peppina about 600 meters from the hotel probably head there for dinner one night. There Truffle pizza is awesome.. Other then that just hang at the pool and do the lounge bit..
#1212
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
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
#1213
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,965
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
The CP is pretty well located, but it's expensive for what it offers. And one of those things it doesn't offer is club access. So I'm very happy with the HI Silom if I'm looking for hotels in the IHG folder.
#1214
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
I suppose a lot depends on the location, and if you like it. I don't, and i don't stay there.
The CP is pretty well located, but it's expensive for what it offers. And one of those things it doesn't offer is club access. So I'm very happy with the HI Silom if I'm looking for hotels in the IHG folder.
The CP is pretty well located, but it's expensive for what it offers. And one of those things it doesn't offer is club access. So I'm very happy with the HI Silom if I'm looking for hotels in the IHG folder.
A nice pool, a very good club lounge and a location that allows heading out for a local dinner would be preferred. But I take no lounge rather than a dire one.
I found the common areas at the HI silom rather outdated, but I have a look.
The Peninsula is abou 20 more expensive than the IC, which appears like a better deal. We don't have any corp rates in Bangkok - so anything works
#1215
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 16,965
Thank you.
A nice pool, a very good club lounge and a location that allows heading out for a local dinner would be preferred. But I take no lounge rather than a dire one.
I found the common areas at the HI silom rather outdated, but I have a look.
The Peninsula is abou 20 € more expensive than the IC, which appears like a better deal. We don't have any corp rates in Bangkok - so anything works
A nice pool, a very good club lounge and a location that allows heading out for a local dinner would be preferred. But I take no lounge rather than a dire one.
I found the common areas at the HI silom rather outdated, but I have a look.
The Peninsula is abou 20 € more expensive than the IC, which appears like a better deal. We don't have any corp rates in Bangkok - so anything works
The HI Silom really isnt a "destination" hotel. The pool's not at all attractive, the lounge is very much OK without being fancy, but with helpful staff.
The nice thing is, or has been, club access for elites, and (usually) a sensible price.
I'm very fond of the Dusit Thani for stays where the bill isn't mine But i think it's closed/closing for a rebuild.