InterContinental Bangkok Master Thread [merged]
Mar 29, 2018, 9:43 am
#1231
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
You might want to purchase Ambassador status if you will use it. It basically pays for itself if you get good use out of the weekend night voucher.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:17 pm
#1233
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: YYZ
Programs: A3&O6 Gold,IC AMB & HH Diamond
Posts: 14,132
Go for the St. Regis or So Sofitel. I have been doing my research as well for the June trip. So far since I would like the lounge I am focussing on So Sofitel, good location and very good reviews. From what I have read, the St Regis seems to have staff that is not fully trained for a 5 star property.
Jun 17, 2018, 11:29 am
#1235
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I will be staying at IC Bangkok soon. Using Ambassador certificate. We actually want either a twin bedded room or suite, or a suite with an additional roll away bed (only two guests will be staying).
What is the difference between the first and second level of Club InterContinental suites?
I am trying to decide between booking club twin room, or the entry level Club suite. The thing is we will be extending the stay with one award night. Do you think there is any chance of being allocated the same room/suite for all nights?
As an additional complication, a smoking room/suite would be preferable.
I will call the in house reservations department soon to see what the best options are. I guess my main question is if the club level suites are “worth it” at this property? From the pictures the corner views from suites look very nice. The only downside is the possible hassle of moving rooms for the last night if we have to do that.
What is the difference between the first and second level of Club InterContinental suites?
I am trying to decide between booking club twin room, or the entry level Club suite. The thing is we will be extending the stay with one award night. Do you think there is any chance of being allocated the same room/suite for all nights?
As an additional complication, a smoking room/suite would be preferable.
I will call the in house reservations department soon to see what the best options are. I guess my main question is if the club level suites are “worth it” at this property? From the pictures the corner views from suites look very nice. The only downside is the possible hassle of moving rooms for the last night if we have to do that.
Jun 17, 2018, 4:06 pm
#1236
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 370
I will be staying at IC Bangkok soon. Using Ambassador certificate. We actually want either a twin bedded room or suite, or a suite with an additional roll away bed (only two guests will be staying).
What is the difference between the first and second level of Club InterContinental suites?
I am trying to decide between booking club twin room, or the entry level Club suite. The thing is we will be extending the stay with one award night. Do you think there is any chance of being allocated the same room/suite for all nights?
As an additional complication, a smoking room/suite would be preferable.
I will call the in house reservations department soon to see what the best options are. I guess my main question is if the club level suites are “worth it” at this property? From the pictures the corner views from suites look very nice. The only downside is the possible hassle of moving rooms for the last night if we have to do that.
What is the difference between the first and second level of Club InterContinental suites?
I am trying to decide between booking club twin room, or the entry level Club suite. The thing is we will be extending the stay with one award night. Do you think there is any chance of being allocated the same room/suite for all nights?
As an additional complication, a smoking room/suite would be preferable.
I will call the in house reservations department soon to see what the best options are. I guess my main question is if the club level suites are “worth it” at this property? From the pictures the corner views from suites look very nice. The only downside is the possible hassle of moving rooms for the last night if we have to do that.
Once you go above the corner suites it's probably even less likely to get it on a reward night as they only have 1 or 2 of each type again it will depend on occupancy as the IC Bangkok is a popular property due to it's location, it's not uncommon for the hotel to try and steer Ambassadors away from the corner suites with a rate reduction on there booked room due to the demand for corner suites.
I personally would go for a standard club room and enjoy the view from the club lounge as not every suite looks over the BKK sports club some look out towards central world, I always used to get the corner suite as an Ambassador due to booking a club room but since getting RA I just go for a standard room which upgrades to a club room which are all basically the same just the floor is higher.
Jun 17, 2018, 4:24 pm
#1237
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
It will all depend on how full they are as they do not have a huge number of suites in there inventory, I do like the corner suites and some of the views can be pretty decent but the one occasion I have stayed and had a roll away it was placed in the sitting room and although it was fine for a teenage girl i am not sure how great it would be for an adult.
Once you go above the corner suites it's probably even less likely to get it on a reward night as they only have 1 or 2 of each type again it will depend on occupancy as the IC Bangkok is a popular property due to it's location, it's not uncommon for the hotel to try and steer Ambassadors away from the corner suites with a rate reduction on there booked room due to the demand for corner suites.
I personally would go for a standard club room and enjoy the view from the club lounge as not every suite looks over the BKK sports club some look out towards central world, I always used to get the corner suite as an Ambassador due to booking a club room but since getting RA I just go for a standard room which upgrades to a club room which are all basically the same just the floor is higher.
Once you go above the corner suites it's probably even less likely to get it on a reward night as they only have 1 or 2 of each type again it will depend on occupancy as the IC Bangkok is a popular property due to it's location, it's not uncommon for the hotel to try and steer Ambassadors away from the corner suites with a rate reduction on there booked room due to the demand for corner suites.
I personally would go for a standard club room and enjoy the view from the club lounge as not every suite looks over the BKK sports club some look out towards central world, I always used to get the corner suite as an Ambassador due to booking a club room but since getting RA I just go for a standard room which upgrades to a club room which are all basically the same just the floor is higher.
The price difference is quite small because it’s an Ambassador weekend certificate.
I agree club room is perfectly adequate. I just have never been in a suite at this property and am tempted to try one. However, as Ambassador booking a club room, a suite upgrade would still be possible.
Jun 17, 2018, 4:39 pm
#1238
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,019
Thank you. I will have to see what works out better given the bed type and smoking preference.
The price difference is quite small because it’s an Ambassador weekend certificate.
I agree club room is perfectly adequate. I just have never been in a suite at this property and am tempted to try one. However, as Ambassador booking a club room, a suite upgrade would still be possible.
The suite is nice (I am currently staying in one). Two separate rooms with a real door between them. The living room is a bit on the small side, the bathroom is identical to the bathroom in regular rooms (except the give you big bottles of Agraria).
If they give me an upgrade to this room type I happily take it, but otherwise a regular club room is perfectly fine.
Jun 17, 2018, 4:50 pm
#1239
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
There are two corner suites on most floors. One is looking to Ploenchit road, you see the train station, the Hyatt, the Amari shopping center opposite and the race track from the living room.View of Central World from the bedroom. The other one is at the opposite end, you see the holiday inn from the bedroom and some other buildings from the living room. The regular rooms are on the sides of the buildings.
The suite is nice (I am currently staying in one). Two separate rooms with a real door between them. The living room is a bit on the small side, the bathroom is identical to the bathroom in regular rooms (except the give you big bottles of Agraria).
If they give me an upgrade to this room type I happily take it, but otherwise a regular club room is perfectly fine.
The suite is nice (I am currently staying in one). Two separate rooms with a real door between them. The living room is a bit on the small side, the bathroom is identical to the bathroom in regular rooms (except the give you big bottles of Agraria).
If they give me an upgrade to this room type I happily take it, but otherwise a regular club room is perfectly fine.
I think as two adults who prefer separate beds, we would be more comfortable in a twin bedded room. And it is $100 cheaper. No big deal, but on the other hand why spend it? I’d rather put it towards a Fireplace Grill steak dinner or a massage.
If I wanted King bedded, I would take the suite however. It does not look at all bad.
Jun 17, 2018, 5:15 pm
#1240
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 370
Looking at online videos, I am starting to think that it may not actually be worth a premium to have a suite. The separate living room is on the small side and and the bathroom virtually identical.
I think as two adults who prefer separate beds, we would be more comfortable in a twin bedded room. And it is $100 cheaper. No big deal, but on the other hand why spend it? I’d rather put it towards a Fireplace Grill steak dinner or a massage.
If I wanted King bedded, I would take the suite however. It does not look at all bad.
looking forward to July when I will be back in Bangkok.
Jun 17, 2018, 5:17 pm
#1241
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Jun 17, 2018, 6:11 pm
#1242
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
To update, I ended up booking Club InterContinental twin room. There actually are twin bedded suites within the hotel, but not on the smoking floors which the other guest requires in this case.
We will be allocated the same room for the entire stay. I like this hotel more and more, and it’s unbeatable value when I have points and Ambassador certificates. Excellent F&B, excellent views, excellent club lounge benefits.
I am staying immediately before across the street at GH Erawan on club level, so it will be interesting to have a direct show down comparison between the club services.
We will be allocated the same room for the entire stay. I like this hotel more and more, and it’s unbeatable value when I have points and Ambassador certificates. Excellent F&B, excellent views, excellent club lounge benefits.
I am staying immediately before across the street at GH Erawan on club level, so it will be interesting to have a direct show down comparison between the club services.
Jun 20, 2018, 2:39 pm
#1243
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 370
To update, I ended up booking Club InterContinental twin room. There actually are twin bedded suites within the hotel, but not on the smoking floors which the other guest requires in this case.
We will be allocated the same room for the entire stay. I like this hotel more and more, and it’s unbeatable value when I have points and Ambassador certificates. Excellent F&B, excellent views, excellent club lounge benefits.
I am staying immediately before across the street at GH Erawan on club level, so it will be interesting to have a direct show down comparison between the club services.
We will be allocated the same room for the entire stay. I like this hotel more and more, and it’s unbeatable value when I have points and Ambassador certificates. Excellent F&B, excellent views, excellent club lounge benefits.
I am staying immediately before across the street at GH Erawan on club level, so it will be interesting to have a direct show down comparison between the club services.
Jun 27, 2018, 5:47 am
#1244
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
This club level is similar to the best Ritz-Carlton club levels, in terms of service quality and F&B offerings. It’s so good there is definitely a temptation to eat too much!
In short, I was blown away by superb service and F&B on this stay. Virtually every staff member in every department was so professional, and demonstrated that they really care about their guests. I have other favorites in Bangkok, but am happy to add InterContinental to my list of favorite hotels now.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Jun 27, 2018 at 10:31 am
Jun 27, 2018, 4:12 pm
#1245
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: Infinity Milage Lands Gold,Star Alliance Gold, IHG Diamond RA, Kimpton Inner Circle
Posts: 370
Don’t even think about looking further. The IC’s club level service is better by far. There is not even a comparison.
This club level is similar to the best Ritz-Carlton club levels, in terms of service quality and F&B offerings. It’s so good there is definitely a temptation to eat too much!
In short, I was blown away by superb service and F&B on this stay. Virtually every staff member in every department was so professional, and demonstrated that they really care about their guests. I have other favorites in Bangkok, but am happy to add InterContinental to my list of favorite hotels now.