Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok (Master Thread)
Oct 12, 2006, 9:45 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 421
re: taxi at BKK
taxi sir!!!
Step out of arrivals hall in2 the nucleur heat that is bangkok.
Just b4 you get out of the slidding doors you will be swamped with offers- ignore them!!! step outside in2 the heat and you'll see the official taxi box, where the fee is pre-arranged- certainly no more than 5 - 600 baht to your hotel even with the extra toll fees.
no shortage of cabs.
hope this helps
Step out of arrivals hall in2 the nucleur heat that is bangkok.
Just b4 you get out of the slidding doors you will be swamped with offers- ignore them!!! step outside in2 the heat and you'll see the official taxi box, where the fee is pre-arranged- certainly no more than 5 - 600 baht to your hotel even with the extra toll fees.
no shortage of cabs.
hope this helps
Nov 30, 2006, 11:39 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: somewhere Cl. III / III+, with green waves and friendly holes
Programs: *wood Platinum, HH Gold, OneWorld Emerald, QF GOLD, AP Premium, Mabuhay Elite, bunch o others...
Posts: 584
RECENT stay DISAPPOINTED ! :(
Recently spent 5 days and then 2 days... several disappointments that lead me to book ELSEWHERE on my next BKK trip...
Check in was SLOW and disorganized. Finally given a smoking room, despite booking non, and a lovely veiw of the PARKADE... thanks...
Found the walls PAPERTHIN, and lots of noise.
Upon return for second stay, hotel car FAILED to show up, NO reason given, A REAL PAIN at the new airport - I had confirmed and ensured they had ALL My details...
Next day, I left an important envelope for an associate with concierge for him to pick up.
When I returned to the hotel, my associate was waiting in the lobby, very pissed off - the hotel claimed they didn't have anything for him - however - I was able to get the envelope back, sign the book (that had ALL his and MY details noted), in 30 seconds. This kind of thing makes business travellers go elsewhere! This could have cost me a whole deal - just dumb luck that he had to wait for a ride and was there when I returned....
AGAIN, hotel had no explanation.
Buffet b/fast was good, pool is OK, location is good, but service is FAIL.
Doubt I'd stay there again..
Check in was SLOW and disorganized. Finally given a smoking room, despite booking non, and a lovely veiw of the PARKADE... thanks...
Found the walls PAPERTHIN, and lots of noise.
Upon return for second stay, hotel car FAILED to show up, NO reason given, A REAL PAIN at the new airport - I had confirmed and ensured they had ALL My details...
Next day, I left an important envelope for an associate with concierge for him to pick up.
When I returned to the hotel, my associate was waiting in the lobby, very pissed off - the hotel claimed they didn't have anything for him - however - I was able to get the envelope back, sign the book (that had ALL his and MY details noted), in 30 seconds. This kind of thing makes business travellers go elsewhere! This could have cost me a whole deal - just dumb luck that he had to wait for a ride and was there when I returned....
AGAIN, hotel had no explanation.
Buffet b/fast was good, pool is OK, location is good, but service is FAIL.
Doubt I'd stay there again..
Nov 30, 2006, 12:02 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LCY-ORY
Programs: BMI/SQ/AFKL/PC RAmbo®/Oyster/B&Q
Posts: 1,250
Hmm HI-silom IS a bit of a dump.I've stayed there maybe 6-10 times or so.Other one is far better -sorry to concur with others here.With rdgs to Priceline.....you *can* get Novotel lotus on sukumvit by the Emporium for 30USD.
Nov 30, 2006, 8:49 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sun & beach destinations
Programs: UA-lifetime Platinum (2MM), IHG-Amb, HH-Diamond, Hertz-PC, Marriott-Gold, CX-AM
Posts: 1,427
Totally agree with all the negative comments mentioned above. I will not stay there even they give me for free.
Oct 12, 2009, 9:09 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: TPE, SZX, HKG, SAN
Programs: CI: Emer; CX: Sliver; DL: PM; PC: RA;
Posts: 272
Since HI had 7 (or 3?) days SE Asia on sales so booked executive room for around 2300 Bhat/night plus 17% service and tax. Upgrade to executive suite for Plat/Gold AMB member. Excellent service, good breakfirst, and very very large and comfortable room.
Will stay there agian.
Will stay there agian.
Jun 21, 2010, 11:25 pm
#36
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: TPE, SZX, HKG, SAN
Programs: CI: Emer; CX: Sliver; DL: PM; PC: RA;
Posts: 272
I just check my old poto taken more then 10 years ago and found out this hotel was IC BKK before. Downgrade to CP and then HI.
No wonder the give AMB upgrade which is very rare for HI.
No wonder the give AMB upgrade which is very rare for HI.
Jun 21, 2010, 11:34 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SYD
Programs: EK Silver, LH SEN, CX Gold, UA 2P, DJ Silver, Sixt Gold, PC Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 148
I can just add that i´ve also had an exquisit experience with this hotel.
I´ve been upgraded to a suite (PC Plat) and had access to the Lounge which was really good! Breakfast is very extensive, they got food galore!!!
All that for around 70€ a night - good value indeed
I´ve been upgraded to a suite (PC Plat) and had access to the Lounge which was really good! Breakfast is very extensive, they got food galore!!!
All that for around 70€ a night - good value indeed
Jun 23, 2010, 4:48 pm
#38
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: LCY-ORY
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Posts: 1,250
I love this hotel using it as an IC alternative if just staying a 1 night: decent upgrades ; a pretty decent exec lounge with charming staff and last time,a nice letter from the GM thanking for staying 20 times along with a complimentary box of choccies and a bowl of fruit.This hotel treats Plats as they should be treated - it's a refreshing change.
Jun 24, 2010, 7:58 pm
#39
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SYD
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Jun 30, 2010, 2:45 am
#41
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
Programs: Spire RA, 1865 Voyager, Bonvoy Titanium, FB LP, LH SEN.
Posts: 3,104
After all these raves and the hype about this HI, I ended up here.
For a mere 2,300+ THB (60 Euro) per night for a club room, I got a ~70 sqm suite, newly renovated, comfortable couches, large desk, big box of pralinés, one of the largest fruit plates I've ever had, fabolous and fun staff at check-in. Plus a concierge desk that is eager to help.
What a shame I'm not really often in Bangkok. Think I've found a new "home" - and who needs the Shangri-La anyway
Long report to follow...
Thanks for all the previous comments - I doubt I'd chosen this hotel without them.
For a mere 2,300+ THB (60 Euro) per night for a club room, I got a ~70 sqm suite, newly renovated, comfortable couches, large desk, big box of pralinés, one of the largest fruit plates I've ever had, fabolous and fun staff at check-in. Plus a concierge desk that is eager to help.
What a shame I'm not really often in Bangkok. Think I've found a new "home" - and who needs the Shangri-La anyway
Long report to follow... Thanks for all the previous comments - I doubt I'd chosen this hotel without them.
Last edited by Chinatrvl; Jun 30, 2010 at 3:00 am
Jun 30, 2010, 4:26 am
#42
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: TPE, SZX, HKG, SAN
Programs: CI: Emer; CX: Sliver; DL: PM; PC: RA;
Posts: 272
After all these raves and the hype about this HI, I ended up here.
For a mere 2,300+ THB (60 Euro) per night for a club room, I got a ~70 sqm suite, newly renovated, comfortable couches, large desk, big box of pralinés, one of the largest fruit plates I've ever had, fabolous and fun staff at check-in. Plus a concierge desk that is eager to help.
What a shame I'm not really often in Bangkok. Think I've found a new "home" - and who needs the Shangri-La anyway Long report to follow...
Thanks for all the previous comments - I doubt I'd chosen this hotel without them.
For a mere 2,300+ THB (60 Euro) per night for a club room, I got a ~70 sqm suite, newly renovated, comfortable couches, large desk, big box of pralinés, one of the largest fruit plates I've ever had, fabolous and fun staff at check-in. Plus a concierge desk that is eager to help.
What a shame I'm not really often in Bangkok. Think I've found a new "home" - and who needs the Shangri-La anyway
Long report to follow... Thanks for all the previous comments - I doubt I'd chosen this hotel without them.
And, I need to thank you personally; I read you post and follow your comment & suggestion for my stay in China. It is hard for me to choose IHG hotel without your stay report/comment.
Thank you again.
Sep 26, 2010, 9:55 pm
#44
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This has been discussed before. If you're a PC Plat, you get a one level upgrade. So, book a Premier room to get club level.