Which Hotel in Bangkok? (Consolidated thread, started 2016)
Jun 11, 2018, 10:35 am
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I have high hopes for the new Rosewood Bangkok under Thomas Harlander.
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Jun 11, 2018, 12:20 pm
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Oct 7, 2018, 8:41 am
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I just got notified that the MO was fully booked for my dates visiting in March. Been reading a lot in these threads, and The Siam does not interest me. The Peninsula has been mentioned, which usually is a solid choice, Anantara Siam looks interesting, although the pool is a bit boring. Why has nobody mentioned 137 Pillars? On paper it looks absolutely awesome! It's also really, really cheap when I'm visiting. Has anyone visited 137 Pillars and can give me a review?
Oct 7, 2018, 11:50 am
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I just got notified that the MO was fully booked for my dates visiting in March. Been reading a lot in these threads, and The Siam does not interest me. The Peninsula has been mentioned, which usually is a solid choice, Anantara Siam looks interesting, although the pool is a bit boring. Why has nobody mentioned 137 Pillars? On paper it looks absolutely awesome! It's also really, really cheap when I'm visiting. Has anyone visited 137 Pillars and can give me a review?
On the other hand, by all means try 137 pillars if you can get a good rate. I knew that its opening rack rates, which were high, would eventually fall into the local market equilibrium. Although I have not stayed, I hear good things about F&B, and the swimming pool looks beautiful.
Oct 7, 2018, 11:58 am
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The Anantara Siam swimming pool is very nice. Yes, it’s a simple rectangular pool, but it has a beautiful blue color to it in the middle of the day that is very inviting. Also, unlike most other hotels’ swimming pools, this one is good for laps and has a proper deep end that permits diving in.
On the other hand, by all means try 137 pillars if you can get a good rate. I knew that its opening rack rates, which were high, would eventually fall into the local market equilibrium. Although I have not stayed, I hear good things about F&B, and the swimming pool looks beautiful.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:37 pm
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I just got notified that the MO was fully booked for my dates visiting in March. Been reading a lot in these threads, and The Siam does not interest me. The Peninsula has been mentioned, which usually is a solid choice, Anantara Siam looks interesting, although the pool is a bit boring. Why has nobody mentioned 137 Pillars? On paper it looks absolutely awesome! It's also really, really cheap when I'm visiting. Has anyone visited 137 Pillars and can give me a review?
You could also consider the André Fu-designed Waldorf Astoria.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:42 pm
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Pen is wonderful and the obvious choice when you cannot get into MO, which is increasingly the norm these days. 137 Pillars is quite okay, although not en par with their Chiang Mai property, which is sublime.
You could also consider the André Fu-designed Waldorf Astoria.
You could also consider the André Fu-designed Waldorf Astoria.
Oct 8, 2018, 2:11 am
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I did a long weekend at The Siam in August. Was my 2nd visit (1st was 2 years ago). Honestly, was blown away.
This time around I stayed in the pool villa overlooking the river and thought the room itself was spectacular. Much larger than seemed in photos.
But what really pushed it over the edge was the service. I was there for my birthday and both my Virtuoso agent (Chinmoy Lad) and my travelling partner asked for things, but the Siam went even further above & beyond. They really went all out each day we were there. Will be my go-to hotel for all future Bangkok trips.
This time around I stayed in the pool villa overlooking the river and thought the room itself was spectacular. Much larger than seemed in photos.
But what really pushed it over the edge was the service. I was there for my birthday and both my Virtuoso agent (Chinmoy Lad) and my travelling partner asked for things, but the Siam went even further above & beyond. They really went all out each day we were there. Will be my go-to hotel for all future Bangkok trips.
Oct 9, 2018, 10:12 am
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I just got notified that the MO was fully booked for my dates visiting in March. Been reading a lot in these threads, and The Siam does not interest me. The Peninsula has been mentioned, which usually is a solid choice, Anantara Siam looks interesting, although the pool is a bit boring. Why has nobody mentioned 137 Pillars? On paper it looks absolutely awesome! It's also really, really cheap when I'm visiting. Has anyone visited 137 Pillars and can give me a review?
137 Pillars BK is a very strange hotel. The restaurant is lovely and the food not bad, but not great like MO BK or the Siam. The pool is on the very top floor and not for anyone who is afraid of heights, as it is an infinity pool that juts right out over the cityscape.
The rooms and suites are rather amateurish in design and badly configured, and the spa is not really a spa, but a tiny cubicle-like space.
The hotel is very good value, but is not a patch on its sister hotel in Chiang Mai.
Oct 9, 2018, 5:36 pm
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The Siam is my pick for best, but I am trying out the Peninsula next stop since it's the only Peninsula property I haven't stayed at. Thoughts?
Oct 9, 2018, 5:57 pm
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I'm still waiting for Rosewood Bangkok.
Oct 10, 2018, 1:38 am
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Your prayers will be answered soon.
Leanne Hucker has been appointed DOSM at Rosewood Bangkok, after her stint in Dubai. Bangkok certainly has no shortage of great hotels, my favorite being The Siam. Quite happy about all these positive comments here.
Leanne Hucker has been appointed DOSM at Rosewood Bangkok, after her stint in Dubai. Bangkok certainly has no shortage of great hotels, my favorite being The Siam. Quite happy about all these positive comments here.
Oct 10, 2018, 9:10 am
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Good location, old hard product that's dated but it's not too bad - I didn't mind it (albeit it's been years since I was there). Decent food, good service, Nice vibe in the lobby etc. It's still a good hotel.
Jan 9, 2019, 10:08 am
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The reason that MO BK is fully booked is probably because in March they are closing the River Wing, Lord Jim's and the Verandah for a complete renovation, scheduled to complete Sept 2019.
137 Pillars BK is a very strange hotel. The restaurant is lovely and the food not bad, but not great like MO BK or the Siam. The pool is on the very top floor and not for anyone who is afraid of heights, as it is an infinity pool that juts right out over the cityscape.
The rooms and suites are rather amateurish in design and badly configured, and the spa is not really a spa, but a tiny cubicle-like space.
The hotel is very good value, but is not a patch on its sister hotel in Chiang Mai.
137 Pillars BK is a very strange hotel. The restaurant is lovely and the food not bad, but not great like MO BK or the Siam. The pool is on the very top floor and not for anyone who is afraid of heights, as it is an infinity pool that juts right out over the cityscape.
The rooms and suites are rather amateurish in design and badly configured, and the spa is not really a spa, but a tiny cubicle-like space.
The hotel is very good value, but is not a patch on its sister hotel in Chiang Mai.
, we shall see what happens .May visit The Siam .