Which Hotel in Bangkok? (Consolidated thread, started 2016)
Jun 12, 2019, 9:34 pm
#436
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Stayed at Rosewood Bangkok last week just for a night. No issues with the hot water but the A/C was not great. Not sure if it was just too weak but it took a long time for the room to cool down - was on 24C when we got to the room and turned it down to 20C - but even when it eventually got down to that it still felt a bit warmer. Perhaps the huge windows do not help in that respect. Agree that the room interior is fairly dull/uninspiring though. Didn't find the traffic noise that bad but you could definitely hear it.
Jun 12, 2019, 11:37 pm
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I'm at Rosewood right now and the aircon is blasting and soundproofing on the 20th floor Manor Suite seems pretty quiet. You would like them blasting the air con in your entry way to Arctic temperatures.
Jun 13, 2019, 2:29 pm
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While several years off, Ritz-Carlton will be joining the market as well:
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/annou...l-bangkok.html
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/annou...l-bangkok.html
Jun 13, 2019, 7:02 pm
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By that time, every single hotel brand will be in Bangkok!
Jun 13, 2019, 8:30 pm
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I would like to see a Raffles or Fairmont in Bangkok, but perhaps Orient Express will be a decent alternative particularly since it might have signs of EDITION roots which I like.
Jun 15, 2019, 2:02 pm
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New luxury properties are scheduled to come online this year in Bangkok:
Orient Express Mahanakhon Bangkok
Capella Bangkok
Rosewood Bangkok
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Hotel Nikko Bangkok
https://newthaihotels.com/2019-new-t...104021704704:0
Orient Express Mahanakhon Bangkok
Capella Bangkok
Rosewood Bangkok
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Hotel Nikko Bangkok
https://newthaihotels.com/2019-new-t...104021704704:0
Jun 15, 2019, 2:19 pm
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Oriental will still be under construction and I didn't like it last time, I enjoy The Siam, but it's a very short stay and The Siam is too far away from where I have to be. The BKK Pen is probably the 2nd worst Pen in the system (after MNL), but I still quite like it.
Jun 15, 2019, 9:05 pm
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I just stayed at the Rosewood and am glad to not have had the prior horror stories come true. Was one of my most enjoyable stays of the year.
Jun 18, 2019, 4:37 pm
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Mandarin Oriental
This is the first time I've seen pictures of the renovated rooms:
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
Jun 19, 2019, 7:59 am
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This is the first time I've seen pictures of the renovated rooms:
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
Jun 19, 2019, 8:59 am
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This is the first time I've seen pictures of the renovated rooms:
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
https://www.mandarinoriental.com/ban...accommodations
It appears that all the rooms in the river wing will now have balconies?
It looks like they have created a new category of ‘Deluxe Balcony’ rooms. Perhaps they somehow have added balconies to these, or other previously existing rooms were recategorized. As I recall, previously only the Mandarin Rooms, Staterooms, and the river facing suites had balconies. But I have never stayed in categories of suites below that so I do not know for sure.
Jun 20, 2019, 5:18 pm
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Anantara Siam or someplace else?
Hello,
I’m back to Bangkok in early August and trying decide on a hotel.
In past trips, I’ve stayed at SGS, Athenee, and most recently Sofitel SO. I really liked the decor and “attitude” of the SO, as well as the extensive and tasty breakfast.
I am thinking of trying the Anantara Siam. For my dates (3 nights), I could do a Studio [65 m2] with Club access and full breakfast at the Sofitel SO for $939 all-in. At the Anantara, the Siam Suite [72 m2] includes lounge access and breakfast and costs approx $1110 all-in.
Could anyone provide recent feedback concerning the Siam suite, the lounge, and the breakfast offering at the Anantara? Suggestions for alternative choices in the above price range would also be welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
I’m back to Bangkok in early August and trying decide on a hotel.
In past trips, I’ve stayed at SGS, Athenee, and most recently Sofitel SO. I really liked the decor and “attitude” of the SO, as well as the extensive and tasty breakfast.
I am thinking of trying the Anantara Siam. For my dates (3 nights), I could do a Studio [65 m2] with Club access and full breakfast at the Sofitel SO for $939 all-in. At the Anantara, the Siam Suite [72 m2] includes lounge access and breakfast and costs approx $1110 all-in.
Could anyone provide recent feedback concerning the Siam suite, the lounge, and the breakfast offering at the Anantara? Suggestions for alternative choices in the above price range would also be welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Jun 20, 2019, 6:04 pm
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I don't remember the breakfast, but the Pool Villas at The Siam are phenomenal. I don't find the hotel's location that convenient, but if that's not a concern, it's almost Aman-esque. Also, the bathtubs in the pool suites were off the charts. I am a BIG bathtub fan so that goes far with me.
Jun 20, 2019, 7:52 pm
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I don't remember the breakfast, but the Pool Villas at The Siam are phenomenal. I don't find the hotel's location that convenient, but if that's not a concern, it's almost Aman-esque. Also, the bathtubs in the pool suites were off the charts. I am a BIG bathtub fan so that goes far with me.