SocialAdept

I have been out of Asia for a few years and not kept updated. Just noticed the FS Bangkok has rebranded as Anantar. Would anyone know if the reasons where due to quality or something else? I quite liked the FS when I was there 4 years ago.

Care to divulge which companies? I have a good deal of corporate contact in different spots in town that could "invite" me if I knew where to look.

FlyerEC

Well , the hotel is owned by Minor Group which also owns & manages Anantara Hotels
Also many of the Marriotts in Thailand , etcetera , globally ; Minor is actually rather major .
Think posted on other threads , about who owns Minor too ..

As for MOBKK , just check with your key & / or ' major ' corporations contacts ..

SocialAdept

Sorry if I'm being thick but I'm not sure if I understand the message between the lines here. Or was this just trivia?

FlyerEC

Have you googled Minor ?
It will answer your question on FS / Anantara !

Not trivia for sure , they , ( Minor Hotel Group ) are really major

FlyDUS

Hey Guys,

If you'd need to advice a "first timer" on honeymoon trip for a nice BKK hotel, which is still affordable, which one would you chose and why? We will be there for 3 nights before we move towards Koh Phangan.

On the long list are:

- Shangri-La, Krungthep Deluxe Balcony or Horizon Club room
- Eastin Sathorn (pretty affordable and excellent reviews), Executive Superior
- Conrad Bangkok, Deluxe Room
- Anantara Riverside, Junior Premier Suite or
- Banyan Tree, Serenity Club or 1-Bedroom Suite

Thanks for any hint and advice

P.S. Mandarin Oriental is beyond budget, Peninsula would may fit into a stretched budget but costs ~ 20% more.

scented

The Peninsula is highly regarded here, and if you can stretch your budget to make it happen, you'd be very happy there. It is in an entirely different league. But Bangkok is a wonderful place to spend on incidentals, so maybe a lesser hotel and more things you can do and explore?

I don't like Shangri-La very much, but their BKK outpost has many fans, especially on Club level. Also I do like the Anantara hotels in BKK, riverside is solid and well managed - but maybe you should also consider their ex FS property (branded Anantara Siam Bangkok) - easily the best out of them all.

Never heard of Eastin before. Stay away from Banyan Tree and Conrad. Both provide a fairly anonymous experience. You don't want that for a honeymoon.

If you want to impress your husband/wife, book a Spa treatment at the Siam!

pricesquire

If you want budget, I recommend Riva Arun. Same design team (Bill Bensley & Co.) behind the Siam. It's my second choice in BKK.

$100-400 USD/night with views of Wat Arun.

FlyDUS

Thanks for those great hints. I just checked again for pricing.

Peninsula is 820 USD for a balcony room incl bf. Suite is 1050 USD.

Anantara Siam is 600 USD for deluxe room and 800 USD for kasara.

Each for 3 nights.

FlyDUS

@Riva Arun:

Thanks! This looks nice.

chinmoylad

Been a while since I did Bangkok - didn't know about this property. Very nice!

MikeFromTokyo

What kind of rate are you being offered for the S-L Krungthep deluxe room? Of the options you have listed, that would be my choice. If you can manage the Peninsula, even in a standard/deluxe room, even better.

spylaw4

Have the S-L BKK Krungthep rooms/Public areas been updated yet? Last time we were there they were looking a bit .... tired and in need of a refurb. Good location though, close to a skytrain station for access to centre.

FlyDUS

Hi, S-L Krungthep Deluxe is 750 USD - the same for the Horizon Club room.
Peninsula is 820 USD as stated for the Balcony room (I believe the "entry level room" category?).

MikeFromTokyo

Rates are quoted in USD?

In any case, I would highly recommend The Peninsula over S-L Krungthep for that small uptick in rate.

pricesquire

I didn't know either, but when I had a client who couldn't afford the Siam, but wanted the Siam's style, I reached out to Bill & his team and this is what I got GREAT client feedback thus far!!