Which Hotel in Bangkok? (Consolidated thread, started 2016)
Apr 27, 2019, 2:57 am
#406
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Only the Garden Room and Garden Suite are available when I'm there. Are they good? Is the suite worth it?
Apr 27, 2019, 3:03 am
#407
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Luckily, these are amongst the most perfect units in the hotel so far, really can’t go wrong with a Garden Suite!
Apr 27, 2019, 3:50 am
#408
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Yes it felt a bit empty and bland. No "wow" at all (apart from the bedroom view, which really is cool with the slanted windows).
They did have a reasonable charging solution on an end table at the foot of the chaise. But no desk is a real issue for me, as I usually need to work several hours per day even on vacation.
I'll add that I spent the rest of my time in Bangkok at SGS, and actually preferred my Grand Suite there in terms of overall comfort and functionality.
They did have a reasonable charging solution on an end table at the foot of the chaise. But no desk is a real issue for me, as I usually need to work several hours per day even on vacation.
I'll add that I spent the rest of my time in Bangkok at SGS, and actually preferred my Grand Suite there in terms of overall comfort and functionality.
Apr 27, 2019, 3:56 am
#409
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Thanks I booked it. Twice the price as the manor suite at the Rosewood but also my first time in BK so want to do this right.
Apr 27, 2019, 7:08 am
#411
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Will be there in June and will be staying at The Siam. Not as convenient a location but I don’t do any sightseeing in Bangkok. Relaxing at the hotel is my main goal!
Apr 27, 2019, 8:08 am
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Apr 27, 2019, 2:40 pm
#413
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Not sure if many here will stay at the Rosewood based on the review. Not too appealing especially if you consider the alternatives.
Apr 27, 2019, 8:44 pm
#414
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Any feedback regarding the new Park Hyatt? Might have a trip there in September and looking for some place more central and also spend a weekend.
Apr 27, 2019, 11:01 pm
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Apr 28, 2019, 1:34 am
#416
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Even the Sheraton would be better than Park Hyatt, unless you share Yabu Pushelberg’s love for high-end furniture store aesthetics.
Apr 28, 2019, 1:05 pm
#417
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Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Apr 28, 2019 at 6:10 pm
May 16, 2019, 11:33 am
#418
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: London, UK
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Rosewood Bangkok
Due to A/C problems, I wound up in a16th floor manor suite on the Sukhumvit side of the building. (Note that this property does not normally upgrade from rooms to suites on FHR rates.) Here are my comments on the room:
- While there were some beautiful furnishings, the room overall was a bit dull. I would rate the decor of the Caroline Astor Suite at StR as much more appealing. (I also prefer the views from StR.)
- There is no desk. Just one of those low tables you can pull up next to the sofa/chaise combination.
- The view from the living room was okay. The view from the bedroom, with the slanted windows, was spectacular.
- Unfortunately, there are no sheer curtains in either living or bedroom. So you either get full Bangkok sun, and zero privacy, or you close the black-out shades and lose the view entirely.
- Privacy is a big issue in the bedroom. You're surrounded by other buildings such that you really have to close the shades. So no enjoying the view while lying in bed.
- Bed is exceptionally comfortable (but too many pillows!!!).
- Bathroom has lots of wasted space. Bathtub is huge. I had problems getting hot water.
- As you can see in this photo, you are literally right on top of Sukhumvit, Ploen Chit BTS, and Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway:
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.
The 30th floor bar had only just opened and was very popular on the Friday night we were there. Enjoyed it - good selection of cocktails - and good decor + views. Used the credit included on our rate against the drinks as we went out nearby for dinner.
Breakfast in the Lakorn Brasserie was fine but nothing to get excited about.
Found it pleasant enough but doubt I would stay there next time.
May 16, 2019, 12:29 pm
#419
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What hotel do you guys recommend if we want to see the floating markets and the city life? StR is looking good but hearing a lot of the Siam from you guys.
May 16, 2019, 12:39 pm
#420
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