Jan 12, 2019, 12:35 am
Four Points Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
Nov 23, 2018, 9:15 am
#1097
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
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Nov 23, 2018, 10:37 am
#1098
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: Thai, Cathay, Lufthansa, Delta, SPG, Hilton, IH, LHW
Posts: 292
The GM here, the new (but not that new)...is super pro-active!
Basically, he found a nice way to deal with the merger...your benefits are attached to the room you stay in...
Meaning...that room gives you free breakfast.....so if you booked a basic room, that your PLAT or above level gives you that better room that comes with free breakfast...you get also the points. He is not breaking any rule....he is just super Elite friendly.
You add to this the free one hour open bar...when you want....so a one hour when you want is way better than a two hours that are fixed....
As am Ambassador level, last time we stay at the 4P...got a free red wine bottle in the room. Drinkable one! Which by itself is a challenge and something I truly appreciated. I know the value of any single bottle in Bangkok...he didn't blow the budget...but what he got was decent...and thoughtfully chosen!
So yes, we don't always have a suite upgrade...bbut for just 3000++b...let put it simply....if you are after the location, this is a treat....if not, ROS is a great deal!
Basically, he found a nice way to deal with the merger...your benefits are attached to the room you stay in...
Meaning...that room gives you free breakfast.....so if you booked a basic room, that your PLAT or above level gives you that better room that comes with free breakfast...you get also the points. He is not breaking any rule....he is just super Elite friendly.
You add to this the free one hour open bar...when you want....so a one hour when you want is way better than a two hours that are fixed....
As am Ambassador level, last time we stay at the 4P...got a free red wine bottle in the room. Drinkable one! Which by itself is a challenge and something I truly appreciated. I know the value of any single bottle in Bangkok...he didn't blow the budget...but what he got was decent...and thoughtfully chosen!
So yes, we don't always have a suite upgrade...bbut for just 3000++b...let put it simply....if you are after the location, this is a treat....if not, ROS is a great deal!
Nov 23, 2018, 5:03 pm
#1099
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: body: A stone's throw from SFO, mind: SE Asia
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Posts: 17,263
While I think the 1hr at your leisure allowance is novel it is a bit more rushed/hectic than the two hour set time. IMO of course.
Dec 20, 2018, 1:44 pm
#1100
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
Programs: M&M/S SPG livetime gold, but not running behind status & points anymore! Now only book value for $
Posts: 3,090
Trying to find award nights it still shows kat 2, but them want 17500...
Searching award nights it still shows kat 2, but them want 17500... i checked many dates..always the dame.
did i miss something ??? Did them change back to kat 3 ?
did i miss something ??? Did them change back to kat 3 ?
Dec 21, 2018, 3:38 am
#1101
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Dec 21, 2018, 5:42 am
#1102
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
Programs: M&M/S SPG livetime gold, but not running behind status & points anymore! Now only book value for $
Posts: 3,090
3 weeks ago i booked 2 nights for totally 25k ( so 12.5 k per night ), and If i request a free night from 9-12 JAN , it still shows as cat. 2 in the list ! but the price now is for cat 3. So them made some changes, even without to communicate them ! Not that fine !
Dec 21, 2018, 12:51 pm
#1103
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Dec 21, 2018, 11:34 pm
#1104
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Dec 22, 2018, 8:26 am
#1105
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
Programs: M&M/S SPG livetime gold, but not running behind status & points anymore! Now only book value for $
Posts: 3,090
same as the LM Suvanabhumi in October it was a cat 2 , i booked for 12.5k. Now it is a cat. 3 for 17.5k.....
Time to use up all point in ROS, as long it is a kar 2.
Time to use up all point in ROS, as long it is a kar 2.
Dec 22, 2018, 4:22 pm
#1106
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
You abord Airport link and off the terminal station Phaya Thai then transfer to BTS Sukhmuvit line and off at Nana or Asok station, a few minutes walk from either station to the hotel.
Last edited by tomwhom; Dec 22, 2018 at 4:30 pm
Dec 22, 2018, 10:14 pm
#1107
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
The advantage of getting off at Asoke si that if you exit via either Robinsons or Terminal 21 you can use the escalators to get to street level whereas at Nana you need to lug your bags down steps.
Dec 31, 2018, 10:12 am
#1108
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
Programs: M&M/S SPG livetime gold, but not running behind status & points anymore! Now only book value for $
Posts: 3,090
on the website them still show as Kat 2 ! Only pricing is like a Kat 3
https://points-redemption.marriott.com/category-change
https://points-redemption.marriott.com/category-change
Dec 31, 2018, 6:23 pm
#1109
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 905
It was Cat 2 for my very recent stay (12,500 per night). I used some expiring suite night awards and was very satisfied with the room (416, one bedroom suite, very comfortable but wouldn’t suit anyone with an extreme aversion to noise as it faces the front of the property and is in close proximity to a noisy bar ; it didn’t bother me and it was a great stay). The suite upgrade comes with some benefits ( 1 piece laundry per day, free ‘grab’n’go coffee from the restaurant, some drinks benefit at the bar but I don’t recall the details as I didn’t use it).
The breakfast ( free for PLT in lieu of points) is pretty good these days..comprehensive buffet.
Very attentive, but not intrusive, staff.
I would return here without hesitation when cash rates are good.
The breakfast ( free for PLT in lieu of points) is pretty good these days..comprehensive buffet.
Very attentive, but not intrusive, staff.
I would return here without hesitation when cash rates are good.