Jan 12, 2019, 10:50 pm
St. Regis Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
Jun 22, 2019, 9:15 pm
#1172
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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I will vote for SGS over StR. (Full disclosure, I've never stayed overnight at StR, but visited it twice, once just to walk through public area, and the other time visiting a friend in his suite.) SGS? Seedy vibe?? Please. I've never experienced a seedy vibe or even heard anyone say anything close to that. Can you give me a hint? What about SGS do you or Mrs. EGW1 find seedy? Although I agree that the StR hard product may, indeed, may be more modern luxurious, I find that the décor at SGS works just fine for me. To me, luxury in terms of hard product conjures up images of the capitals of old Europe, acres of veined marble, highly polished brass everywhere, all in a building that's maintained spotlessly clean. That's SGS. Of course, everyone's opinion is different.
(I'm sure nothing quite comes close to the basically in-house brother at the Grand Hyatt though… trashiest chain hotel bar I've been in ever, bar none)
Jun 22, 2019, 9:26 pm
#1173
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: HKG • Ex SFO, NYC
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You clearly missed the point. Both properties draw a highly respectable Thai crowd for events, including particularly the Sunday brunch. This is the antithesis of a "seedy" establishment.
Did SGS staff not bow and scrape sufficiently for you? That seems to be what some of our StR lovers on this forum really like.
Did SGS staff not bow and scrape sufficiently for you? That seems to be what some of our StR lovers on this forum really like.
Jun 23, 2019, 9:01 pm
#1174
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Jun 24, 2019, 11:25 pm
#1175
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: DTW / SJC
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 764
It seems I've been pre-upgraded 3 days in advance from a basic Deluxe King room (Luxury Privileges rate) to a Caroline Astor Suite. Hoping this sticks!
Jun 25, 2019, 12:52 am
#1176
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Jun 25, 2019, 12:57 am
#1177
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
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Good luck!
Jul 1, 2019, 5:22 am
#1178
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
For cash top ups, ask at reception on check-in. I’ve known colleagues to be offered where there is availability, and I myself have been offered and accepted in the past to suites beyond the Caroline Astor. The reception staff are usually very accommodating and will try their best. Go for StR, have dinner at the Waldorf Astoria down the road, have a cocktail at the Anantara next door, do some shopping at Gaysorn or Central or Paragon. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
Contacted them and offered me CA for 9000 THB++ (or 300 USD) top up from my category 5 free night award.
Thoughts? given that the rack cash rate is around 780 USD per night for the date i chose.
Thanks.
Note: Just realized they "upgraded" me thru the app although it looks likely to be true. (See next post)
Last edited by xar; Jul 1, 2019 at 5:31 am Reason: ninja edit
Jul 1, 2019, 5:29 am
#1179
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
You had my hopes up for a moment. Guess they did it to me too
Jul 2, 2019, 8:38 pm
#1180
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Singapore / Bangkok
Programs: SQ, BA, QR, Marriott Titanium & LT Plat, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat, AmEx Cent
Posts: 444
Contacted them and offered me CA for 9000 THB++ (or 300 USD) top up from my category 5 free night award.
Thoughts? given that the rack cash rate is around 780 USD per night for the date i chose.
Thanks.
Note: Just realized they "upgraded" me thru the app although it looks likely to be true. (See next post)
P.s. I’m not sure, but isn’t your app snap (that you posted) showing that the room has already been upgraded to a CA suite? I think it is. If so, just take your chances at check-in and see what they have.
Last edited by EGW1; Jul 2, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Jul 2, 2019, 10:35 pm
#1181
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
9,000 THB sounds about right, but you could barter a little with them and try to get it closer to 7,000 THB. My advice would be to do it at check in (when the room is available/empty), and you never know, you might get a complimentary upgrade anyway (it’s low season). I personally wouldn’t pay 9,000 or 7,000 THB, as I would rather pocket the cash and spend it in Bangkok, but then again I have experienced the CA suite many times, so it depends how much you want to stay in a CA suite! There are two types of CA suites - 24 and 25 series. The 24 series is what most people want / is the one in all the pictures and promos, with the bedroom overlooking the sports club. I have actually come to prefer the 25 series, which I find quieter, and the bedroom overlook the pool, meaning the living room overlooks the sports club. You might be able to get the 25 series for a little less. I also really like the St Regis suites (which are huge and only higher floors), which again you might get for less, and have fantastic views.
P.s. I’m not sure, but isn’t your app snap (that you posted) showing that the room has already been upgraded to a CA suite? I think it is. If so, just take your chances at check-in and see what they have.
1. Think its the 24 series as it says Golf Course view during the email exchange.
2. i'll consider the app photo i posted as a red herring for now as based on previous reports, the posters did not get those rooms upon check in.
3. Am also not too optimistic in getting upgraded for free into the CA given that mine an entry level room. (usually Met Suite). While SNA redemptions are either Grand Deluxe or Met Suite..
4. Appreciate the pointers on the prices and i'll consider again what the hotel comes back with. At the moment it still stands at 9000 THB and have asked if the price comes down if i apply one SNA.
Jul 2, 2019, 11:54 pm
#1182
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: DTW / SJC
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 764
Heya,
1. Think its the 24 series as it says Golf Course view during the email exchange.
2. i'll consider the app photo i posted as a red herring for now as based on previous reports, the posters did not get those rooms upon check in.
3. Am also not too optimistic in getting upgraded for free into the CA given that mine an entry level room. (usually Met Suite). While SNA redemptions are either Grand Deluxe or Met Suite..
4. Appreciate the pointers on the prices and i'll consider again what the hotel comes back with. At the moment it still stands at 9000 THB and have asked if the price comes down if i apply one SNA.
1. Think its the 24 series as it says Golf Course view during the email exchange.
2. i'll consider the app photo i posted as a red herring for now as based on previous reports, the posters did not get those rooms upon check in.
3. Am also not too optimistic in getting upgraded for free into the CA given that mine an entry level room. (usually Met Suite). While SNA redemptions are either Grand Deluxe or Met Suite..
4. Appreciate the pointers on the prices and i'll consider again what the hotel comes back with. At the moment it still stands at 9000 THB and have asked if the price comes down if i apply one SNA.
Mine also said Golf Course view, and I had the 25 series.
Jul 3, 2019, 12:11 am
#1183
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Jul 14, 2019, 4:00 am
#1185
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: Starriott Plat Premier
Posts: 258
Hi folks, just got back from a one night award stay from StR BKK.
A recap of the story was that this was an award stay (75 night gift) so i thought i didn't mind spending "a little" to secure a confirmable upgrade.
Offer was +$USD300 for the CA Suite which i decided to take a risk and speak to the FDA on the check in day.
Based on the several data points in this thread, a met suite upgrade is quite likely while some lucky ones secured the CA as a complimentary upgrade.
2 weeks before my check in i saw that the room assigned to me was a CA suite but the day before my checked in, it "dropped" to deluxe to which i pinged the hotel thru the chat and the best they could do was a 1 category upgrade to "Grand Deluxe"
Arrived at the hotel, same story from the FDA who said they couldn't move me past Grand Deluxe as their room inventory were all snapped up. Apparently all their 1 bed-room suites were "taken" and only the 2 bedders were available. She asked if i wanted to consider paying more to get that room which i declined. So that's the story of my check in experience. Perhaps I need to stay more to build up "reputation points" too.
With that out of the way here is a short review of my stay for those considering this property.
Check-In
- Upon arrival, the concierge took our bags and escorted us to the front desk located on the 12th floor. Iced lemon grass and cold towels were provided which provided great relief from the searing heat.
- FDA explained the elite benefits options (Breakfast, 1000pts, StR Collar Pin), "Wine appreciation" at 5pm to 10pm which she gave me 2 vouchers for alcoholic drinks by the bar.
Grand Deluxe Room
- Sport / Golf Club view. Its nice the first time you see it after which you just tired of it since you see the same view while at the bar or the pool.
- Its west facing so expect your room to be warmer during the late afternoon.
- The room is quite big which has a king size bed, working desk and a 3 seater sofa.
- Toilet is a semi open concept as you can move the wall partitions which gives an illusion of a larger room.Standing shower and bath tub (no view though)
Food & Amenities
- Champagne sabering at 5pm daily. If you never seen how they decapitate a champagne with a sword or you if like free champagne, don't miss this.
- Live Jazz music from 8pm to 10.30pm at the bar. Good to pair this with the free drink vouchers provided. Finger food (local chips, nuts, deep fried fishcakes) are provided.
- Swimming Pool is on the 14th floor. Not very big hence it was forgettable. I suggest to instead head over to the in-house Spa for a better complementary experience.
- Breakfast at "VIU" was good. They provided a menu which you could order from. Tom-yum omelette was great if you are a fan of spicy food.
- Butler service was ok and only used them to order drinks. Their local TWG teas seems to be their in-house signature that you should try.
Location
- On level 2, there is a link bridge that connects you to the BTS skytrain which takes you to Siam interchange which offer lots of shopping / food options
- Central World Mall is also walkable (5-10mins) from the hotel.
Check-Out
- My flight was scheduled at 10pm and the hotel allowed me to stay till around 6pm.
- Spoke to a different FDA on their upgrade policy again whom he shared the usualSPG Marriott policy they will do their best to get the best available room for their elite guests. He also shared that max they can upgrade are to the metro suites. CA and above are speciality suites which has to be paid for but they do offer very attractive rates for elite guests. He goes back to tell me that my Grand Deluxe was actually better than the metro suite due to the facing and at times metro suite "can be too dark" {his own words, not sure what it meant}
Conclusion.
Overall it was still a great stay and I was also quite happy i did not shell out additional 300 USD for the upgrade.
Elite guest recognition is a mixed for me. Unlike the posts i have read here, I did not feel any 'additional' effort by the hotel. (e.g. like a welcome note from the GM)
No sure if i would return since I might try SGS and/Or W for my next trip.
A recap of the story was that this was an award stay (75 night gift) so i thought i didn't mind spending "a little" to secure a confirmable upgrade.
Offer was +$USD300 for the CA Suite which i decided to take a risk and speak to the FDA on the check in day.
Based on the several data points in this thread, a met suite upgrade is quite likely while some lucky ones secured the CA as a complimentary upgrade.
2 weeks before my check in i saw that the room assigned to me was a CA suite but the day before my checked in, it "dropped" to deluxe to which i pinged the hotel thru the chat and the best they could do was a 1 category upgrade to "Grand Deluxe"
Arrived at the hotel, same story from the FDA who said they couldn't move me past Grand Deluxe as their room inventory were all snapped up. Apparently all their 1 bed-room suites were "taken" and only the 2 bedders were available. She asked if i wanted to consider paying more to get that room which i declined. So that's the story of my check in experience. Perhaps I need to stay more to build up "reputation points" too.
With that out of the way here is a short review of my stay for those considering this property.
Check-In
- Upon arrival, the concierge took our bags and escorted us to the front desk located on the 12th floor. Iced lemon grass and cold towels were provided which provided great relief from the searing heat.
- FDA explained the elite benefits options (Breakfast, 1000pts, StR Collar Pin), "Wine appreciation" at 5pm to 10pm which she gave me 2 vouchers for alcoholic drinks by the bar.
Grand Deluxe Room
- Sport / Golf Club view. Its nice the first time you see it after which you just tired of it since you see the same view while at the bar or the pool.
- Its west facing so expect your room to be warmer during the late afternoon.
- The room is quite big which has a king size bed, working desk and a 3 seater sofa.
- Toilet is a semi open concept as you can move the wall partitions which gives an illusion of a larger room.Standing shower and bath tub (no view though)
Food & Amenities
- Champagne sabering at 5pm daily. If you never seen how they decapitate a champagne with a sword or you if like free champagne, don't miss this.
- Live Jazz music from 8pm to 10.30pm at the bar. Good to pair this with the free drink vouchers provided. Finger food (local chips, nuts, deep fried fishcakes) are provided.
- Swimming Pool is on the 14th floor. Not very big hence it was forgettable. I suggest to instead head over to the in-house Spa for a better complementary experience.
- Breakfast at "VIU" was good. They provided a menu which you could order from. Tom-yum omelette was great if you are a fan of spicy food.
- Butler service was ok and only used them to order drinks. Their local TWG teas seems to be their in-house signature that you should try.
Location
- On level 2, there is a link bridge that connects you to the BTS skytrain which takes you to Siam interchange which offer lots of shopping / food options
- Central World Mall is also walkable (5-10mins) from the hotel.
Check-Out
- My flight was scheduled at 10pm and the hotel allowed me to stay till around 6pm.
- Spoke to a different FDA on their upgrade policy again whom he shared the usual
Conclusion.
Overall it was still a great stay and I was also quite happy i did not shell out additional 300 USD for the upgrade.
Elite guest recognition is a mixed for me. Unlike the posts i have read here, I did not feel any 'additional' effort by the hotel. (e.g. like a welcome note from the GM)
No sure if i would return since I might try SGS and/Or W for my next trip.
Last edited by xar; Jul 14, 2019 at 8:37 am