Feb 9, 2018, 8:28 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Can someone who knows list the names of the hotels here in this long thread? Here are the names, addresses, email contact, commonly used abbreviations and some basic info about each hotel. (Location information, CL and breakfast information, UG experiences reported within the thread, typical room layout and frequently mentioned basic advice for different properties.) Keep in mind most posts indicate these are all great hotels. Hope this helps. CJK
The St. Regis Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse 25,000 Category 4
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park 25,000 Category 4
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
Le Méridien Bangkok 25,000 Category 4
Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit 25,000 Category 4
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel 25,000 Category 4
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit,25,000 Category 4
W Bangkok 25,000 Category 4
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa 17,500 Category 3
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 17,500 Category 3
Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok 12,500 Category 2
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 1512,500 Category 2
Can someone who knows list the names of the hotels here in this long thread? Here are the names, addresses, email contact, commonly used abbreviations and some basic info about each hotel. (Location information, CL and breakfast information, UG experiences reported within the thread, typical room layout and frequently mentioned basic advice for different properties.) Keep in mind most posts indicate these are all great hotels. Hope this helps. CJK
- JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok (JW) 4 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 2, Bangkok 10110, Thailand between the Phloen Chit and Nana BTS Stations. There is a pretty large CL. Elites mostly report having complimentary breakfast offered only at the CL and not in a restaurant. Some are bothered by the hotel's proximity to the Nana district and think the hotel may get some associated business while others (myself) have not really noticed this unless looking hard to see it. The hotel was recently renovated and there are a few posts showing pictures. UGs are usually to the club level regular room where the bathrooms are interior (no outside glass wall) and feature rather small showers but great soaking tubs. Unlike the other hotels listed here, the toilets are not in enclosures.
- Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel (Ren) 518/8 Ploenchit Road Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok almost attached to the Chit Lom BTS Station and the SkyWalk. One can reach the platform without having to walk on public sidewalks and by using escalators/elevators in the building next door, so most feel this is the property with the fastest and easiest access to BTS. The CL is smaller than the JW's and sometimes gets full. Some elites report having a choice of the complimentary breakfast in the restaurant (which is quite good and huge) while others report having that request denied. Latest reports indicate the restaurant breakfast is offered as of April 2018. The hotel does not have many suites so UGs are usually to corner rooms which often have seating and/or dressing areas as well as larger bathrooms with full glass walls. IMO this is the best/most convenient hotel for a first timer looking to do typical touristy things in Bangkok.
- Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok (CY) 155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1 Ratchadamri Road Bangkok is about a five minute walk to either the Ratchadamri or Chit Lom BTS Stations. The hotel operates tuk-tuks to/from the BTS Station. The hotel has a CL and consistently offers elites a choice of breakfast there or in the restaurant. The CL is on the top floor of the hotel and has outdoor seating. Having stayed at the hotel several times as a P, PP and LTP I have never been given an UG, so if there are others who can chime in on that please do. The regular room has a small interior only bathroom with a window overlooking the room and no tub, only a walk-in shower. IMO the price can makes this a great choice, as it is convenient to many places a visitor will go. Sometimes it can be half the price of other Marriott options and they often run double points promotions. (Call the hotel to ask, it cannot hurt.)
- Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park (Sukhumvit Soi 22) 199 ถนน สุขุมวิท ซอย 22 Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand is about an eight minute walk to the Emporium Mall and Phrom Phong BTS Station either down the Soi sidewalk or through Queen's Park. The hotel operates a regular shuttle to the BTS Station although some have reported trouble catching it back to the hotel. The CL is large, with an outdoor deck, and most people report not being given a choice for the complimentary breakfast in the restaurant. Most Plats report getting UG to a suite, with the M Suite seeming to be most common. It has a living room, bedroom and single large interior bathroom with separate walk-in showers and tubs. This is the largest hotel in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit (Sukhumvit Soi 57) 2 ถนน สุขุมวิท 57 Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand ([email protected]) is a two minute walk to the Thong Lo BTS Station. Getting to the station involves crossing Thong Lo intersection which can be daunting. The hotel is about a ten minute BTS ride to the central malls, the Ren, etc. The area is a little quieter and more "Thai" than the more touristy/business area where the JW, Ren and CY are located. Some people report being able to have complimentary breakfast in the restaurant while others report lounge only. The CL is about the same size as the Ren's and can get crowded in the early evening. The hotel is on the higher floors of a 40+ story building and the CL is located on one of the top floors, offering stunning views of Bangkok. There is a rooftop bar on the top of the building with great views, too. Elites are often given a coupon for a free drink on the roof. Plats report mostly getting UGs to a two room suite with an extra half bath. The main bath includes an enclosed toilet, a single large walk-in shower and a large soaking tub that can easily seat two. (While the tub is large, the JW, Marquis and Ren tubs are more comfortable for a single person looking to lean back and relax.) IMO this is the quietest of the hotels listed here.
- Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse 262 Thanon Surawong, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand is the newest hotel. As of April 2018 there are not many posts from users who have stayed, nor is there an abbreviation being commonly used on this forum. The hotel is not attached/close to a BTS or MRT station but is near the Silom business area and some more popular adult entertainment establishments.
The St. Regis Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse 25,000 Category 4
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park 25,000 Category 4
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
Le Méridien Bangkok 25,000 Category 4
Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit 25,000 Category 4
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel 25,000 Category 4
The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok 35,000 Category 5
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit,25,000 Category 4
W Bangkok 25,000 Category 4
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa 17,500 Category 3
Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 17,500 Category 3
Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok 12,500 Category 2
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 1512,500 Category 2
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Bangkok, Thailand
Sep 24, 2019, 11:18 am
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Btw. is there one public transport company (and one combined pass) or each means of transportation is independent?
Sep 24, 2019, 11:30 am
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It used to be just a bit touristy. Now they've really turned it into a madhouse - people just go to take some photos, pay for their terrible drink and get out. I was ushered to a mini version of the bar overlooking the main one which was a bit more civilised last time, but they wanted $90 for a glass of Moet so I walked 10min to the Bamboo Bar at the Mandarin Oriental instead. Seriously - it's ridiculous nowadays, which is a bit of a shame.
Sep 25, 2019, 8:34 am
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Sep 25, 2019, 10:19 am
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And where you're staying. I wouldn't use Rail Link if staying at the Marquis, for example. I would also take flight time into account, and avoid BTS at rush hour if carrying anything bigger than a small roller.
Sep 25, 2019, 10:23 am
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Within the inner city, I’d take the sky train / BTS or a Grab depending on where I’m going.
Sep 25, 2019, 5:26 pm
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I’ve taken the airport train twice, but found it a hassle, so usually I take AOT (airport) cars which you can book at the AOT desks on arrival at BKK, pay cash or credit card, the cars are directly outside the terminal and someone will walk you to the car and hand you over to the driver. A Mercedes E is around 1700 THB, BMW 7 around 2200 THB, usually it takes an hour to get to hotel, on a bad day maybe 90 mins. I’d rather pay a bit more and sit in an air con car / read a newspaper or book than take the train.
Within the inner city, I’d take the sky train / BTS or a Grab depending on where I’m going.
Within the inner city, I’d take the sky train / BTS or a Grab depending on where I’m going.
Sep 25, 2019, 5:54 pm
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I don’t see the point of getting a BMW, Mercedes etc when you can arrange a car into town with Klook for about 650THB. You just find the representative and they get you the driver. The extra 1k can go a long way in BKK! But if there are 2 or 3 of you, it might be worth the treat!
Sep 25, 2019, 8:23 pm
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I don’t see the point of getting a BMW, Mercedes etc when you can arrange a car into town with Klook for about 650THB. You just find the representative and they get you the driver. The extra 1k can go a long way in BKK! But if there are 2 or 3 of you, it might be worth the treat!
I asked upthread about the Ren transport (though now irrelevant since I'm at the GH) because my upcoming trip is biz travel on OPM. In that case my WTP is high and frankly I just care about what's the easiest thing that gets me to my hotel and with limited time and knowledge of the city (despite having gone 4 times, I haven't been since 2016) I don't want to research the cheapest option -- I just go with what either comes up on Google or whatever the hotel offers (BMW / Mercedes / etc.).
On the flip side if I'm traveling on my own dime, I absolutely care about inside tips like AOT and Klook which save money out of my own pocket
Sep 26, 2019, 3:48 am
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Folks, may I suggest that the airport limo debate is more appropriate for BKK Airport Limousine Price
Sep 26, 2019, 7:06 am
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Janos, what time is your flight arriving at BKK? I always get in around midnight, so traffic isn't an issue. If you get in at 7:00 AM, traffic will be a gigantic issue.
Sep 26, 2019, 4:09 pm
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I know, interesting time for arrival
Not sure what to expect about New Year’s Day morning traffic in Bangkok; guess, 6am might be the time when party people will go home (or move to another party
.Now I have two reservations; SGS and JW. And since SGS is easy to reach by public transport I was interested if we should be considering taking that or just take a taxi/Uber/whatever it’s called there. Guess, hotel limo services are usually overpriced; and since this won’t be a business trip that price premium I would rather spend on something else.
Sep 26, 2019, 8:55 pm
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There won’t be a lot of traffic. But there may be drunk drivers. Personally, regardless of SGS or JW, I would just take a taxi. There is no Uber in SE Asia, we have Grab instead.
if you are a nervous traveler then either book an AOT car or hotel car.
Lots and lots of info about these in the Thailand forum.
if you are a nervous traveler then either book an AOT car or hotel car.
Lots and lots of info about these in the Thailand forum.
Oct 1, 2019, 9:42 pm
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Which hotel do you think has the nicest pool to get a resort-like feel? Generally pools in Bangkok hotels are rather exposed and you can feel it surrounded by tall buildings, hence I thought the one at SGS rather special with its foliage and hidden nooks and corners. Any others that are similarly constructed?
Oct 1, 2019, 10:32 pm
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Which hotel do you think has the nicest pool to get a resort-like feel? Generally pools in Bangkok hotels are rather exposed and you can feel it surrounded by tall buildings, hence I thought the one at SGS rather special with its foliage and hidden nooks and corners. Any others that are similarly constructed?
Full disclosure, pools I have been to or seen in person: SGS, Westin, 4P, Aloft, StR, Surawongse, LM, W.
Oct 8, 2019, 11:00 am
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so much good information in this thread.
Still so confused where to stay.
I am down to MMQS, Sol57 and Athenee. Which has the better lounge, and walking distance to stalls and bars.
WIll be there for 5 nights
Still so confused where to stay.
I am down to MMQS, Sol57 and Athenee. Which has the better lounge, and walking distance to stalls and bars.
WIll be there for 5 nights
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