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
May 8, 2021, 3:26 am
#2011
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IMO, this is the only Bonvoy offering that is competitive with the Rosewood, Waldorf Astoria (which is not giving suite upgrades to HH Diamond members), Four Seasons, and Park Hyatt. Honestly, I am not sure I would pick the STR BK over those options if they were all priced the same. Given current pricing however, I think the STR is a no brained especially for someone that only has Hyatt Explorist status.
May 8, 2021, 4:01 am
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FWIW I have never NOT received at least a deluxe suite at WA (although perhaps you do not consider it to be a suite given the layout of those rooms). My suite upgrade success rate at StR is very high as well and PH also almost invariably upgrades elites to suites. Rosewood and FS not having a loyalty program then forget about suites there so the comparison to WA+StR+PH is more difficult for them.
May 8, 2021, 6:09 am
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I think the WA is a very nice hotel and I plan on visiting it the next time I am in Bangkok (same with the Park Hyatt and the Athene)! The room my friend got was essentially a large curved room with a walk-in closet but no separation between a living space and a sleeping space.
May 8, 2021, 7:34 am
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Yes that's the Deluxe Suite at WA. This room type is reasonably spacious at 75 sqm but there is no separation from the living room indeed. Regarding premium suite upgrades my experience is very similar at WA and StR. They are not to be expected, but I have received on occasion when stars align an upgrade all the way up to Astoria Suite and STR Suite, respectively, even when booking the entry level room. So it can happen and both hotels do not hesitate to treat repeat guests very well.
May 8, 2021, 5:31 pm
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Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We booked the base room but were generously upgraded to the CA suite as our first time staying at the property! Not sure if there is just less availability at the WA right now but the FDA told him that they do not upgrade Diamond members past the room he was given from base. Either way, any upgrade is generous, but I did feel that the STR was being especially generous. Has the WA ever upgraded to “true” suites in your experience?
May 8, 2021, 5:41 pm
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Upgrade to CA suite at StR as first time guest is very generous, this is covid times I guess! Pre-covid, I think it would only for repeat guests and not often. At WA I have received upgrade to Astoria Suite which is a true suite, and comparable room type to CA suite at StR if not better due to newer hardware (but views not as nice). WA told you no upgrade to Diamonds beyond Deluxe Suite perhaps to keep expectations modest (and overdeliver at times) but I can confirm better upgrades can happen, even precovid...
Sep 16, 2021, 2:33 am
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I'm considering flying to Bangkok when it reopens in October but am worried about what the hotel rooms are going to smell like. All of SE Asia has a problem with that mildew smell in the rooms, even in five-star hotels and now I'm trying to imagine how bad it will be after no one has stayed in these rooms for a year and the air conditioning has been off the whole time... Seriously considering bringing a dehumidifier with me as I find that it helps a lot. Any other insight? Which hotels were notorious for this pre-COVID and which ones were active in managing the problem? It might sound like a small thing to some people but it can seriously ruin a trip for me.
Sep 16, 2021, 8:59 am
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I'd be a lot more concerned about what kind of ridiculous entry requirements the Thai authorities will be imposing, as well as the ongoing restrictions on virtually all activities once you're there. We're not going back until the current Covid insanity in Thailand has calmed down.
Sep 16, 2021, 2:36 pm
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Most Bangkok properties have been open, serving either the local market or as quarantine hotels.
I'd be a lot more concerned about what kind of ridiculous entry requirements the Thai authorities will be imposing, as well as the ongoing restrictions on virtually all activities once you're there. We're not going back until the current Covid insanity in Thailand has calmed down.
I'd be a lot more concerned about what kind of ridiculous entry requirements the Thai authorities will be imposing, as well as the ongoing restrictions on virtually all activities once you're there. We're not going back until the current Covid insanity in Thailand has calmed down.
Im sure bars will be back open soon if that is a deal breaker for some. Again in reality a lot of places never stopped selling booze outside of BKK.
As for the hotels. Whilst a lot have remained open throughout this doesn’t mean all rooms have been available. A lot of Marriott hotels kept floors completely closed.
Sep 16, 2021, 4:44 pm
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Different perspectives perhaps, because I don't agree at all. We were there for the full month of May and we grew tired very quickly of all the restrictions and business shutdowns. The uncertainties relating to interprovincial travel were particularly frustrating.
These things are likely to be considerably more frustrating if you're coming from a place where life has been pretty much back to normal for some time (e.g., Arizona).
This doesn't even address the hassles of getting into Thailand. While there are literally no details yet on the purported reopening of Bangkok, most fully expect a very complicated set of entry requirements (similar to Phuket), likely including booking prepaid hotel through a government website, advance Certificate of Entry requirement, purchase of Thai medical insurance covering covid hospitalization, and multiple pre-paid covid tests. Covid has shown the Thai government at its absolute worst, and that's really saying something.
These things are likely to be considerably more frustrating if you're coming from a place where life has been pretty much back to normal for some time (e.g., Arizona).
This doesn't even address the hassles of getting into Thailand. While there are literally no details yet on the purported reopening of Bangkok, most fully expect a very complicated set of entry requirements (similar to Phuket), likely including booking prepaid hotel through a government website, advance Certificate of Entry requirement, purchase of Thai medical insurance covering covid hospitalization, and multiple pre-paid covid tests. Covid has shown the Thai government at its absolute worst, and that's really saying something.
Sep 16, 2021, 11:21 pm
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Actually it is a great time to be in Thailand. Publicised travel restrictions (inter province) were never actually enforced in most places. Parks and restaurants are back open and you can visit places that are normally hammered with tourists and enjoy them.
Im sure bars will be back open soon if that is a deal breaker for some. Again in reality a lot of places never stopped selling booze outside of BKK.
As for the hotels. Whilst a lot have remained open throughout this doesn’t mean all rooms have been available. A lot of Marriott hotels kept floors completely closed.
Im sure bars will be back open soon if that is a deal breaker for some. Again in reality a lot of places never stopped selling booze outside of BKK.
As for the hotels. Whilst a lot have remained open throughout this doesn’t mean all rooms have been available. A lot of Marriott hotels kept floors completely closed.
I stayed in Thailand for a few months (into May) and had an amazing time. Met a ton of people, tried a bunch of great food, and explored a lot of new things. We even traveled between provinces by plane and by car. TBH I was asked to fill out some forms when entering Chiang Mai. I think technically I was supposed to quarantine? It never came to that though.
I think it is very easy to have a great experience in Thailand if you go in with a good attitude. The people are so kind, the culture is interesting, and the food is delicious. The hotel game is also insane there these days. An “expensive” Thai hotel will peak at maybe $500/night. That’s solidly upper midrange in the US these days. Even the $30/night hotels were acceptable. The sweet spot is probably hotels that cost around $200/night. It’s so fun to hotel hop in Bangkok and get a taste for what each hotel has to offer. Some hotels have a weird culture with complimentary food. They are very generous in terms of what they give and some people… take that a bit too far lol. Some of the behavior I witnessed was pretty disrespectful tbh.
I’m not sure how much documentation requirements have changed but I paid someone a few hundred USD to fill out everything for me as a US citizen. My friend came from China and she ended up paying a few thousand USD to a service because she couldn’t get the special tourist visa (ended up coming on a work visa). YMMV. Either way, pretty low effort. As an American, I could have probably just done it myself. It’s just a few forums and a trip to the Thai consulate in NYC. The biggest error I made was writing Thai Embassy on the money order instead of Thai Consulate lol.
Hoping onto come back this winter on my way back from Shanghai. Really looking forward to it and hoping great restaurants like Bo.lan figure out a way to come back!
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Oct 3, 2021, 12:26 am
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Which Cat 4 hotel in Bangkok?
I am a Titanium Elite and still have one of the Cat 4 - 7 night stay certificates which is scheduled to expire on Jan 3rd 2022 and therefore wanted to use the same before it expired.
Bangkok seems to be the best value for money option.
I see 7 Marriott hotels in Bangkok mostly with a rating of 4.4+ out of 5 and confused which one I should choose.
I am inclined towards: W Bangkok or Westin Grande Sukhumvit. The Marriott Surangwose also has a 4.7 out of 5 rating.
Can someone advise? Great breakfast, location, upgrades etc. are my important factors.
Bangkok seems to be the best value for money option.
I see 7 Marriott hotels in Bangkok mostly with a rating of 4.4+ out of 5 and confused which one I should choose.
I am inclined towards: W Bangkok or Westin Grande Sukhumvit. The Marriott Surangwose also has a 4.7 out of 5 rating.
Can someone advise? Great breakfast, location, upgrades etc. are my important factors.
Oct 3, 2021, 1:56 am
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My knowledge is all pre-COVID as haven’t felt the urge to lock myself in a hotel for 14 days yet, but I’m afraid there is no universal winner on your criteria! Unless someone else advises that COVID has changed any of this:
- W probably has the best breakfast, unless you are happy to pay for breakfast in the restaurant at Surawongse (status only gives you access to the lounge breakfast at Surawongse which is inferior)
- Location is up for debate but Surawongse is easily the worst, basically marooned in the middle of nothing. Personally, I like the Sathorn location of the W, but I have a feeling a lot of people will argue the Westin has the best location
- Surawongse will give you the best chance of upgrade (the other two do upgrade but not as much of a given)
Other factors I would consider are lounge access if you care about this (there isn’t one at the W, the Surawongse lounge is excellent, Westin not so much), hard product (W has the highest quality finish, Surawongse is newest) and service (up for debate!).
I used to like to switch between W and Surawongse as my Marriott choices alongside SGS and St. Regis. For a first timer the location of Surawongse might be a killer, though, you basically have to get taxis everywhere or get very sweaty walking in the heat.
- W probably has the best breakfast, unless you are happy to pay for breakfast in the restaurant at Surawongse (status only gives you access to the lounge breakfast at Surawongse which is inferior)
- Location is up for debate but Surawongse is easily the worst, basically marooned in the middle of nothing. Personally, I like the Sathorn location of the W, but I have a feeling a lot of people will argue the Westin has the best location
- Surawongse will give you the best chance of upgrade (the other two do upgrade but not as much of a given)
Other factors I would consider are lounge access if you care about this (there isn’t one at the W, the Surawongse lounge is excellent, Westin not so much), hard product (W has the highest quality finish, Surawongse is newest) and service (up for debate!).
I used to like to switch between W and Surawongse as my Marriott choices alongside SGS and St. Regis. For a first timer the location of Surawongse might be a killer, though, you basically have to get taxis everywhere or get very sweaty walking in the heat.
Oct 3, 2021, 6:07 am
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My knowledge is all pre-COVID as haven’t felt the urge to lock myself in a hotel for 14 days yet, but I’m afraid there is no universal winner on your criteria! Unless someone else advises that COVID has changed any of this:
- W probably has the best breakfast, unless you are happy to pay for breakfast in the restaurant at Surawongse (status only gives you access to the lounge breakfast at Surawongse which is inferior)
- Location is up for debate but Surawongse is easily the worst, basically marooned in the middle of nothing. Personally, I like the Sathorn location of the W, but I have a feeling a lot of people will argue the Westin has the best location
- Surawongse will give you the best chance of upgrade (the other two do upgrade but not as much of a given)
Other factors I would consider are lounge access if you care about this (there isn’t one at the W, the Surawongse lounge is excellent, Westin not so much), hard product (W has the highest quality finish, Surawongse is newest) and service (up for debate!).
I used to like to switch between W and Surawongse as my Marriott choices alongside SGS and St. Regis. For a first timer the location of Surawongse might be a killer, though, you basically have to get taxis everywhere or get very sweaty walking in the heat.
- W probably has the best breakfast, unless you are happy to pay for breakfast in the restaurant at Surawongse (status only gives you access to the lounge breakfast at Surawongse which is inferior)
- Location is up for debate but Surawongse is easily the worst, basically marooned in the middle of nothing. Personally, I like the Sathorn location of the W, but I have a feeling a lot of people will argue the Westin has the best location
- Surawongse will give you the best chance of upgrade (the other two do upgrade but not as much of a given)
Other factors I would consider are lounge access if you care about this (there isn’t one at the W, the Surawongse lounge is excellent, Westin not so much), hard product (W has the highest quality finish, Surawongse is newest) and service (up for debate!).
I used to like to switch between W and Surawongse as my Marriott choices alongside SGS and St. Regis. For a first timer the location of Surawongse might be a killer, though, you basically have to get taxis everywhere or get very sweaty walking in the heat.
The Renaissance is a cat 4 and it has an amazing location. For being a tourist, it has my favorite location amongst Marriott’s options. The breakfast is also great and has a good reputation amongst Thai locals (at least the ones I met). The rooms are old but still nice enough. The staff is great.
St. Regis is the best amongst the Marriott options I experienced. Great room, service, and location. SGS seems like a great pick for people that want to save money on food but I can’t comment too much on anything else. The cash prices are also very low as a category 5 so it’s probably a good value hotel overall. The standard rooms look pretty uninteresting by Bangkok standards though.
Oct 3, 2021, 6:27 am
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I stayed at the W last week. Having read reports on here I was expecting to find it a little worn around the edges, but the room I had showed no signs at all of wear or tear.
I would agree about the location of the Surawongse, especially right now with so much still closed. Nice roof area though. I never fancy staying at Asok.
I'm not sure there is a clear winner. Taxis are plentiful, traffic is comparatively light and they are all using the meter, so moving around need not be the usual issue either.
I would agree about the location of the Surawongse, especially right now with so much still closed. Nice roof area though. I never fancy staying at Asok.
I'm not sure there is a clear winner. Taxis are plentiful, traffic is comparatively light and they are all using the meter, so moving around need not be the usual issue either.