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
Mar 24, 2014, 5:50 am
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Hi,
Will soon be staying at the new Renaissance Sukhumit (Soi57) property. I am planning to take the train +BTS to the property. I was however wondering if the BTS station, Thonglar, does it have a lift/escalator? I will have not too heavy bags, but that would make it life easier.
Will crossing the street with bags a deathwish?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Will soon be staying at the new Renaissance Sukhumit (Soi57) property. I am planning to take the train +BTS to the property. I was however wondering if the BTS station, Thonglar, does it have a lift/escalator? I will have not too heavy bags, but that would make it life easier.
Will crossing the street with bags a deathwish?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Crossing any street in Bangkok requires a death-wish!
Bruce
Mar 24, 2014, 6:56 am
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Especially to S57 I would just take a taxi- I routinely take taxis from our office near Ekkamai and it is rarely more than 40 minutes even with rain and traffic.
Mar 24, 2014, 7:12 am
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To Thonglor area and S57- would it not be much easier and probably faster just to take a taxi or take the train to the airport/city terminus as opposed to the other route as planned here?
Especially to S57 I would just take a taxi- I routinely take taxis from our office near Ekkamai and it is rarely more than 40 minutes even with rain and traffic.
Especially to S57 I would just take a taxi- I routinely take taxis from our office near Ekkamai and it is rarely more than 40 minutes even with rain and traffic.
Cheers!
Mar 24, 2014, 7:20 am
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My recommendation is to simply take a taxi from the airport directly to the hotel and vv. Alternatively- if you want to take the train for another reason (i.e. like trains, want to see a new train, etc)- then yes take it to the City Air Terminal (Makkasan) station and then take a taxi from there- although I think this will take more time than simply a taxi from the airport directly to S57.
Mar 24, 2014, 8:02 am
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I took a cab yesterday to the Ren. It was 270TB + tolls + tip, which comes out to about $10 all in. If it's you and your wife, that's $5/person, which isn't that much more than taking the train.
If you are going to take a cab, make sure you follow the signs from baggage claim to the cab area and on to the cab stands. Several people in the airport and just outside the door will try to get you to pirate cabs. Also, repeat these sentences out loud and until you have them burned into your conscience: "Turn on the meter" and "Take the highway; I'll pay the tolls." There is a sign in the back of the cab reminding you the tolls are your responsibility and that there is a 50TB fee added to what's on the meter when traveling to/from the airport.
Finally, in the morning when you are leaving, there will be many other people wanting to take cabs to the airport. Split this with another person and you've cut the very low cost of a cab in half.
If you are going to take a cab, make sure you follow the signs from baggage claim to the cab area and on to the cab stands. Several people in the airport and just outside the door will try to get you to pirate cabs. Also, repeat these sentences out loud and until you have them burned into your conscience: "Turn on the meter" and "Take the highway; I'll pay the tolls." There is a sign in the back of the cab reminding you the tolls are your responsibility and that there is a 50TB fee added to what's on the meter when traveling to/from the airport.
Finally, in the morning when you are leaving, there will be many other people wanting to take cabs to the airport. Split this with another person and you've cut the very low cost of a cab in half.
Mar 24, 2014, 12:39 pm
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Thanks all for the great tip, the taxi it will to the hotel and vv. Most probably will need 2 taxis since it will be the 4 of us and with luggage doubt that everything will fit into one.
Cheers!
ps: manage to snag those Marriott Thailand voucher rate. (rate kept dropping everytime I looked at it - snag it today at only 2025 Baht for Songkran weekend! ridiculous! -maybe it will drop again next week.. hehe
).
Cheers!
ps: manage to snag those Marriott Thailand voucher rate. (rate kept dropping everytime I looked at it - snag it today at only 2025 Baht for Songkran weekend! ridiculous! -maybe it will drop again next week.. hehe
).
Mar 24, 2014, 1:22 pm
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Mar 25, 2014, 8:15 am
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Thanks all for the great tip, the taxi it will to the hotel and vv. Most probably will need 2 taxis since it will be the 4 of us and with luggage doubt that everything will fit into one.
Cheers!
ps: manage to snag those Marriott Thailand voucher rate. (rate kept dropping everytime I looked at it - snag it today at only 2025 Baht for Songkran weekend! ridiculous! -maybe it will drop again next week.. hehe).
Cheers!
ps: manage to snag those Marriott Thailand voucher rate. (rate kept dropping everytime I looked at it - snag it today at only 2025 Baht for Songkran weekend! ridiculous! -maybe it will drop again next week.. hehe
).
Mar 25, 2014, 8:25 am
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Mar 25, 2014, 12:33 pm
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Here's something I've learned staying at the Ren...In the past, I've stayed at the JW and have taken this for granted. If you get into a cab anywhere in Bangkok and ask to be taken to the JW Marriott, cabbies seem to know where to go. The Renaissance, on the other hand, has confounded four cab drivers so far. I always have the address on my phone, but even the ones that can read English don't seem to know the address. I mention it's at the BTS Chi Lom station, but cab drivers must never take the train. I even have it circled on a map that is both Thai and English, but that doesn't work either.
I now have a piece of paper in my wallet with the address written in Thai. We did the same thing with my Grandmother when Alzheimer's set in, and the similarity is not lost on me.
This is not meant to be an indication that anything is wrong with the hotel, nor that all the world's cab drivers should speak English. This is just a heads up so that nobody else has to sit in a cab for ten minutes while the driver consults people on the street to see if anyone can tell him how to get to the hotel. If it were in areas with which I'm familiar, I could give him directions as we go. Unfortunately, that's not where it happened. Even the cab driver from the airport had to ask the people at the airport.
And yes, I take the train when possible. It's the best mode of transportation here.
I now have a piece of paper in my wallet with the address written in Thai. We did the same thing with my Grandmother when Alzheimer's set in, and the similarity is not lost on me.
This is not meant to be an indication that anything is wrong with the hotel, nor that all the world's cab drivers should speak English. This is just a heads up so that nobody else has to sit in a cab for ten minutes while the driver consults people on the street to see if anyone can tell him how to get to the hotel. If it were in areas with which I'm familiar, I could give him directions as we go. Unfortunately, that's not where it happened. Even the cab driver from the airport had to ask the people at the airport.
And yes, I take the train when possible. It's the best mode of transportation here.
Mar 25, 2014, 7:49 pm
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had the same problem here my first couple of visits, but I printed off the directions/address from the hotel website that is in Thai and english, and give a copy to the taxi driver.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/...prasong-hotel/
Mar 26, 2014, 2:19 am
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You got a pretty stupid driver if he couldn't find any BTS Station, but you run into them from time to time. I've only stayed at the Ren a couple Xs, but I've got a ton of experience in BKK cabs. Most driver's CANNOT read a map. Show one to him and he'll just short out. Program your hotels # into your phone and call. The front desk will talk him in.
Mar 26, 2014, 4:08 am
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You got a pretty stupid driver if he couldn't find any BTS Station, but you run into them from time to time. I've only stayed at the Ren a couple Xs, but I've got a ton of experience in BKK cabs. Most driver's CANNOT read a map. Show one to him and he'll just short out. Program your hotels # into your phone and call. The front desk will talk him in.
I do not activate my phone in Bangkok nor purchase a disposable. One driver actually did take my phone and, I now realize, disabled the airplane mode, so I paid to download some emails. Ordinarily I just use the hotel WiFi for data. My voicemail makes it clear I will not be listening to messages but will be answering emails intermittently.