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 12, 2018, 12:44 am
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Yeah I should have been more clear, I meant I attained platinum SPG status last year and matched it to Marriott so have that status carried over to this year. I think it's called Platinum Elite now. The main perks we're interested in are comp breakfast, lounge access, suite upgrades.
I've looked at the ROS and it does come out as about the same price as both the Courtyard and FP, but the location seems a bit far away from the nightlife. What are the perks that if offers over the others we've earmarked? I like a decent pool and gym, the other half loves a nice spa but we're not really going to be spending too much time in the hotel given our brief stopover.
I've looked at the ROS and it does come out as about the same price as both the Courtyard and FP, but the location seems a bit far away from the nightlife. What are the perks that if offers over the others we've earmarked? I like a decent pool and gym, the other half loves a nice spa but we're not really going to be spending too much time in the hotel given our brief stopover.
Sep 12, 2018, 10:27 am
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As for hotels, sounds like the Marriott Marquis would be best with the CY second due to location.
Sep 24, 2018, 3:40 pm
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I've kinda read through the last few pages and am curious inputs. I have a early flight out on a Monday morning (0730) but want to get at the hotel in time for the Thai F lounge and a massage. So shooting to get there around 515. I will be in Pattaya, having to check out of my hotel on Sunday. I'm going to take a car/shuttle to the airport sometime on Sunday and drop my bags at storage to help with whatever transfer I have to a hotel. Not sure how early I'm leaving Pattaya, but I hear that drive back to BKK can be bad. Think I'll shoot to be up in BKK around noon.
That said, not sure where the best/easiest place to stay is. I'm guessing I can just train it at noon on Sunday to the hotel but I'll need to get a car at 430 Monday morning? Where to stay is the question though. I'll have no breakfast, so I guess I'm looking at the best options for evening. I'll probably go for a little walk aroudn the hotel at night and a few drinks will be okay, but I'll most likely be partied out after a week in Pattaya. Any inputs would be great.
Thanks.
That said, not sure where the best/easiest place to stay is. I'm guessing I can just train it at noon on Sunday to the hotel but I'll need to get a car at 430 Monday morning? Where to stay is the question though. I'll have no breakfast, so I guess I'm looking at the best options for evening. I'll probably go for a little walk aroudn the hotel at night and a few drinks will be okay, but I'll most likely be partied out after a week in Pattaya. Any inputs would be great.
Thanks.
Sep 25, 2018, 3:45 am
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That said, the Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi is closer but there would be nothing to do in the evening and getting a taxi in the morning would be a real pain.
But with the thought of arriving by train Sunday afternoon, the Marriott on Sukh Soi 57 would be bit of a schlep with either 2 changes at Makassan and Sukhumvit/Asoke or one change and extra distance at Phayathai.
If you stay at the Westin Grande, Sheraton Grande or Four Points, you are 50-100 meters from the Sukhumvit subway station. That station is one stop from the Makassan airport rail link station.
In the morning, if you are at the WGS or Four Points they can head down Asoke to the highway, or at that hour of the morning they will head down to New Petchaburi and the RCA area and take surface roads most of the way to the airport.
If you stay at the SGS they will head down to the Nana area and hop on the highway.
Either way, you will be at the airport in roughly 40 mins max at that time of the morning.
Sep 25, 2018, 4:04 am
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Regardless if staying at Asok or elsewhere, there's no reason to be using the tollway before 530AM.
Sep 25, 2018, 4:06 am
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In the morning, if you are at the WGS or Four Points they can head down Asoke to the highway, or at that hour of the morning they will head down to New Petchaburi and the RCA area and take surface roads most of the way to the airport.
If you stay at the SGS they will head down to the Nana area and hop on the highway.
Sep 25, 2018, 7:42 am
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Sep 29, 2018, 10:27 am
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I am considering between Renaissance or Bangkok Marriott Thonglor. But I saw the executive apt is b400 cheaper, which I believe in the same building.
Renaissance and Marriott are the same price. I am Platinum.
Any comment and suggestion?
Renaissance and Marriott are the same price. I am Platinum.
Any comment and suggestion?
Sep 29, 2018, 10:57 am
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Otherwise maybe the Ren which known to give upgrades to elites, and has a nice lounge too - but a cold covered pool instead. Pool's nice in Marriott Thonglor.
Sep 29, 2018, 11:05 am
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Sep 29, 2018, 11:10 am
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Never ever got any upgrade at Marriott Thonglor (but was 'only' MR Gold when stayed there), except for "access to executive lounge".
Sep 29, 2018, 11:48 am
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depends on what you want.. - if you don't care about stay credit/points/lounge, I'd go for the MEA Thonglor (I doubt they'd give you lounge access from the MEA as plat even if it seemed had happened before).
Otherwise maybe the Ren which known to give upgrades to elites, and has a nice lounge too - but a cold covered pool instead. Pool's nice in Marriott Thonglor.
Otherwise maybe the Ren which known to give upgrades to elites, and has a nice lounge too - but a cold covered pool instead. Pool's nice in Marriott Thonglor.
Indoor swimming pool at Renaissance 23rd floor
Marriott 57 pool on the 7th floor
Ren Studio Suite 1927: very nice
2-bedroom apartment at 57
Bathroom at the Ren facing the CY
Bathroom at 57
Sep 29, 2018, 11:52 am
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Breakfast benefit is better at 57 if you staying at the hotel side (even though I was given restaurant benefit when stayed at the MEA side - YMMV). Renaissance was restricted to breakfast at the lounge:
Sep 29, 2018, 2:58 pm
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If it's a single room, it's at best a junior suite. I agree these can be quite nice, but they are not real suites.
I don't think that's a valid comparison then, as Marriott's Asia suite upgrade policy only applied to Plats. Platinum Suite Upgrades
Sep 29, 2018, 3:24 pm
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If it's a single room, it's at best a junior suite. I agree these can be quite nice, but they are not real suites.
I don't think that's a valid comparison then, as Marriott's Asia suite upgrade policy only applied to Plats. Platinum Suite Upgrades
I don't think that's a valid comparison then, as Marriott's Asia suite upgrade policy only applied to Plats. Platinum Suite Upgrades