Dec 3, 2019, 8:50 pm
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Thailand [Master Thread]
Feb 26, 2018, 8:34 am
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"OPENING IN MARCH 2018"
but it seems that, for the time being, they are only accepting reservations starting April 5th.
For that month, the rates that I saw were ranging from THB 4,043++ to THB 4,998++, with a couple of nights priced at THB 6,218++.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse: Bangkok hotel accommodations
but it seems that, for the time being, they are only accepting reservations starting April 5th.
For that month, the rates that I saw were ranging from THB 4,043++ to THB 4,998++, with a couple of nights priced at THB 6,218++.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse: Bangkok hotel accommodations
Mar 5, 2018, 5:35 am
#32
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"OPENING IN MARCH 2018"
but it seems that, for the time being, they are only accepting reservations starting April 5th.
For that month, the rates that I saw were ranging from THB 4,043++ to THB 4,998++, with a couple of nights priced at THB 6,218++.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse: Bangkok hotel accommodations
but it seems that, for the time being, they are only accepting reservations starting April 5th.
For that month, the rates that I saw were ranging from THB 4,043++ to THB 4,998++, with a couple of nights priced at THB 6,218++.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse: Bangkok hotel accommodations
I got stuck in a jam yesterday : the last 200 metres of Siphya Rd to rurn into Rama 4 took 25 minutes. Surawong looked similarly gridlocked. Even so, I’m tempted by the look of this property.
Mar 5, 2018, 11:12 pm
#33
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@Srisarin @LF72
That's sounds incorrect. I have done research and this new Surawong hotel located in Silom area:
What's Good:
- Great restaurants
- Patpong (the iconic night market and red light district of Bangkok)
- Downtown location
- Easy BTS, MRT and taxi access for convenient travel . Stations: Sam Yan, Silom, Sala Daeng
What’s Not So Good:
- Lacking in culture
- Sidewalks are congested at night (but it's ok for me as I want lively areas)
- Traffic past 17:00 can be congested (it's ok too because I am not gonna be driving anyway)
That's sounds incorrect. I have done research and this new Surawong hotel located in Silom area:
What's Good:
- Great restaurants
- Patpong (the iconic night market and red light district of Bangkok)
- Downtown location
- Easy BTS, MRT and taxi access for convenient travel . Stations: Sam Yan, Silom, Sala Daeng
What’s Not So Good:
- Lacking in culture
- Sidewalks are congested at night (but it's ok for me as I want lively areas)
- Traffic past 17:00 can be congested (it's ok too because I am not gonna be driving anyway)
For me, factual good points include that it’s brand new, the owner has form in building quality hotels and many of the staff have good reputations from other Marriott/SPG properties in Bangkok.
The rate would have to be around Royal Orchid Sheraton rates (which has a river view at least) for me to consider this location.
Mar 21, 2018, 10:41 pm
#34
Join Date: Mar 2018
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This hotel for Songkran
Hi friends,
I am going to Bangkok for Songkran this April. Based on my research, Silom will be a good place to go for Songkran and this hotel seems to be in Silom. The thing you said about the traffic around this hotel concerns me a lot.
Should I risk it and book this hotel?
Thanks
I am going to Bangkok for Songkran this April. Based on my research, Silom will be a good place to go for Songkran and this hotel seems to be in Silom. The thing you said about the traffic around this hotel concerns me a lot.
Should I risk it and book this hotel?
Thanks
Mar 22, 2018, 5:44 am
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The reason this hotel is named Marriott Surawong is that it’s on Surawong, not Silom which is a parallel street.
Don’t know of any Songkran activities on Surawong, but I do know that the afternoon traffic here (and my law office is here) isn’t very good and at times can be very bad.
Although traffic might be a little lighter over the office area companies closing for 5-days, I’m personally leaving for sakura festival in Japan (for 10-days)
Don’t know of any Songkran activities on Surawong, but I do know that the afternoon traffic here (and my law office is here) isn’t very good and at times can be very bad.
Although traffic might be a little lighter over the office area companies closing for 5-days, I’m personally leaving for sakura festival in Japan (for 10-days)
Hi friends,
I am going to Bangkok for Songkran this April. Based on my research, Silom will be a good place to go for Songkran and this hotel seems to be in Silom. The thing you said about the traffic around this hotel concerns me a lot.
Should I risk it and book this hotel?
Thanks
I am going to Bangkok for Songkran this April. Based on my research, Silom will be a good place to go for Songkran and this hotel seems to be in Silom. The thing you said about the traffic around this hotel concerns me a lot.
Should I risk it and book this hotel?
Thanks
Mar 22, 2018, 8:00 am
#36
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Thank you, Srisarin.
What is the main transportation people use in Bangkok? I noticed this hotel is about 1km away from Chong Nonsi. It seems pretty walkable.
About that 5-day close, does it mean all sight of seeing will be closed?
BTW, I will come to Bangkok from Japan. I am looking forward to the Sakura festival too.
What is the main transportation people use in Bangkok? I noticed this hotel is about 1km away from Chong Nonsi. It seems pretty walkable.
About that 5-day close, does it mean all sight of seeing will be closed?
BTW, I will come to Bangkok from Japan. I am looking forward to the Sakura festival too.
The reason this hotel is named Marriott Surawong is that it’s on Surawong, not Silom which is a parallel street.
Don’t know of any Songkran activities on Surawong, but I do know that the afternoon traffic here (and my law office is here) isn’t very good and at times can be very bad.
Although traffic might be a little lighter over the office area companies closing for 5-days, I’m personally leaving for sakura festival in Japan (for 10-days)
Don’t know of any Songkran activities on Surawong, but I do know that the afternoon traffic here (and my law office is here) isn’t very good and at times can be very bad.
Although traffic might be a little lighter over the office area companies closing for 5-days, I’m personally leaving for sakura festival in Japan (for 10-days)
Mar 22, 2018, 8:32 am
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Walking is not a Thai trait. Taxi, motorcycle taxi, tuk tuk, public transport, private car.
Although all the usual sites will be open, hours might be curtailed due to staff on Songkran leave.
Businesses, excluding hotels/restaurants and normal shopping centers, will be the most affected, but mom and pop shops generally close due to staff heading home.
Bring your goggles !!!!!
It will be hot and humid so be prepared. That’s why I’m headed north - mainly Kyoto/Lake Biwa
Although all the usual sites will be open, hours might be curtailed due to staff on Songkran leave.
Businesses, excluding hotels/restaurants and normal shopping centers, will be the most affected, but mom and pop shops generally close due to staff heading home.
Bring your goggles !!!!!
It will be hot and humid so be prepared. That’s why I’m headed north - mainly Kyoto/Lake Biwa
Thank you, Srisarin.
What is the main transportation people use in Bangkok? I noticed this hotel is about 1km away from Chong Nonsi. It seems pretty walkable.
About that 5-day close, does it mean all sight of seeing will be closed?
BTW, I will come to Bangkok from Japan. I am looking forward to the Sakura festival too.
What is the main transportation people use in Bangkok? I noticed this hotel is about 1km away from Chong Nonsi. It seems pretty walkable.
About that 5-day close, does it mean all sight of seeing will be closed?
BTW, I will come to Bangkok from Japan. I am looking forward to the Sakura festival too.
Mar 22, 2018, 9:15 am
#38
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Lake Biwa is fancy... I am jealous. 
One last question. I am debating between this Marriott Surawongse and Courtyard Bangkok (155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand).
From location perspective, could you please provide some insights on these two hotels?
Thank you.
One last question. I am debating between this Marriott Surawongse and Courtyard Bangkok (155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand).
From location perspective, could you please provide some insights on these two hotels?
Thank you.
Walking is not a Thai trait. Taxi, motorcycle taxi, tuk tuk, public transport, private car.
Although all the usual sites will be open, hours might be curtailed due to staff on Songkran leave.
Businesses, excluding hotels/restaurants and normal shopping centers, will be the most affected, but mom and pop shops generally close due to staff heading home.
Bring your goggles !!!!!
It will be hot and humid so be prepared. That’s why I’m headed north - mainly Kyoto/Lake Biwa
Although all the usual sites will be open, hours might be curtailed due to staff on Songkran leave.
Businesses, excluding hotels/restaurants and normal shopping centers, will be the most affected, but mom and pop shops generally close due to staff heading home.
Bring your goggles !!!!!
It will be hot and humid so be prepared. That’s why I’m headed north - mainly Kyoto/Lake Biwa
Mar 22, 2018, 5:18 pm
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IMO, no comparison - hands down, stay at the CY (which is one Soi from my residence of 18 years).
CY has Exec Lounge and gives you breakfast choice in lounge or restaurant. Tuk tuk to BTS (in front of St Regis Rajadamri). Easy walk to Rajaprasong monument, by skywalk to Central World Mall and/or Central Chidlom/Embassy so MANY restaurant choices , shopping, etc vrs Marriott Surawong which has nothing, and I mean nothing nearby.
Have done the Osaka/Nara/Himeji/Kyoto over several sakura trips so added Lake Biwa for most of this trip to tour a new area (seperate trips to Sapporo area during Jan snow festivals) as haven’t been before (and lucked out with the addition of the converted Marriott)
CY has Exec Lounge and gives you breakfast choice in lounge or restaurant. Tuk tuk to BTS (in front of St Regis Rajadamri). Easy walk to Rajaprasong monument, by skywalk to Central World Mall and/or Central Chidlom/Embassy so MANY restaurant choices , shopping, etc vrs Marriott Surawong which has nothing, and I mean nothing nearby.
Have done the Osaka/Nara/Himeji/Kyoto over several sakura trips so added Lake Biwa for most of this trip to tour a new area (seperate trips to Sapporo area during Jan snow festivals) as haven’t been before (and lucked out with the addition of the converted Marriott)
Lake Biwa is fancy... I am jealous.
One last question. I am debating between this Marriott Surawongse and Courtyard Bangkok (155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand).
From location perspective, could you please provide some insights on these two hotels?
Thank you.
One last question. I am debating between this Marriott Surawongse and Courtyard Bangkok (155/1 Soi Mahadlekluang 1, Ratchadamri Road, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand).
From location perspective, could you please provide some insights on these two hotels?
Thank you.
Mar 23, 2018, 9:13 am
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This is really helpful advice. Hands down, CY it is. (Also saved me decent bucks)
I am going to Japan for the first time, before coming to Bangkok. I am going to do Tokyo and Kyoto during sakura season. So looking forward to it.
Wish you a great trip to Japan.
I am going to Japan for the first time, before coming to Bangkok. I am going to do Tokyo and Kyoto during sakura season. So looking forward to it.
Wish you a great trip to Japan.
IMO, no comparison - hands down, stay at the CY (which is one Soi from my residence of 18 years).
CY has Exec Lounge and gives you breakfast choice in lounge or restaurant. Tuk tuk to BTS (in front of St Regis Rajadamri). Easy walk to Rajaprasong monument, by skywalk to Central World Mall and/or Central Chidlom/Embassy so MANY restaurant choices , shopping, etc vrs Marriott Surawong which has nothing, and I mean nothing nearby.
Have done the Osaka/Nara/Himeji/Kyoto over several sakura trips so added Lake Biwa for most of this trip to tour a new area (seperate trips to Sapporo area during Jan snow festivals) as haven’t been before (and lucked out with the addition of the converted Marriott)
CY has Exec Lounge and gives you breakfast choice in lounge or restaurant. Tuk tuk to BTS (in front of St Regis Rajadamri). Easy walk to Rajaprasong monument, by skywalk to Central World Mall and/or Central Chidlom/Embassy so MANY restaurant choices , shopping, etc vrs Marriott Surawong which has nothing, and I mean nothing nearby.
Have done the Osaka/Nara/Himeji/Kyoto over several sakura trips so added Lake Biwa for most of this trip to tour a new area (seperate trips to Sapporo area during Jan snow festivals) as haven’t been before (and lucked out with the addition of the converted Marriott)
Apr 13, 2018, 9:08 pm
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From April 5 - June 28, 2018, book our "Opening Offer" package
The hotel seems to take an additional step to try to fill up his rooms. But also, those Opening Offers are pretty customary.
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Apr 14, 2018, 8:46 am
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Joykid, there are two issues here. The one that's been discussed is huge - location. If you haven't been to Bangkok before, you simply need to understand that a 1km walk is going to take a lot longer there than in London or New York or Tokyo. If you're the type that leaves a hotel once a twice a day for touristy stuff, then spends the rest of the time lounging around the hotel, it might be a good fit.
However, you have the second issue - this is a totally new hotel. Service might be good, or it could be a disaster with a new staff getting up to speed. The rooms might be awesome, or they might still be working out the kinks on the air conditioning, internet, TV, elevators, etc.
However, you have the second issue - this is a totally new hotel. Service might be good, or it could be a disaster with a new staff getting up to speed. The rooms might be awesome, or they might still be working out the kinks on the air conditioning, internet, TV, elevators, etc.
Apr 14, 2018, 1:38 pm
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Joykid, there are two issues here. The one that's been discussed is huge - location. If you haven't been to Bangkok before, you simply need to understand that a 1km walk is going to take a lot longer there than in London or New York or Tokyo. If you're the type that leaves a hotel once a twice a day for touristy stuff, then spends the rest of the time lounging around the hotel, it might be a good fit.
However, you have the second issue - this is a totally new hotel. Service might be good, or it could be a disaster with a new staff getting up to speed. The rooms might be awesome, or they might still be working out the kinks on the air conditioning, internet, TV, elevators, etc.
However, you have the second issue - this is a totally new hotel. Service might be good, or it could be a disaster with a new staff getting up to speed. The rooms might be awesome, or they might still be working out the kinks on the air conditioning, internet, TV, elevators, etc.
