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Originally Posted by Kacee
(Post 31016924)
The Athenee Suite we got last month was not nearly so nice as that. It was spacious, but rather tired.
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Originally Posted by barracuda93
(Post 31027330)
I have stayed at Athenee Suite last time and it was great. Do they have non-renovated ones or just quality vary that much?
I'm not complaining . . . it was spacious and we appreciated the upgrade, but it was nowhere near as nice as the Royal Club Suite in the photoes upthread. Had some mildew odor, but was tolerable. |
Originally Posted by Kacee
(Post 31030419)
I don't know. This was not a renovated room.
I’m back there tomorrow night — if I meet a chatty agent I’ll ask them what % of rooms remain unreno’d. |
When I stayed here, I got one of the renovated red suites on a high floor with SNAs, so I was happy but the bathroom did seem dated, although it had lots of marble so I really couldn't complain, especially since AFAIK the seemingly dated appearance was the standard style in Thailand. |
Originally Posted by zzap
(Post 31031097)
And your stay was in 2019? That’s strange, I thought they had completed renovations for all their rooms. |
Originally Posted by Kacee
(Post 31031428)
Yes. I don't see how a "renovated" floor could have the mildew odor, since that usually comes from the carpet. Which certainly did not look new.
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I'm very sensitive to mildew and didn't have a problem when I stayed here, although I have had problems elsewhere. In one very bad case it was attributed to a minor plumbing leak that had occurred previously where something (probably carpet in the entry area) remained wet after the leak was fixed. In some climates, mildew problems are common and require use of dehumidifiers. |
Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
(Post 31032161)
I'm very sensitive to mildew and didn't have a problem when I stayed here |
Originally Posted by escape4
(Post 31032228)
Same for me. If a hotel has a mildew problem or if AC vents are not very clean, I will have a stuffy nose all night. No issue at Athenee.
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How does the laundry benefit compare here to SGS? It says 2 "pressing" per guest or day at Athenee. Any laundry? I think there was laundry at SGS too?
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Originally Posted by yorkboy24
(Post 31319978)
How does the laundry benefit compare here to SGS? It says 2 "pressing" per guest or day at Athenee. Any laundry? I think there was laundry at SGS too?
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Originally Posted by Dr. HFH
(Post 31322512)
Correct. I believe that laundry at SGS is two pieces er person per day. Does not include dry cleaning.
I vaguely remember it as two pieces per person per stay (in a suite confirmed with SNAs as a SPG Plat 50). This was laundry, not dry cleaning, although IIRC you could opt for pressing instead. ADDED: Sorry, this was for PA not SGS. |
Just completed very brief stay. On points, "upgraded" to Royal Club room on 27. I think there were better rooms available but stay was so short I didn't care. No hint at all of the mustiness in the hallway or room that I commented on last time . . . think I was previously on an unrenovated floor, as this one looked much fresher. Room was quite nice, certainly nicer than the base room at SGS.
Had heard good things about the Rain Tree Cafe breakfast, but was mildly disappointed. No mango, many dishes empty and not replaced (at 7:30 am), Thai food options limited and bland. Service basically nonexistent after I got past the charming hostess. I did have to give up the 1000 point amenity for restaurant breakfast. Didn't really bother me, but I seem to recall reading that's a recent development. Wifi was pretty slow at 8.6 mbps down. (I'm at SGS now, and just clocked 41.7) |
Originally Posted by Kacee
(Post 31425159)
Just completed very brief stay. On points, "upgraded" to Royal Club room on 27. I think there were better rooms available but stay was so short I didn't care. No hint at all of the mustiness in the hallway or room that I commented on last time . . . think I was previously on an unrenovated floor, as this one looked much fresher. Room was quite nice, certainly nicer than the base room at SGS.
Had heard good things about the Rain Tree Cafe breakfast, but was mildly disappointed. No mango, many dishes empty and not replaced (at 7:30 am), Thai food options limited and bland. Service basically nonexistent after I got past the charming hostess. I did have to give up the 1000 point amenity for restaurant breakfast. Didn't really bother me, but I seem to recall reading that's a recent development. Wifi was pretty slow at 8.6 mbps down. (I'm at SGS now, and just clocked 41.7) I thought breakfast was good actually though I also noticed food wasn't replenish fast enough. Internet wasn't the fastest but I still manage to stream a football match on my mobile. Somehow the tv screencast in my room wasn't working. |
Originally Posted by shevboyz
(Post 31430541)
I thought breakfast was good actually though I also noticed food wasn't replenish fast enough.
Every time I stay somewhere else in Bangkok, I'm reminded why SGS is my favorite. |
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