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The Athenee Hotel (formerly Plaza Athenee), Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
#1036
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Taiwan
Programs: IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold, oneworld Emerald
Posts: 1,164
The single "could be better" thing I can note on my stay there was a lack of welcome letter and/or fruit basket. Not a big deal anyway. Other than that, the property was amazing. Service at the lounge was great.
#1037
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,460
#1038
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: AA, Delta, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 250
for a Athenee, Guest room, 1 King, City view with pre pay/including tax/fees THB 47,219 (6,745/night),
But a points stay is the equivalent of a flex a standard rate stay which is at the Members rate for the 7 nights THB 56,948 (8,135/night)
I'm a Titanium elite with Marriott so even without an upgrade it more equivalent to a Club access room with is THB 72,955 for the 7 nights.
US$ 248/per night seem expensive for a Bangkok Hotel. Glad I'm using a Cat 1-4; 7 night certificate for the stay.
#1039
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,076
That's my experience too. In December, I got a large fruit basket w/ chocolates and considered that more important than the absence of a welcoming letter. Service at the lounge super, as the concierge desk. Other stations in general very good.
#1040
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: ZRH
Programs: QR Gold / M&M FTL / Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 655
actual price in Athenee doesn't match reality, changing hotel name and few renovation (lounge..) do not justify the new price tag. If you want better value try to LNF (and remove 100usd /night).
Using a certificate it's not my plan in Bkk, unless it's peak season.
#1041
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
Don't remember if I got a welcome letter or not.
Last edited by margarita girl; Mar 7, 2019 at 10:36 pm
#1042
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Explorist and Marriott: LF Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,268
Just finished my honeymoon stay from Feb 24 - 26 and nothing special from me except for the fruit basket, dried fruits/nuts and a chocolate chess pieces. I did use the SNA and it cleared but other then that Ambassador told them it was my honeymoon but nothing really special to be honest.
#1043
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: AA, Delta, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 250
What the focus to inflate the real value of your stay ?
actual price in Athenee doesn't match reality, changing hotel name and few renovation (lounge..) do not justify the new price tag. If you want better value try to LNF (and remove 100usd /night).
Using a certificate it's not my plan in Bkk, unless it's peak season.
actual price in Athenee doesn't match reality, changing hotel name and few renovation (lounge..) do not justify the new price tag. If you want better value try to LNF (and remove 100usd /night).
Using a certificate it's not my plan in Bkk, unless it's peak season.
I'm not sure how you can say I’m inflating the prices. Those are the prices plus tax and fees, the actually cost of the nights, directly from the Marriott reservation website.
It’s really not a fair comparison to use a prepay rate for a rewards or cert night, since those are fully flexible without penalty.
The infatuation might be the cost of room that would equal the minimum I’d get, without an upgrade, with my status. Using that makes it an apples to apples comparison. That would seem like a fair data point for comparison with other similar properties that are not in this specific rewards system.
Last edited by Ripley62; Mar 8, 2019 at 8:24 am
#1044
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
Posts: 56,460
And for comparison, I just paid $7000+ THB for a night at the Athenee. Prices have been quite high in Bangkok lately. SR would have been over $9k that night, and SGS was over $6k.
#1045
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SFO/YYZ
Programs: AC 25K, AS MVP Gold, BA Bronze, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,469
I've enjoyed this property for several years, however - I stayed here a few weeks ago and had the most unpleasant check-in experience I've ever had in Thailand. Without going into details I was actually at one point told I should book another hotel if I wanted an upgrade.
Oh dear. I also got nothing in the way of upgrades when checking in late at night earlier this month (on a Luxury Privileges rate, so should include space available upgrade even if I didn't have status), just a relatively low floor standard room despite various other room categories being available online. To be honest I've never found this place particularly generous with upgrades, contrary to what various others seem to have experienced. I have had issues on each of my last three stays here unfortunately, so thinking I'll probably be adding this place to my avoid list now. It's a shame, as I love the breakfast in The Rain Tree Cafe and the pool is one of the best in Bangkok.
#1046
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Singapore / Bangkok
Programs: SQ, BA, QR, Marriott Titanium & LT Plat, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat, AmEx Cent
Posts: 444
Extend the St Regis if you can, or try another property. I would not recommend the Athenee to anyone based on my two stays, and I wouldn't return even if it was the only Bonvoy option! It's also the only Bonvoy property I've stayed in in Bangkok that hasn't provided a decent upgrade, despite availability. That, and the smoke and damp filled corridors, resulted in me leaving around midnight and latterly arguing via Ambassador for a refund on the rest of the stay (eventually given by corporate, but denied by the hotel). I took a taxi to the Marquis or the W (can't remember), and enjoyed the rest of my time in Bangkok. The lounge and its staff are the only positives I can think of...
Last edited by EGW1; Apr 5, 2019 at 12:32 am
#1047
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homeless
Programs: Hyatt Glob; Hilton Dia; Marriott AMB; Accor Dia; IHG Dia Amb; GHA Tit
Posts: 4,838
I still remember my "sampling" of the PA ... the only hotel I have ever walked out of in the middle of the night regardless of having a non-refundable rate. Stale old corridors that stank of mould and smoke and a room that carried the same odour... with near constant traffic noise.
#1048
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Singapore / Bangkok
Programs: SQ, BA, QR, Marriott Titanium & LT Plat, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Accor Plat, AmEx Cent
Posts: 444
All things combined - no upgrade whatsoever, shown two rooms each on allegedly non-smoking floors with the corridors filled with smoke smell, stale damp smell everywhere including in rooms, and the traffic noise on top. The manager's attitude was essentially you are being very difficult (probably not realising I can speak Thai). When I suggested the easiest solution was for me to leave and have a refund, that was denied, but I left anyway. Never been back since.
#1049
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: PHX
Programs: AS 75K; UA 1MM; Hyatt Globalist; Marriott LTP; Hilton Diamond (Aspire)
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I had a decent stay here about a month ago. Upgraded to Athenee suite. There was a musty smell but it was tolerable. Pool is great (even better than StR), lounge is very good. Felt well treated.
#1050
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 2,198
This is one of my favorite properties in Marriott system. I have not stayed post Aug 18 but have always been upgraded. I probably will be staying again soon and will post back reports if I do.