johnep1

Any tips on BRG for these hotels would be appreciated. I'll be in BKK October 8-12 and the rates I'm finding on places like Hotels.com are all similar to the SPG site (and not worth giving up the Cit Prestige 4th night free over).

Thank you.

TravelinSperry

Try Hotelscombined.com

geminidreams

I will be in BKK during this time. I got a rate for 1990++ for ROS. Also try galahotels.com and www.hotelreservierung.de. I saw one opportunity on Hotels combined for PA and W but wanted cheapest this time.

Mrgolfer21

Gonna be in BKK for 6 nights...thinking about splitting up stays between SPG and Hyatt, but the more I look, it seems like GH isn't all that great even for a Diamond. Anyway, what I'm looking for:

* Close to metro, although I'm not adverse to walking some, just don't want a 15 min walk each way to the metro
* Good nightlife area within walking distance. Since I'm a night person, getting there by metro will be fine, but I'll be left with trying to get a taxi home, which as I understand, can be a pain sometimes. If less than a mile walk from nightlife, I can just walk.
* What kind of nightlife? Single male looking for clubs/bars to hang out in...if the scene is good and some good music playing, I'm good...and drinks of course. Live music is good as well.
* Good restaurants within a mile or so walking (but can also take metro if needed).
* Hotel that has happy hour for Plat (yep, I'm being cheap, have a few free drinks before heading out for the night).
* Good plat breakfast...I'm not too picky about breakfast, heck, a bagel and some fruit is sometimes just fine. But I also like a good spread where I can partake in several different options.

Hopefully this gives you some idea of what I'm looking for...I have some ideas of where to stay after reading this thread, but also wanted to get some specific advice based on what I'm looking for. Thank you.

Amex For Children Of Africa

Just had a stay at The St Regis, so I can tell you about that.

-Skytrain is literally attached to the hotel, which was super convenient.

-We took the metro 4 minutes(2 stops) to some good nightlife spots. Uber home was 50 Baht(15 min ride).

-Some restaurants in walking distance(like the Hyatt or some locals ones), but we took the Skytrain 1 stop to the Siam to get food in both chain and local restaurants.

-Great Happy hour. Only 6-7pm, but a good menu of wines, drinks, and cocktails, along with some tapas. It's not crowded so they fill your drink up fast.

-Breakfast was awesome. Huge selection, made to order eggs, lunch options, and pastries/waffles etc.

kodansha999

Le Meridien Bangkok
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

alanslegal

Young Male = aloft, Le Meridien, W

Old Male = SGS, PA, ROS

Modern Old Male = St Regis

Can't Make a Decision Male = 4P

Mrgolfer21

HA....well, I'm 38, and I was leaning towards Meridien or SGS, but curious why you say old male would be SGS?

TravelinSperry

Likely price. I'd say Westin across the street from SGS has more value if you're price sensitive.

Love the comment about the 4p, ha!

alanslegal

I am a bit younger that you, just slightly.

I am actually booked into the SGS for two night in six weeks time, then two nights at the St Regis but am only doing so to enjoy the last of my Platinum status. Apparently everything is slightly better at both those places with Platinum status.

For the SGS, I am not a fan of the room (feels way old, same with the common areas with the exception of BarSu) but will spend most of my time by the pool and that's the only reason why I am going back there.

The St Regis, I like the pool area too, but I like how the entire common areas and rooms feel much more luxurious than that SGS.

That said, without any status, I will stay at the aLoft which I enjoy - it's on a street that has lots of bars/restaurants/some clubs - the aLoft even has an on-site night club which is pretty cool (if you're into those things).

The LM is young and hip too, modern with an OK pool, and good chance of being upgrade to a suite as a Platinum.

Surprisingly I have not yet stayed at the W despite my enjoyment of the W brand, especially the newer non-USA properties

geminidreams

Literally any of the hotels except LMS and ROS would qualify. Personally I have booked a stay at the LM for January as I like the happy hour and Patpong. Its close enough to the BTS and MRT. Best value is probably Westin, can usually be had on a BRG. I like the Aloft and W. StR I like the hard product but Im on a budget. PA I like and usually BRG but location is a bit boring. SGS is way overhyped here for what it is especially when you can stay in the Westin over the road for 2000 baht a night less for a pretty good stay.

zzap

I haven't been back to Bangkok since the STR opened, but my favourite by far was the LM (I am much younger than the average age here but have ancient sensibilities).

SGS felt very much like a business hotel during my recent stays, especially sitting around all the suits during the Plat happy hour. W, of course, would be the way to go if you're looking for a younger crowd or a place to party (although the lobby/bar/club is insane on a weekend); LM great if you're on a vacation and I particularly liked the Silom district (and the impressive Plat upgrades); and Westin or SGS would probably be the choice for a business stay vibe. I'd only stay at the ROS if there was something particular in that area I wanted to visit.

lcpteck

Poor Male = ROS, FP

geminidreams

I was in the ROS a few weeks ago and given that it can be had for the same price as Aloft it was a good deal. The club is a nice environment and the staff helpful. Location is a drawback.

I have never been able to get excited about the 4P. Apart from the cost I just like the Aloft so much more.

MSPeconomist

So where should a (young or old) female stay?