Sep 20, 2014, 3:26 am
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For a discussion around all the Marriott Bonvoy hotels visit the Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Bangkok, Thailand thread.
From LIH Prem's signature.
SPG and Marriott BKK property map
From LIH Prem's signature.
SPG and Marriott BKK property map
Bangkok: Which SPG hotel should I choose? [Master Thread]
Dec 27, 2018, 5:44 pm
#2221
Join Date: Sep 2007
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so visiting bkk again as a part of my honeymoon. I've been once before and stayed at the renaissance for a week. wife's first time in bkk. planning to stay 5 nights (to help with jet leg). This trip will be late april
1. should i split my time between a river hotel and a city hotel to help with transportation/traffic? I'd imagine first few days can be rough after all that flying.
2. which property offers a good breakfast? I love asian hotel breakfasts...they're typically grandiose and lots of variety. I'm plat, so I should be able to receive breakfast at all the locations.
3. best chance of upgrades? I'd assume LM would be best, then maybe SGS/W/StR/athenee?
4. Will probably pay out of pocket, considering the rates during that time are <$150/nt
tips? hints?
1. should i split my time between a river hotel and a city hotel to help with transportation/traffic? I'd imagine first few days can be rough after all that flying.
2. which property offers a good breakfast? I love asian hotel breakfasts...they're typically grandiose and lots of variety. I'm plat, so I should be able to receive breakfast at all the locations.
3. best chance of upgrades? I'd assume LM would be best, then maybe SGS/W/StR/athenee?
4. Will probably pay out of pocket, considering the rates during that time are <$150/nt
tips? hints?
- Write the property directly and inform them about your honeymoon and request any special consideration for such.
- Go for the river location, views, and ambiance - you will sweep your bride off her feet the second time around.
- You should at least get a lovely Jr. Suite at the ROS. But breakfast by the river is the clincher!
Dec 27, 2018, 11:26 pm
#2223
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The 9th floor pool at the MMQP taken from 31st floor at 11:00 AM this morning.
The tale of 2 pools at the ROS - 2nd one above the blue pier at the Portuguese Embassy
The pool at Marriott Sukhumvit 57 is nice but small
Jan 5, 2019, 3:19 am
#2224
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 247
from the BKK Marriott thread: ROS lounge?
Just curious ...
Jan 5, 2019, 4:27 am
#2225
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Breakfast now has an option of ordering eggs ( in the past this was the weak spot, offering only rather slimy looking scrambled eggs).
Service is very good.
Alcohol flows freely, including cocktails.
If there is a better lounge in Bangkok Im yet to visit it ( its at least on a par with the Grand Hyatt). I simply cant imagine being disappointed by it.
Jan 5, 2019, 4:55 am
#2226
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Well, evening service includes 5 hot dishes ( things like salmon, ribs, burgers, meatballs, various Thai dishes), some hot vegetarian things, a chef station preparing one dish ( eg, Peking duck, wonton soup, ), breads, cheeses, cold appetisers like sushi, hummus, small dishes, fruits, a selection of cakes pastries. It is extensive.
Breakfast now has an option of ordering eggs ( in the past this was the weak spot, offering only rather slimy looking scrambled eggs).
Service is very good.
Alcohol flows freely, including cocktails.
If there is a better lounge in Bangkok Im yet to visit it ( its at least on a par with the Grand Hyatt). I simply cant imagine being disappointed by it.
Service is very good.
Alcohol flows freely, including cocktails.
If there is a better lounge in Bangkok Im yet to visit it ( its at least on a par with the Grand Hyatt). I simply cant imagine being disappointed by it.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
As for cocktails, well. Last time I saw a cocktail on their menu having Martell VSOP as an ingredient and asked if I may have a drink of Martell instead. The guy said they don't have it. I said okay, what do you have at the moment, expecting to see some other cognac like RM or whatever. He pulled a god-knows-what thing from the storage which was not even a cognac and told me they use that. No, thanks. I won't dare touching that. And I think substituting ingredients in this manner is dishonest at best if not violating consumer laws.
Service-wise it was the worst lounge I have seen in Bangkok. Offering-wise average. Significantly worse than Marriott Marquis/IC/Anantara and on par with Westin. Views were great, but all the rest made me not wishing to stay there again, as none of my two past stays there were satisfying.
Jan 5, 2019, 5:41 am
#2227
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Cheese selection is poor (for example, Marriott Marquis has two sorts of high quality soft cheese, while ROS had one basic brie), meats choice is nearly non-existent (versus a rich choice at Marquis or IC), no fresh juices. By "sushi" do you mean maki? Don't remember any proper sushi there. Eggs on order are made, but egg benedict was a total disappointment.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
As for cocktails, well. Last time I saw a cocktail on their menu having Martell VSOP as an ingredient and asked if I may have a drink of Martell instead. The guy said they don't have it. I said okay, what do you have at the moment, expecting to see some other cognac like RM or whatever. He pulled a god-knows-what thing from the storage which was not even a cognac and told me they use that. No, thanks. I won't dare touching that. And I think substituting ingredients in this manner is dishonest at best if not violating consumer laws.
Service-wise it was the worst lounge I have seen in Bangkok. Offering-wise average. Significantly worse than Marriott Marquis/IC/Anantara and on par with Westin. Views were great, but all the rest made me not wishing to stay there again, as none of my two past stays there were satisfying.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
As for cocktails, well. Last time I saw a cocktail on their menu having Martell VSOP as an ingredient and asked if I may have a drink of Martell instead. The guy said they don't have it. I said okay, what do you have at the moment, expecting to see some other cognac like RM or whatever. He pulled a god-knows-what thing from the storage which was not even a cognac and told me they use that. No, thanks. I won't dare touching that. And I think substituting ingredients in this manner is dishonest at best if not violating consumer laws.
Service-wise it was the worst lounge I have seen in Bangkok. Offering-wise average. Significantly worse than Marriott Marquis/IC/Anantara and on par with Westin. Views were great, but all the rest made me not wishing to stay there again, as none of my two past stays there were satisfying.
Jan 5, 2019, 6:00 am
#2228
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 905
Cheese selection is poor (for example, Marriott Marquis has two sorts of high quality soft cheese, while ROS had one basic brie), meats choice is nearly non-existent (versus a rich choice at Marquis or IC), no fresh juices. By "sushi" do you mean maki? Don't remember any proper sushi there. Eggs on order are made, but egg benedict was a total disappointment.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
As for cocktails, well. Last time I saw a cocktail on their menu having Martell VSOP as an ingredient and asked if I may have a drink of Martell instead. The guy said they don't have it. I said okay, what do you have at the moment, expecting to see some other cognac like RM or whatever. He pulled a god-knows-what thing from the storage which was not even a cognac and told me they use that. No, thanks. I won't dare touching that. And I think substituting ingredients in this manner is dishonest at best if not violating consumer laws.
Service-wise it was the worst lounge I have seen in Bangkok. Offering-wise average. Significantly worse than Marriott Marquis/IC/Anantara and on par with Westin. Views were great, but all the rest made me not wishing to stay there again, as none of my two past stays there were satisfying.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
As for cocktails, well. Last time I saw a cocktail on their menu having Martell VSOP as an ingredient and asked if I may have a drink of Martell instead. The guy said they don't have it. I said okay, what do you have at the moment, expecting to see some other cognac like RM or whatever. He pulled a god-knows-what thing from the storage which was not even a cognac and told me they use that. No, thanks. I won't dare touching that. And I think substituting ingredients in this manner is dishonest at best if not violating consumer laws.
Service-wise it was the worst lounge I have seen in Bangkok. Offering-wise average. Significantly worse than Marriott Marquis/IC/Anantara and on par with Westin. Views were great, but all the rest made me not wishing to stay there again, as none of my two past stays there were satisfying.
Cant comment on the eggs Benedict but have had tasty omelet at ROS.
I dont know about the Marquis but ROS is closest to the GH in lounge quality of the BAngkok hotels I know.
Ive always found the service to be great , the food varied and delicious.
Jan 5, 2019, 7:59 am
#2229
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Another good cheese selection, but it is too repetitive, is the one at Rossini's, the Italian restaurant at the SGS (not a lounge, but an exclusive breakfast for Platinum members and probably some guests that booked at certain rates).
Jan 5, 2019, 11:20 am
#2230
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The quality of everything at Rossini's breakfast is excellent. Love the Iberico ham! And the chefs make fantastic omelets - last week the special was crab and river shrimp, and it was absolutely stuffed with crabmeat.
Jan 5, 2019, 3:21 pm
#2231
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Unfortunately, the Jamón ibérico had been replaced when I stayed at the hotel in December.
Jan 5, 2019, 5:25 pm
#2232
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Wow. Maybe I should give Rossini's another look for breakfast, -- that omelet sounds great! I usually eat at Orchid Café for several reasons, including the large windows and the extremely wide selection. Also, for breakfast I prefer the buffet structure. Don't have to place order, wait for it to arrive, etc. Just get up and get what I want when I want.
Jan 5, 2019, 8:40 pm
#2233
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Jan 5, 2019, 9:20 pm
#2234
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Wow. Maybe I should give Rossini's another look for breakfast, -- that omelet sounds great! I usually eat at Orchid Café for several reasons, including the large windows and the extremely wide selection. Also, for breakfast I prefer the buffet structure. Don't have to place order, wait for it to arrive, etc. Just get up and get what I want when I want.
The other thing I like about Rossini's is the gals who work there. Just like the Living Room . . . they love to welcome return guests and they provide that same style of warm, personalized service.
They had a ham out end of year, but I didn't check the label.
Jan 6, 2019, 6:01 am
#2235
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Cheese selection is poor (for example, Marriott Marquis has two sorts of high quality soft cheese, while ROS had one basic brie), meats choice is nearly non-existent (versus a rich choice at Marquis or IC), no fresh juices. By "sushi" do you mean maki? Don't remember any proper sushi there. Eggs on order are made, but egg benedict was a total disappointment.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
Alcohol choice is limited, no proper cognac or whisky available.
MMQP has 3 types of cheese nightly during happy hour. And I counted eight (8) hot dishes - here's what we had tonight at happy hour at the MMQP which I consider the best in the Bangkok Marriott system:
Corn Soup, Baked Beef Lasagna, and French Fries.
Creamy seafood soup that resembles clam chowder but with a French name to place into disk-like puff pastry thingies
Chicken in Pandan leaf, Butter Chicken with rice, and Dim Sum
Emmental, Roquefort, and Camembert cheese
Spring Rolls and Smoked Duck Salad
The main event: Phad Thai
Shaved Ham
Salads, cold cuts, and bread
So much cake, you would think it's a wedding!
So basically if you are in no mood for going out to dinner, the food during happy hour more than makes up for it. There is always food in the lounge at MMQP:
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast
12:00 Noon - 14:00 Sandwiches and salads
14:00 - 16:00 Desserts
17:30 - 19:30 Happy Hour
Alcohol served until 20:30
Desserts removed at 21:00
For the single person or a couple even if you don't get suite upgrade or breakfast at Goji, the elite treatment is wonderful at this property.