Sep 20, 2014, 3:26 am
Last edit by: hhoope01
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
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SPG and Marriott BKK property map
Bangkok: Which SPG hotel should I choose? [Master Thread]
Jul 10, 2019, 10:47 am
#2281
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SFO
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I've got about a 10 hour, overnight layover coming up. Land around 945pm and depart around 815am the next morning. I don't much care about breakfast in the morning as we'll be leaving for the airport about 530am or so. I'll be taking the train into the city but will have to grab a taxi or car to return in the morning.
I'm Titanium so don't care too much about about lounge/breakfast options for this stay. Wouldn't mind an upgrade but looking for the best property, close to a SkyTrain station and will get a solid night sleep. Sounds like Sheraton Grand is a solid option, any other recommendations?
I'm Titanium so don't care too much about about lounge/breakfast options for this stay. Wouldn't mind an upgrade but looking for the best property, close to a SkyTrain station and will get a solid night sleep. Sounds like Sheraton Grand is a solid option, any other recommendations?
Jul 11, 2019, 12:17 am
#2282
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: perth
Programs: SPG(LTG), QANTAS gold, Korean, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,500
At that time of night take a taxi from the airport. I would pay for VIP greet service at the airport to get through immigration quickly (check the airport website) and stay at the Aloft given you wont get much in the way of benefits at that time of night.
Jul 11, 2019, 1:42 am
#2283
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Unless you're planning in some nightlife thing why not just stay at the airport hotel or any of the ones within a 10 minute drive, most of which provide comp shuttle service?
Jul 11, 2019, 7:44 am
#2284
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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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Totally agree. Even at 11 pm traffic on Sukhumvit can be awful. Could take an hour to reach hotel.
Jul 12, 2019, 11:12 am
#2285
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat, Marriott Silver, HH Gold
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Jul 12, 2019, 12:01 pm
#2286
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There are times it's best to go outside program. This would be one of them. It simply makes no sense to spend 90 minutes of a 7 hour layover in a taxi. And for what? A room upgrade? A breakfast that you will miss because you're checking out too early?
Jul 13, 2019, 10:09 pm
#2287
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
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Jul 13, 2019, 10:25 pm
#2288
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,718
For flights landing super early or very late, it's really not that much longer to go into town than to go to the Le Meridien. Does it really matter whether a ride is 15min or 25min? Obviously in rush-hour it's a different story.
Jul 14, 2019, 12:12 am
#2289
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 484
I stayed at the Le Meridien near the airport (Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa) a few weeks ago since I flew in and had a flight to Chiang Mai the next morning. After landing around 1030PM, was through customs, got my baggage, sim card, and was in the hotel about 15 minutes drive. Got all checked in before 1120PM. The morning drive to the airport from the hotel only took 15 minutes as well. I didn't feel as rushed as I would coming from the hotels in the city. It's not a horrible option in the program, although I wouldn't have stayed there if I didn't have the flight the next morning.
Feb 21, 2021, 2:37 pm
#2290
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SNA/LAX
Programs: Hertz PC, Hilton DMD, IHG Spire Amb, Bonvoy Titanium Elite & WoH Globalist
Posts: 8,076
I stayed at the Le Meridien near the airport (Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa) a few weeks ago since I flew in and had a flight to Chiang Mai the next morning. After landing around 1030PM, was through customs, got my baggage, sim card, and was in the hotel about 15 minutes drive. Got all checked in before 1120PM. The morning drive to the airport from the hotel only took 15 minutes as well. I didn't feel as rushed as I would coming from the hotels in the city. It's not a horrible option in the program, although I wouldn't have stayed there if I didn't have the flight the next morning.
