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
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SPG and Marriott BKK property map
Bangkok: Which SPG hotel should I choose? [Master Thread]
Feb 9, 2013, 9:44 am
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Btw I won't stay here next time don't like this hotel but given the price can't complain.
The restaurant is a joke.
Feb 10, 2013, 1:53 am
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I took limo which cost 1600 for merc e class. Much more comfortable and they know exactly taxis here know the W location and have to call the hotel to explain to taxi driver every time
Btw I won't stay here next time don't like this hotel but given the price can't complain.
The restaurant is a joke.
Btw I won't stay here next time don't like this hotel but given the price can't complain.
The restaurant is a joke.
As for your bolded [mine]: You're in Bangkok, why would you ever suffer a hotel resto?
Feb 10, 2013, 3:04 am
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I took limo which cost 1600 for merc e class. Much more comfortable and they know exactly taxis here know the W location and have to call the hotel to explain to taxi driver every time
Btw I won't stay here next time don't like this hotel but given the price can't complain.
The restaurant is a joke.
Btw I won't stay here next time don't like this hotel but given the price can't complain.
The restaurant is a joke.
I am at the W Bangkok now and I have to say I'm not as impressed as I hoped to be. The rooms are nice enough and breakfast was amazing, but the location is not great, the pool is not particularly good, and the Pad Thai I ordered last night from food service was terrible. How hard can it be to make a decent Pad Thai in Bangkok???
Feb 10, 2013, 3:10 am
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If you're tired or busy or it's raining or it's 40 degrees outside or you can't get a taxi - none of which are, like, beyond the realms of possibility when you're in Bangkok - then you may just want to stay in or near your hotel.
This makes the hotel restaurant start to look pretty appealing although I have to admit that both the W's Kitchen Table restaurant and room service menus are disappointing and lacking in good Thai choices.
Feb 10, 2013, 9:47 am
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Note the BTS escalator on the right
Grilled river prawns and cockles
Vegetarian dish (morning glory?)
Oyster omelet & Seafood glass noodle salad
... and many other delicious dishes. But I don't believe that dsquared37 likes the place
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Feb 10, 2013, 4:48 pm
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Lek Seafood located on the other side of Chong Nonsi BTS station ... a two minutes stroll from the W Hotel. Great affordable food where you don't have to pay the ++ and the Pad Thai is around THB 50 ai.
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But I don't believe that dsquared37 likes the place
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But I don't believe that dsquared37 likes the place
Feb 10, 2013, 7:06 pm
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Feb 11, 2013, 1:57 pm
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First time in Bangkok
Hey guys,
I know it has been somewhat hashed already, but things change quickly it seems. So my girlfriend and I are going to be in Bangkok for 3 days before our jaunt to phuket. Both of us have never been to Thailand before, and I'd say she's not terribly adventurous. Also, I'm only spg gold so suites and what not do not matter to us. What do you guys think is the best hotel for our purposes (best standard room, close to most things). We're in our 30's to we're not looking to get crazy or anything. It seems like the SGS, ROS, or westin seem like the ones that make the most sense?
Thanks!
I know it has been somewhat hashed already, but things change quickly it seems. So my girlfriend and I are going to be in Bangkok for 3 days before our jaunt to phuket. Both of us have never been to Thailand before, and I'd say she's not terribly adventurous. Also, I'm only spg gold so suites and what not do not matter to us. What do you guys think is the best hotel for our purposes (best standard room, close to most things). We're in our 30's to we're not looking to get crazy or anything. It seems like the SGS, ROS, or westin seem like the ones that make the most sense?
Thanks!
Feb 11, 2013, 5:41 pm
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Hey guys,
I know it has been somewhat hashed already, but things change quickly it seems. So my girlfriend and I are going to be in Bangkok for 3 days before our jaunt to phuket. Both of us have never been to Thailand before, and I'd say she's not terribly adventurous. Also, I'm only spg gold so suites and what not do not matter to us. What do you guys think is the best hotel for our purposes (best standard room, close to most things). We're in our 30's to we're not looking to get crazy or anything. It seems like the SGS, ROS, or westin seem like the ones that make the most sense?
Thanks!
I know it has been somewhat hashed already, but things change quickly it seems. So my girlfriend and I are going to be in Bangkok for 3 days before our jaunt to phuket. Both of us have never been to Thailand before, and I'd say she's not terribly adventurous. Also, I'm only spg gold so suites and what not do not matter to us. What do you guys think is the best hotel for our purposes (best standard room, close to most things). We're in our 30's to we're not looking to get crazy or anything. It seems like the SGS, ROS, or westin seem like the ones that make the most sense?
Thanks!
This is a hot topic for many, with many strong opinions.... My vote would be the SGS; but in all honesty, all of the SPG properties in BKK are of a very high quality and standard for their respective brands, much higher than their comparable hotels in the US, etc.
Let us know what you pick.
Feb 11, 2013, 9:20 pm
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This was "hashed" and re-"hashed" just last week, have a look back a few pages... I think right around Feb 6th there are some comprehensive and recent opinions.
This is a hot topic for many, with many strong opinions.... My vote would be the SGS; but in all honesty, all of the SPG properties in BKK are of a very high quality and standard for their respective brands, much higher than their comparable hotels in the US, etc.
Let us know what you pick.
This is a hot topic for many, with many strong opinions.... My vote would be the SGS; but in all honesty, all of the SPG properties in BKK are of a very high quality and standard for their respective brands, much higher than their comparable hotels in the US, etc.
Let us know what you pick.
Feb 12, 2013, 1:28 am
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I have a list of places I enjoy in Chiang Mai but they seldom get the tourist crowd and, while there is an English menu at most, there is little spoken English. If that's something that interests you I'd be happy to oblige your request.
The places I tend to go to in Bangkok are either out of the way, difficult to find or both so I usually refrain from recommendations.
The places I tend to go to in Bangkok are either out of the way, difficult to find or both so I usually refrain from recommendations.
Feb 12, 2013, 4:33 am
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Feb 12, 2013, 9:16 am
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The dark structure behind the Westin is Terminal 21 mega-mall and hotel often referred to here as T21. Note the proximity of the elevated monorail station (Asok BTS station) to both.
Westin on the left facing the SGS - Courtesy of Andy Zingo
Feb 13, 2013, 12:57 am
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2 weeks ago, I stayed and Posted about how much I liked the SGS. This week, I tried to Plaza Athene.
This is also a very nice property. It is a bit older looking. But got a junior suite(plat upgrade benefit)
food was excellent and service great.
The Lounge on the 26th floor is amazing.
I highly recommend this property also.
It is located very close to the US Embassy (in case you think you will get into trouble)
This is also a very nice property. It is a bit older looking. But got a junior suite(plat upgrade benefit)
food was excellent and service great.
The Lounge on the 26th floor is amazing.
I highly recommend this property also.
It is located very close to the US Embassy (in case you think you will get into trouble)
