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
From LIH Prem's signature.
SPG and Marriott BKK property map
Bangkok: Which SPG hotel should I choose? [Master Thread]
Feb 22, 2013, 7:56 pm
#886
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While the LM's location doesn't work for me, I agree with FoodieOnTour, PLT recognition is great.
Feb 22, 2013, 11:06 pm
#887
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Royal Orchid will always be my favorite. Every room with a view of the river. Access to the local boat/bus. Lovely patio dinner with Thai dancing show. Location beats every other amenity at all the other hotels. Next door is the Oriental where you can gaze on black and white photos of Bangkok 100 years ago. Posted on the walls of the garden bar.
Feb 22, 2013, 11:37 pm
#888
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Royal Orchid will always be my favorite. Every room with a view of the river. Access to the local boat/bus. Lovely patio dinner with Thai dancing show. Location beats every other amenity at all the other hotels. Next door is the Oriental where you can gaze on black and white photos of Bangkok 100 years ago. Posted on the walls of the garden bar.
Feb 23, 2013, 6:34 am
#889
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
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Very early check-in
Flying in next weekend and will be in the city around 8:30am. Does anyone have experience in checking in that early? Which property? Did you pre-arrange it with the hotel?
My other options would be:
b) store luggage and head to the pool for a shower / some sun.
c) book the night before, get more nights!
My other options would be:
b) store luggage and head to the pool for a shower / some sun.
c) book the night before, get more nights!
Feb 23, 2013, 6:59 am
#890
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Why not use Your24? If you are concerned with 4PM checkout them checking at 9. But if you happen to be 30 mins early, I doubt there will be a problem.
Feb 23, 2013, 10:01 am
#892
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Got it. Well, in my experience at the WGS, before I had so many stays, it was never a problem. I often arrived at 6:30AM off of a red-eye from India and they had no problem checking me in for the reservation that by all right started only later in the day.
Feb 23, 2013, 5:31 pm
#894
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I have checked in at both the SGS and the LM early morning with no problem. I think if they have a room available then you can have it.
However as occupancy rates are very high at the moment I think there is a high risk that they will not have a room available at that time
However as occupancy rates are very high at the moment I think there is a high risk that they will not have a room available at that time
Feb 23, 2013, 10:21 pm
#895
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Snooky
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I've checked in early a bunch and I've generally been lucky (Starwood and others). I shoot them a couple e-mails 1st, concerning my arrival time. Don't know if it helps - but it certainly doesn't hurt. If the room isn't ready, I find that the perfect time for a 2 hr massage, especially after a long flight (Healthland is good and not far http://www.healthlandspa.com/asoke.html ). If I had to vote for the pool in BKK I'd like to hang out at, It would go to the SGS.
Feb 25, 2013, 12:57 am
#896
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: QF SG
Posts: 320
Flying in next weekend and will be in the city around 8:30am. Does anyone have experience in checking in that early? Which property? Did you pre-arrange it with the hotel?
My other options would be:
b) store luggage and head to the pool for a shower / some sun.
c) book the night before, get more nights!
My other options would be:
b) store luggage and head to the pool for a shower / some sun.
c) book the night before, get more nights!
Feb 25, 2013, 6:18 am
#897
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: HEL
Programs: SPG LTP, hotels, OWE, STE+, *G, Octopus
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Pools that allow smoking in the sun lounge
Next questions for you experts. I know I'll send shivers through a few spines and pop a couple of nerves with this one... I thoroughly enjoy smoking while in the sun. Smoking by the pool has become somewhat prohibited and I want to choose a hotel where I can do that.
I know the LM doesn't allow that, I'm unsure of StR and SGS. Any ideas?
I know the LM doesn't allow that, I'm unsure of StR and SGS. Any ideas?
Feb 25, 2013, 7:21 am
#898
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May I add, that Christmas is in general not the best time for a great Bangkok/Thailand experience, since the country is full of tourists, squashing each others feet, fighting at the buffets and staffs are overwhelmed... service is mostly far beyond normal standards in these weeks.
...on the other hand, resorts are probably worse.
One warning is I do not recollect seeing much in the way of English menus. Either have some Thai language skills or bring someone who does.
Feb 25, 2013, 8:22 am
#899
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I have checked in at both the SGS and the LM early morning with no problem. I think if they have a room available then you can have it.
However as occupancy rates are very high at the moment I think there is a high risk that they will not have a room available at that time
However as occupancy rates are very high at the moment I think there is a high risk that they will not have a room available at that time
At the LM I tried to checkin early and they wanted to charge me a 1/2 day rate. I think it was about 7am.... I know it was kind of early.....anyways, after some discussions, they relented and let me check in with no fee. This was especially frustrating after previously emailing the hotel and being told that there would be no problem checking in early, assuming that a room was available.
Feb 25, 2013, 9:07 am
#900
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For my dates Royal Orchid is not avail C and P and is 4K a night. Between the Royal Orchid and LM is there any advantage to one over the other? Rates are comparable, as I have the LM and 2800 points $45 while the Royal Orchid is 4k.