drron

Another who has longer stays-usually 6 nights at a time.So only 23 stays but over 100 nights.
But we have had an upgrade to a named suite on a significant birthday.

Sam P. Goodman

Had a super short stay (<24 hours) in Bangkok a couple of weeks ago. We figured it was a good chance to try somewhere new, but at the last minute, we decided to stick with SGS and were glad we did. We had a very early flight so we had to leave the hotel before breakfast, but they graciously sent us with three boxed breakfasts that included coffee, oj, fruit, muffins, and sandwiches. It was kind of over the top and we almost felt uncomfortable pulling out our huge spread when we got to the airport.

Used an SNA and got a suite. Not sure if it was necessary as happy hour didn't seem as crowded as previous stays, but after 5 nights in a regular old room at Sheraton Singapore, it was a nice way to end the trip.

Funny note: I had forgotten how far our money went at Terminal 21 when we were there last year and I loaded 300 THB on a card when we went over for lunch. There were 3 of us and we were pretty hungry, but it was comical trying to order enough food to spend it all. In the end, we came pretty close.

yosithezet

You know you can refund the balance, yeah?

Sam P. Goodman

Good to know for next time, but where's the fun in that?

LIH Prem

We always cash out on the way out. So no need to try to figure out how much to load on the card. Just always load more than enough.

-David

BRITINJAPAN3

Lets not start bashing the system, as has been said, this is an unpublished system to reward their top customers, you might get a bottle of champagne at 25 stays, me at 10, or 75 or not at all. I am not sure why the need to critique, just enjoy the benefits, if you get them, but dont bank on it !!

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok

Dear Reviewers,

We truly value our frequent loyal guests such as yourselves. To recognize your loyalty, we provide vouchers as follows.
• 20th stay – Upgrade to a Luxury Suite
• 50th stay – Upgrade to the Raja or Rachada Suite
• 100th stay – Upgrade to the Rama Suite or Governor Suite (new) or Presidential Suite (when renovation complete. ETA July).

All the above are subject to availability when booking, but are guaranteed once confirmed.

I hope that above answers your questions. There are incidentally more awards on the 200th stay and more.

With kind regards and sincere thanks for your continuing support.

Richard Chapman

schoflyer

Awesome Richard!
Sent my buddy Jason by last week. He was at the Marriott Marquis but I said he could not miss Sala. He enjoyed Sala, meeting you, and the living room for dinner. He was shocked that you knew me by name and were able to point out my sunbed He will be back.

Always Flyin

I think of it more as a miles or segments issue than a revenue based approach.

Dr. HFH

But you probably have to refund the balance the same day. In at least one other mall with a similar system, the balance expires when the mall closes in the evening.

IluvSQ

ALL the mall food courts require you to get the refund the same day.

LIH Prem

wow, no wonder they want that system. I didn't know that.

drron

The card at Terminal 21 food court is valid for 30 days.We always buy one on our first day loaded with 500 baht and it usually lasts us the 6 days.We do eat elsewhere at times though.

Dr. HFH

And you can imagine how much they make from people walking away from very small balances remaining on the card.

schley

stayed here for one night and missed the upgrade despite putting in a SNA. As I was arriving in the morning from a red eye flight around 9 am I put in for their VIP greeting at the airport. This was 4400 bahts, but 3800 for one person, which I was. It included getting greeted after the jetbridge, immigration expedited, and then wisked to a Mercedes.

Usually when I arrive I am at a remote gate with like a 10-15 minute walk to immigration so figured why not get the golf cart buggy and relax.

Much to my surprise my arrival gate was the exact one in front of immigration! haha.... then went throught expedited immigration (same as for Thai Air premuium passengers) and my baggage claim was exactly in front of me again! haha....

walked to the Mercedes and wifi was actually not very good, with it cutting in and out, which was another thing i was looking forward to. Although I did request some pastries and nuts in the car which were provided excellently. In the end probably a waste of money in my case.

I received a welcome letter that said it was my 2nd visit, although it most certainly was at least my 5th or so. No biggie. Rooms are in need of a refresh still, especially the bathrooms. The breakfast at Rossini's was good as I remember and Richard Chapman was walking around in the morning being his cheeful self as usual.

Great location certainly, but have always been reluctant to spend the extra 1500-2000 bahts over the WGS or 2500-3500 over the 4 points.

For a single traveler usually, just not worth the extra for me.