jkingsle

They have always done their best to get me a suite... Sometimes it's not possible. They actually had housekeeping rush to cleanup a suite while I waited 10-15 minutes in the lobby.... Always great service at this hotel.

Snoopy

I have just been quoted the following:

Mercedes Benz E220 CDI/THB 2200.00 per car per trip (maximum 3 passengers)

kyushuman

I'm at the SGS now, on the 2nd night of a 6-night Z6H stay (buy 4, get 2 free).
Thanks Holtju2, for recommending this hotel--it really sets itself far apart from most hotels in BKK, even SPG properties around the world--in treatment of Plats especially. My recommendation? If you can get even a competitive rate for this hotel, and you're an SPG Plat, book it!
Here is the experience so far:
Checked in at 130AM, brought to my room, a "Grande Suite"--2 full rooms, I do see on FT that some don't like the layout because it's essentially 2 rooms, with 2 full baths, one has a bed and the other a couch--but I kinda like having one room to do work/internet/entertain in, and the other to sleep/change clothes in.
Breakfast in the restaurant this morning--I think the poolside one is closed on weekdays, but to be honest it's not so busy now--about 30% full at breakfast at 10AM, usually a busy time. Made-to-order waffles, excellent baked goods (they actually use butter--not those damn Japanese-style muffins!), decent service. Cut-to-order fruit--but they ran out of Mango. Isn't it mango season? Maybe not quite yet......

My 3 pcs of laundry per the Plat benefit, given this morning at 9AM, came tonight at 530pm, nicely done.
Wake-up call came with coffee a few minutes after my wake-up call. I really LOVE to start my day with good coffee.
Went to the gym. A bit small but NEW cardio equipment--all LifeFitness brand, which is excellent, with personal TVs and headphones attached. Friendly, unobtrusive service.

Right now I'm sitting at the Living Room, the 1st-floor bar, surfing the net using the free WiFi provided for Plats, enjoying a Mango Margarita and the live, 3-piece jazz ensemble. Every few minutes, the SkyTrain whizzes past just outside the window. Actually VERY cool, a great vibe-about 50% of the tables are full, several people single and just reading or using their laptops. I will try BarSu later this week, but actually this is hard to beat!
Since I'm kinda tired, (usually I don't eat in hotels!) I will partake in the 30% off this month promotion at Basil, the Thai restaurant here which is "award-winning", though of course who knows what that means. Prices are reasonable for a hotel restaurant anyway--about 300++ for main dishes, so with the discount it seems a good deal, and an easy way to spend the evening in, and get off the jetlag train!

The only complaint? And this happened at the Westin Kuala Lumpur, too: The welcome letter addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Kyushuman." Umm.... how can I say this politely--"Mrs. Kyushuman" could only exist if I lived in Canada, the Netherlands, or a few more socially liberal countries in Europe!

puchalskir

Agree with you 100% kyushuman. Best treatment of plats I've had.
BarSu wasn't crowded when I went there, but the bartenders are great.

They make a pretty good Pisco sour.

2035

And another fan report. Stayed last week - exactly the same treatment as above, including upgrade to suite. Loved the cocktails by the pool.

Have stayed at many properties in Europe, and this one by far beats them all. If all hotels treated plats/concierge guests like this, there would be no need for lounges.

Highly recommended.

MilesDependent

^ +1

This is my favourite in hotel in BKK, and I have been staying here since around 2000. I have strayed, and stayed at almost every 5* hotel in the city, but always come back to the SGS. This hotel is 100/100 in my book. BKK has a stack of hotels that might be 95/100, but everything just falls that little bit short of the majestic SGS. A very big ^^^

karenkay

will add my .02 about the hotel, it's terrific as a plat. had the same experience as kyushuman (okay, without the issue of the letter ) and am very much looking forward to returning to the grande sukhumvit at the end of our six week thailand/laos jaunt. that breakfast is terrific, as was everything else about our stay. ^ upgrade, staff, laundry, etc. just marvelous. LOVE being a plat. ^

SaigonCyclo

You'll have BarSu to yourself if you go there during Happy Hour. I still go there anyway. All the bartenders and manager greet me by name and always ask how my wife is doing if she's not traveling with me. Living Room and Sala are also just fine.

Last week was my 30th stay. Was not upgraded to a suite (paid 4300 baht/night using SPG50). Was escorted to my room by the Director of Rooms. I didn't mind not having a suite as I was solo this trip. Was given instead a 55 minute massage in the Grande Spa.

Going back next week for another 2 nights. Can't wait!

mrnik2007

Do you recommend this hotel or the Westin Grand Sukhumvit?

I got a SPG Credit Card and have enough points for one night (using cash and points). I do not have Gold, etc (If anyone has any suggestions on how to get upgraded within the next 3 months, I would really appreciate it).

What does the butler service include? I noticed that when I clicked this:
View Standard Amenities for All Room Classes
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/prefe...propertyID=357
This states that ALL rooms include butler service, is that true?

I will be there on my honeymoon and appreciate any input you can provide.

PS - We are only here for one night in June, then we are transferring over to the Hilton as part of our tour package. But I do want this to be a very memorable experience.

Thank you!!!

PatMike

I liked the Plaza Athenee better!

Upgrade to the club floor for 1500 points/night.
Much more "mellow" location, across from US ambassadors house, yet 1 block from Sky Train. Unlike Sheraton GS, no hookers in the pool area.

Office building with supermarket next door.

Club floor upgrade gives a fantastic breakfast, free cocktails and afternoon tea.

SGS has many plusses, but for a honeymoon stay, I think the Plaza Athenee is much more elegant and low key, with less people.

Of course, this is my opinion.

PatMike

You may want to consider Lebua at State Tower!!!

I ONLY stay at SPG properties, but went to the 64th floor at Lebua last month for cocktails at their outdoor (yes, 64th floor) bar and restaurant.
I met someone staying there (on the 53rd floor) who said he paid $135 (with breakfast) for an incredible room/suite. He said it was HUGE and sounded like a great honeymoon location. I think there was a sunken tub....

I would check their rates as your time approaches and e-mail them for a deal. They are close to the river. We took a tuk-tuk from the Royal Orchid Sheraton there, but it is also within walking distance.

As much as I like the SPG Bangkok hotels, I would consider this for a 1 or 2 night stay.

abk

i have been there 15 times now and have never seen hookers at the pool.

mcgahat

Correct. I dont know where that statement from the other poster came from.

yosithezet

May I suggest you look over the thread which contains a comparative discussion of the various BKK properties: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html

PatMike

I didn't mean to offend with that comment, but in February the pool area looked a little like the Pattaya Marriott (if you know what I mean).....

I was just there one day and maybe it was just a fluke that day...
Pretty obvious though. Not that it was a problem, just an observation....