schoflyer

Hey is that Dr. HFH playing base guitar in the second photo?

Dr. HFH

Shhhh!! That would require a work permit!!

dsquared37

HA! You're not the only one who wondered.

(excepting it's not a base [sic])

joorinainen

How much is the breakfast buffet? ^

LIH Prem

there's base prices on this page, but keep in mind that it's ++ 7.7% VAT and 10% service charge and even basic SPG members get a discount. I think the basic discount is 20% for food?

http://www.orchidcafebangkok.com/en/operationhour

For the lunch and dinner buffets, there's usually some sort of special offer on their web site as well, including prepay options that include discounts.

-David

joorinainen

Thank you for the information! Yes if i remember correctly the discount for SPG members is 20%.

dsquared37

Not wanting to be toooooo pedantic, but it's actually 7% and 10% where the second is put on top of the first resulting in a 17.7% addition to the stated price.

RobOnLI

Hi all,
My first stay at this hotel is coming up this week (arrival Sunday for almost the whole week).

I'm SPG Plat and wondering if they actually upgrade Plats to suites or just to a different level of service in the same room? I'm booked in the lowest category but I read a couple of pages back that grande, deluxe and luxury rooms are actually all the same room, just with different perks.

Based on the wiki it sounds like Plats will get the highest level perks of the luxury room even if I'm still assigned to a grande room. But do I have a shot at a suite? If so, do these upgrades normally come before/during check-in or should I ask? I know it doesn't hurt to ask but I'm wondering whether to expect one in advance or not is all.

Since I'm staying for 5 or 6 nights I'd appreciate the upgrade if they give it to me. I'll be working nearby and then spending the evenings in the hotel doing some more work or gym/pool as well. I've been to BKK many times but never for business so I've just stayed with friends in the past.

Thanks for your help.

-RM

EuropeanPete

If they have a suite open I am sure a Plat will get it, but at high availability there might be a lot of Plats around. I think I'm something like 2 for 5.

MSPeconomist

Lots of Plats seem to stay here regularly. I would expect the hotel to give priority to repeat customers at the property. It's also generally much easier to get suite upgrades on shorter stays. So please set your expectations accordingly and you might be pleasantly surprised.

yosithezet

They typically will also try to move you if a suite opens up.

supergabe

I had a great stay at the SGS recently, definitely my favorite SPG property in Bangkok, and one of the best properties for Platinum guests that I've stayed at. The GM is quite a nice guy as well! ^

RobOnLI

No upgrade for me at check-in. I arrived at the hotel around 7pm and from that morning when the website showed all suite types available for booking for the entire length of my stay until I checked in they all disappeared. The check-in agent said they would check again on Monday (today) for me.

Now the website as of lunch time still shows all suite types available for booking for the rest of my stay this week. I wonder if they will proactively move me or not and how they would notify me.

Oh, and I didn't get a "grand deluxe room" on 30-33 either per the wiki. I'm in the mid-20s. I'm sure the rooms are the same but I prefer higher up to stay away from any road noise. Luckily the windows are thick so I don't hear the noise at night.

Thanks,
RM

Dr. HFH

They'll call your room and leave a message if you're not there.


Did you request a room on a high floor? In any case, as you said, it appears that it is not a problem for you. With very few exceptions, the rooms are basically all the same size. The different room titles/descriptions/designations usually refer to the benefits level, i.e., butler service, breakfast, happy hour cocktails, etc., and whether they're included in your room/rate.

Too bad we can't meet up. I'm here now, but leaving in around 45 minutes.

RobOnLI

Yes, my profile always lists high floor. And since I had no clue how many floors the hotel had (I didn't read the wiki closely enough I guess before I traveled here), when she told me I was in the mid-20s I thought that was good enough. Agree that all the rooms are the same except benefit level. The room I have is good enough. Just nice to get a sweet suite upgrade

Sure, it would have been great to meet. I'm at my office though which is one stop away from Asok. I won't be back until later this evening. Safe travels.

PS - checking now (almost 4pm BKK time) all suites except the Luxury Suites are booked. Grande, Presidential, etc. all showing booked now. So lots of upgrades still happening it seems. No idea if I'm one of the lucky ones

-RM