Marriott-family hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, pre-2014
Feb 2, 2012, 5:31 am
#946
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GOT
Posts: 1,168
Hmmm, feels like a dealbreaker. Any idea of what the internet fee is at?
Feb 6, 2012, 1:25 am
#947
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Don't think it matters...
Posts: 5,240
I just got back yesterday, and the printed instructions given to the room were 3 pieces of laundry and 3 pieces of pressing per stay. Also, I was not given the option of breakfast downstairs, but I probably would not have taken it. The lounge is fantastic.
Didn't get the comp 15 min massage either, but maybe I missed that one.
I like this hotel. They upgraded me to a corner room, a bit bigger than the normal rooms and more windows. Rooms seem to be bigger than the JW.
I would stay at either based on price.
Billy
Didn't get the comp 15 min massage either, but maybe I missed that one.
I like this hotel. They upgraded me to a corner room, a bit bigger than the normal rooms and more windows. Rooms seem to be bigger than the JW.
I would stay at either based on price.
Billy
I am a MR Plat..Hope to be upgraded to a suit
I guess the above benefits are still there ?
Feb 6, 2012, 4:44 am
#948
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
Feb 6, 2012, 4:22 pm
#949
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Platinum,Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 215
I will be in Thailand next month
^Planning to stay at the new Renaissance Bangkok, thanks for the reviews and pics.
Feb 10, 2012, 10:14 am
#950
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: All over
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Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, Thailand-review
Here is a write up that I did about a month ago. I really like this property and consider it to be at the same level as the JW. You can find the 67 photos and couple of junior suite videos at http://bit.ly/bkkrenr.
This is a super nice Marriott family hotel in Bangkok that has a very good location for shopping and entertainment. I have stayed at this property now three times this past five months. As a Marriott Platinum Member, I have always received an upgrade to a Club Studio Suite.
The location of the hotel is very central and I like it. It is on the opposite side of the InterContinental and Holiday Inn hotels. You can just take the skywalk and go to the Gaysorn, very luxurious shopping venue next to the InterContinental, or walk bit further and find yourself at the Central World shopping complex that is full of stores and restaurants. Bit further down are the Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, and MBK shopping paradises.
It is also very easy to get around Bangkok using the SkyTrain that has a station just front of the hotel. The taxis in Bangkok are very cheap so if you have more than one person traveling using them is probably about the same as SkyTrain. You just need to remember that traffic at times is horrible.
Check In
Marriott Gold and platinum members, and guests, that have booked the club lever accommodations, can check in at the club lounge on the 21st floor. If you are arriving very late or need to check out very early, you need to do the formalities at the front desk on the ground floor.
Club Studio Suite
So in each of my three stays I received this same style of “suite”. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a suite but rather larger corner room with a very spacious bathroom. There is a separate sitting area and a work desk. The bed is comfortable.
The bathroom is very large with open view of the room itself. You can use the curtains to block the view if you are showering or taking a bath. Not sure how they decide which Studio Suites get Thann bathroom amenities. On my last stay, I had something generic but the hotel provided me with Thann ones upon request.
Club Lounge
The Club Lounge is one of the better ones I have come across in the Marriott chain. The décor is more sophisticated than that of the JW’s in Bangkok but the variety of snacks and food is not. You can now decide whether to have the breakfast in the main restaurant buffet instead of the lounge.
Afternoon tea is from 3PM to 5PM. Fresh scones, finger sandwiches, and other snacks items available. The evening cocktails are from 4:30PM to 8:30PM. They have two sorts of red and white wines available. The selection of liquor is very good for a lounge. You can have some cocktails like margaritas. The evening snacks are from 6PM to 8PM. They have a salad station, some hot items, cheeses, and some sweet items available.
Fitness Center/Pool
If you want to take some sun by the pool, this is not the right hotel for you. The pool area is nice but it is covered as it is on one of the floors. They do have some chairs around the pool where one can relax and there is also a bar/restaurant.
Fitness center is on the same floor as the pool. It is a modern one with nice selection of equipment.
Conclusion
I wouldn’t hesitate to return this hotel as I have already done couple of times. The location is great and the service is usually top notch as well. I really like the décor and the vibe of the club lounge and the public spaces.
They often have rate promotions so the price is usually rather reasonable as well. If you have a Thai or resident friend, you may ask if they have any deals available for locals. Quite often they do and the rates are low.
The only drawback is the pool. If you are planning to spend some time in the sun, this location probably won’t work for you.
This is a super nice Marriott family hotel in Bangkok that has a very good location for shopping and entertainment. I have stayed at this property now three times this past five months. As a Marriott Platinum Member, I have always received an upgrade to a Club Studio Suite.
The location of the hotel is very central and I like it. It is on the opposite side of the InterContinental and Holiday Inn hotels. You can just take the skywalk and go to the Gaysorn, very luxurious shopping venue next to the InterContinental, or walk bit further and find yourself at the Central World shopping complex that is full of stores and restaurants. Bit further down are the Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, and MBK shopping paradises.
It is also very easy to get around Bangkok using the SkyTrain that has a station just front of the hotel. The taxis in Bangkok are very cheap so if you have more than one person traveling using them is probably about the same as SkyTrain. You just need to remember that traffic at times is horrible.
Check In
Marriott Gold and platinum members, and guests, that have booked the club lever accommodations, can check in at the club lounge on the 21st floor. If you are arriving very late or need to check out very early, you need to do the formalities at the front desk on the ground floor.
Club Studio Suite
So in each of my three stays I received this same style of “suite”. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a suite but rather larger corner room with a very spacious bathroom. There is a separate sitting area and a work desk. The bed is comfortable.
The bathroom is very large with open view of the room itself. You can use the curtains to block the view if you are showering or taking a bath. Not sure how they decide which Studio Suites get Thann bathroom amenities. On my last stay, I had something generic but the hotel provided me with Thann ones upon request.
Club Lounge
The Club Lounge is one of the better ones I have come across in the Marriott chain. The décor is more sophisticated than that of the JW’s in Bangkok but the variety of snacks and food is not. You can now decide whether to have the breakfast in the main restaurant buffet instead of the lounge.
Afternoon tea is from 3PM to 5PM. Fresh scones, finger sandwiches, and other snacks items available. The evening cocktails are from 4:30PM to 8:30PM. They have two sorts of red and white wines available. The selection of liquor is very good for a lounge. You can have some cocktails like margaritas. The evening snacks are from 6PM to 8PM. They have a salad station, some hot items, cheeses, and some sweet items available.
Fitness Center/Pool
If you want to take some sun by the pool, this is not the right hotel for you. The pool area is nice but it is covered as it is on one of the floors. They do have some chairs around the pool where one can relax and there is also a bar/restaurant.
Fitness center is on the same floor as the pool. It is a modern one with nice selection of equipment.
Conclusion
I wouldn’t hesitate to return this hotel as I have already done couple of times. The location is great and the service is usually top notch as well. I really like the décor and the vibe of the club lounge and the public spaces.
They often have rate promotions so the price is usually rather reasonable as well. If you have a Thai or resident friend, you may ask if they have any deals available for locals. Quite often they do and the rates are low.
The only drawback is the pool. If you are planning to spend some time in the sun, this location probably won’t work for you.
Last edited by holtju2; Feb 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm Reason: typo
Feb 10, 2012, 12:18 pm
#951
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Platinum,Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 215
Review
Excellent review and great blog! thanks for posting and I am looking forward to my stay. I am hoping that I can get a cheaper rate so I can use the LNF guarantee. If not, I will have a CAT4 certificate to use from the current 2012 Megabonus.
Feb 15, 2012, 9:07 am
#952
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New York
Programs: DL Plat
Posts: 628
Marriott bumped me to Gold this week.
I am on discounted rate at this property - What are the chances of a Room Upgrade/Free Breakfast?
Should I check in at the Main Front Desk or head directly to the Club Check-in?
Does anyone know if the Guest Rooms have dual voltage (110-220V) outlets in the bathrooms?
Our flight arrives at 6am so I guess we will arrive at the hotel 7:30am (ish) Any previous experience with checking in that early?
I am on discounted rate at this property - What are the chances of a Room Upgrade/Free Breakfast?
Should I check in at the Main Front Desk or head directly to the Club Check-in?
Does anyone know if the Guest Rooms have dual voltage (110-220V) outlets in the bathrooms?
Our flight arrives at 6am so I guess we will arrive at the hotel 7:30am (ish) Any previous experience with checking in that early?
Feb 15, 2012, 11:28 am
#953
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GOT
Posts: 1,168
As long as you are gold you should get a free breakfast no matter the rate. And at this property an upgrade is very likely if other forum posters experiences is any indication.
Feb 15, 2012, 3:16 pm
#954
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Portland OR
Programs: HH Gold,Accor Platinum,SPG Gold,LHW,Delta Gold
Posts: 5
Marriott gold looking for a discount code
We are looking for a promo/discount code for 2 room in Bangkok in july for 6 night. Just received my gold elite can wait to see the benefits. Thanks, Dutchguypdx
Feb 15, 2012, 7:39 pm
#955
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
Will be there tonight - looking forward to the stay after all the positive reviews. I looked at my reservation online and saw that I have already been upgraded - nice way to start!
Feb 16, 2012, 12:24 am
#956
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GOT
Posts: 1,168
Asian Marriott properties are quite diligent in confirming eligibility of promo codes. I could give you my company code for example but they would require to see a company business card at check in. Your best bet is to look for a LNF rate.
Also, is everyone getting their gold from a promo or is this just regular upgrade based on the previous year?
Also, is everyone getting their gold from a promo or is this just regular upgrade based on the previous year?
Feb 16, 2012, 10:44 am
#957
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Platinum,Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 215
Asian Marriott properties are quite diligent in confirming eligibility of promo codes. I could give you my company code for example but they would require to see a company business card at check in. Your best bet is to look for a LNF rate.
Also, is everyone getting their gold from a promo or is this just regular upgrade based on the previous year?
Also, is everyone getting their gold from a promo or is this just regular upgrade based on the previous year?
Feb 16, 2012, 12:25 pm
#958
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Programs: MR Gold, LH FTL (*S), Hyatt Plat, HH Gold, Sixt Plat
Posts: 440
Here is a write up that I did about a month ago. I really like this property and consider it to be at the same level as the JW. You can find the 67 photos and couple of junior suite videos at http://bit.ly/bkkrenr.
. The studio room looked though slightly more smallish than the one I've had last time (2116 i think), strange.
Feb 16, 2012, 3:00 pm
#959
Join Date: May 2009
Location: North Carolina
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum Premier, National Executive Elite
Posts: 131
Does anyone know what the treatment for Platinum members is? I have a stay starting March 7th of 3 nights. I just booked a regular King Room bed ... the room type really isn't important to me, more interested in food offering by the hotel as well as use of facilities free of charge. Thanks.
Feb 17, 2012, 3:45 am
#960
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Midwest USA
Programs: BA SIL, WN A, UA SIL, Marriott TIT (LT), Hilton DIA
Posts: 1,969
Does anyone know what the treatment for Platinum members is? I have a stay starting March 7th of 3 nights. I just booked a regular King Room bed ... the room type really isn't important to me, more interested in food offering by the hotel as well as use of facilities free of charge. Thanks.
I am here now (I am a Plat) and I highly recommend it.
I booked a standard room (deluxe), and was upgraded to a Club Studio Suite. It is a corner room with fantastic views and a beautiful bathroom (so the wife says)
As a Plat, you will get: free internet (wired and wireless), free Concierge lounge access (breakfast, tea, happy hour/cocktails, evening snacks), free gym/pool, free soft drinks/water (get them from lounge).
The breakfast is a full one, with made-to-order eggs. The evening "snacks" can really make a meal - you will not go hungry.
You also get free shoeshines and 1 piece of laundry/dry clean per day.
I usually take the points but they had spicy cashews (plus drinks) so I took the amenity.
Hope that helps - if you have any more questions I will try to answer them.
We stayed 1 night at JW BKK and I would rate them as equal - both very nice and would definitely stay at either again. Price would be the determining factor.
Last edited by nachosdelux; Feb 17, 2012 at 4:25 am