Marriott-family hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, pre-2014
Jul 27, 2013, 11:32 pm
#1427
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Or, another method of transportation to avoid being ripped off is to take the airport rail link from the airport to the last stop (Phaya Thai). Then transfer to the BTS and go four stops to the Renaissance (Phloen Chit). Should take no more than an hour and cost less than 3 euros per person or 7 euros for the express airport link.
Or, another method of transportation to avoid being ripped off is to take the airport rail link from the airport to the last stop (Phaya Thai). Then transfer to the BTS and go four stops to the Renaissance (Phloen Chit). Should take no more than an hour and cost less than 3 euros per person or 7 euros for the express airport link.
By hassle, you mean getting ripped off by the cab driver? The train will avoid that 100% of the time.
Jul 27, 2013, 11:34 pm
#1428
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Or, another method of transportation to avoid being ripped off is to take the airport rail link from the airport to the last stop (Phaya Thai). Then transfer to the BTS and go four stops to the Renaissance (Phloen Chit). Should take no more than an hour and cost less than 3 euros per person or 7 euros for the express airport link.
Or, another method of transportation to avoid being ripped off is to take the airport rail link from the airport to the last stop (Phaya Thai). Then transfer to the BTS and go four stops to the Renaissance (Phloen Chit). Should take no more than an hour and cost less than 3 euros per person or 7 euros for the express airport link.
For most international travellers arriving in Bangkok it's a rather useless option.
Jul 27, 2013, 11:44 pm
#1429
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The hassles are the terrible design of the "link" between the airport link and the BTS which involves several sets of stairs, uses two different ticketing systems (one with tokens and one with a stored value or one trip value card) and unclear signage on how to move from one area to another.
Jul 28, 2013, 10:24 am
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Anyone taking a bunch of luggage on the BTS during rush probably will try it once only.
I am all for public transportation but this isn't one I personally fancy. Again if you don't want to get ripped off there is the AOT car service for 900 baht.
Jul 28, 2013, 6:05 pm
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Aug 1, 2013, 2:34 am
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Operations Manager at the BKK Courtyard informs that in addition to the updated menu at MoMo that they will offer a chefs daily special, additional items on the room service menu and upgrade the evening snack offerings at the EL.......... welcome news for those who frequent this property.............
Aug 1, 2013, 2:45 am
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Operations Manager at the BKK Courtyard informs that in addition to the updated menu at MoMo that they will offer a chefs daily special, additional items on the room service menu and upgrade the evening snack offerings at the EL.......... welcome news for those who frequent this property.............
Aug 1, 2013, 2:49 am
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Aug 1, 2013, 1:37 pm
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That is great news. .. I never liked the menu at momo... they daily lunch offer was interesting sometimes but the menu was just boring and the quality was also below average ..
Curious about new lounge offerings as well.. Will be back there soon
Curious about new lounge offerings as well.. Will be back there soon
Aug 1, 2013, 2:23 pm
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Aug 5, 2013, 11:26 pm
#1437
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At Renaissance now, and I'm loving it.
For those who arrive at BKK airport, it took be just under 2 hrs to get to the hotel.
Here's a brief:
5pm landed at BKK Suvarnabhumi
5:20pm at Immigration (long walk to immigration; short line immigration, about 10 ppl ahead)
5:45pm Airrail City Line (get small notes before hand, cuz counter is closed, so only machines available)
6:15pm Phaya Thai
6:30pm BTS to Chidlom (have small change, preferably coins for BTS ticket)
Keep on the left side of the train cuz train will get packed at Siam station.
6:45pm Chidlom - walk down the stairs, head to exit 2.
Walk thru the shopping mall and take lift down to ground flr. Walk about 2 mins to Renaissance.
This is still by far the best way to reach Renassiance, as I heard from the FD Mgr that guest had walked in from main road due to traffic jam.
There are lifts at Phaya Thai Airrail. The only problem for those with luggage is at Chidlom, where there is a long flight of steps doing down.
Food at Club lounge is extensive and good quality.
How does it compare with JW Marriott?
For those who arrive at BKK airport, it took be just under 2 hrs to get to the hotel.
Here's a brief:
5pm landed at BKK Suvarnabhumi
5:20pm at Immigration (long walk to immigration; short line immigration, about 10 ppl ahead)
5:45pm Airrail City Line (get small notes before hand, cuz counter is closed, so only machines available)
6:15pm Phaya Thai
6:30pm BTS to Chidlom (have small change, preferably coins for BTS ticket)
Keep on the left side of the train cuz train will get packed at Siam station.
6:45pm Chidlom - walk down the stairs, head to exit 2.
Walk thru the shopping mall and take lift down to ground flr. Walk about 2 mins to Renaissance.
This is still by far the best way to reach Renassiance, as I heard from the FD Mgr that guest had walked in from main road due to traffic jam.
There are lifts at Phaya Thai Airrail. The only problem for those with luggage is at Chidlom, where there is a long flight of steps doing down.
Food at Club lounge is extensive and good quality.
How does it compare with JW Marriott?
Aug 6, 2013, 12:19 am
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you hit BKK at rush hour..............
did you have much baggage cause if you did the transfer at Phyathai Station isn't that great, nor is the transfer at Siam with the "crowd" not believing in any sort of que.............
I'd avoid the Lumpini Park intersection as there are ongoing protests/traffic jams here for at least another week........
did you have much baggage cause if you did the transfer at Phyathai Station isn't that great, nor is the transfer at Siam with the "crowd" not believing in any sort of que.............
I'd avoid the Lumpini Park intersection as there are ongoing protests/traffic jams here for at least another week........
At Renaissance now, and I'm loving it.
For those who arrive at BKK airport, it took be just under 2 hrs to get to the hotel.
Here's a brief:
5pm landed at BKK Suvarnabhumi
5:20pm at Immigration (long walk to immigration; short line immigration, about 10 ppl ahead)
5:45pm Airrail City Line (get small notes before hand, cuz counter is closed, so only machines available)
6:15pm Phaya Thai
6:30pm BTS to Chidlom (have small change, preferably coins for BTS ticket)
Keep on the left side of the train cuz train will get packed at Siam station.
6:45pm Chidlom - walk down the stairs, head to exit 2.
Walk thru the shopping mall and take lift down to ground flr. Walk about 2 mins to Renaissance.
This is still by far the best way to reach Renassiance, as I heard from the FD Mgr that guest had walked in from main road due to traffic jam.
There are lifts at Phaya Thai Airrail. The only problem for those with luggage is at Chidlom, where there is a long flight of steps doing down.
Food at Club lounge is extensive and good quality.
How does it compare with JW Marriott?
For those who arrive at BKK airport, it took be just under 2 hrs to get to the hotel.
Here's a brief:
5pm landed at BKK Suvarnabhumi
5:20pm at Immigration (long walk to immigration; short line immigration, about 10 ppl ahead)
5:45pm Airrail City Line (get small notes before hand, cuz counter is closed, so only machines available)
6:15pm Phaya Thai
6:30pm BTS to Chidlom (have small change, preferably coins for BTS ticket)
Keep on the left side of the train cuz train will get packed at Siam station.
6:45pm Chidlom - walk down the stairs, head to exit 2.
Walk thru the shopping mall and take lift down to ground flr. Walk about 2 mins to Renaissance.
This is still by far the best way to reach Renassiance, as I heard from the FD Mgr that guest had walked in from main road due to traffic jam.
There are lifts at Phaya Thai Airrail. The only problem for those with luggage is at Chidlom, where there is a long flight of steps doing down.
Food at Club lounge is extensive and good quality.
How does it compare with JW Marriott?
Aug 6, 2013, 3:22 am
#1439
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Phyathai Station is manageable.
It's the Siam BTS that is sardined-packed.
But as it's only 1 stop away from Chidlom, it wasn't too bad.
I had my rollerboard with me, which was useful to create some space infront of me.
So for those that are stay at Renaissance BKK, I do recommend taking BTS if travelling light.
It's the Siam BTS that is sardined-packed.
But as it's only 1 stop away from Chidlom, it wasn't too bad.
I had my rollerboard with me, which was useful to create some space infront of me.
So for those that are stay at Renaissance BKK, I do recommend taking BTS if travelling light.
you hit BKK at rush hour..............
did you have much baggage cause if you did the transfer at Phyathai Station isn't that great, nor is the transfer at Siam with the "crowd" not believing in any sort of que.............
I'd avoid the Lumpini Park intersection as there are ongoing protests/traffic jams here for at least another week........
did you have much baggage cause if you did the transfer at Phyathai Station isn't that great, nor is the transfer at Siam with the "crowd" not believing in any sort of que.............
I'd avoid the Lumpini Park intersection as there are ongoing protests/traffic jams here for at least another week........
Aug 10, 2013, 3:47 am
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after joining dfe for breakfast the last time he was in town at the Marriott Sukhumvit 57 and not finding it recommendable, since I was in the area tried the place for lunch today...............I had a club sandwich which wound up being a chicken salad sandwich onto which thet topped it with bacon..............my other half ordered a prawn rocket salad which wound up being 75% bean sprouts (and the limited rocket was never cut!)..............
still hungry left their 57 lunch rest and ordered cake/tea at their in-house bakery.................the chocolate cake had to have been sitting there for days on end cause it was stale and when I asked for Ronnefelt Red Berries (tea) although they use the Ronnefelt brand no Red Berries (always available at JW, ren and even CY) and told they never even heard of it (and I speak Thai so there was no misunderstanding)............
conclusion - if you want to waste your money and not enjoy your meal, go to Mar Suk 57 anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I won't be back for any future B/L/Ds and just CXLed future hotel stays here too)...........
still hungry left their 57 lunch rest and ordered cake/tea at their in-house bakery.................the chocolate cake had to have been sitting there for days on end cause it was stale and when I asked for Ronnefelt Red Berries (tea) although they use the Ronnefelt brand no Red Berries (always available at JW, ren and even CY) and told they never even heard of it (and I speak Thai so there was no misunderstanding)............
conclusion - if you want to waste your money and not enjoy your meal, go to Mar Suk 57 anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I won't be back for any future B/L/Ds and just CXLed future hotel stays here too)...........