EXPIRED: Plaza Athenee BKK THB 2'499++ incl. bfast exclusive to Flyertalk Community
Oct 5, 2009, 2:22 am
#61
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i really wish i knew about this before....just finished a stay yesterday at the westin grande sukhumvit....
Oct 5, 2009, 3:48 am
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Oct 5, 2009, 7:39 am
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You would have to book the double rate, since 2 people are occupying the room.
Perhaps I could use a hypothetical example to explain the increment:
In the (very distant) past, some Hotels used to charge more for double occupancy even if the room rate was without breakfast or any other per-capita amenity. So, perhaps - to make it easier to understand - the THB 200 increment is not to be considered for breakfast, but for having an additional person occupying to room.
We realize the increment only applies to the Deluxe room category, but this has been done to encourage bookers to choose the Royal Club or Deluxe Suite rooms as a result.
I hope this clears things up!
Best regards,
Plaza Athenee, BKK (Starwood)
Perhaps I could use a hypothetical example to explain the increment:
In the (very distant) past, some Hotels used to charge more for double occupancy even if the room rate was without breakfast or any other per-capita amenity. So, perhaps - to make it easier to understand - the THB 200 increment is not to be considered for breakfast, but for having an additional person occupying to room.
We realize the increment only applies to the Deluxe room category, but this has been done to encourage bookers to choose the Royal Club or Deluxe Suite rooms as a result.
I hope this clears things up!
Best regards,
Plaza Athenee, BKK (Starwood)
Oct 5, 2009, 6:23 pm
#64
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In the past, before this promo, I've never seen a difference in rates at this hotel when entering one or two adults. I don't know about three people though.
Oct 5, 2009, 8:26 pm
#65
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Hilton has spouse stays free, not SPG.
I think it's a great rate and they will get my business because of it!
PS I love the SPG Koolaid! ^
I think it's a great rate and they will get my business because of it!
PS I love the SPG Koolaid! ^
Oct 5, 2009, 8:42 pm
#66
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This raises an interesting question perhaps lurker can answer: In an earlier (and now closed) thread, Lurker said that once upgraded, you're entitled to all the benefits that come with the room you've been upgraded to. What if the room you book is for up to one person (or up to one person without an additional charge), but the room you're upgraded to always allows two (or more) people without an additional charge? Can the hotel still charge you for the additional people, or are they seen to come with the room? What about booking a single room? The Palace in Moscow, for example, has a bunch of inexpensive (and quite lousy) rooms that can only accommodate one person. Could a Platinum take a gamble that they'd be upgraded and book the room knowing there would be two people in the room and that any room they'd be upgraded to allows two people? I stayed there alone at Palace, so I wasn't able to test that out, but I was upgraded to a large room there. Similarly, I booked a single room at the Westin Miyako Kyoto a couple of weeks ago and didn't have any problem having two people in the suite I was upgraded to.
However, if that particular benefit comes only with individual rates then you would not get to enjoy it even though you have been upgraded to a room where such benefits are applicable.
Let me confirm again, ok?
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Oct 6, 2009, 1:14 am
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I believe that if the benefit of "allowing one or two more guests to stay for free" comes with the room you have been upgraded and not the rate of the room, you will enjoy the benefit as well.
However, if that particular benefit comes only with individual rates then you would not get to enjoy it even though you have been upgraded to a room where such benefits are applicable.
Let me confirm again, ok?
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
However, if that particular benefit comes only with individual rates then you would not get to enjoy it even though you have been upgraded to a room where such benefits are applicable.
Let me confirm again, ok?
[email protected]
Thyetus Lee | Online Forum Coordinator(AP)
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Oct 6, 2009, 2:26 am
#68
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I have to add to this thread that whether or not folks stay here... The Sunday Brunch at Plaza Athenee is quite spectacular. A bit of a spend like most Sunday Brunches (Unless you have a Priv card) But free flow Champagne/cocktails etc. (Sheraton Grand gives a crap selection of wine/beer) and just an amazing food selection which included caviar (for you who fancy that) etc. I have been to a few brunches in my life, and this one bar none is on my top five. Do give it a try.. And if you are at the Sheraton Grande, and you do this.. Let the F&B manager there know that Khun Ryan sent you over to Plaza Athenee for brunch 
Oct 7, 2009, 12:08 pm
#69
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I tried to book in Nov & Dec, but seemed to have missed the booking window. 
I realize this is a good rate, but why offer it for only a few days?
I realize this is a good rate, but why offer it for only a few days?
Oct 7, 2009, 12:25 pm
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Oct 7, 2009, 9:25 pm
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It's as if there were some invisible line where the dates changed and Thailand suddenly became one day ahead of the United States.
Kidding aside, looks like I'll be checking out KorsaeTV's suggestions, having missed this promo ... unless, of course, an extension is granted.
Oct 9, 2009, 10:46 pm
#72
Company Representative -Le Meridien Plaza Athenee Bangkok
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However, we do have some other competitive rates on our website - hopefully these rates and promotions will still convince you to visit the Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien.
Best regards,
Plaza Athenee, BKK (Starwood)
Oct 9, 2009, 11:49 pm
#73
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The main reason why we have limited the booking window is to make sure this rate remains very special.
However, we do have some other competitive rates on our website - hopefully these rates and promotions will still convince you to visit the Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien.
Best regards,
Plaza Athenee, BKK (Starwood)
However, we do have some other competitive rates on our website - hopefully these rates and promotions will still convince you to visit the Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien.
Best regards,
Plaza Athenee, BKK (Starwood)
Oct 16, 2009, 11:06 pm
#74
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For those of you who missed the booking window please see my thread on hotel deals.The good news is the rate would seem to be better than the now expired great offer on deluxe rooms! The bad news is there appears to be no one for two offers on any higher catagory rooms and of course bonus points etc will not apply.
Last edited by chokdee; Oct 17, 2009 at 12:19 am
Oct 17, 2009, 1:15 am
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For those of you who missed the booking window please see my thread on hotel deals.The good news is the rate would seem to be better than the now expired great offer on deluxe rooms! The bad news is there appears to be no one for two offers on any higher catagory rooms and of course bonus points etc will not apply.