Aloft Bangkok - Sukhumvit 11, Thailand [Master Thread]
#76
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Furthermore, I understand that after Aloft's opening promo expires, their regular rate will probably increase by only THB500
#77
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Of course, to each his own.
#78
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The Aloft seems to be doing a good job of delivering exactly what they are purporting to deliver. I think it would be more interesting to hear how this Aloft compares to othe Aloft and the Plat treatment at other Aloft than comparing it to the SGS or FP. People say that as a Plat there is no reason to stay here. Is there something that the Aloft PHL offers Plats that the Aloft BKK does not? Seems like anyone that is going in with appropriate expectations wil be plenty happy with this property.
#79
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The aLoft seems to be doing a good job of delivering exactly what they are purporting to deliver. I think it would be more interesting to hear how this aLoft compares to othe aLofts and the Plat treatment at other aLofts than comparing it to the SGS or FP. People say that as a Plat there is no reason to stay here. Is there something that the aLoft PHL offers Plats that the aLoft BKK does not? Seems like anyone that is going in with appropriate expectations wil be plenty happy with this property.
It is obvious as a new hotel they are learning as they go- however in a very good way. The rooms are also much nicer than I expected, and certainly nicer than the aloft properties I have been to in the USA.
I agree that comparing to the SGS is a bit strange- if I posted here on the benefits received at Four Seasons with Virtouso or what our colleagues with RA receive at the IC it would be about the same.
The hotel is excellent value 2111 THB for two people without breakfast or 2611 THB with breakfast including free internet, free access to BED and Qbar (if you want)- and I would say it is one of the better deals in Bangkok.
I am not a big fan of the Four Points- however to each their own (just like some like the Westin and I prefer the SGS for example in that rate category).
#80
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Since we were in the 4P for NYE, we slept through breakfast - but it was good to know it was there (we did make, ahem, extensive use of the happy hour ).
The fact I find the lobby of the Aloft exhausting probably suggests I'm getting too old for it
#81
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Germany / Thailand
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We moved after 1 night into PA .
The ABF was poor, only toast ( no other bread ), no ham or salami and 1 cheese ( which was so dry, one could not eat anymore ).
Even the prebooked option for ABF is 250++ per person so also almost 300 THB, which you spend much better @ SUBWAY or one of the restaurants noutside.
Not being a *wood platinum I also could fnd cheaper options in the same quality, so we only choose *wood for the extra perks we receive for our platinum membership. And these are zero in ALOFT BKK
The ABF was poor, only toast ( no other bread ), no ham or salami and 1 cheese ( which was so dry, one could not eat anymore ).
Even the prebooked option for ABF is 250++ per person so also almost 300 THB, which you spend much better @ SUBWAY or one of the restaurants noutside.
Not being a *wood platinum I also could fnd cheaper options in the same quality, so we only choose *wood for the extra perks we receive for our platinum membership. And these are zero in ALOFT BKK
#82
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Not sure how much diff is Aloft USA to BKK, but I rather take 4points any day.
Perhaps you like the blue back lighting
I prefer something along the lines of home comfort, and 4 points provides just that and abit more.
Staying in one of the terrace suites now, and I'm quite impressed with the service provided here.
The breakfast is by far one of the better ones, at least better than any of the US SPG hotels.
For the slight premium that 4 points commands, I would go with it in an eye blink.
Perhaps you like the blue back lighting
I prefer something along the lines of home comfort, and 4 points provides just that and abit more.
Staying in one of the terrace suites now, and I'm quite impressed with the service provided here.
The breakfast is by far one of the better ones, at least better than any of the US SPG hotels.
For the slight premium that 4 points commands, I would go with it in an eye blink.
#84
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Where did you get that impression? The Plat member gets exactly what they paid for and what all other guests get and they get 250 extra bonus points. It isn't that it is bad for Plats it just isn't anything special for Plats.
#85
Join Date: Sep 2005
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I really liked the feel of the bathroom and shower in aloft. The room was also nice, while on the small side, it was no problem for one person. Free internet, nice pool, also small but deserted when I was there. Did not eat there as I breakfast was not included, but that is not a problem for me in Bangkok.
The coffeemaker did not work out for me, but that is probably down to an incompetent user Cold coffee was never my favorite.
The coffeemaker did not work out for me, but that is probably down to an incompetent user Cold coffee was never my favorite.
#86
Join Date: Apr 2002
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The one thing I didnt realize/know was Plats arent upgraded at aLoft hotels. I see reason to stay at one with other options. I have a friend staying here soon so I will get his reaction as he is a fan of the FPBKK and wants to compare.
#87
Join Date: Mar 2010
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i checked in here today to give it a try.... slowest checkin at spg property in thailand ever and i was the only one checkin in at that time... rooms are not that bad, after what i have read here i was expecting less... the staff is ok.... the pool is great and better than at the 4points... no plat benefits... the voucher for bed supperclub is not really worth anything... you get in in so many hotels around suk11 and only valid if there is no special event ( not many days ).
I would come back for the pool and if i want to go out.... breakfast at the 4points or other benefits at higher priced spg properties are worth the price difference....
staying in a room on the 17th floor and it is quite noisy... we will checkout tomorrow i think
I would come back for the pool and if i want to go out.... breakfast at the 4points or other benefits at higher priced spg properties are worth the price difference....
staying in a room on the 17th floor and it is quite noisy... we will checkout tomorrow i think
#88
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NYC
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I'm in town anyway, so popped over for a night. PLTs get 250 points amenity, at least that is what I was told on checkin. In addition to glennaa11's comments, I add that the spring mechanism on my door did not close it all the way, -- ever. It closed just short of latching every time. I had to pull it shut so that it latched (and locked). Guests will want to be alert to this for obvious reasons.
#89
Join Date: Sep 2007
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