mario33

I didnt notice the noise either at the SGS and WGS, but yes there were some noise from the boats at the ROS.

derpelikan

i said 4 times at the westin and i never heard any noise in my suites .

i had a normal room one time, and this room was not noisy too.

dp

mcgahat

I have stayed at the Westin a lot over the last couple of years and never heard any noise. The lowest floor I have been on was the 16th which isnt the lowest they have so maybe on the 8th floor you could get "some" noise but even in the restauarant (on the 7th floor which is the lobby level) that borders Sukhumvit I havent heard anything and I usually dine by the windows there. I suppose if you are on the lower floors by on the side of the hotel that is nearest the skytrain you could get some noise from that but it is relatively quiet compared to the train in chicago for example.

Plato90s

May be just me. I was on the 28th floor last time and had a room in the back-half (not facing Sukhumvit) and could still hear cars/motorcyles from the street. Just the occasional noise when someone revs their engine for one reason or another, but enough to be annoying.

The Royal Orchid had no discernible street or river noise beyond 8pm or so, and the Sheraton (past floor 20) is also fine.

Again, perhaps just me. The staff certainly couldn't hear anything even though I insisted they move me from the 18th floor to a quieter area.

Tonecold

I would defintely stay at least one night in the SGS. As mentioned before, it is directly across the street from the Westin and will only cost you about $30.00 more per night. Not a bad way to pick up an additional stay.

I am a lowly gold and never received more than a "SPG Floor" upgrade but have been treated well by both hotels. The SGS has a great pool, which you can use even if your staying at the Westin.

Speaking of LOS, it appears that the Sheraton Resort in Pattaya is open for business today. Has anyone seen it yet? I might have to give that a try in January.

const3

Had a great experience with the Westin. The hotel and service was great. This was a point stay and I was upgraded to SPG floor. Went over to the Sheraton across the street for dinner and didnt see anything there worth the almost 100% point difference for my stay...

hzg2

Thanks everybody for the advise! I looks like the Westin is the way to go.

cdn_traveller

I am going to Thailand on vacation for a few weeks. I plan to travel around while there, but am looking for a property fairly close to the airport to use for my first night there. I am arriving at 11:30pm and plan to book something on points for my first night...

Any ideas as to my best choice? Do they offer shuttle service to the airport? I figued you guys would know!

TRAVELSIG

There is not an SPG property near the BKK airport- the closest would be the Westin Grand/Sheraton Grande Sukhumkit (they are across the street from each other) but this is not that close (about 30 minute taxi ride at 1130 pm- about 45-60 minutes during the day). A taxi should cost less than 10 USD including expressway tolls.
If you are looking for options at/near the airport there are two viable ones:
1) The Bangkok airport hotel which is connected by skybridge to the airport- you can usually get a good price by booking at asiahotels.com (should cost around USD 145 incl tax/bfast maximum)
2) The Sofitel Central Plaza which is about a 10-20 minute taxi ride depending on traffic from the airport- this is where most of the flight crews stay. Booking at advance at sofitel.com you should be able to get a rate around 85 USD+++. This is where I frequently stay for short transit visits as you have described- I really like the staff here although the hotel is a bit dated (not too much).

mtacchi

Having lived in BKK, I can tell you it will take you 15-20 minutes at that time of day to get from the Airport to the Sheraton or Westin. Total cost shoud be around $5 usd. 200 baht max.

Martinis at 8

I've stayed at the Royal Orchid. I would highly suggest that property.

M8

djjaguar64

Will be in BKK for 2 nights Feb 17-19. Need recommendations. Thanks all.

zaccaggie

sheraton grande sukhumvit. middle of the action. if you like that.

Tak

I think hotels at BKK are one of the most popular topics here.
Try to use search function using Bangkok or BKK.
I am sure you can find answers.

dd

i usually go for the westin as it is exactly the same location as the sheraton, but less points and i have had better upgrade successes for a suite... if you are paying, either one is good, but for 3k points on a weekend and 4k on a weekday, the westin is a bargain!