Mar 14, 2015, 5:01 am
Bangkok brunch and breakfast recommendations [consolidated]
Feb 1, 2015, 1:51 am
#91
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I remember having a great Thanksgiving dinner at the Hilton one year, right on the river. Also, at the Peninsula and Royal Orchid, over the years.
The Sukhumvit Sofitel's was very disappointing, although their a la carte menu was fantastic.
Nothing compared to the buffet at the Dusit Thani hotel AMAZING! (but indoors).
The Sukhumvit Sofitel's was very disappointing, although their a la carte menu was fantastic.
Nothing compared to the buffet at the Dusit Thani hotel AMAZING! (but indoors).
Feb 8, 2015, 10:48 pm
#92
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Grand Millenium used to have a Sunday brunch deal - come 4/pay 2 which was excellent value for money imo. They now changed to to come 4/pay 3 still pretty good http://www.millenniumhotels.com/gran...-the-city.html
Jan 7, 2017, 11:09 pm
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Bump! It's been two years, what is new?
I have 5 nights coming up at the 4 Points on Suk 15 in early March. As a SPG gold, no free breakfast, and the buffet cash cost is 650++ THB.
Any nearby recommendations for breakfast? Either a healthy set or a buffet, economy priced?
Anyone know the price of the buffet at the aLoft?
Cheers, TIA!
I have 5 nights coming up at the 4 Points on Suk 15 in early March. As a SPG gold, no free breakfast, and the buffet cash cost is 650++ THB.
Any nearby recommendations for breakfast? Either a healthy set or a buffet, economy priced?
Anyone know the price of the buffet at the aLoft?
Cheers, TIA!
Jan 8, 2017, 12:50 am
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Bump! It's been two years, what is new?
I have 5 nights coming up at the 4 Points on Suk 15 in early March. As a SPG gold, no free breakfast, and the buffet cash cost is 650++ THB.
Any nearby recommendations for breakfast? Either a healthy set or a buffet, economy priced?
Anyone know the price of the buffet at the aLoft?
Cheers, TIA!
I have 5 nights coming up at the 4 Points on Suk 15 in early March. As a SPG gold, no free breakfast, and the buffet cash cost is 650++ THB.
Any nearby recommendations for breakfast? Either a healthy set or a buffet, economy priced?
Anyone know the price of the buffet at the aLoft?
Cheers, TIA!
Convert your SPG Gold to Marriott Gold and stay at the newly-opened Marriott Marquis Queen's Park. Awesome new property but as Gold I'm not sure if you will get an upgrade but for sure you will get lounge access to include a breakfast that's much better than the 4P buffet, teatime, and happy hour benefits.
Jan 8, 2017, 9:54 pm
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4P breakfast for 650++ THB is absolutely crazy and not worth it!!!
Convert your SPG Gold to Marriott Gold and stay at the newly-opened Marriott Marquis Queen's Park. Awesome new property but as Gold I'm not sure if you will get an upgrade but for sure you will get lounge access to include a breakfast that's much better than the 4P buffet, teatime, and happy hour benefits.
Convert your SPG Gold to Marriott Gold and stay at the newly-opened Marriott Marquis Queen's Park. Awesome new property but as Gold I'm not sure if you will get an upgrade but for sure you will get lounge access to include a breakfast that's much better than the 4P buffet, teatime, and happy hour benefits.
One of the problems asking for bfast advice from so many elite travellors is that most never have to think about it
Jan 8, 2017, 10:28 pm
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Thanks Kalboz, I saw your photos and gave it some thought, but ultimately agree with Yosi - too much a schlep to the BTS. Also, I'm staying on points and 5 nights at the 4PTS are less than that at the Marquis, even with the 3-1 transfer.
One of the problems asking for bfast advice from so many elite travellors is that most never have to think about it
One of the problems asking for bfast advice from so many elite travellors is that most never have to think about it
There's lots of morning street food from a great congee cart (Soi 11/1) to lots of takeaway foods (Soi 18 and Soi 23 has an extensive selection). However many of these are more toward the western view of lunch foods as that differentiation just doesn't exists in Asia.... breakfast of a few sticks of grilled meat and sticky rice is downright normal!!!
Jan 9, 2017, 12:43 am
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For 1K Starpoints per day (over and above your current FP res) you'd get breakfast and possibly lounge at Marriott. That alone could justify the schlep.
There's lots of morning street food from a great congee cart (Soi 11/1) to lots of takeaway foods (Soi 18 and Soi 23 has an extensive selection). However many of these are more toward the western view of lunch foods as that differentiation just doesn't exists in Asia.... breakfast of a few sticks of grilled meat and sticky rice is downright normal!!!
There's lots of morning street food from a great congee cart (Soi 11/1) to lots of takeaway foods (Soi 18 and Soi 23 has an extensive selection). However many of these are more toward the western view of lunch foods as that differentiation just doesn't exists in Asia.... breakfast of a few sticks of grilled meat and sticky rice is downright normal!!!
The schlep for me is a big deal. Heck, we decided the aLoft was too far down the soi from the BTS.
Thanks for your guidance. We'll go native with the street carts if need be, sounds yummy.
Jan 9, 2017, 1:40 am
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Thanks Kalboz, I saw your photos and gave it some thought, but ultimately agree with Yosi - too much a schlep to the BTS. Also, I'm staying on points and 5 nights at the 4PTS are less than that at the Marquis, even with the 3-1 transfer.
One of the problems asking for bfast advice from so many elite travellors is that most never have to think about it
One of the problems asking for bfast advice from so many elite travellors is that most never have to think about it
If you are worried about the rate, then you can go for the CY which has an excellent location and the only CY in the system that has a lounge and breakfast. Their current rate is around $80++ per night and at Category-4, just as low on points. Location is supreme at Ratchdamri and Ratchaprasong area.
Jan 9, 2017, 1:54 am
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If you are worried about schlepping to the BTS, the new Marriott has a regular comped tuk tuk shuttle to Phrom Phong BTS station.
If you are worried about the rate, then you can go for the CY which has an excellent location and the only CY in the system that has a lounge and breakfast. Their current rate is around $80++ per night and at Category-4, just as low on points. Location is supreme at Ratchdamri and Ratchaprasong area.
If you are worried about the rate, then you can go for the CY which has an excellent location and the only CY in the system that has a lounge and breakfast. Their current rate is around $80++ per night and at Category-4, just as low on points. Location is supreme at Ratchdamri and Ratchaprasong area.
Jan 10, 2017, 9:47 pm
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The CY also has a complimentary tuk tuk but it can be away for stretches as it serves both Ratchadamri BTS and Chit Lom BTS and getting to the latter necessitates making a right turn off Mahatlek 1 onto Ratchadamri and then negotiating traffic prior to U-turning and accessing the parking areas of Hyatt et al in order to get to the station. It is very convenient however especially on those sweltering days.
We will be in PNH again this trip. Any suggestions? Something better than the Le Cyclo, but not as nice as the Intercontinental ... with a decent breakfast?
Jan 10, 2017, 9:53 pm
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Jan 13, 2017, 3:45 am
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Anyone know what time the food court opens UNDER the Westin Grande/ McDonalds, in the TOPS Supermarket complex? Can a breakfast be had there, albeit without Western bfast fare?
I know some will be appalled, but I've often found it a nice, cheap place to grab a quick meal. Better than the McD's above it!
I know some will be appalled, but I've often found it a nice, cheap place to grab a quick meal. Better than the McD's above it!
Jan 19, 2017, 8:50 pm
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Anyone know what time the food court opens UNDER the Westin Grande/ McDonalds, in the TOPS Supermarket complex? Can a breakfast be had there, albeit without Western bfast fare?
I know some will be appalled, but I've often found it a nice, cheap place to grab a quick meal. Better than the McD's above it!
I know some will be appalled, but I've often found it a nice, cheap place to grab a quick meal. Better than the McD's above it!
Here are few choices on that side of Sukhumvit:
MacDee on top of TOPS!
TOPS food court opens at 9 AM
Hollys Coffee opens 24 hours (on Sukhumvit proper between Sois 15 & 17)
Young Lee Chinese/Thai grub at Sukhumvit 15 opens at 11:00 AM (the 4P Soi)
Margarita Storm Sukhumvit 13 breakfast served Midnight-11:00 AM
24-hour Coffee Shop on Sukhumvit 11 serving American style breakfast set for $5
Plenty places to eat in Bangkok especially around that area of Sukhumvit - most are delicious and cheap. And if it all fails, there is always street cart food!
Last edited by Kalboz; Jan 20, 2017 at 7:44 am