Conrad Bangkok vs. Le Meridien
Jun 25, 2009, 3:27 pm
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Good to hear that there's a Tops in the all seasons place. This will save me a lot of mango-carrying.
Thank you.
Are the "anchor department stores" mentioned on the all seasons place webpage only wishfull thinking? - Or is there really anything like a Robinsons in there?
Thank you.
Are the "anchor department stores" mentioned on the all seasons place webpage only wishfull thinking? - Or is there really anything like a Robinsons in there?
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Jun 26, 2009, 5:58 pm
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Good to hear that there's a Tops in the all seasons place. This will save me a lot of mango-carrying.
Thank you.
Are the "anchor department stores" mentioned on the all seasons place webpage only wishfull thinking? - Or is there really anything like a Robinsons in there?
Thank you.
Are the "anchor department stores" mentioned on the all seasons place webpage only wishfull thinking? - Or is there really anything like a Robinsons in there?
There is a good pharmacy, a nice bed-and-bath styled shop, and the aforementioned Tops. The laundry shop uses some membership scheme and I don't recall it being any great saving compared to the hotel's service. (but I could be wrong - I checked two years ago, not this last trip). My overall impression was that it was a nice, if small by Western standards, modern mall.
Jun 27, 2009, 2:37 pm
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Thank you for the update, FatManInNYC!
Since I didn't even expect a Tops, I'm already more than happy to hear your comments.
As long as the washer/dryer in the Conrad Residences is in good condition, that should do the trick for most of the laundry. ...unless of course they offer miles in the laundry's membership scheme.
Since I didn't even expect a Tops, I'm already more than happy to hear your comments.
As long as the washer/dryer in the Conrad Residences is in good condition, that should do the trick for most of the laundry. ...unless of course they offer miles in the laundry's membership scheme.
Jun 28, 2009, 3:13 am
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For a start, if I was doing a 4 week stay I would definitely move around and enjoy different locations.
As for which is the better Hotel. Personally, I prefer the Conrad as a Hotel to both the RM Plaza Athenee (which is right near the Conrad) and the new LM, even though as SPG Plat I get a Suite at both RMPA and LM and only Exec Lounge access as HH Diamond at the Conrad. The new LM is a nice Hotel, and I got a great suite, but the location is poor imho and I would not do even a week there never mind four.
I suppose it also depends what rate you can negotiate with each property, and due to the low occupancy levels in Bangkok at the moment, I would contact a few Hotels and shop around. During recent stays at the Conrad, SGS (my favourite in Bangkok as SPG Plat) all of them were (just) under 50% occupancy.
Jun 29, 2009, 7:48 am
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And I have been in contact with other hotels as well as service apts.
Jun 30, 2009, 3:12 am
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Jun 30, 2009, 6:15 am
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And probably best rates will be for a minimum 1 month stay.
Jun 30, 2009, 6:30 am
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I've never used these butler services either, but if that is the sticking point...
Jun 30, 2009, 3:13 pm
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I would definitely recommend staying in at least 2 different locations, even if it is as simple as River & Sukhumvit or whatever. Bangkok is a vast and fascinating city, and while you can explore it from wherever you stay, you'll get much more out of the place over 4 weeks if you check out different locations.
Jun 30, 2009, 8:22 pm
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I forgot to mention I'm working during my stay and will probably take side trips to other countries in the area (also business).....so we need one place to park ourselves. And staying near the river is not viable, as much as I would consider it if on pleasure.
Our plan is to probably book Conrad for 2-3 days, using their 2 for 1 special and we have a list of service apts and hotels with executive rooms/floors to check out as a permanent home.
My office is way out in Bangkapi so the commute will be a hassle....the Mrs. will decide where we park long term
Many thanks for everyone's input and we'll let you know how things go at the end of july.
Our plan is to probably book Conrad for 2-3 days, using their 2 for 1 special and we have a list of service apts and hotels with executive rooms/floors to check out as a permanent home.
My office is way out in Bangkapi so the commute will be a hassle....the Mrs. will decide where we park long term
Many thanks for everyone's input and we'll let you know how things go at the end of july.
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Jun 30, 2009, 9:48 pm
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