Bangkok (Ratchada Pisek) - Girl friendly hotel?

[jgw]

Which of the following hotel in Ratchada Pisek (in Bangkok) is Girl/Guest friendly?

The Grand Hotel Bangkok
Siam Beverly Hotel Bangkok
Maxx Bangkok Hotel
Emerald Hotel

If none of them is girl friendly, can u recommend one which girl friendly and is below 2000 bhat?

I read in bangkoktonight web page (see link) that there is an surcharge (1000 bhat) for people of non-East Asian (e.g. Caucasian, Indian, Middle Eastern). in Poseidon MP. ( http://www.bangkoktonight.com/massage/poseidon.shtml ). Is it peculiar only to Poseidon MP or all for all massage parlours.

Urgent reply will be appreciated. Thk u.

[logiteck]

Hi when u going?
Wanna tag along? I'm alone also.

[No-go]

Hi when u going?
Wanna tag along? I'm alone also.

will be in bkk on 4/4 ...any bros in bkk during this time?

[jgw]

I have a so called girl friend there (met on internet). . . . and im going to meet her for the first time. If things don't go as I expected with her .. . i will split .. and hence enquiring for alternate plans . . .

Im will be there from 7th april to 10th April. We can still exchange contacts and meet if possible. Let me know. Thks


Hi when u going?
Wanna tag along? I'm alone also.

[logiteck]

will be in bkk on 4/4 ...any bros in bkk during this time?


Bo leh me going on the sokrang period.

[Freestyler69]

Which of the following hotel in Ratchada Pisek (in Bangkok) is Girl/Guest friendly?

The Grand Hotel Bangkok
Siam Beverly Hotel Bangkok
Maxx Bangkok Hotel
Emerald Hotel



except emerald hotel, but make sure you book a double for a start and make sure with the front desk upon check in that no joiner fee if your gf jon you later..

Emerald used to be friendly but nowadays policy are very strict

[naemlo]

Bo leh me going on the sokrang period.


I will be in BKK during Songkran with another bro here. PM me if u want to 'la kopi' together.

[Malaysian Datuk]

Which of the following hotel in Ratchada Pisek (in Bangkok) is Girl/Guest friendly?

The Grand Hotel Bangkok
Siam Beverly Hotel Bangkok
Maxx Bangkok Hotel
Emerald Hotel

If none of them is girl friendly, can u recommend one which girl friendly and is below 2000 bhat?

I read in bangkoktonight web page (see link) that there is an surcharge (1000 bhat) for people of non-East Asian (e.g. Caucasian, Indian, Middle Eastern). in Poseidon MP. ( http://www.bangkoktonight.com/massage/poseidon.shtml ). Is it peculiar only to Poseidon MP or all for all massage parlours.

Urgent reply will be appreciated. Thk u.bro why not try service apartments? Afaik all are guest friendly and most will even jot down/hold the girl's ic for your security for free.....just my 2 sens

[OceanEleven]

I will be in BKK during Songkran with another bro here. PM me if u want to 'la kopi' together.
Who the other bro??? :D

[naemlo]

Who the other bro??? :D


Dun tell, y u so kpo?? U going too??

[williamangkh]

ChaoPhya Park Hotel is girl friendly for sure.
As for the rate, it is about 1,600baht with breakfast. In fact it is the only hotel with such rate as a separate shower area on top of having a tub.

Only bad point is, it has limit cable channels so if you are not interested to watch TV, then it is a nice place.

Subway station is only 5 min walk away.

Cheers!

[ruhua]

ChaoPhya Park Hotel is girl friendly for sure.
As for the rate, it is about 1,600baht with breakfast. In fact it is the only hotel with such rate as a separate shower area on top of having a tub.

Only bad point is, it has limit cable channels so if you are not interested to watch TV, then it is a nice place.

Subway station is only 5 min walk away.

Cheers!

Yeah can check out Veronica Elite just opposite the carpark if you feel damn rich. :D

[Khun_Thai_Jedi]

Siam beverly and Maxx is girl friendly.

As for other hotels that are girl friendly, there is Palazzo Hotel (1,000 Baht), Ratchada City Hotel (800 Baht). Others that I'm not sure of the price but below 2000 baht is Chao Phaya Park Hotel.

As for the surcharge for non-asian, I do not think it is true as I had brought many frineds there too who are non asians.



Palazzo is quite a good hotel for that price .


Cheers,

[ChanChwee]

Palazzo is quite a good hotel for that price .


Cheers,

Palazzo is deifnitely one of my fav in Ratchada and value for money. Just my opinion. Cheers.

[garystar]

Palazzo will be the best for you, easy access to most of UPnum

[jgw]

Thk u guys for all the feedback

Palazzo will be the best for you, easy access to most of UPnum

[engineer]

Why not WATTANA MANSION? 500 bht with internet and breakfast.

With Copa Cabana and Poseidon at your doorstep....Suttisan MRT 5 min walk away...cannot go wrong.

Request for rooms on level 10 and above. Rooms beneath still using key system. Difficult to keep the air-con running while you're out hunting.

Rachada Soi "sib jek" ...dun pay more than 170 Bht from the airport including 50 Bht surcharge and no need for toll-way. :)


Palazzo is deifnitely one of my fav in Ratchada and value for money. Just my opinion. Cheers.

[naemlo]

Thk u guys for all the feedback


Agree with the bros recommendation... Palazzo is good n cheap. I stayed there once.

[thaiboy]

LA Tower......cheap and girlfriendly..... :D

[ruhua]

LA Tower......cheap and girlfriendly..... :D

Hahaha CCB! :D

[Mr.romance]

Agree with the bros recommendation... Palazzo is good n cheap. I stayed there once.
I thought u prefer Watana mansion Mr Mai ao..

[naemlo]

I thought u prefer Watana mansion Mr Mai ao..


Of cos Watana, cheap n good. But if got extra money then dun mind staying in other hotel. Me poor man....

[OceanEleven]

Of cos Watana, cheap n good. But if got extra money then dun mind staying in other hotel. Me poor man....
Thought Wattana gave you a VIP card for 30% on all charges. :D

[naemlo]

Thought Wattana gave you a VIP card for 30% on all charges. :D


This u also know... I'm helping them to promote. BTW u need me to promote your ger?? 30% discount for me too?

[ruhua]

Of cos Watana, cheap n good. But if got extra money then dun mind staying in other hotel. Me poor man....

Yeah Watana is the best value in the Ratchada stretch. Don't say until like that. Don't think you are poor man lah. No point staying in a fancy room when you're only inside for 8 hours or less. Unless you've a girlfriend/spouse/guest with you. Then I don't mind staying in a better place. :)

Fo those want cheaper can try Morakot Hotel in New Petchburi Road. 390B per nite. 3 hours transit available also. Pool tables and coffeeshop in the lobby. However damn ghetto. If anyone stayed before please feedback.

Morakot Hotel
2802 New Petchburi Road
(Between Soi Soonvijai & Ekamai)
Bangkok 10310
Tel: (02) 314 0761-3
Fax: (02) 319 1465
GM: Phongchai Monphongchai
Rooms: 121

[naemlo]

Yeah Watana is the best value in the Ratchada stretch. Don't say until like that. Don't think you are poor man lah. No point staying in a fancy room when you're only inside for 8 hours or less. Unless you've a girlfriend/spouse/guest with you. Then I don't mind staying in a better place. :)




Ya to me I dun mind staying in Watana.... not bad. To me eat n stay is not impt when I go oversea. But if pay by company then I won't stay there n I will eat good ex food cos IT'S PAY BY COMPANY. Y should I be so stupid to help company save. Read my sign u will know y. :D

[Blue_Black]

Hi all,

I once booked the Ambassador Hotel at sukumvit area (4 Rooms - 3for my frens)
I book Double room for all on the net. cant remember the webby though.
went down and they receptionist wanted 2 names for each room! so i said i not sure later then tell u. she said only open 2 i said NO! i already paid for 4 ROOMs and double!

Finally relent and at night me and buddies bring the girlies in and we did not pay any surcharge.
phew.

[ruhua]

Ya to me I dun mind staying in Watana.... not bad. To me eat n stay is not impt when I go oversea. But if pay by company then I won't stay there n I will eat good ex food cos IT'S PAY BY COMPANY. Y should I be so stupid to help company save. Read my sign u will know y. :D

Well if the company is owned by you then the budgeting is up to your own discretion. But if it's not own company expenses or your business do big. Of course will stay somewhere better.

[TD0620G]

Ya to me I dun mind staying in Watana.... not bad. To me eat n stay is not impt when I go oversea. But if pay by company then I won't stay there n I will eat good ex food cos IT'S PAY BY COMPANY. Y should I be so stupid to help company save. Read my sign u will know y. :D
I stayed there for 1 night last week. Surprisingly good for a 500THB service apartment. Even has a swimming pool and internet access. Whats more it's just across Poseidon and nearby many entertainment places.

[pirate]

I stayed there for 1 night last week. Surprisingly good for a 500THB service apartment. Even has a swimming pool and internet access. Whats more it's just across Poseidon and nearby many entertainment places.


whats best way to book Watana Mansion?
Is it better and cheaper to use internet booking agencies or do they have own web site? :confused:

[TD0620G]

whats best way to book Watana Mansion?
Is it better and cheaper to use internet booking agencies or do they have own web site? :confused:

You can just walk in and book especially during non-peak seasons like now. They will ask for 600THB (100THB for room key deposit which will be returned upon checkout).

[Freestyler69]

whats best way to book Watana Mansion?
Is it better and cheaper to use internet booking agencies or do they have own web site? :confused:

do a search and you will find the website..it's also posted here few times by samsters..

[ruhua]

hahaaa u dun 12 know the amount of threats i read on Hotels in BKK ...... hahaaa from BKK tonite to some thail expat forum ... and here ... decide that Watana is not so bad for me .... just wonder if theres a bath tub in the room ... anyway i am just deciding between Watana and Rachada City Hotel ....

Both also have bathtub but small.

Stay in RCH if you prefer to be near to Huai Kwang.

[Hungry-LoneWolf]

I stayed there for 1 night last week. Surprisingly good for a 500THB service apartment. Even has a swimming pool and internet access. Whats more it's just across Poseidon and nearby many entertainment places.

I also like Watana Mansion.. the most value-for-money with the price/facilities/location in mind. The only problem is got a lot of mosquitos esp the internet area. Wear long pant while surfing if you dont want the mosquito to surf you^^.

Just out of curiousity, of all the posts regarding watana mansion give me an impression you guy always book the 500baht single...why not the 600baht double??-just a little B more you have Bigger bed for play and sure no trouble bringin-in a ger. Have I missed anything?..Pls don't flame me if turn out to be a stupid question.

[Hasa Sas]

I also like Watana Mansion.. the most value-for-money with the price/facilities/location in mind. The only problem is got a lot of mosquitos esp the internet area. Wear long pant while surfing if you dont want the mosquito to surf you^^.

Just out of curiousity, of all the posts regarding watana mansion give me an impression you guy always book the 500baht single...why not the 600baht double??-just a little B more you have Bigger bed for play and sure no trouble bringin-in a ger. Have I missed anything?..Pls don't flame me if turn out to be a stupid question.

Yes agree with you..alot of mosquito and sometimes even in the rooms itself....hv to full blast the air-con. But what can we ask for a 500 baht hotel....just merely a 20 sing dollar. ;)

[ruhua]

Yes agree with you..alot of mosquito and sometimes even in the rooms itself....hv to full blast the air-con. But what can we ask for a 500 baht hotel....just merely a 20 sing dollar. ;)

Yeah those irritating bloody mosquitos. Hanging around the pantry area near the internet area. :mad:

[TD0620G]

I also like Watana Mansion.. the most value-for-money with the price/facilities/location in mind. The only problem is got a lot of mosquitos esp the internet area. Wear long pant while surfing if you dont want the mosquito to surf you^^.

Just out of curiousity, of all the posts regarding watana mansion give me an impression you guy always book the 500baht single...why not the 600baht double??-just a little B more you have Bigger bed for play and sure no trouble bringin-in a ger. Have I missed anything?..Pls don't flame me if turn out to be a stupid question.

Whats the difference? The one I booked for 500THB already came with double bed. No problems with bringing in girls, my companion just walked through without anyone asking questions.

[Hungry-LoneWolf]

Whats the difference? The one I booked for 500THB already came with double bed. No problems with bringing in girls, my companion just walked through without anyone asking questions.

Oh is it! Does that mean that Watana Mansion Room all are DOUBLEs (yet they charge diff rate for single/double) or you are lucky that that's no more single so you get double?

Can our bros here confirm this so that we won't be heck in the future?

[logiteck]

Oh is it! Does that mean that Watana Mansion Room all are DOUBLEs (yet they charge diff rate for single/double) or you are lucky that that's no more single so you get double?

Can our bros here confirm this so that we won't be heck in the future?


Wowlau then Ratcada city hotel got moqsutio or not?

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

my advise is book palazzo htl at 1k baht....nice clean room with espn somemore......or baiyoke sky htl at 1800 baht....lagi swee.......wattana mansion also can lah,unless u willing to sleep on dampen bedsheets n pillows + feeding thai mosquitoes in the room.....also,while eating thai food at the lobby,be prepared to let thai mosquitoes eat u also....kekeke.....i stay there 1 nite and the next nite i run fast fast to palazzo....wat do u think of this htl.....kekekeke.

[chinaboy]

my advise is book palazzo htl at 1k baht....nice clean room with espn somemore......or baiyoke sky htl at 1800 baht....lagi swee.......wattana mansion also can lah,unless u willing to sleep on dampen bedsheets n pillows + feeding thai mosquitoes in the room.....also,while eating thai food at the lobby,be prepared to let thai mosquitoes eat u also....kekeke.....i stay there 1 nite and the next nite i run fast fast to palazzo....wat do u think of this htl.....kekekeke.

agreed totally with bro 2-Nights-In-Bkk ....
hotal palazzo is very good value for money ...

no point saving a few hundred bahts a night and get all the kind of inconvenience ... afterall we're there to enjoy ourself ...
so let's really enjoy ourself ..

cheers

[TD0620G]

didn't experience any mosquitos when I was there, perhaps the time u all unlucky to stay during mosquito mating season..kekeke. Most of the time I'll hardly use any hotel facilities so kinda wasted for me to go for those with extra tv channels. Even 500Thb or 5000thb also I'll only use the bed for a few hours. However those who make use of all the hotel facilities would enjoy a more prestigious hotel.

[Freestyler69]

, perhaps the time u all unlucky to stay during mosquito mating season..kekeke.

the body odour might also attract the mosquitos....so depends how "sweet" you smell to the mosquitos..kekekeke

[ciakpachineng]

didn't experience any mosquitos when I was there, perhaps the time u all unlucky to stay during mosquito mating season..kekeke.

I believe our mosquito frens prefer warm bros rather than cool ones...so generally, if you had lots of beer/whisky and going red/rashes, you will attract lots of mosquitoes, haha.
:D

[naemlo]

my advise is book palazzo htl at 1k baht....nice clean room with espn somemore.

Yes Palazzo is good n with Gxxx around for a night will be best....

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

Yes Palazzo is good n with Gxxx around for a night will be best....
kekekeke...nabei,after so long,u still remember Gxxx???

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

Hmmmmm.... I think maybe month end I take a trip up to BKK and fuck... I mean play Golf lah... 19th hole the best. :D
u choon bo?? if mth end u go,i see u there.u play golf no problem lah,i know how to play NIT noi also......kekekeke....confirm bo??

if u on me now,i book air ticket liao.

btw,was at hse 54 yesterday....had g1 and g9 together for 1 hr session....total cost $160......knn,come out cannot walk properly....kekekeke.
overall experience = 8.5/10

[19thhole]

Hmmmmm.... I think maybe month end I take a trip up to BKK and fuck... I mean play Golf lah... 19th hole the best. :D

Who call me? kekeke... :D

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

here comes the real 19th hole....hahahahaha

[19thhole]

here comes the real 19th hole....hahahahaha

Actually if you going to BKK month end, I suggest you go on the 23, 24, 25th time frame. The Legacy is holding a tournament on 25th. Only 3000baht with goodies like golf bags, ball etc.. worth more then 3000baht... Go try...

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

Actually if you going to BKK month end, I suggest you go on the 23, 24, 25th time frame. The Legacy is holding a tournament on 25th. Only 3000baht with goodies like golf bags, ball etc.. worth more then 3000baht... Go try...
oh my god,are we talking abt the real golf....3000b is correct....bags provided or not i don't know....got balls surely.....

some of u guys better stop laughing after reading this post, especially TV....kekekeke.

btw,i always prefer to go bkk on weekdays rather than weekends.

[19thhole]

oh my god,are we talking abt the real golf....3000b is correct....bags provided or not i don't know....got balls surely.....

some of u guys better stop laughing after reading this post, especially TV....kekekeke.

btw,i always prefer to go bkk on weekdays rather than weekends.

kekeke... yah the real golf 1st. Never complete 18 holes how to complete the 19th hole? Well, I normally go bkk for real golfing follow by a hot tub wash up by those beautiful Thai gals in Poseidon. It's the perfect combination. ;)

[naemlo]

oh my god,are we talking abt the real golf....3000b is correct....bags provided or not i don't know....got balls surely.....

some of u guys better stop laughing after reading this post, especially TV....kekekeke.

btw,i always prefer to go bkk on weekdays rather than weekends.


U meant bags not included??? So need to prepare own bags??? What type of bags are prefer??? BTW I will be BKK tml....

[logiteck]

my advise is book palazzo htl at 1k baht....nice clean room with espn somemore......or baiyoke sky htl at 1800 baht....lagi swee.......wattana mansion also can lah,unless u willing to sleep on dampen bedsheets n pillows + feeding thai mosquitoes in the room.....also,while eating thai food at the lobby,be prepared to let thai mosquitoes eat u also....kekeke.....i stay there 1 nite and the next nite i run fast fast to palazzo....wat do u think of this htl.....kekekeke.



Dampen bedsheet....knn remind me of BMT. Better change to plazzo.

[fcukster]

Dampen bedsheet....knn remind me of BMT. Better change to plazzo.

serious .... can't be that bad ... i sure hope they change the bedsheets and towels everday like any other hotels .... anyone can provide me with more info on Watana .... i did a lot of reading but cannot seems to get my answer ...

wonder how far is it from Watana to Huay Kwang market / Nataree ... possible to walk ?

can i really bring company back to the 500 bt rms ... / i hope its a Queen size bed ...

this is not really important ... but i read that theres a small bath tub in Watana ...

Thanks any help given is greatly appriciated ... i return the favour somehow ...

[TD0620G]

Dampen bedsheet....knn remind me of BMT. Better change to plazzo.
no la where got dampen bedsheet, it's not that bad. If so bad nobody would stay there already. I would say it's similar to Merlin Hotel standard.

[ruhua]

03-04-2005, 09:04 PM
Bo leh me going on the sokrang period.
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?p=900027

03-04-2005, 09:07 PM
Hi naemlo lau jiao,

Can i know if i going to the nightclub or so call gentleman club. Can i order 1 bottle of beer? 1 person mah. the night club izzit the same as phuket Fantasia where the counter got girls for u to tao pow back?

Also do bkk got those open beer shop with girl to accompany u to drink while u watching soccer like phuket?

Paiseh 1st time go bkk!
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?p=900033

06-04-2005, 01:47 AM
Ratchada so many 7-11 meh?
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?p=905070

12-04-05, 10:17 PM
Dampen bedsheet....knn remind me of BMT. Better change to plazzo.
http://forum.sammyboy.com/showthread.php?p=917692

So after asking a bunch of questions since 3rd April. Many helpful bros here have answered your BKK related queries. Now is officially the first day of Songkran and you're still not in BKK and concerned about dampened Watana bedsheets? Hahaha! :D

[Hungry-LoneWolf]

serious .... can't be that bad ... i sure hope they change the bedsheets and towels everday like any other hotels .... anyone can provide me with more info on Watana .... i did a lot of reading but cannot seems to get my answer ...

Not that bad la otherwise give free I also dont want unless they are from our ger's cum juice. :D

wonder how far is it from Watana to Huay Kwang market / Nataree ... possible to walk ?

5-10min walk to nataree. 15-20min walk to Market (can always take the Motorcycle taxi outside the hotel for around 20bt)

can i really bring company back to the 500 bt rms ... / i hope its a Queen size bed ...

Yes. it a girl friendly hotel. In fact, most of the time my ger went up my room alone with no problem, I just wait for her in the bed.^^

As for the Queen size bed for 500bt..NO bros want to help le...sigh..Cannot be that unhelpful for simple question right guys

this is not really important ... but i read that theres a small bath tub in Watana ...

Yes. the bath tub is small.. difficult to dual play...but very cozy for solo play^^


Thanks any help given is greatly appriciated ... i return the favour somehow ...

Up my point lo ^^

[logiteck]

So after asking a bunch of questions since 3rd April. Many helpful bros here have answered your BKK related queries. Now is officially the first day of Songkran and you're still not in BKK and concerned about dampened Watana bedsheets? Hahaha! :D


Brudder ru hua ah.. i postphoned the trip to 1 week later. Hopefully going to meet up with doomas there. :)

[fcukster]

ermmm ... thanks to all the bros help on Watana / hotels / tickets ... i got to try very hard to make it. Will bring a nice digital camera and take pics of the soggy bedsheets .. LOL ... also include the death toll of the mosqitol ...

I did more searching ... seems like prices for air tickets has gone up since i last got my tickets ...

[ruhua]

Brudder ru hua ah.. i postphoned the trip to 1 week later. Hopefully going to meet up with doomas there. :)

Have fun! ;)

[ChanChwee]

ermmm ... thanks to all the bros help on Watana / hotels / tickets ... i got to try very hard to make it. Will bring a nice digital camera and take pics of the soggy bedsheets .. LOL ... also include the death toll of the mosqitol ...

I did more searching ... seems like prices for air tickets has gone up since i last got my tickets ...

Hi Bro,
Valuair today just launched a promo rate of $98 (but max 5 days). I receive email from today. If you want the email, pm me your email address and I will forward to you.

[Mr.romance]

btw,was at hse 54 yesterday....had g1 and g9 together for 1 hr session....total cost $160......knn,come out cannot walk properly....kekekeke.
overall experience = 8.5/10
Knn go tharma bo jio ah?

[OceanEleven]

So any one in BKK next week? :D

[ChanChwee]

So any one in BKK next week? :D

Hi Bro,
I will be there next week (20/4 to 25/4) and will be trying to meet up with Bro Doomas, Gigantor and others. See this thread for the others
http://www.sammyboyforum.com/showpost.php?p=920858&postcount=80. PM use if you want to meet up. ;)

[wolverman]

Hope some bros or lau chiao here can help? :( Some time next mth, I will be heading Bangkok. I need to know the following:

1) Which reasonable 4*star hotel (with X-rated movies in the room) are there in Bangkok?

2) Should I book the hotel from Singapore or should I walk-in and book? In terms of savings, which is better?

3) Going free & easy i.e booking own hotel/airline.....do we save alot instead of booking thru travel agency?

Thanks.

[paul]

Hi,

Is it cheaper to DIY or use a tour agent? Speaking from recent experience, DIY may be slightly cheaper. As I'm planning a trip up bkk this vesak day weekend, I've tried getting prices from
1. Sunny Holidays (Bugis Junction) $599/pax for Fri to Mon. Maybe 3/4 star hotel. Flying via TG.

2. Travel Agent (Penisular Plaza) $499/pax for vesak weekend same as sunny holiday but don't know what airline they're using.

Now for the DIY prices

Airline tickets from MISA travel near China town: Value air
$270/pax return

Internet booking: Watana Mansion: 500baht/ day

total expenditure: maybe $399/pax

Hope this helps.

Paul

[wolverman]

Airline tickets from MISA travel near China town: Value air
$270/pax return

Internet booking: Watana Mansion: 500baht/ day

total expenditure: maybe $399/pax


Bro Paul,
Dont you think $270 for Valueair (budget airline) on the high side? Does the $270 include airport tax, handling fees etc? Tks.

[ChanChwee]

Bro Paul,
Dont you think $270 for Valueair (budget airline) on the high side? Does the $270 include airport tax, handling fees etc? Tks.

Hey Bro, a couple of weeks ago I bought Valuair ticket through their website for $220 (incl taxes) after visa discount of $10. In fact you can get promotional $98 (excl taxes) for certains flights. Check out Tiger Airways for their $9.98 per way promotional flights.

[naemlo]

1) Which reasonable 4*star hotel (with X-rated movies in the room) are there in Bangkok?

2) Should I book the hotel from Singapore or should I walk-in and book? In terms of savings, which is better?

3) Going free & easy i.e booking own hotel/airline.....do we save alot instead of booking thru travel agency?



1) Where abt in Bangkok, u want to stay??? Bangkok is big.

2) Book thru internet

3) Of cos DIY is cheaper. U can choose to take budget air.

[siamlover25]

Can anyone confirm if Emerald is currently gal-unfriendly ? Heading up next month and would hate the inconvenience of signing in every nite...not to mention the additional costs!

Thanks,

[ChanChwee]

Can anyone confirm if Emerald is currently gal-unfriendly ? Heading up next month and would hate the inconvenience of signing in every nite...not to mention the additional costs!

Thanks,

Emerald is definitely no longer ger friendly.

[Sinoview]

Emerald Hotel has never been "gal friendly" since the day it open the door for business.

[naemlo]

Can anyone confirm if Emerald is currently gal-unfriendly ? Heading up next month and would hate the inconvenience of signing in every nite...not to mention the additional costs!

Thanks,


Y u must die die choose this hotel, there r hundreds of Hotel in BKK.

[naemlo]

Emerald is definitely no longer ger friendly.


Bro I thought all hotels are Gal friendly. They r not 少林寺 :D

[naemlo]

Emerald Hotel has never been "gal friendly" since the day it open the door for business.


If u r willing to pay, it is a gal friendly hotel. How?? Just pay for another room using the ger name.

[ChanChwee]

Emerald Hotel has never been "gal friendly" since the day it open the door for business.

I am not so sure abt that. A number of years ago (I think it was 2000 or 2001) when I was staying there, my colleague and I were able to bring gals back to our rooms pass the security people (in suits) without being questioned (just a knowing smile from them....hehehe).

[paul]

Bro Paul,
Dont you think $270 for Valueair (budget airline) on the high side? Does the $270 include airport tax, handling fees etc? Tks.

Hi Wolverman,

Sorry, forgot to mention $270 includes all singapore taxes. Actual was $199 plus $71 for taxes. I thought it was rather expensive but compared to prices I'm getting from the agents, its seems reasonable.

Another factor was the flight timing: Value air (VF) leaves SIN @ 1645 hrs. Like that can apply half day leave and still make it on time. And leaves BKK @ 1145 hrs. Reach home and still miss the peak hour jam.

BTW if any bros in BKK during the vesak holidays, I'll be glad to meet up for drinks. Let me know in advance.

Paul

[wolverman]

1) Where abt in Bangkok, u want to stay??? Bangkok is big.

2) Book thru internet

3) Of cos DIY is cheaper. U can choose to take budget air.


I thought of hotel Baiyoke Sky, cost THB2200 per nite. Is it on the high side? Wonder whether this particular hotel have those "x-rated" movies in the room? I dont know Bkok that well. Bro, any idea whether theres other 4 star hotel situated nearby hotel Baiyoke sky? Tks

[wolverman]

BTW if any bros in BKK during the vesak holidays, I'll be glad to meet up for drinks. Let me know in advance.
Paul

Hi Paul,

Tks of the reply. I will try avoiding weekends/public holidays cos' I understand theres some inconveniences eg. cost of hotel, flight and "chicks" will be on the high side. I did some calling and I found out some travel agency charges slightly more than if you go DIY. But the airport tax and etc are terribly high!

[naemlo]

I thought of hotel Baiyoke Sky, cost THB2200 per nite. Is it on the high side? Wonder whether this particular hotel have those "x-rated" movies in the room? I dont know Bkok that well. Bro, any idea whether theres other 4 star hotel situated nearby hotel Baiyoke sky? Tks


There r quite a few. U can check it out in the internet. I'm too lazy to list them.

[2-Nights-In-Bkk]

Bro I thought all hotels are Gal friendly. They r not 少林寺 :D
who says all htls in bkk are gal friendly??
if must pay for the gal to stay in the hotel then its gal friendly?
wat +++ing u? mai kao chai!!!....kekeke.

btw,baiyoke sky is 1800b....who say 2200b?? (unless upgrade)

[siamlover25]

Point taken. I'll ask my contact to re-select another one. Thks for advice. Much appreciated,

[wolverman]

There r quite a few. U can check it out in the internet. I'm too lazy to list them.

I am aware of selection in the net. Thought maybe some lau chiao here can recommend one or two since they may have stayed at the hotels. Anyway, thanks.

[wolverman]

Another factor was the flight timing: Value air (VF) leaves SIN @ 1645 hrs. Like that can apply half day leave and still make it on time. And leaves BKK @ 1145 hrs. Reach home and still miss the peak hour jam.


Hi Paul,

Read the s.t. Valuair having promotion buy 1 get 1 free? But take note of the hidden cost-airport tax, misc and one time chg of $60 per sector/pax! :(

[wolverman]

Hey Bro, a couple of weeks ago I bought Valuair ticket through their website for $220 (incl taxes) after visa discount of $10. In fact you can get promotional $98 (excl taxes) for certains flights. Check out Tiger Airways for their $9.98 per way promotional flights.

Juz thinking of the latest Valuair promo 1 + 1. Will compare with Tigerairways. Tks bro.

[Sinoview]

I am aware of selection in the net. Thought maybe some lau chiao here can recommend one or two they may have stayed at the hotels. Anyway, thanks.

Why you want to stay in the Baiyoke area ? The traffic around that area is real bad. Not near to the Skytrain. No good entertianment place and low end shopping areas which will not suit Sporean's standard.

It's an area where the local Thai shop their low clothing.....

Please reconsider your selection...

[Sinoview]

If u r willing to pay, it is a gal friendly hotel. How?? Just pay for another room using the ger name.

You like to play around with words is it ???

You know what we all meant when we termed a hotel "gal friendly" ... Uncle !!! Hee..heee...

[naemlo]

You like to play around with words is it ???

You know what we all meant when we termed a hotel "gal friendly" ... Uncle !!! Hee..heee...


Hehhehe how u know. BTW how u know I uncle liao.

[ChanChwee]

I am aware of selection in the net. Thought maybe some lau chiao here can recommend one or two since they may have stayed at the hotels. Anyway, thanks.

Hey Bro,
Why don't you try Majestic Suites at Sukhumvit. Some of the bros recently tried and said it was good. Great location - along main road and short walking distance to NEP and only at US$35 per night. I have been in one of the rooms to take a look, There are small but very clean and decent.

[paul]

Hi wolverman,

Quite a good hotel as it's relatively new. Hotel nearby according to my map are Baiyoke Suite (Older), Amari Watergate and Indra Regent.

Baiyoke Sky is near the pratunam textile wholesale center and near panthip plaza (good for pirated VCD and computer software)

Anyone need maps of thailand road can contact me. I can scan the maps and e-mail them to you.

Paul

[gigantor]

Hey Bro,
Why don't you try Majestic Suites at Sukhumvit. Some of the bros recently tried and said it was good. Great location - along main road and short walking distance to NEP and only at US$35 per night. I have been in one of the rooms to take a look, There are small but very clean and decent.
Bro chanchwee is right. During my last trip, I stay there. So far I believe this is the best value for money hotel. Location is great. Behind is NEP liao. Room is clean and the toilet is just like any other hotel. Guest friendly too. For 1300B per night. The only complaint I had is the breakfast. Coffee suck.... :p

[wolverman]

Why you want to stay in the Baiyoke area ? The traffic around that area is real bad. Not near to the Skytrain. No good entertianment place and low end shopping areas which will not suit Sporean's standard.

It's an area where the local Thai shop their low clothing.....

Please reconsider your selection...

Ya, I thought so. Thats what I heard too. The only reason I chose Baiyoke Sky cos its a 4 star hotel and I read the guest feedback on the hotel from the net quite convincing. I may consider other hotels near the "entertainment" spot. But most travel agents dont recommend hotels near those vincinity. :(

[ciakpachineng]

I thought of hotel Baiyoke Sky, cost THB2200 per nite. Is it on the high side? Wonder whether this particular hotel have those "x-rated" movies in the room? I dont know Bkok that well. Bro, any idea whether theres other 4 star hotel situated nearby hotel Baiyoke sky? Tks

Baiyoke Sky is a nice hotel..rooms spacious and clean and comfy.
I paid abt 1800b (for single) via asiarooms.com when I stayed there. Double is ard 1900b.
They charge 500b for gal..but U can dodge them if U bring gal up during peak hrs (before midnite) when there are many people.
Baiyoke Sky has Pay per view movies and U have to call staff to set up for U and takes abt 1 hr but I have not tried.
(One hotel that has adult movies is Four Wings in Sukhumvit soi 26. They have 25 sec preview of Western and Asian adult. Each movie for 24 hrs is ard 400-500b. Four Wings though a nice hotel is pretty isolated and too far from the main Sukhumvit action area so not recommended. Then of 'cos there are those FL cheap hotels Siam Hotel and A-One which shows adult movies for free.)

However, the ambience surrounding Baiyoke in Pratunam area is pretty run down and slummy...After midnite when hawkers and streets are empty there are lots of rubbish. Also not much nightlife except for that sleazy (not-recommended) Embassy/Prince area. I would not stay at Baiyoke Sky except when hotels in Sukhumvit area is all full.

U can narrow it down to few clusters of good hotels in Bkk:
Sukhumvit-the main artery of Bangkok that emanates into other areas.
Pratunam-no great hotels except for Baiyoke Sky and Amari Watergate but slummy surroundings
Ploenchit/Chitlom-posh area next to Pratunam with expensive hotels and nitelife.
Silom- lots of nitelife but sleazy and congested
Ratchada-great nitelife but dead during the day.
Yaowarat (Chinatown)- great food but other quiet on night front
Sanam Luang- where all the top hotels in world like Oriental,Shangri-La are. Little nitelife except for Khao San

So my favorite area is still Sukhumvit area...for ard 2000b, U can stay at hotels like:
Rembrandt (soi 18)
Windsor Suites (s20)
Novotel Lotus (s33...opp s22)
Royal President (s15)
Grand President (s11)
Royal Benja (s5)- affordable and cosy hotel ard Nana area
Zenith Sukhumvit (s3)
Most of these affordable hotels between soi zero and soi22 are normally fully booked during weekends so best to book early via internet.
Whether U hunt in Sukhumvit, Ratchada or elsewhere, Sukhumvit centre is still throbbing place to be and very accessible to all facilities. :D

[wolverman]

Hey Bro,
Why don't you try Majestic Suites at Sukhumvit. Some of the bros recently tried and said it was good. Great location - along main road and short walking distance to NEP and only at US$35 per night. I have been in one of the rooms to take a look, There are small but very clean and decent.

Hi Bro,
Tks for the tip. BTW do Majestic Suites have those x-rated movies in the room? ;)

[wolverman]

Hi wolverman,

Quite a good hotel as it's relatively new. Hotel nearby according to my map are Baiyoke Suite (Older), Amari Watergate and Indra Regent.

Baiyoke Sky is near the pratunam textile wholesale center and near panthip plaza (good for pirated VCD and computer software)

Anyone need maps of thailand road can contact me. I can scan the maps and e-mail them to you.

Paul


Hi Paul,

Thanks for those info. Every bit of info does help esp "sin ciao" like me cheong 1st time. Tks again.

[wolverman]

So my favorite area is still Sukhumvit area...for ard 2000b, U can stay at hotels like:
Rembrandt (soi 18)
Windsor Suites (s20)
Novotel Lotus (s33...opp s22)
Royal President (s15)
Grand President (s11)
Royal Benja (s5)- affordable and cosy hotel ard Nana area
Zenith Sukhumvit (s3)
Most of these affordable hotels between soi zero and soi22 are normally fully booked during weekends so best to book early via internet.
Whether U hunt in Sukhumvit, Ratchada or elsewhere, Sukhumvit centre is still throbbing place to be and very accessible to all facilities. :D

Hi ciakpachineng,

Very informative I must say. I will surely take note. Thanks for taking the trouble to enlighten me. :)

[Sinoview]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for those info. Every bit of info does help esp "sin ciao" like me cheong 1st time. Tks again.

Too many info also can result in "information overload"... Since this is your first time you have no comparison.

After so many suggestions you seem more puzzle....

Just set your priority and go for it..... Is having X rated so important to you ?? You can bus tons of x rated dvds at cheap price and watch at your own timing then worrying about it when you choose a hotel... Sign.

Most newbies are more concern with the "chiong" places than hotel... You seem to be barking at the wrong tree....

[ChanChwee]

Hi Bro,
Tks for the tip. BTW do Majestic Suites have those x-rated movies in the room? ;)

Sorry Bro as I have said earlier I have not stayed there before and therefore I don't know. I only visited some Bros there and they spoke very highly of it. Maybe Bro Gigantor can help you out since he stayed there.

[gigantor]

Sorry Bro as I have said earlier I have not stayed there before and therefore I don't know. I only visited some Bros there and they spoke very highly of it. Maybe Bro Gigantor can help you out since he stayed there.
Sorry. No X-rated stuff :( but why the hell u need those when u are in Bkk and u can be one of the actors yourself :D

[wolverman]

Too many info also can result in "information overload"... Since this is your first time you have no comparison.

After so many suggestions you seem more puzzle....

Just set your priority and go for it..... Is having X rated so important to you ?? You can bus tons of x rated dvds at cheap price and watch at your own timing then worrying about it when you choose a hotel... Sign.

Most newbies are more concern with the "chiong" places than hotel... You seem to be barking at the wrong tree....


One never know what sort of gils one will get. If you suay and get one whos "green", hopefully those x-rated stuff would help her. I dont know about bros here, but I really enjoy watching and boking at the same time. I mean if I have a choice to pick, I would not mind paying for a 4star hotel which have such x-rated stuff facility. :D

[wolverman]

Being a sin chio/newbie, all info provided by bros here, however little, will be of use to me. To all brothers who took the trouble to reply my questions, once again MANY THANKS! :)

[ProjectSawadee]

except emerald hotel, but make sure you book a double for a start and make sure with the front desk upon check in that no joiner fee if your gf jon you later..

Emerald used to be friendly but nowadays policy are very strict

yes toldly agree, was bunking with my bro (since we are on oversea project) called 2 uni gals to come join us for some fun, kana stop by security and have to pay extra $$$$..

worse of all, sianz the 2 gals so so not so exciting, i tried the india thai cross breed at least not too bad, but my bro haiz had a disappointing one, she say pain pain pain, like little gal like tat i see also boring lol

cheers

[krime8]

bah, i was stopped by hotel security also when i try to bring my girl into a 3 star hotel at Pratunam. It's called PJ Watergate hotel. dnt book the place unless u wanna travel up and down the streets everyday like me. it's quite a experience, but just for once is enough. it's a distance from the main road lor. i'm sure there are better hotels around. the Amari Watergate hotel at the main road looks nice too. but too bad i'd already paid for my hotel online. :(

[Khun_Thai_Jedi]

You can also try D'ma Pavilion Hotel in Makkasan ( Pratunum ) Its a 4 star hotel and is girl friendly too. If you book the voucher from local tour operator it should cost you around $50, if you buy the voucher in Bkk, it is around 1000 baht.

Cheers,

[krime8]

You can also try D'ma Pavilion Hotel in Makkasan ( Pratunum ) Its a 4 star hotel and is girl friendly too. If you book the voucher from local tour operator it should cost you around $50, if you buy the voucher in Bkk, it is around 1000 baht.

Cheers,

hmm...the hotel sounds familiar, maybe have pass it but didnt realise. is it near some fish tank? anyway, wouldnt be going back soon. have tons of work waiting for me to get back at. :(

[berg51]

You can also try D'ma Pavilion Hotel in Makkasan ( Pratunum ) Its a 4 star hotel and is girl friendly too.
Cheers,

The last time I stayed there about 2 yrs back, it wasn't. Argued with the security but in the end still have to pay 500B for bringing the girl back to the room. So it's now girl friendly already?

[Khun_Thai_Jedi]

hmm...the hotel sounds familiar, maybe have pass it but didnt realise. is it near some fish tank? anyway, wouldnt be going back soon. have tons of work waiting for me to get back at. :(


Its just behind Bangkok Palace and eastin.

Cheers,

[justl00king]

Can try Palazzo at bht1200 or sin about $50.Room was clean and really value for $$$.Surronded by arp nam like mirage, nataree...good location.Definitely gal friendly cos i bring back no problemo. :cool:

[thaiboy]

Can try Palazzo at bht1200 or sin about $50.Room was clean and really value for $$$.Surronded by arp nam like mirage, nataree...good location.Definitely gal friendly cos i bring back no problemo. :cool:

bro, today i was going thu my user cp.......i owe to u 1...look for me when u in bkk kekekeke sorry for haijack :p

[Freestyler69]

. the Amari Watergate hotel at the main road looks nice too. but too bad i'd already paid for my hotel online. :(

FYI, i stayed AMARI Atrium/watergate/boulevard.. all amari group hotels are not gal friendly so..i guess it wouldn't make much diff in your case..

oh btw the baraber shop at amari watergate (pratunam=watergate) got good service chio bu..but very $$$

[justl00king]

bro, today i was going thu my user cp.......i owe to u 1...look for me when u in bkk kekekeke sorry for haijack :pNo prob bro...kekeke. Will look for you next trip we go la kopi at poseidon model lounge. :D

[justl00king]

FYI, i stayed AMARI Atrium/watergate/boulevard.. Me stayed there few times already a solid 4 star hotel.I think the best around that area.Booked at $140 per night thru local travel agent.For shopping with wifey good place to stay cos all around walking distance but if going to cheong I think staying at ratchada or suk will be better. :)

[Freestyler69]

Me stayed there few times already a solid 4 star hotel.I think the best around that area.Booked at $140 per night thru local travel agent.For shopping with wifey good place to stay cos all around walking distance but if going to cheong I think staying at ratchada or suk will be better. :)

i usually ask my Thai counterpart to book they have corporate rate..so mostly in Thai baht price..

good hotel .. the best location for action (for me) and sometimes you may slip the guard is Amari Atrium.... near RCA..Ratchada..

[justl00king]

oh btw the baraber shop at amari watergate (pratunam=watergate) got good service chio bu..but very $$$While I was there didn't see any chio ones maybe wrong time.So went to chao phraya(walking distance) to de-stress! :D

[kraken72]

So any one in BKK next week? :D


Mi flying off on the 30th May 05, but on business trip... :(
But hope to have some R&R towards the end of the trip...

Due to be back on the 5th June 05...

With all the information that I've gathered, will mostly be booking into Watana, unless fully booked, then Palazzo....(unless there is another hotel just like Watana...)

Any of you Bros going to be there?

[<<<SUCHINDA>>>]

Any bros know if this hotel The Grand Ayudhaya in Huay Kwang is guest friendly? thanks

[ThaiHotels]

Any bros know if this hotel The Grand Ayudhaya in Huay Kwang is guest friendly? thanks

Bro, Grand Ayudhaya is not guest friendly.

Tim

[ThaiHotels]

FYI, i stayed AMARI Atrium/watergate/boulevard.. all amari group hotels are not gal friendly so..i guess it wouldn't make much diff in your case..

oh btw the baraber shop at amari watergate (pratunam=watergate) got good service chio bu..but very $$$

Bro,

Have to check that out for myself. Sounds really interesting.

[<<<SUCHINDA>>>]

Bro, Grand Ayudhaya is not guest friendly.

Tim

thanks bro fro prompt reply.....have to re-look then. any hotels in the same category in the Rachada area that are guest friendly?

[<<<SUCHINDA>>>]

Like to ask the bros if we check in to non guest friendly hotels can we register with our companion & say we are married couple so no need pay guest joiner fee? This 'trick' can work?

[yanz]

Of course! but she has to be present or named during time of check in, and she will be the only female allowed to your room with no extra charge.

[rapala_fisher]

does palazzo have a gym?

looking for a guest-friendly place with a gym too.budget will be around the price of palazzo.

[adidas88]

does palazzo have a gym?

looking for a guest-friendly place with a gym too.budget will be around the price of palazzo.

palazzo do have a gym ... more like a home type only ...
don't expect to see many treadmills, exercise bikes or benches ...

what i do when in bkk ...
i will stay in hotel palazzo and go to esplanade california wow for workout ...
esplanade is just a train stop away from huay kwang ...
after workout, u can relax in the shopping center or watch a movie ...
if u need traditional massage .. there are a few next to the hotel ..
if u need fish tank service, they r just a stone throw away ...
everything is so convenient at hotel palazzo ...

[rapala_fisher]

palazzo do have a gym ... more like a home type only ...
don't expect to see many treadmills, exercise bikes or benches ...

what i do when in bkk ...
i will stay in hotel palazzo and go to esplanade california wow for workout ...
esplanade is just a train stop away from huay kwang ...
after workout, u can relax in the shopping center or watch a movie ...
if u need traditional massage .. there are a few next to the hotel ..
if u need fish tank service, they r just a stone throw away ...
everything is so convenient at hotel palazzo ...

ah thats bad...was hoping for at less a treadmill..

i was thinking of going to those fitness center to workout but i am just going for like a few days...do they allow per day entry??

how much will it cost a day??