Michael Roland

14 hours ago, oz_boater said:

Did you end up staying there?

How was it?

I am flying in on Friday and looking for a place to stay

Hey man, I did. It was great, no complaints. I had no issues bringing girls over, although never brought over 2 girls. It was fairly empty when I was staying there as well, but more people were trickling in as I was leaving.

Make sure to use that “reopening” promo code. 

On 10/2/2022 at 1:41 AM, romrich17 said:

Reading this thread, I think we're not doing this nice hotel justice. 

I was staying in this hotel for a few days (few days ago), after staying at Citrus Suites (the hotel next door). In Citrus Suites I was staying in a 1-bedroom executive suite, it was my first choice coming into Bangkok, mostly because I was able to secure an amazingly cheap deal through Agoda (55 euros per night), and that was just few days ago. I really wanted to extend my stay there, but on the day of departure the prices have risen significantly to 80 euros per night and more... And apparently for some nights during my extended stay they didn't have availability at all. I really liked the location (actually liked everything), so wanted to stay in the area... Though I was looking also at hotels around Soi Cowboy. I wanted a room with bathtub under 70 euros (I'm not cheap, but I try to not to exceed my budget if I don't have to). I found a few hotels, but non of them had bathtub and some of them were more expensive than their reviews justify (IMO). I didn't want to stay directly on Soi 4 (the street with all the bars, where Nana Plaza is located), so I also ruled out a few hotels there... hotels on the smaller and inner alleys would be more ideal.

Then I saw the deal for Dyansty Grande, both here and also in Agoda and Booking. It was also very convenient that it's the hotel next door to where I was staying. It's located in Soi 6, a 2 minute walk from Soi 4 and from 7/11, very quiet street, most ideal location if you ask me. I booked  through Agoda for 60 euros per night because I mistakenly thought that the price shown in their website, after applying the promotion for the 48% discount, is per night and not the total price (so it looked more expensive, I was only staying for 2 nights), but not really a big deal. Fwiw the price on their website with the promotion is about 46 euros if I'm not mistaken.

Let me tell you a few things about this hotel:

1. It's perfectly located! Close to everything, very quiet in the night (and in the day)

2. Staff are really really nice!

3. Rooms are of decent size with a big bathroom, with separated shower and bathtub (though bathtub is a bit small for 2 people if you're a big guy, but was perfect for me)

4. Hotel is practically empty, and without good reason IMO. I think I was alone in this hotel haha . They are craving for guests! I think that's a good thing for the guests though, very quiet, and you can bang without worrying of disturbing anyone.

5. Good AC, big TV, mini fridge, not sure what else you need

6. There is a relatively big pool, practically all for yourself.

7. Good WiFi

8. I saved the "best" for last... I brought in 2 girls on 2 consecutive nights (1 girl each night), and there was absolutely no problem at all. I told the girls to leave their id in the reception, and no one asked any questions. Important to say that I made the initial booking for 2 people, but I don't think that matters. I don't think an hotel in this location can afford itself to charge for girls, and it looks like their policy is exactly like the policy of the hotel next door or other guest friendly hotel in the area. I haven't checked the policy for multiple girls at the same time though, so if that's your game I'm sorry I can't verify that.

By the way, important to mention a tiny disadvantage as well... Since the hotel has just recently reopened, and I'm guessing also due to the lack of guests, it seems that they are little short on staff. So if you're going out for just a short time, don't expect your room to be cleaned so fast. It's better to ask them explicitly to clean your room, or replace your towels. I honestly don't see it as such a big disadvantage.

 

So to summarize:

1. If you can secure a booking for a fair price for Citrus Suites 1 bedroom suite, I would choose it over anything else. But it seems like they often run out of rooms and often overpriced these days (it's all relative though)

2. If you can't, I would definitely choose Dynasty, for almost half the price of Citrus, with great value.

 

Needless to say, but I'll say it anyways. This is my first post, but I assure you I'm just a regular monger on his first trip to Bangkok. I'm not working for them or anything, I just feel for them, it's hard to see this amazingly huge hotel with absolutely zero guests for absolutely no good reason.

 

This is an incredible summary! I ended up booking it for the rate of ~45 euros. Feeling really good about my decision after reading your info!

18 hours ago, otapiri said:

Prior to covid, Dynasty Grande in soi 6 was my go to hotel, It was a laid back place with good size rooms, plus it had a small selection of larger rooms, both smoking and non-smoking. and balcony rooms. It also had a large pool and fitness room. It had inside and outside dining and drinking areas. The room rate  then was about 2200B per night. When it closed for covid, I stayed at a selection of other hotels in the soi 4/6/8 areas including Ibis on soi 4. That hotel  had smaller non smoking rooms and little else in the way   of amenities. No outside restaurant or bar, but with some staff, it was possible to have a coffee or a beer in a dismal outside area. Price was about 1000b per night and like the DG, it was guest friendly but no extra charge for two late night guests.  Ibis has a long winded check in procedure . Ibis has a daytime tuk tuk service for soi4. DG does not. Both hotels have those stupid little black fridges at floor level. Ibis has happier and more engaging staff. DG is still my pick because of the larger rooms, better amenities  but it is more expensive

Cheers

Thanks for that really detailed breakdown. I don’t plan on having multiple nights with 2 chicks so it’s not really a make it or break it decision. 
 

Another hotel I am now leaning toward is Citrus on Soi 6. Their premium room has a separate area with a sofa which could be nice. So many choices!

17 hours ago, Rocky Rockstar said:

Why book a hotel where there are restrictions on who / how many you can bring back? There are countless other hotels similar to the Dynasty Grand and in the same area that have no restrictions so just stay there instead 

Fair point. Kinda gripped by analysis paralysis at the moment. Dynasty looks like a nice hotel, great rate and perfect location. Ibis didn’t respond to my question on guest policy and the rooms don’t look as nice. 
 

Based on your experience and spots you would recommend?

Cheers

7 hours ago, otapiri said:

Previously, it was one guest for free, anytime , just ID at reception but second guest, as in a threesome, was 500 baht, then they upped it to !000 baht for a threesome, As of now I don't know for sure. I will try the next month and I hope the reception and restaurant staff have had some customer service training in the meantime

I re-read the email. I think the language in the email threw me off again, but now that I have seen your message I think that is what they mean. That the 3rd guest in the room will have an additional fees. Although I got two different emails with two different amounts. First email said 500 baht, second email said 800 baht. So I guess it is back in consideration!

Right now I am leaning between this hotel and Ibis, any thoughts on which one is better?

5 hours ago, Rocky Rockstar said:

No. I’ve been to BKK 20+ times and never paid for a ‘guest’ to come back.

Good to know. Looks like a nice hotel, but will avoid it due to the extra fee. 

First post!

I thought this hotel looked like a great option, so I reached out to see their guest policy. You can register one guest with you upon check in for free. Each additional unregistered guest is 500 baht. Is that fairly standard?