Radisson Blu Plaza Review

[hkaus72]

Regularly stay at Radisson Blu Plaza now when I’m in Bangkok. The rooms are in great condition and very well priced. Brewski’s craft beer bar is on the roof with great views of the city, the breakfast buffet is top notch, and the pool is a perfect place to chill, getting sun all afternoon.

It’s a bit further away from NEP, but close to Cowboy, Soi 22, Soi 33 and to be honest Nana ain’t really that far away.

If you’re going to start using this hotel regularly, definitely join the frequent visitor programme. It helps with upgrades and just general preferential treatment, as well as free nights.

 

Actually there again this weekend, will add some pics when I get them

[atlaspopovic]

Thanks for the review. Some questions:

- How is the pool and is there sun in the afternoon (common problem in many Bangkok hotel pools)?

- International/english speaking channels on the tv?

- Guest friendly?

[hkaus72]

Pool:

Infinity pool, about 25 mtrs long I guess, facing south,overlooking sukhumvit. Plenty of sun-loungers with umbrellas and even a few cabanas. There’s a bar area behind the pool with loungers and high tables; can eat/drink here or beside the pool. Gets sun all afternoon, starting around 11am or so.

 

TV:

All the usual range of channel that you get in the higher-end hotels. CNN, Bloomberg, Sky, Truesport channels (loads of football plus odd rugby game and US sports), I think two movie channels. Also some French, German, Russian and local channels. There’s enough there to keep English speakers occupied. I travel with a laptop and just plug that straight into the tv with a HDMI cable. Then I can watch my own tv shows, movies and live sport if I want.

 

Guests:

I’ve never had any issues. The lifts require a keycard, so either collect your friend from reception yourself, or just wait for the usual call from the concierge (same thing upon their exit). Personally, if I know the guest already and they are slightly uncomfortable handing over ID, I’ll go and get them myself. Otherwise, I like the security of an ID being held by the hotel.

[atlaspopovic]

Thanks, that sounds real good! I´ve been looking at Radisson for a while as it ticks all my boxes: Good location close to Cowboy and Asok. Good value 90-100$. Big pool.

 

Will try it next time!

[Natty Bummpo]

 

hkaus72's review is spot on. I stay there all the time. It is an excellent hotel in which to pursue our mutual interests. 

 

[Hermansen]

Great hotel! Stayed there many times. Large rooms, comfortable beds, professional staff, good location with walking distance to Soi Cowboy and T21. Easy spot for grabbing a taxi to Nana or Patpong.

 

No joiner fee. Had a massage girl outcall once, reception called me and sent her up to my room, no questions asked.

 

Their breakfast if excellent. They offer a full selection of Western, Thai, Indian and Chinese food.

 

Their loyalty program is good value. I have redeemed in all 25 nights, all with an upgrade to junior suite and business lounge access.

 

[sasherz]

The bedroom photos didn't really grab me, but that bathroom... Only improvement I'd make is having a view from the toilet. Nothing beats a nice view into an office building while doing your business.

[birdhaus]

nice pictures.

[hkaus72]

Those pics are of the Junior Suite/Grand Premier room. The bathroom is awesome, loads of space for fun and a great view from that massive window. Better to have a high floor when you have that room type though. First time I stayed in one, I think I was on 10th Floor, looking right over the pool - I’d like to say it was a great view for all involved, but I’d be lying. ????

[hkaus72]

As promised a few pics of Radisson Blu..........

 

This is the standard or Deluxe Room, nice big bathroom with window straight into the bedroom (blind that rolls down if you need it).

 

Next is the list of TV channels available, I think Atlaspo was inquiring about this......

 

Finally a few of Brewski's, the rooftop bar on the 30th floor.

 

[mrfreeze]

hkaus72 what beers are available at the roof top bar?

My local pub here at home is taking my regular beer - Lazy Yak off the tap and replacing it with Little Creatures Pale Ale.

[hkaus72]

They change them around I think. I changed around between Little Creatures Pale Ale, and the Beechworth Pale Ale. They also have Asahi, some stouts, ciders, wheat beers. Actually they have a bucketload on offer, but I'm usually too lazy to go through the bottle menu and so restrict myself to choosing from the 12 or so draught options they have on the chalk-board above the bar. The draught offers ranged from I think 3.8% to upwards of 7%. I safely anchored myself around the 5% range.