Updates on GF Hotels, Rates and Reviews

[Big Yuley]

Hotel Name : Grand Sukhumvit

Girl Friendly : Yes

Rates Per Night : About 3300 I believe

Way of Booking : Accor website

Review of Hotel : I book this hotel when Accor has a supersale, usually paid about 1800, a very good price for this property, and most times they upgraded me to a suite at no additional charge. Suites are in the rear wing and are very spacious and comfortable, all seem to have different layouts but include a sitting room, kitchen, and bedroom. Bathrooms have separate tub and shower. Once got food poisoning from the oysters at the seafood buffet.

 

 

 

I have stayed there and highly recommend the place.

In fact with the last couple of room disappointments in BKK, I am going back to tried and true places so will be staying her on my trip early December.

[amanita]

 

Hotel Name : Manhattan Hotel

 

Date of Stay : 22-25 October 2010

 

Girl Friendly : Yes, just need the BG to show ID.

 

Rates per night : THB 1200 with breakfast.

 

Way of Booking : Internet booking from www.agoda.com

 

Review : Hotel reasonable for the price. Room is big with a king bed. Personally I love the king size bed especially when working with BG on it. The bathroom has bathtub but condition of bathroom looks older than the room. Staff service from reception to bell boy to house keeping was very good. Initially room amenities does not have Tooothbrush and tooth paste. I call house keeping to ask about it and ask for a/c adapter. Within 10mins they sent them to me. Location wise, its at Soi 13. Its very near to Soi Cowboy. It took me only 10mins walk to Soi Cowboy. Nearest BTS station is Asoke about 5-10mins away. Wifi is available but is not free and its expensive if you want to use internet. I didnt get to try the breakfast because party very late and return hotel around 4-5am. Couldn't wake up for breakfast. There also a safe in the room for keeping your valuables.

 

I'm here now and this place is NOT girl friendly. They charged me 500 baht joiner fee when I brought a girl back. I just called them to inquire more about this and they are now quoting 800 baht joiner fee per night (maybe per guest as well). I guess they changed their policy.

[penlin]

Anyone stay at the St. Regis? Do you know if they have any issues with BG's?

[peter mac]

hi .. i have stayed at the Woraburi on soi 4 several times .. always been gf .. no id etc required .. just a nice smile as you pass reception .. rates are pretty good for the rooms .. depending on which wholesaler, the cost is roughly 30-40 per night with breakfast included .. the location is ideal, far enough away from the noise / bustle of the bars but close enough to walk etc .. and also provides tuk tuk to bts nana .. smiles .. pete mac

[thailover]

Emporium Suites is definitely GF friendly. I stayed there in May. little bit expensive thou... only suites were available and I paid around 4000TBH per night.

clean, nice view, large, comfortable bed, free internet etc.. and just next to the train line.

[nightwatch1]

Here is a site that may help you find a girl friendly hotel

http://www.wgfriendly.com/

it may not have all the hotels but it could point you in the right direction

[timezone]

Good info. I had booked a room in royal ivory nana 4. I will report it soon.

[wackyjacky]

I'm here now and this place is NOT girl friendly. They charged me 500 baht joiner fee when I brought a girl back. I just called them to inquire more about this and they are now quoting 800 baht joiner fee per night (maybe per guest as well). I guess they changed their policy.

Once again, I've stayed at 50 BKK hotels maybe and have yet to be charged a joiner. I like to try new hotels and I don't even think about it. Frequently,(not in your case apparently) the front desk or security guard sees a newbie and an opportunity for $$$. Some places will charge you for 2 girls though. Not a big loss Manhattan, I thought it was over the hill 10 years ago. It looks pretty shabby from the front. Good pool for a cheap hotel though. wj

Edited January 22, 2012 by wackyjacky

[geoffro]

Hotel Name :Royal Ivory

Girl Friendly : Yes

Rates Per Night : THB about 1000 to 1100 per night

Way of Booking : Internet Booking (please state Website)/Walk in/ Phone

Review of Hotel : Loved it . huge rooms and nice and clean. The bed was huge and I'm pretty tall. I could walk to Nana plaza and was just far enough away to get a good nights sleep. The manager was cool and no girl fee. This is important as I hate having to pay for the girl. Did not use the internet as I hate doing the net while I'm away. The breakfast was okay, not anything special but good omlettes. However the restaurant laocation was cool and great to eat at. Not the cheapest hotel but a nice location

[geoffro]

Good info. I had booked a room in royal ivory nana 4. I will report it soon.

great hotel

[geoffro]

Hotel Name :Omni Tower

Girl Friendly : Yes but check for id

Rates Per Night : THB about 1200 to 1500 per night

Way of Booking : Internet Booking thru Agoda and own site

Review of Hotel : Loved it . Booked the studio executive and had a Gigantic room. Wondered what the bigger rooms were like if this was the smaller one. Nice and clean but a little old. The bed was huge and I'm pretty tall. Its a good location and I could walk to Nana plaza and was just far enough away to get a good nights sleep. no girl fee. This is important as I hate having to pay for the girl. Did not use the internet as I hate doing the net while I'm away. There was no breakfast. Not the cheapest hotel but a nice location and you have brilliant views as you are miles up.

[ANDY2463]

My first pot on the site a few hotels that i have used in BKK this is my own experiences, every ones has a different take on there stays i hope this is usfull to any one

 

 

Hotel Name: Dynasty Grand Soi 6

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ But if more than one I think you pay a joiners fee

 

Rates per Night: THB Deluxe no balcony1980, not to sure now, they have some promotions on,

 

Way of Booking Walk in internet own hotel web site, Agoda

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ always never asked me or my mates for ID

 

Way of Booking: Walk in/ Phone/, Agoda, Booking .Com and Dynasty Web site) Phone Not much difference between cost *my own experience may not be the same as others)

 

Review of Hotel: Reception the staff has always been good, for me, arrived mega early one time and they found me a room did not have to wait till one was ready. Gym is also very good, couple of jogging machines and an X trainer, lots of weight machines all body parts, a smiths machine, rack of Dumbbells, swimming pool nice lots of sun loungers.

Good parking if u are arriving by vehicle.

 

The Deluxe, room was ok for me, they have different style room for a few Baht more not worth the money, the only difference I saw was the internal window (balcony they call it) the new rooms are good, a lot fresher than the old ones of cause.

 

There is no iron or board in the room I stayed in was a real pain if u are staying more than 4=5 days, having to wait on the laundry to get back. I had a problem one time they said no Iron supplied, my clothes were like a map of the Himalayas, in the end I nipped out to home pro and bought a small iron for 400bht.

 

Cleaners always friendly, I usually leave a tip on the pillow each day not much but seems to go a long way room was done as soon as went out.

 

Have now moved the Barber salon outside, they do a decent hair cut me and some of my mates have had cuts trims here and ok, did not look like I had a basin on my head.

 

I use the Taxi Service outside Mr.Watt for my trip back home to Pattaya, a bit expensive ( Baht 2000) but really safe and decent Car. (Reason I say safe once had a an accident on my way home with a taxi driver from Bkk, must have been awake all night he fell to sleep

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Food ok in bar /Restaurant down stairs in the foyer have a nice patio out the front you can relax and enjoy a beer or food.

Only a short walk on to Soi 4, if u go left, go right either on to Suck, nana Stations 3-400mts, or on to Soi 8 via a cutright by Lolita’s??

 

 

 

 

Hotel Name:Boss Suites

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ always never asked me or my mates for ID

 

Rates Per Night: THB, 1200+

 

Way of Booking: Walk in/ Phone own web site

 

Review of Hotel The reception staff have always been ok / get a welcome drink on arrival, very business-like pay up front if walk in,

The security guy on the night shift is a good egg, had a drama one night with a night stalker going of her head, he soon moved her on.

 

Always seems to be one of the cheaper options on Soi 4,I think because of the location it is a far way down the soi, take a left and then down a small lane, Hotel on your right at bottom.

 

They have Tuk Tuk but he can be busy sometimes, but the walk as never bothered us (unless it is raining) plenary of options on the walk up soi 4 always something to keep u amused.

 

Only one elevator, this is small (i am ok only small lad anyway, but no chance of more than three if someone has the Full Monty with them +the bell boy (Man)

Parking under the Hotel good and safe have taken both Bike and car (not same time of cause) get a vehicle pass from reception put it in car window.

 

The Room I had was standard they have different themes I believe, I have stayed 3 times and twice my bathroom, smelled of damp? (Ok it is meant to be wet) the shower was not that good, also glass front to bathroom with a blind pull down don’t leave a lot to the imagination.

 

The bed was comfortable, all in all a decent hotel if u do not mind the walk.

I believe they have a pool and a small gym but I have not seen them, so cannot comment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Name: Heaven@4 Hotel

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ always never asked me or my mates for ID with our guests

 

Rates per Night: THB

Superior Room w/BF 1274 - 1274 ฿ 1274 ฿

Superior Room r/only Last Minute - Room ONLY 1274 - 1274 ฿ 1083 ฿

Deluxe Room w/BF 1529 - 1529 ฿ 1529 ฿

Junior Suite w/BF 1954 - 1954 ฿ 1954 ฿

Executive Suite w/BF 2294 - 2294 ฿ 2294 ฿

Way of Booking: Walk in/ This is from their own web site dated Feb 19th12

 

Review of Hotel: The reception is a small desk as u walk in, with one lady behind it; the bell boy appears as if my magic. The boss owner is an Indian fella his office is on the left as you stand at reception so any problems with booking he can get involved, always friendly.

I had a junior suite on both occasions, room is nice very colourful, there is a desk for internet, they have fitted sofa to one side of the room so more playful options.

 

I did have problem both times my visa card would not work here, so I paid by cash, I phoned visa and they said there was a problem with the hotel getting excepted?

 

The shower was always cold for me, never did get it to work, both times I stayed, the shower room bathroom has a glass front with a shade pull down. I must admit I did like the room, but the one I had did not have any windows, this was a bit off putting, total black out when light is off ,some Thai people don’t like this gets a bit scary for them ??.

They do not have iron or board in room can request one but takes ages. You get the usual 2 free water bottles, the cleaners did a good job each day once again I left a small tip each day ,because I used all towels , made a bit of a mess , had too much beer No problem for the cleaners seen it all before.

 

There is only 1 lift this is also very small if u have luggage from hell u will struggle, there is a stairway if u are on a low floor I would use this it takes ages for the lift to arrive.

They have a small bar to the front of the Hotel this is ok for a night starter or to meet ur mates cannot remember if open till late.

I did not see any Gym or pool so cannot comment and no parking.

 

 

 

 

Hotel Name: Nana hotel

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ they have guy by the elevator checking ID

 

Rates Per Night: THB , 1300 standard

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Way of Booking: Walk in/ Phone

 

Review of Hotel: The Old man of the Soi, this hotel has seen it all, and so have the staff, however the reception staff are very professional as are most of there staff.

 

As u enter the main door the reception is on the right, they sorted my booking out right away, unfortunately for me my mates booked me this hotel, as they were already there and it was songkran, so the only room they had was one of the Big rooms with a Jacuzzi and it was expensive (2500 Bht) standard 1300Bht the room was dated but very clean the bed was massive all wooden very comfortable though. I did not use the Jacuzzi looked if it had seen better days and had some hard use, as did the whole bathroom, but it was clean.

 

There are two lifts so getting up and down is no problem, the swimming pool is good for relaxing through the day has a bar and u can get food there also, down stairs there is a Massage shop?? And a hair salon.

At night the infamous/ famous(old Angels) Night club Nana Liquid there is also a coffee shop Restaurant in the main foyer food as always been ok for me there.

 

Good parking large car park to the front entry of the hotel, busy place at night/ and day for that matter??

All in all the Nana has been here a long time I would never say never again because it is ideal with a good bunch on mates on along we –end bender, no so posh as u have to be careful who is watching .

 

Hotel Name: GW Marriott

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ you can get some strange looks when u enter with ur guest

 

Rates Per Night: THB , 5000 Deluxe Guest room other are +$$$$

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda. Walk in

 

Review of Hotel: Truth I love this hotel, everything was great there except the cost of cause, But work paid for the two times I have been here.

Good parking in their own car park right next door, you can get accesses from the hotel second floor

This was a solo trip mates where away, Reception was very good room was booked for two people , just said my guest will be joining me later, So gave me 2 room cards, up to the room Bell Boy got my baggage , tip expected as always(I don’t mind). Room was very comfortable; internet was good, tea/coffee making kit, Air-con good.

 

Great gym free when guest use , swimming pool peaceful ,Gym equipment modern and well maintained,full range of CV, machines, and plenty of loose weights they even have a punch bag in the aerobics room. The Spa is great or so I am told by a lady I was talking to, bit too expensive for me.

 

The Restaurants are very expensive (but outstanding) as you would expect here, same as the room service.

 

The area in front of reception has a bar area, u can order tea coffee there also, once again a bit on the steep side, me and a friend had a few cocktails there before going out they were good strong, and $$$.

There is also a foot bridge going over to the shaping mall, with a Starbucks in there also this is on the second floor.

 

I did see a couple of lads from the middle east one night have a small drama with the guests for the evening, girls where super drunk and creating a seen, but the lads did not seem bothered, I would have done a runner. As mentioned if u are not bothered about the walk of shame and u can afford it this is a good place to stay.

 

Hotel Name: President Palace Soi 11

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ Ask for ID if you book in with Friend

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Rates Per Night: THB, Superior 2500+, DeluxeLounge 3000+

 

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda. Booking .com, Hotel own web site some good deals.

 

Review of Hotel: Great hotel I have stayed a few times using both the superior, and club deluxe rooms. Cannot miss this Hotel has a large Manchester United Bar on the right as you look at it.

 

Soi 11 is a very good soi with many options for food and entertainment from the high end Bed Club, Q Bar, to Cheap Charlie’s an outside bar, Climax club under Ambassadors Hotel, Aussie sports Bar good food, also one of the Hillary chain right opposite the hotel, The Man U bar has a nice seating area outside, but I have never seen it full except for breakfast.

 

The Club floor was a bit more expensive , but well worth it if you are making a special occasions of it,(or want to impress ur guest) the club floors have a different booking in reception, if you walk to normal reception one of the front desk staff will escort you to the club lounge to get you booking done.

 

The club lounge is nice not to large but has snacks on hand most of the time breakfast is better than down the main (man united) bar breakfast room. Cocktails where free, both in the lounge and down at the pool, this also included local beer, for the deal I got also some free beer in ur mini bar.

 

The Deluxe room was larger than the superior ,with a seating (relaxing)area, it was decorated nice lighter than the superior which I find is Dark, The bed was comfy, bathroom was in good order shower very good, it has an iron and board in the room, Free Wi Fi with password issued when u book in at reception.

 

The superior room was a good deal I walked in last time so had to haggle a little, and got the price down because I have stayed a few times, and was staying 8 nights (the duty Manager Thai, young guy has a bald head is always very helpful) .If u book superior the breakfast is in Man U bar, can get very busy, German Restaurant over the road makes a good breakfast and fairly cheap.

 

They have Gym it is small but has a couple of jogging, and X Training Machines, there are a couple of weight machines, one for bench chest/shoulders .one for Abs, also a rack of Dumbbells. The pool is descent has a shallow end for the kids, and a small bubble type pool, the pool area is a nice place to relax and also has a bar for snack and beer.

All in All a very good hotel have no difficulty’s with bringing any one or two guest back and no walk of shame there are two sets of double lifts to speed u away if u have aloud guest.

There is also parking at this hotel if you take your car.

 

 

Hotel Name: Citadines soi 11/ Apartment type Hotel

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ very never had a problem.

 

Rates Per Night: THB 1900, for the studio,

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda, Hotel own web site

 

Review of Hotel: This Cracking little apartment hotel, they have 1and 2bed room apartment, and a studio Executive? I have stated in the studio and the 1 bed room .the one bed room is not worth the extra money unless you want a bath, because that is the only difference I could see.

 

The studio is great has all the things you need except a washer but laundry down stairs, TV slides on a rail whether you are in bed or on your little sofa. Bathroom was in good order, shower always worked well, even at getting ready time. I have used the gym it is ok a couple of CV machines, jogger and X Trainer, and a rack of dumbbell’s. The pool is smallish but ok for a dip, did not seem too many sun lounges.

 

The hotel has a Tuk Tuk to get you up the Soi the reception staff have always been good ,got me sorted when I have arrived early, I have seen them be a bit off with one person who’s booking was, not right (who was at fault don’t know)

This has good parking if you drive there, Once again soi 11 a good place to base yourself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Name: Citi Chic

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ very never had a problem.

 

Rates per Night: THB 2500 for the room I had no balcony

 

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda, Hotel own web site

 

Review of Hotel Have stayed twice at this hotel is was very good I have never met more friendly staff in any other hotel I have stayed in, always on hand to help you out.

 

I have my luggage missing,from Bahrain,they when in to over drive to get it delivered to hotel next day I gave them the Airport contact number I was given and they did the rest. The next morning there it was delivered, they helped translate to the delivery man, one of my watches was missing and I had to do a report.

 

The rooms are very nice well decorated furniture is in good order, the room was also quiet, and the cleaners are also good room was spotless every day. There is Wi Fi in the room, and also an internet station in the foyer.

I never made breakfast but it is severed down in the foyer,they also have a bar in the same place,never used it though.

 

There is a Gym,it is ok CV machines x 3,jogger and X Trainer,and a couple of weight machines, also a rack of dumbbell’s the pool is small but nice on a hot day , only a small number of sun loungers also.

 

I like this Hotel the only thing wrong it is getting a bit expensive now and it is a long way down the soi , right to the bottom of Soi 11 then take a right walk about 70 mts ,you should see it once you turn of soi 11 right in front of you.

 

Most people use the soi 13 up to Suk, but at night this may not be to every ones taste, they have a Tuk Tuk but were of the road last time I stayed.

 

Parking is very limited on the front of hotel.

 

 

 

Hotel Name: Amari Residenc, soi 2

Girl Friendly: Yes/ very never had a problem

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Rates Per Night: THB 2300 + there are some deals about on different web sites.

 

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda, Hotel own web site walk in.

 

Review of Hotel: This is my favourite at the moment ticks all the right boxes; this is an Apartments type hotel. If you arrive by taxi or car you will come in by the main entry on Soi two the reception is to the right as you enter the glass double doors, they are very professional and friendly.

 

One other thing good about this hotel it has a small entry direct on to soi 4, opposite Omni Towers, so no walk of shame(discrete) the security guy there is very good and after the first couple of times he recognises you . You can go directly in to the hotel, walk passed the security gate, under the hotel on your far left are a set of glass doors leading to the lifts.

 

There are two lifts in the foyer, they now have coffee shop, in reception good coffee’ there is also an internet station x 2 by the reception desk free to use.

 

Internet is in all rooms password from reception.

 

The rooms are very good light, and very clean, they have all the amenities you need including a washing machine. If you are staying here over a few days this would suit you down to the ground, I usually stock up on basic from the 7/11 nearby on soi 4 just for a decent brew in the mornings. The bed is good for me, wardrobe space is good in room safe also, + iron and board, Bathroom both bath and shower.

 

The cleaners are good and very polite; there is a small convenience shop on leve2 (washing powder, milk snacks) Parking is also good here.

 

The Gym is good have a decent section of equipment, CV 2 x Joggers’ X Trainers, bench press machine, rack of dumbbells.

Swimming pool nice not to may sun lounges firs come first served.

They have a decent Restaurant down bottom floor, I never maid breakfast so cannot comment, but had food from the restaurant it was good.

 

 

Hotel Name: Landmark

 

Girl Friendly: Yes/ never had a problem did ask for ID have a desk on the left as you enter ,they did move it to discretely in front of the elevates as not to embarrass any one walking in with their companion’s

 

Rates Per Night: THB 3000 + there are some deals about on different web sites.

 

Way of Booking: Internet, Agoda, Hotel own web site walk in.

 

Review of Hotel: Nice big hotel getting a little dated in some of the superior rooms (basic) but I have always landed with a decent one, and I do not spend that much time there, only sleeping the hangover of.

Good bed soft, clean room showing the odd sign of aging, bathroom good also had no problems with any of the amenities in there.

 

I once stayed in the Landmark club floor executive room, you book in on a different floor with its own reception, the room was slightly binger and not so worn, but to be honest for the extra money (work paid and it was NYE) I would not bother. I do not know if I was given a duff room because did not seem very executive to me?? (And I used to work down the mines so what would I know).

 

However they have their own bar Lounge, breakfast area free Drinks available happy hour. They have a very top end Restaurant up there also I did have some food here one time and it was outstanding, but this place is strictly for very special occasions $$$$$$.

 

I did use there Gym free for residence ,I think it is Fitness First, lots of CV equipment , runners and X trainers, good lose weight area, instructors on hand to help I did see an aerobics room, sauna, I did not use the pool.

 

They have a couple of Bars the Huntsman in the basement with a resident Pilipino cover group, they are good” the food down here is also nice plenary of TV if u want to see a match or sporting event. Prices are a bit higher, they do happy buy one get one free which is ok.

 

The Ex pat Manager is a friendly guy and helpful if this is your first time in town.

The other bar is a bit more trendy and $$$,but I have never seen many people in there, it is in the Foyer on the right as you enter, if coming from the elevators walk in to foyer look quarter left and you will see the bar entry it gas a couple of large settees(couches) outside it.

 

One of the good points for me is the Outside patio looking on to Sukumvit, good place to sit and watch the world go by with a decent coffee, but not a cheap, place to eat and drink.

All in all, the Land mark has been a Bangkok institution they play it right between people coming to BKK for a good time??, the Holliday family and couples old or young, the Business person.