Bangkok

[liverpool11]

Hi all, just to share my experience while I am staying in Pratunam Park Hotel .

This was a company sponsor trip for my wife company. I am just tagging along and accompanying her for this trip. On the 1st day while we check in, it took us almost 3-4 hours. Reason is we specifically tell the tour agency that we want a connecting room for her manager family (2 Kids 2 adults). But the hotel reply was that there aren't any connecting room left. We then wanted only one room with and extra bed, so that we can go back singapore and argue with the tour agency to refund the money, but this also cannot be done. Staff was rude and unaccomdating during this period all the while. Keep talking to each other in thai during our conversation.

The hotel is also super out of place, not near to any MRT at all, you need to walk at least about 20-30mins just to reach the nearest walking station.

Coming back is also a problem, seems like most the taxi drivers don't even know this hotel exist. I have to even guide them where to go.

Conclusion, even if someone provide me free accomodation to stay there. I won't even think twice to reject it.

So far, I still think Asia hotel in terms of pricing, venue and location is the best value for money.

 

[sweetpea]

Hi Noscon, I just came back from BKK 2 weeks back. From my understanding from others and from my experience, Taxi from Airport should not cost more than 250 Baht. This excludes 50 Baht Surcharge if you take the highway, and toll. Toll should be by PER CAR and not per head. Was ketok once before and now I make sure it is per car. One piece of advise: pay your tolls on the spot with ur money at the toll counter. Dun let the driver pay for you first and then later he claim back the total with a discrepant amount.

 

[sweetpea]

And also agree with liverpool11 - Think Asia hotel has one of the best locations and prices. I have not stayed there before...but when I was there the few times..I did wish I had booked Asia instead..coz its so convenient! and for the same price as Tower Inn which I stayed, Asia is a better value.

 

[aquarius_888]

Hi Sweetpea

Thanks for sharing on the taxi fare...I remembered we paid 300baht most of the time but now I know can be lesser. kekeke

Have stayed Asia Hotel before and the hotel room, location, breakfast and most important pricing is really good.

 

[noscon]

sweetpea

tks 4 e advice but how do u tell e driver u want to pay e toll yrself? their english quite ok isit? or u insist on 300baht n no more b4 boardg the taxi?

hi all
anyone knows of a seafood restaurant where u pick ur own live seafood n dictate how u want them cook? i saw it on travel n living channel on e cable a few times n alwaays e same place...

 

[icebaby0]

Just to inform those who wish to travel cheap next year feb and mar'06.

Airasia is offering one way from $29.99(total airfare + tax from $122 onwards) to BKK.

Tigerairways is offering one way from $9.98 (total airfare + tax from $99 onwards) to hatyai, krabi, phuket, etc

Check their website for details:
1) www.airasia.com
2) www.tigerairways.com

I booked for 5 pax to go in march'06 to BKK...can't wait!

 

[schnauzie]

can a taxi fit 5 adults? why is 300 baht flat? i thought it goes by meter?

 

[passbyonly]

Hi schnauzie,

yeah..tat's my concern too.... anyone knows?

 

[aquarius_888]

I would also like to know about the taxi thingy.

 

[princessjen]

hi schnauzie,

usually taxi tat leaves from the airport cost thb300 flat exclude the toll chrg

 

[aquarius_888]

I managed to pay 300baht inclusive of toll chrg...think can neg?

 

[princessjen]

hi aquarius,
wah like tat u zhuan dao lor..tats cool..
i din neg cos we took e cab frm e taxi counter lor...then e gal said toll pay driver...next trip i try to bargain..keke can go to BKK in jan06 soon..

 

[sweetpea]

Hi ladies...forgot to mention, when I said 250 Baht..its by meter..not by nego.

And no worries about English, so far, I have met all English speaking cab drivers in Bangkok. To pay toll urself, before you reach the toll station, prepare your bahts. 20 baht denominations are good. as u approach the toll station, ask them how much and say that u will pay. Then pass the money to them.

 

[aquarius_888]

pjen, heh heh...my hubby is the one who does the negotiation...then if taking taxi from hotel then is the hotel people neg for us.

 

[sereneli]

Hi Gals,

Going bangkok with my whole family (6 Adults) in Jan 2006. Want to check if there's any service apartment there that has 3 rooms to a flat. Alternatively, anybody tried Bangkok City Inn?

 

[noscon]

cool.... thanks 4 e tip sweetpea

 

[blueroti]

Hi anyone stayed at Reflections Hotel before? the rooms look really cool. but wondering if it's really out of the place.
any idea?
thanks!

 

[tarcie]

I just came back from BKK today.

Actually i dunno why, but apparently the taxi charge me only 150 baht to go to first hotel from the airport. I think the taxi will charge more if you stay in a more expensive hotel. And he did not charge any toll too.=p

 

[blueroti]

hi

has anyone stayed at centrepoint service apt petchburi hotel before? the reviews on asiarooms are pretty good. i'm almost sold on staying there.

thanks!

 

[mitzi]

Hi Tarcie

How is First Hotel? Is it really infested with cockroaches like some of the website mentioned? Or really clean? I am thinking of staying at the Tower Wing for my next holiday.

Thanks

 

[zenn]

Hi gals,

Jetstar is having promo too! Btw any recommendation for hotel in BKK?

 

[zenn]

Hi all,

I realised that Samran Place is quite highly recommended here. Can I check where exactly is the hotel located? Convenient?

Anyone stayed in Arnoma? Its very convenient but heard quite old?

 

[blueroti]

hi zenn

2 of my friends said that Arnoma is not bad, esp. the breakfast, but it's abit pricey - more than $100 per nite.

 

[zenn]

Hi blueroti,

Yalor. Arnoma around $107 per nite. Any cheaper and yet convenient one beside Asia?

I stayed in Eastin early this yr. I quite like that hotel except that location not as convenient.

Anyone???

 

[sweetpea]

Yep..Arnoma is nice. Clean..and the stuff are very friendly. Breakfast is good too...location is superb. Just pricey, and a little crowded maybe.

 

[sweetpea]

oh and one more thing..I like Arnoma's bathroom!

 

[fates]

How come nobody recommends Pathuwan Princess? I stayed there two times while I was there

Cheers,

 

[zenn]

Thanks sweetpea!

Fates, pathuwan princess confirmed gd but x leh!

Any other cheap and gd one? Btw, anyone stayed in Eastin or Reflection Rooms recently?

 

[aquarius_888]

Fates, yeah...PP's price quite expensive and also difficult to get rooms...will be staying there when I go in Jan next year. Still waiting for confirmation from travel agent.

 

[mitzi]

Anyone stayed at First Hotel before recently? Any comments? I'm still thinking whether to change the hotel cos there're quite a few bad reviews about First Hotel.

 

[destitonia]

hi all, im going to bkk with hubby for the first time. Read in the forum that no need to bring so much clothes there cos can easily buy from there. But i also read that over there the sizes are quite small..worried i may not be able to get cos me and hubby quite big size..

mitzi : i also was looking at first hotel but becos of the many bad reviews, i dropped the idea. staying at arnoma cos asia fully booked..

 

[mitzi]

destitonia: Arnoma more exp leh, thus out of my budget. Booked First Hotel in a rush, now regret. Thus thinking of changing. sigh..

Wonder if anyone stayed there recently, can provide some reviews..

 

[ahjo77]

hi Mitzi

I Had stay in First Hotel in eariler this year ,..end march ...and we stay in the tower wing which is the newer one n i find that the hotel room n loation is not bad leh ..quite clean jsut that breakfast is so so onli....for those who like to go pratunam n central world plaza ..i find this hotel is quite accessible to them

 

[ahjo77]

another budget hote that you can conisder is Samran Place..however for the breakfast tis not buffet ...its a set meal..thus those big eaters might not be full ....keke

 

[mitzi]

AhJo, really ah? I dun mind so long there's no cockroaches/rats loh. Cos I saw from some reviews, that there are.. Scared the hell out of me kekeke..

And I also heard that even though there's confirmation that you booked a room, you go there, end up no available rooms, and they throw you in the main wing! Which is very old and dirty..

 

[ariesta]

hi all, do u gals know where to get wedding favours in bkk????

 

[tarcie]

Mitzi,

I think first hotel is okay. I stayed at the main wing. It is not dirty, but please dont stay at the 9th floor as it is more noisy. You can request a change of rooms if you are not satisfied. It is definitely cheap though.

 

[fates]

Oopps okok....ya Pathuwan Princess is on the high side but it's so comfy loh. Heee...
And convenient as MBK is just beside it

Hi ariesta, depending what you want, but you can mostly find bulk purchases for your favours in CTC market......

 

[mitzi]

tarcie, thank u so much!! U stayed Main Wing? OH.. that's the older building rite? Hmm.. but the reviews not like what u say haha..

 

[zenn]

Hi Ahjo,
Where is Samran Place located?

Any comments on PJ Watergate Hotel and Baiyoke Sky Hotel? Which is more convenient?

 

[mitzi]

I stayed at Baiyoke Sky before. The view is great! Is at Pratunam. But not so convenient cos it's not near to any BTS. But for me, cabs are so cheap (by meter), so everywhere I went, I took cab! And I love the view from the hotel

Now, any comments for Eastin/First Hotel please? Now headache which to go for

 

[zenn]

Thanks mitzi! I stayed in Eastin early this yr. Nice hotel and value for money but not v convenient too.

 

[mitzi]

Eastin fully booked for Dec

I'm stucked with First Hotel. Prays hard that it's clean and no cockroaches/rats!!!

 

[ariesta]

fates: Thanks!!! actually i was hoping for some lobang there... coz my negotiation skills sucks big time....mahhahahaha

 

[butterkiss]

hi mitzi,
I stayed in both Eastin and First Hotel before.
For location wise, First Hotel is much more convenient. I am quite okie with the hotel... just that need to wait pretty long for the lift at times.
As for Eastin, it's more classy and "comfortable". But have to walk quite a distant to Pratunam side.

 

[zenn]

I remember some gals stayed in PJ Watergate recently rite? Any comments?

 

[mitzi]

hi butter, thanks! So long its clean, I'm fine

Just that saw some reviews that it was kinda infested with 'unwelcome guests' that's all

 

[destitonia]

hi ladies,
anyone going to change thai bhat? any idea where offers the best rate?

 

[icebaby0]

ohstrawberry,

Can you send me pictures of the Samran hotel? I intend to stay there but since my parents are going...i need to confirm how it look like.

Email is [email protected]

 

[bbpooh]

hi destitonia,

i just change my thai bhat yesterday at 24.1 dun know is the rate good or not....me will be going to bangkok next thursday staying at Arnoma Hotel, can anyone advise whether there is any massage near the hotel?