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Can’t complain at that.
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Totally agree ... I stayed there on my previous trip. Had a hotel booked for 64k for 19 nights, which is very acceptable already (with free cancellation option). Two weeks before departure is saw Hopeland lowered from 60k to 31k for 19 nights! Saving 33k THB in 5 minutes was simply too hard to resist
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Scrimping on hotels just isn’t worth it. You can stay at Hopeland on soi 8 for around 1500-1800b a night, which is really good value.
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That's really crap @xcom ! Thanks for sharing. I am quite sure none of the BMs here will consider it anymore Hope the rest of your trip made up for this 'inconvenience'
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City lodge bangkok.. just an update to this I wouldn't recommend this place ever again. The doors don't lock properly and someone else I saw in reception had the same problem. Serious security issues, I had someone accidentally (a guest)walk into my room twice. So I left the hotel and went somewhere else but still had the room as an emergency bolt hole. Well I returned two weeks later for my last 6 hours before a flight and someone used the room for a shit and a shower. I barricaded the door for safety before I laid on the bed for a couple of hours. Depressing, unsecure and creepy. That's the Bangkok city lodge
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Something different and special - Aromkwan Asian Barbecue
Genghis replied to Genghis's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
You've now placed an image in my head that's going to last for a very long time. That's especially the case as I first read it as "like watching THAT guy have a wank" which would also be true with some of the faces he pulls. -
Something different and special - Aromkwan Asian Barbecue
Mark22 replied to Genghis's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
That food looks absolutely insane but watching that guy eat is like watching a guy have a wank...just don't. Great stuff @Genghis and many thanks. -
Oh right lol I recommend stable lodge on soi 8 anyway it has a balcony and quiet enough but still closed to the main mongering area and non intrusive reception (good or bad depending what you want) . I will never not have a room without a balcony in Bangkok again.
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No point replying to him about that, he's banned now (good riddance) and almost certainly didn't go to the hotel anyway.
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I know a place but it's not luxury but it's no shit hole either. Ladyboy lift straight to room, no pass through reception. Luxury hotels are just nosey full of busy bodies and not worth the hassle
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Something different and special - Aromkwan Asian Barbecue
Genghis posted a topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
It's quickly coming up to the time of year when the Mrs and I are going to be heading back over to Thailand. As with most Thai girls this means her thoughts are increasingly dominated by two main things - family and food, mostly food TBH. She's got a list of places where she wants to eat in the first week and in all honesty it's a bit optimistic to think that even a hungry lady boy can manage it all but she'll try. If I can be bothered I'll make a thread for some of those places on her list, particularly the cheap but still excellent ones. Instead of working through her list of recommendations here I'm going to discuss the one place I'm looking forward to most. A small group of us have booked this for a friend's birthday and I can't wait to go there again after a very memorable meal there earlier this year. Aromkwan in On Nut is something that I think might be unique. It's definitely fucking delicious. This place is a very small restaurant attached to the owner's house. Despite that the chef has serious credentials from top restaurants and produces mountains of beautiful food at reasonable prices. The food is a mix of Malaysian, Thai, Chinese and Indian slow cooked dishes like curries, chicken wings and big hunks of meats which are then smoked in an American style barbecue until the meat falls off the bone. This is then served on a gigantic pile of biryani rice and with loads of sides, some of which have also been smoked for hours too. Generally it serves set menus at prices like 999B for a ridiculously generous amount of food plus your beers and other drinks. There are additional options too, I especially recommend the slow cooked goat as being one of the best things I've eaten this year at least and the fish options are beautiful too. This is one of those restaurants that even hungry people like me end up leaving with a fridge worth of leftovers. The atmosphere is fun, particularly in a small group as you can easily take over the restaurant for birthdays which is why my friend booked it for next month. If going to On Nut to eat in a converted restaurant in a garden sounds unappealing they run a very popular takeaway operation where you can get barbecued meats or 30 hour pork knuckle or goat leg biryani etc. I haven't tried these yet, but it's a matter of time until I do. I've attached a picture (not mine, I'm not one of those people who takes photos of food) that shows the type of food you can expect there. Truly delicious stuff. https://maps.app.goo.gl/n8PJipu9zT9dMCMS6 Please accept my apologies for posting a Mark Wiens video. I find him irritating as many people do but this video gives a good example of the mountains of food available here. This video is a few years old so I think it's from the previous location in Sathorn. -
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Grande Centre Point Prestige and Grande Centre Lumphini
CJ-BLF replied to blueBKK's topic in Hotel Reviews
Beautiful hotel, but the Dawin is more convenient and also nice on the upper rooms. -
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When I went to Landmark hotel in February, they finished renovation, and the lifts now require key cards. I picked landmark before because 1) it was luxurious 2) it didn't require key card so the LBs and GGs can come to my room easily. I had to pick them up which was annoying. Next time I'm in Bangkok, which is next month, I will be looking for something without key card access. Any advice would be appreciated. I only stay in luxury hotels.
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Grande Centre Point Prestige and Grande Centre Lumphini
blueBKK replied to blueBKK's topic in Hotel Reviews
Thanks to you both. Already quite a few to chose from so I will go and search the best deals. Looking forward to the trip........... -
Grande Centre Point Prestige and Grande Centre Lumphini
Genghis replied to blueBKK's topic in Hotel Reviews
I agree with everything written by. @Unavowed. All those hotels are very good to excellent and will be perfect for a mongering. If you are interested in considering other luxury hotels similar to the Standard then it might be worth also looking at the options available just one BTS stop away from Nana in Ploen Chit. This would include the Rosewood (outstanding hotel), Park Hyatt and Athenee. However if the main focus of your trip is to enjoy the naughty nightlife and have some LB action you will struggle beat the Hyatt or Sofitel, so convenient and high quality. One more thing to note if you are looking in that price range is that the Landmark (the old high quality mongering classic option) isn't really up to the standard of the Hyatt or Sofitel these days. A group of friends who stayed there recently were quite disappointed despite having fond memories of previous stays there. -
Grande Centre Point Prestige and Grande Centre Lumphini
Unavowed replied to blueBKK's topic in Hotel Reviews
I don't know much about Grande Centre Point hotels, but can comment on the other hotels you've mentioned. The Grand Hyatt fits the bill for R&R without being too far from the action and is in a very nice area. I didn't bring back any guests when I stayed there but you would have no problem or judgement if you did.Both the Hyatt Regency and Sofitel are excellent hotels that are almost next door with all the facilities you need, but Sukhumvit can be chaotic although very close to the main LB bars. Mercure is a solid choice for the convenience of Soi 11 but it's a distinct step down in terms of quality. I'm sure others can comment on whether Gande Centre Point is a good place to stay but from my experience the Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency and Sofitel can give you R&R and convenience. There are plenty of YouTube reviews on all of the hotels to help make your choice. -
Hi, I am planning a trip to BKK from around Oct 10th to Oct 20th - mostly for r&r, including afternoon and night time escapades. I have previously stayed in The Standard and thought it was great, albeit quite a distance to Soi 4 and the surrounds. However, it has doubled in price as of tady. I have found these two Grande Centre Point hotels and I wondered if anyone had used them and could comment? Ideally I would like somewhere good quality, with a gym and pool, reasonably quiet, with a decent breakfast and open to guests without questions. Willing to spend up to BHT5000 per night. I have read reviews on here of the Sofitel, mercure, grand Hyatt etc, for which many thanks. Just looking for an up to date pointer on a few options - thanks in advance. Very much up to meet up when I am there - i'm 58, Brit and a relative newcomer to this secret world!
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Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
Denbosch1971 replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
Soi 17 ... that's walking distance for sure! Thanks for the info @Bwana_LB. Next trip I'll go check it out. The tunabasco looks very appealing to me and a good cappuccino is never a punishment -
Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
Bwana_LB replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
BTW, here's the link to their website. A friend tells me the Asok location, which is much closer than the original location I've been visiting to my hotel on Soi 11, is more spacious and much quieter, https://www.bartelsinternational.com -
Margarita Storm, Corner of Suk. Soi 13 and Suk. Road
Denbosch1971 replied to mardhi's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
They better be on time. Otherwise, I postponed my trip for nothing -
Margarita Storm, Corner of Suk. Soi 13 and Suk. Road
SAGuy replied to mardhi's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
Closed for Renovations Just a heads-up for anybody who visits this American-Mexican restaurant located on the corner of Sukhumvit and soi 13. It has been closed all month for renovations. @Denbosch1971 have no fear, it is scheduled to re-open next month, so plenty of time until your next visit to the LOS. This is a popular place that is open 24 hours a day and was long in need of a refurb. Perhaps the opening of the brand new taqueria called Spicy Sombrero, just a few doors away, prompted them to do this? For me the biggest attraction of Margarita Storm is the location, as it offers outside seating where you can observe the street carnival that Sukhumvit becomes as the darkness falls. The food is very average American-Mexican, although there are a few standout dishes and the margaritas always go down well with the girls. What irritates me the most about this place is that they follow the dreadful American practice of adding the sales tax/VAT to the bill. Americans may be used to this, but for the rest of the world this is considered a deceptive practice. This is especially so when it is actually 17% added to the bill (7% VAT and 10% service charge). I have seen quite a few kick-offs over this, and rightly so, IMHO. The front door was open at the weekend and so I had a good look inside. The place has been gutted and I don't think it will be re-opening until the second half of October, based on my experience of how fast Thai contractors work. Cheers SAG -
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Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
Bwana_LB replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
Thanks for the review, @SAGuy. Bartels is one of my go-to lunch spots. The bread is great, the sandwiches are tasty and there are lots of options, and the juices are terrific. I hear the coffee is very good, but I'm not a coffee drinker. I share your complaint about the noise. The juicers and blenders are running constantly, so if you're sitting close to the bar it can be pretty noisy. I wish they'd do the juicing and blending back in the kitchen where the food is prepared. Prices are a bit higher than your typical Suk lunch spots, but I think the quality is also better. The bacon on my sandwich was thick and was a credit to the pig that surrendered it. The chicken was cooked using sous vide method and was delicious and moist. -
Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
Genghis replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
As do the Danish, especially with lard spread onto the bread. That's a choice which is mystifying to me. Jesus wept! What's next? Not really sure why I'm moaning about though considering the stuff I will happily be eating when getting back to Thailand next month. -
Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
taaseesanuk replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
From memory, the Dutch favors this style as well. -
Bartels, Sukhumvit Soi 17
Unavowed replied to SAGuy's topic in Restaurants, Places to Eat and nightlife
My experience there was waiting for 30 minutes for my food to appear. It might be busy but that’s not a sign of a well organised kitchen. Decent food (nothing special) but I won’t go back because of the long wait even though it’s a convenient location. A better option at the same price point is Roast. I’ve been to their restaurant in Emquartier and the Commons in Thong Lo and love the Turkish eggs.
