jolski

Since coming to Thailand the last 4 years I have always stayed at President Palace while in Bangkok. The rooms are of a good size and 1 can opt for the King Size Bed or 2 Queens. If on my own I generally book the standard room, if with a guest or the possibility of a guest staying a couple days then will opt for the Deluxe as these rooms contain a bathtub which seems to get well used by LBS. I would not bother with the club rooms, when I did, I never used the advantages which were on offer. There are always options to book with or without breakfast. The Breakfast buffet is good. It has all the fixings to make a Full English, and has an egg station so you can have your eggs cooked fresh. It is also complimented with a number of Thai dishes which your guest may well appreciate. If you are not up for such a big breakfast they now have a full Starbucks in the lobby as an alternative. Being on Soi 11 there are also many options around. As far as having guests, I have never been charged extra. The security will register them and hold their ID until they leave. If you do not escort them to the door then Security will make a call to your room. 1 guest which I had, left on their own and she later told me that security was asking many questions, maybe a 1 off, but now I just escort them out, they collect their ID and no questions. The pool is fine and gets a good few hours of sunshine if tanning is your thing. Other hotels do have roof top pools which offers more hours of sunlight. The staff is very friendly and are always helpful. They do advertise airport cars, but I generally just ask them to get me a meterd taxi as it saves about 800 Baht. They have also organised a private car to Pattaya for me for 1200 Baht. The restaurant is a Sports Bar which used to be ManU themed, there are still remnants of Man U but they have decorated to include other teams. Immediately across the road is the Australian Bar, so if AFL is your thing it is on your doorstep. Soi 11 for me is very convenient and has lots to offer. I generally book through Agoda, however you should check their website direct as they often have many offers/options, depending if you like the extra options it maybe a better deal than Agoda. Internet is free usually for 2 devices, sometimes if needed they will give a code for a third. The internet is fine for normal surfing and email. They offer a wide range of TV channels, but you may need to go to the Sports Bar for EPL matches as they are usually on specialty channels. The rooms contain all the usual amenities, safes, robes, mini fridge and coffee/tea. For me it is very good value for the money.

I usually stay on Soi 11 and there is the German Bar/Restaurant, it is 25 metres from the Aussie and Zaks WIne Bars. I believe they do have some German Malt Beers there as well as a great BBQ Pork Knuckle. (Usually Friday)