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    I tried a BNB place down by the river last year. The view was fantastic and that was all. Place was a total shit hole, dirty dim lighting, bathroon full of rubbish and the kitcken and few utensils where appaling. I had paid a fortnight in advance but just left the keys on the table next morning and told the owner I was off. Got a nice suite back in the Grand President and proceeded to have the normal great time.

     

    Airbnb might be OK but I think its imperative that the place is inspected first. The one I had booked looked great in the photos and had a heap of good reviews. Maybe the reviewers live in different accomodation to me !! It truly wasnt even Guest House level. Live and learn. Hotels only for this boy.

  12. Posted · Edited by Geronimo42

    Aussie English....I forfeited my money voluntarily. I did not want to spend half of Saturday arguing about money.

    I chose it, I paid for it and it was me that didn't like it for the reasons stated. I just wanted out of the place. If you think my review was unjustified , you are in bkk go visit it and tell me wether you would stay there. I wouldn't and didn't.

    I posted the review as I felt it would help someone else ,not start a federal investigation!!

    When I informed the guy by phone that I was leaving no refund was offered and none was asked for. None of this should detract from the fact the apartment was far far from being up to scratch!! I am aware most of the reviews are positive that was the very reason, coupled with the friendliness if the owner that prompted me to book in the first place!!!

    i will put up with a certain amount of "worn weariness" but this went far past that. The guy you quote stayed 11 out of 11 nights. I stayed one out of 15.

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    No problem. I just checked the link and word fine from aus so yes must be conflict with .com

    The heading is 1br-river view-state tower- wifi 36. Hosted by Kevin, a really nice guy but his apartment was not! When you locate the listing check the review dated 13/14 march. The guy mentions a few things I noticed also but did not include in my post. Have fun!!

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    This company acts as agents for a number of apartment owners and I thought that I would try one of the Bangkok apartments instead of my usual suite at the GRand President.

     

    I booked and paid for 15 days on the 34th floor of the State Tower down near the river. The reviews were nearly all excellent and the photographs were great. The view from the 34th balcony was fabulous.

     

    I arrived at 8pm and boy was I dissapointed! Dingey and grubby and in need of immediate attention. One air con only just worked and the other sounded as if it was suffering from a terminal illness. The bed was so soft it nearly enveloped me. This was not a cheap apartment. There were four chipped and unmatched mugs in the so called kitchen and that was it. The kitchen and bathroom cupboards wwere full of old boxes, polystyrene and general shit and hadn't been cleaned out since Noah's day.. Granted the view was great, but I dont visit Bkk for the hotel views.

     

    I rang the Grand President that night and they gave me a great deal on a newly refurbed suite, so first thing next morning I was out. I did my money but who cares. I had a comfortable suite for the rest of my stay. The stay at the GP cost the same as the apartment(?)

     

    Beware if you are considering this type of accomodation. I'll stick to hotels and well know serviced apartments in the future.

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    I have always stayed in the deluxe suites here and get a great monthly deal . The staff a fantstic,The suites are huge and the beds very comfortable but after my last stay in November it will be my last. The suites are starting to look a little ragged about the edges, but the nighly fight to try and walk from the suk to the hotel, is too much. Alco carts footpath restauriants and zilch room on the road. Like wandering through a inner Dehli suburb.

    On my next visit I will be try AirBB down on the river, easy to get to nana and cowboy by MTR and a taxi home afterwards. AirBB deal seesm good. I will be there beginning of march so I will let you know.

    Soi 11 went from a place for a nice gentle stroll to madness in only three of four years incredible IMHO not nice.

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