Denbosch1971

Better keep using BBK @CJ-BLF. It's the official IATA code for Suvarnabhumi. The code used by the International Civil Aviation Organization is VTBS. Not sure where @hock19 got SVK from, but according to the IATA list, it doesn't exist! Is there another system to identify airports ?

Solitaire in Soi 11 has sauna !

I have stayed at Citadines, in Sukhumvit Soi 8 for over 6 weeks, in two visits during August and September. So let me give you a small review. Reception: very friendly and helpful. Check in around 11am both times no problem (although official check in starts at 2pm). From 7am to 6pm there is a coffee machine where you can get a coffee/cappuccino, free of charge. Check-out (before noon) was without a problem. The hotel is guest friendly, even when taking two girls at the same time. A few days (when I went in relative early), girls had to hand over ID at reception. Most of the times, they didn't bother at all. Room: similar to the one in attached picture (pictures are snatched from the web). Only difference is view out of window, which for me a brick wall from the building next door But they are spacious enough with a small kitchenette (only used for making coffee though). The couch is just to narrow to stretch you legs when sitting on it (at least when you're over 1.85m, not really convenient. The bed and pillows are perfect, and same for the shower. Too bad bumgun was leaking, so bathroom floor was wet all the time. Daily cleaning of bed sheets and room and additional towels was okay. Water is supplied as much as needed. On request: smoking rooms are available (inside, no balcony). Swimming pool: I added the picture from the web. Didn't visit a single time during my stays Breakfast: you get vouchers, which you have to bring every morning. Inside there are basically two small tables and 1 bigger table (where groups or multiple individuals can sat down). Outside terrace has plenty of space to sit down. The coffee is good. The food is below average. Some cereal with milk, some yogurt and some hot food which never looked appealing to me. There is an option to order eggs, never did it myself. Prefer cappuccino over eggs in the morning. When not booked with room, a breakfast voucher can be bought for 250 THB. Tuktuk: Citadines has a 24/7 tuktuk service, bringing you from the hotel to the entry of Soi 8, at the Lyf hotel. You can also text them via Line, for them to come pick you up there when returning to the hotel. Driver is a bit of a dolt though. Saw him a few times at 7/11, buying a can of beer. Guess designated drivers shouldn't dehydrate Costs: for my stay in August I paid approx. 2.240 THB (excl. breakfast) per night. I only booked this stay two weeks in advance. The stay in September (booked months in advance was approx. 2.200 THB (incl. breakfast) per night. Will I repeat: Yes! Already booked for my next stay, preferably without the breakfast option.

I've never been asked about my return flight. But since you're planning to do visa-run anyhow, why not book the first on already before entering LoS. When asked, you can show them this one!

Smoking rooms: Novotel Ploenchit / Mercure Soi 11 / Citadines Soi 8 Balcony: Hopeland Soi 8 / Solitaire Soi 11 (only in 'old' building).

I decided to extend my stay in BKK for another week, so after my stay at Solitaire, I moved to the Sawasdee Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 8. I got a room at the ground floor, which had a small outside seating area for smoking. The room is small, but has all basics. The bed was okay, the shower very poor. A kind of shower with a water pressure, ensuring it will take 3 minutes to get wet at all I had to work in the afternoon/early evening, so I asked them to make up my room in the morning. The answer was: That's no possible! So I think they cleaned my room only twice during my 7 days stay. Working from the hotel wasn't a big succes either, because the wifi sucks ! The breakfast was included in the room charge, so I did book it. Already after one day, I decided to not go there again, because very limited options. After 9pm, you need the room access card to open the front door of the lobby, otherwise you can't get in at all. Bringing guests was no issue. One time my guest had to hand over her ID, the other times they didn't bother. Room charge was approx. THB 1.320 / night (including breakfast). It's very cheap, so if you're on a small budget, probably acceptable. I won't return though, prefer some more service and comfort for which I happily pay some more. Attached photos from their website. Must be there best room, because mine was probably half this size

I didn't review my accomodation from earlier this year, so here you go. In May, I stayed at Solitaire at the alley between Sukhumvit Soi 11 and Soi 13, for over two weeks. It's actually opposite of the Travelodge hotel, where I wrote about before. I stayed at this place before (February) for a week and at that time, I enjoyed my stay. In February I got a room in the 'old building), which is more at the S13 side. An okay room, small balcony ideal for having a smoke and an awesome huge bed. This convinced me to book again a deluxe room for my May trip. When arriving at the hotel, from the airport I couldn't check in (too early). I wonder what the added value is of providing arrival information upfront, since they don't act on it anyhow. So won't bother about providing it anymore. When I finally got a room, it was located in the new building. The room itself was okay, but unfortunately no balcony nor smoking (although requested). Maybe they couldn arrange a smoking room after 1 week of stay, but never got a notification after that. So deffo disappointing. Very small fridge, but the bed and the shower were good. Also no complains about the wi-fi I didn't book breakfast, because I don't want like to have 'deadlines' for having breakfast. The Coffee Club on the S11 corner is only 1 minute walk away and perfect to have a breakfast for similar price. After a few days the announced the pool area to be closed down for maintenance. As an alternative, guests could go to the pool in another hotel nearby. Far from ideal, so didn't have another swim after pool closure. They have a shuttle service to Sukhumvit Road, but it's almost never available or really difficult to find the driver, so after one try didn't even try using it anymore. The most annoying in the hotel is the continuous hassle from Indian guys at the ground floor, who try to lewer you into a visit of the (overpriced) Indian restaurant on the topfloor. Everyone knows the guys on the street screaming: "Indian food, sir ?" to all farangs walking by, but inside the hotel I expect to be left unbothered. Unfortunately, sometimes 4 times per day they approached me with questions, invitations and flyers. They were relentless, even after saying "no" all the time! Most likely this is the reason why 80% of the guests are Indian anyhow. Room charge was approx. THB 2.530 / night (without breakfast). In hindsight, I would have said too much money for the provided service. Will I return --> probably not. Attached photos are from my Feb-stay, in the old building.

Mercure in Soi 11 has rooms where parts of the wall are mirrors. Very good memories from the wall next to the couch

Most definitely

Yes. I always buy one when waiting for the luggage anyhow

I agree with @taaseesanuk, Hopeland in Soi 8 is a nice and affordable place. Enjoyed many nights there last year. I can also recommend Travelodge in Soi 11, similar price range. A little further from WN and CIB, but crawling distance from Cindy's

Hi Frank, maybe this one is suitable for you. In Sukh. Soi 4,. Only few minutes walk to Why Not, about 10-12 minutes walk to Cindy's and Check In bar. They charge currently around USD 33-43 a night !

Going there as a couple ... probably having a mean girlfriend, he might be right

You should watch the video posted yesterday: Very educational and fun to watch imho

Terrace was still completely covered up (on Wednesday end of morning). So work still ongoing!