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  2. Posted · Edited by pennybridge

    https://www.on8bangkok.com/

    The hotel got two entrances. Main entrance can be a bit tricky to find at first. It's in a small alley, the first alley to your right once you enter Soi 8. You will have a few restaurants on your right and left side. A massage shop just opposite of the entrance to the hotel. Trucks, and cars are usually blocking the way to drop off stuff to the restaurants. The second entrance is open until 7pm. It's facing sukhumvit, but you have to walk through a tailor shop. I find it a little bit awkward. It's next to Nang seeda.

    Nothing special about the hotel itself. I do think it's great value for the money. The windows have frosted glass, so you can't really see anything outside but it brings in enough light. Rooms are spacious and you get everything you could ask for. What i didnt like was the shower, it has some awkward controls. No problem to bring guests to the room, never asked for ID of the guest. Location of the hotel is great, price is good for what you get. I would repeat staying here again.

     

  3. Posted

    18 hours ago, CanadaVisitor said:

    Thanks PB...more options are always good to have.

    I enjoyed coffee at Kinaree several mornings.  A cheap and decent diner type place

    I agree, they have some good food options for a decent price. Thai and western.

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  4. Posted · Edited by pennybridge

    https://gbibangkok.com/

    Just sharing my thoughts of the hotel. 
    Location is excellent on sukhumvit soi 11. Staff was very friendly and gave a nice welcome. Kinnaree restaurant is part of the hotel which is open 24/7, hotel also have a travel agency inside. I booked the grand suite room. Room itself was spacious. Everything outdated, aircon wasnt that great as well. The bed was a major issue. Mattress way too hard. It felt like sleeping on the floor. Not sure if it was just my bed or all beds are the same? I did ask the staff, but they said its normal. No problem to bring guest to the room. No joiner fee. Security will ask for ID, and have the guest sign a document.

    I had 2 nights booked, but checked out after one night. I just couldnt sleep well because of the bed. Bed is perfect for having sex on though, if that's something to have in consideration. 
    There are so many hotels in Bangkok with good value for the money, for me this was not one of them. If someone have considered staying here, and dont like beds that are too hard then maybe this is some good advice to reconsider.

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  6. Posted

    Not sure where in the world you guys fly from, but it also depends how flexible you are. Mondays and tuesdays are usually the cheapest days to fly on. Example, Stockholm to Bangkok. November 6 to November 20 is 570 usd with Royal Jordanian.

    (June to August are expensive months to fly from Europe)

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  8. Posted

    In my opinion, i rather put the extra money on a larger room. I stayed in the club room during month of june for a few days. Not sure if they have improved it now. View from the lounge is nothing special. Food, or rather snack options are just average. Drink menu is very limited. The service from the staff is really good though.

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    I've noticed many hotels have increased their prices. Was going to stay at Aloft or Mercure but for me it's not really worth what im getting for the money. There are still some hotels with good prices. Few examples Galleria 10 and Hotel Solo at soi 2. I'm sure there are others to find with good value for money.
    When it comes to flights i'm happy to have saved up a bunch of Avios and Eurobonus that i've used on my next trip. So i don't really pay too much.

  10. Posted · Edited by pennybridge

    I was a little bit dissapointed with Landmark during my stay, maybe the fact that i think the executive lounge was a big joke. I did like the rooms at Mercure soi 11 more, just opposite of Cindys. Aloft is decent as well. Personally i would pick Mercure or Aloft instead of Landmark on my next visit.

    I understand they have their policies when it comes to early check in or late check out.
    At Aloft i arrived 7 hours before check in because of early flight. They didnt have any problem to find me a room, plus they also gave me a free upgrade for no extra charge. While on the other hand, Landmark i asked for late check out (3 hours later than my check out time). They were going to charge me for a half day extra for late check out.

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  11. Posted

    What dates are you flying? Maybe try different routing. If i check some random dates in november from Stockholm to Bangkok its 600gbp with return flight. I know it's easier when you can be flexible. Cheapest option from scandinavia seems to be Finnair, followed by Thai airways.
    Same dates from London around 730 gbp. Eva air slightly cheaper than Finnair.

    I still have a lot of frequent flyer miles with SAS to use on star alliance tickets. On my last trip all i had to pay for award ticket was 50k Eurobonus (2-4-1 amex voucher) plus 90gbp in taxes.
    I do think there will be a devaluation coming though, so if people are sitting on a lot of points with whichever airline or amex membership reward i think its time to use them.
    Considering current prices on economy tickets i dont see any problem booking such with award tickets.


     

  12. Posted · Edited by pennybridge

    I know we are probably very few. If someone like it as much as i do, or is eager to try i could highly recommend Lola's Kitchen. Located closed to sukhumvit soi 49.

    In the picture. Lumpiang shanghai, lechon paksiw, pork sisig & lechon kawali. Masarap!

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    21 minutes ago, oliver17 said:

     

    Seems like a lot of folks who have stayed there say there is nothing wrong with it, that it is a low-end property but a clean one. That said, if the idea is to stay in a hotel within shouting distance of Nana Plaza, there are several nicer options on Soi 4 in the same price range like Lohas or Citrus Suites. 

     

     

    Walked past citrus suites when going to analisa massage the other day. It looks really nice, and the street is ok. I checked the prices online for the bigger rooms, seems like great value for the money. Will give it a try on my next visit.

  15. Posted

    4 hours ago, oliver17 said:

     

    Yes, exactly what Mikel said. The pool isn't the typical rooftop setup. Plenty of seating with lots of nooks and crannies for sitting with LBs. The rooftop restaurant also serves up a killer hamburger that rivals what Firehouse in Bangkok offers. Overall, it's a solid property and as said before it's about a 3 minute walk from CIB.

    A couple of downsides: The lobby restaurant tends to get overwhelmed at breakfast. Tables don't always get cleared promptly enough and it causes customers to stand in line for 15 minutes or so waiting minutes to be seated. It's not a fun way to start the day when you have a pounding hangover from the night before and just want something to eat. 

    I stayed there twice over a 10 month span. Both times the elevator music was nothing but Eric Clapton's "I Shot the Sheriff". As a bonus, they always had the volume turned up way too loud.  I have always hated that song. Hearing it in G10 elevators about eleventy billion times over 2 years was worse than waiting in line for breakfast every day. Way worse. 

    I stayed there 2 years ago, also 7 years ago. I usually never eat any breakfast as its too early. I tend to be back in the room very late, so breakfast is not an issue. I know the pool isnt the greatest, but its good for an hour or two to relax during the day.

    I agree abut the music in the elevator, haha its a disaster hearing same song on repeat.
    Before i used the club room, with the extras it came with. Not really worth it though since the hotel doesnt have a lounge. But the service was excellent in the rooftop bar. I actually haven't tried the hamburger, so i have to do it next time!

  16. Posted

    53 minutes ago, Edisto said:
    5 hours ago, pennybridge said:
    Late reply, but i e-mailed them yesterday and got this reply:
     
    Dear Khun pennybridge

    Greeting From Galleria 10 Bangkok Hotel, Central Reservation Office

    Thank you for your kind email. In regard to your query, The Galleria 10 hotel is reopening from 10th May onwards and our booking engine will be live on the same date as well. I can help with the room rates and assist in making bookings. Could you kind advise the specific date check in and check out by return. Then, I will offer the special rate accordingly.

    Should you kind more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Best Regards,
     

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    I stayed at Galleria for a week a few weeks ago and am now at S15 in a junior suite. Not much of a price difference. Galleria has an unused quiet pool. S15 has none. I am loving the S15. Obviously not as quiet but I'm fine with the rumbles of Sukhumvit. Has an outdoor bar on the street you can sit in evening - great for people watching. I'd come back here again. The Movenpick up the street was recommended to me by a certain LB. I checked it out and it looks good too, depending on rate you can wrangle on Agoda.

    S15 looks great, might give it a try as well. I do prefer a hotel with a pool. S15 looks promising though with great location. I got a good deal on Agoda at Galleria 10. Deluxe Chill Room, 820 baht/night (maybe its the normal rate?). Only staying 2 nights there though before i go to Pattaya.

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  17. Posted

    On 4/15/2022 at 3:56 PM, whiteshirt said:

    Galleria soi 10 fully booked ? 

    Late reply, but i e-mailed them yesterday and got this reply:
     

    Dear Khun pennybridge

    Greeting From Galleria 10 Bangkok Hotel, Central Reservation Office

    Thank you for your kind email. In regard to your query, The Galleria 10 hotel is reopening from 10th May onwards and our booking engine will be live on the same date as well. I can help with the room rates and assist in making bookings. Could you kind advise the specific date check in and check out by return. Then, I will offer the special rate accordingly.

    Should you kind more information please do not hesitate to contact us.

    Best Regards,
     

  19. Posted

    Has anyone done a day trip to Chiang Rai from Bangkok? I'll travel to Thailand next month, and i always wanted to see wat rong khun (white temple). I saw prices on flights are extremely cheap, and a round trip is like 30-40usd from Bangkok. I'm not really interested in seeing anything else in Chiang Rai. Maybe im missing something else? Would it be possible to get a taxi straight from the airport to temple and then back to the airport? How many hours would i need? If there are other things that are a must to see or do while in Chiang Rai i could stretch it maybe to staying a night.

    I only stay 3 weeks in Thailand. 1 week for Bangkok, 4-5 days Pattaya. The rest i havent figured out yet. Maybe few days in Koh Samui or Koh Samet. That's why i don't want to spend too much time in Chiang Rai, unless there is something else i really should do or see when im there.

    All input is highly appreciated.

  21. Posted

    I will be in Bangkok dec 23 to dec 28. I'm really struggling to choose a hotel. I've stayed in Galleria 10 before with club benefits which i really liked. This time i'm choosing between Galleria 10, The Landmark, Doubletree (Soi 2) or Adelphi suites. I just can't decide.

    What i didnt like with Galleria 10 was the distance to Nana (well 10 minutes walk is not bad, but when being drunk it feels very far), i also didnt like that the elevators was just very near the reception. The less walk of shame effect the better.

    Does anyone have any other recommendations? My budget is maximum 6 000 thb per night. I would prefer a hotel with late check out option. My flight from Bangkok is dec 28 very late evening.

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