Need Advice on BKK

[deadman 0]

hello all, i'll be going to bkk from pattaya on jan 17 & looking to stay somewhere near soi cowboy. Theres the Swiss Grottino off soi 17 but i'd prefer to stay in a four/five star hotel. The Majestic Grande seems to fit my budget but it is further away. Any advice anyone...?

Edited January 1, 2006 by deadman

[Andy031 0]

Majestic Grande is just a short walk from Soi Cowboy and just a few steps from Nana plaza, great location and a great hotel

[Samsonite 181]

The Majestic Grand to Soi Cowboy is at least a mile long walk.

The Swiss Grottino is closer to Soi Cowboy, and the rooms are more than adequate, but it is not 4 Star material.

If you want high quality and a place that is about 1/2 between Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy, try The President Solitaire at the end of Soi 11. I think it is a "perfect location" (very subjective choice) but many think it is a bit off the beaten path. However, if you know the area, or your taxicab driver knows the area (that is, the back streets), it is a 35-40 Baht cab fare to either Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy. I prefer to walk, but most Thai girls do NOT.

 

http://www.presidentsolitaire.com/hotels/p...ire/default.asp

Edited January 1, 2006 by Samsonite

[deadman 0]

thx for that samsonite, i decided to go for the solitaire. now the question is what to do in bkk for these 2 days??? I wonder!!!

[nico 0]

You should have gone to the Majestic Grande. You can walk to Soi Cowboy in 20 minutes, or else you can take the skytrain to get there, (or a taxi, which is ridicuously cheap).

[deadman 0]

probably!!! but the in-room amenities seemed to be slightly better than the grande ie 42in plasma, bigger room, dvd player, kind of in the middle of nana & cowboy & more or less same price as the grande...

[Sailfast 503]

probably!!! but the in-room amenities seemed to be slightly better than the grande ie 42in plasma, bigger room, dvd player, kind of in the middle of nana & cowboy & more or less same price as the grande...

How much?

 

Thanks,

 

Sailfast

[Samsonite 181]

How much?

 

Thanks,

 

Sailfast

Try here:

 

http://www.presidentsolitaire.com/hotels/p...ire/default.asp

 

Don't believe the rack rate. They have a few "packages." Use to be a great deal, I thought the best "bang for the buck" in a hotel I had ever seen, BUT in the last 14-16 months they have almost double their rates.

[deadman 0]

i will be paying 7600baht for 2 nights stay (solitaire premier package) inc breakfast, all taxes, round trip airport transfer (which i won't need). it is a bit more pricier than the majestic grande but you do get a bigger room & extra inroom amenities than the grande...

Edited January 12, 2006 by deadman

[Floyd 0]

Stayed at both.

Solitaires locaTION sucks.

Solitaire big tv is the only plus.

Majestics room is like being in 5 star but paying 3 star price.

[jballstate 326]

hello all, i'll be going to bkk from pattaya on jan 17 & looking to stay somewhere near soi cowboy. Theres the Swiss Grottino off soi 17 but i'd prefer to stay in a four/five star hotel. The Majestic Grande seems to fit my budget but it is further away. Any advice anyone...?

The Majestic Grande is almost right at Nana Entertainment Plaza and is girl friendly.

 

Nana area is every bit a s good or better than Soi Cowboy but it's a matter of choice. If you want one close to Cowboy try the Westin or Sheraton which are both about a block away.

[rubinjames 2]

Stay at the majestic grande walk up to sukhumvit (you can walk by Nana first if you want by walking thru the Raja Hotel car park? ) walk up on to the platform of Nana Skytrain pay your ten babt from the machine, wait for a train (every five minutes) heading towards On Nut, walk on to the train ,get off the very next stop; Asok station walk down the stairs to your left heading south cross the street and your there .

 

In short it wouldnt take you long nor will the walk be a mile.

[MC_Ldop 40]

I'm at the Majestic Grande right now and am very pleased with the hotel. In between hunting sessions, you can relax in the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room (broken right now though). As far as I'm aware, the Grottino is nice but doesn't have those kind of amenities. I'm not sure if that's a factor for you or not.

[Samsonite 181]

Stayed at both.

Solitaires locaTION sucks.

Solitaire big tv is the only plus.

Majestics room is like being in 5 star but paying 3 star price.

I've decided that hotel selection is as personal and subjective a choice

as what each person sees as "beautiful."

With that in mind I think Soi 11 is a perfect location, unless, of course, you like being in the middle of the noise and action and close to NEP and the Nana Hotel parking lot. It is all a matter of personal preference.

Edited January 14, 2006 by Samsonite

[Stormy 0]

I stayed in Swiss Grottino and loved the room, but the building sucks.

 

Have you tried the Town Lodge on Soi 18 - another designer hotel and looks very good if you dont mind the location