LK Metropole

[knortyboy 150]

I stayed in the Metropole for 13 nights last month and it was great.

I contacted them via e-mail requesting the FLB rate and received a reply a few days later from 'Chokita' with an enclosed attachment of a form to fill out with my details and fax back to them to confirm my reservation and payment of 2000 thb deposit.

Easy as that.

 

I've now been trying to book again for next February and after over 4 weeks and 6 e-mails from 'Jad', some of which don't make much sense, I'm no further forward.

All I've managed to find out is that the superior rooms have gone up from 2000 thb to 2240 thb which 'Keeper' had already informed us of and that not all the rooms are available using the FLB rate and also that the 2240 thb only included one breakfast. If I had a guest who wanted breakfast it was another 100 thb.

Jad originally told me that they would require 14000 thb to secure my booking but 2 e-mails later this had risen to 15000 thb.

The latest e-mail I've received is asking me for my fax number so they can fax me a form instead of e-mailing it which I don't have, as I fax straight from my PC.

 

I'd really like to stay there again because I like the area and the hotel itself, and whilst not perfect suited me well. However, I've already started looking for an alternative because I've lost patience and confidence and have visions of payment of 14 or 15 thousand baht being taken from my card and then arriving to find I don't have a room.

Hopefully I'm wrong and it's just a change of staff has caused this confusion and the hotel is still up to a good standard but I'm not sure I'm prepared to take the chance.

 

I'll give 'Jad' one more try and if I can get it sorted all well and good, if not I'll try somewhere else.

 

Anybody staying there now have any problems?

25/11/07. - UPDATE.

Received another e-mail from 'Jad' who says that she is in Singapore now and will deal with my reservation when she returns to Thailand on the 28th November.

We'll see.

 

 

Latest update on the saga of trying to make a reservation in the LK Metropole.

 

I received an e-mail from 'Jad' a day early which I thought was a good sign. Unfortunately this was not the case.

Included with the e-mail was an attachment with what I assumed would be the form to complete with my card details and fax back to her. What a surprise when I opened the attachment to find it is the correct form, but it's already filled in with someone elses details including his card number, expiry date and the 3 digit security code from the back of the card.

If I was a dishonest man it looks like I could have a free trip with someone else footing the bill.

 

If 'William Graham' (or anybody else who knows him and can tell him) staying in a standard room from 23rd Nov until 03rd Dec is reading this, I would suggest that you track down 'Jad' and ask her what the hell she is doing.

[mrsneaky 0]

lol!

 

what a fucked up mistake to make...in many hotels this would be a fire-able offense

[cav 0]

Hi

 

I'm thinking of staying at the LK Metropole this Summer in the Metropole Suite (penthouse). It is not entirely clear from their website, nor on the telephone with them the actual configuration of the suite. Does anyone know :-

 

i) Are there sunbeds (with cushions) on the roof terrace where (it appears) the outside jacuzzi is ?

 

ii) Are there actually one or two such penthouse suites, and if two, what are the differences between them ?

 

Thanks for any info you can provide.

 

cav

Edited January 7, 2008 by cav

[MM 6,562]

Hi

 

I'm thinking of staying at the LK Metropole this Summer in the Metropole Suite (penthouse). It is not entirely clear from their website, nor on the telephone with them the actual configuration of the suite. Does anyone know :-

 

i) Are there sunbeds (with cushions) on the roof terrace where (it appears) the outside jacuzzi is ?

 

ii) Are there actually one or two such penthouse suites, and if two, what are the differences between them ?

 

Thanks for any info you can provide.

 

cav

 

As I understand it, there are 2 penthouses (way above my pay grade), and one of them is occupied by a long stay gay couple pair of BMs who are more likely to be found on other pattaya forums.

 

The jacuzzi is outside on the terrace, and if it didn't have sunbeds, you could certainly request them and they would be provided. I don't know the difference between the two, aside from location at the top floor. I've only seen the one that is available for rent during a party held there a year or so ago.

[bigten 0]

I'm returning to pattaya (4th trip) in a couple weeks and had planned (hoped?) to take advantage of the FLB discount corporate rate (the same as a discount offered to members of the pattaya sports club i believe, but that's another story ..anyway...).

 

I exchanged several emails with the desk which led ultimately to the following response:

 

"In case you would like to reserved by FLB rate kindly let me know name of Manager FLB please, because rate not same studio room FLB rate THB 2,100net with one breakfast no have weekly rate and now we studio room available only one room at 2nd floor

 

Regards,

Mrs. Jad"

 

i confess in all my ignorance i'm not sure what she meant by "Manager FLB" since i learned of the discount on this forum, not at the bar, but.. maybe she does mean the actual bar manager at the bar which makes sense to me, but considering TIT and all, and the fact i don't know the name of the actual bar manager i followed some advice posted here by MM and gave them my user name and mentioned the pages and the rate etc...but have yet to hear any more from the hotel.

 

Did i screw something up? Can anyone here provide me with a helpful name or direction to pursue? If so, it would be most appreciated. Otherwise i guess i'll risk that the renaissance has completed construction and doesn't smell like paint thinner -- or the areca will have an opening...or it's back to soi 13 for this old boy.

 

Many thanks in advance for any help.

[sailingbill 1,002]

Bigten,Can't help now but I'm booked at the Renaissance starting next weekend,

I'lll post a report or PM me/Bill

[MM 6,562]

"In case you would like to reserved by FLB rate kindly let me know name of Manager FLB please, because rate not same studio room FLB rate THB 2,100net with one breakfast no have weekly rate and now we studio room available only one room at 2nd floor

 

If asked this (new) question to confirm your booking, use the name "Martin". That's probably what they are looking for.

[bigten 0]

thanks Martin,

i think it's working now -- i just have to send them my credit card# w/secret code, social security card, original passport and first-born child as a deposit.

 

okay, i'm exaggerating. a little bit.

they don't care about my ss card.

 

but the areca's full and bill's trip report (thnx bill) is still a week away, and i want to be sure i have a bed for the night when i arrive, so i'll give it a go at the metro.

[sailingbill 1,002]

Just to clarify,Danny at the Renaissance took a 30% deposit on my cc.I requested that

he delete my cc info as well as the 3 digit number,he replied that this was done.

I'll let you know how it goes but i'm sure looking forward to my return on Valentines day.

Called my love of the last trip at Heavens Above to hook up ,but since she doesn't understand english

and the only thing i can say is sip see pah pan,Im fucked.

Guess i'll see you guys at the FLB./Bill

[Novellara 0]

Hi guys just to say i stayed in the renaissance for 3 weeks from end of November till mid december. I stayed in the 1 bedroom suite which was fantastic evreything brand new LCD tv and dvd plaver bathroom amazing there was no smell of paint or anything like that. They were still building the penthouse rooms which were to be opened on 23 december. I have also stayed at LK metropole but i perfer the renaissance as it is newer. As for the prices for this year not sure but I will stay there again in June

[zebulon 0]

somebody has the email adress to contact the lk renaissance for a reservation ?

I tried lk_renaissance@yahoo.com

and renaissance@lkpattaya.com but everytime I receive an error.

[MM 6,562]

somebody has the email adress to contact the lk renaissance for a reservation ?

I tried lk_renaissance@yahoo.com

and renaissance@lkpattaya.com but everytime I receive an error.

 

Try this link referenced in the first post in this topic.

 

http://www.lkpattayahotel.com/metropole/me...reservation.php

[zebulon 0]

Thank you for your answer.

 

When I use it there is not the type of room i want : one bed room suite.

 

May be the only way is to phone directly to the hotel.

[steve10 0]

how old is lk royal suite

has anyone got any info on this place .

are the flb price include at this place?

[steve10 0]

will this special price also be if you walk in to lk metrople of the street

[MM 6,562]

The deal is only on the LK Metropole now, but I have a new document with rates for all their other places as well. After I sign it, discounts at the other hotels will be available.

 

I don't know about a walk-in special price.

[bbb2k2 0]

Sounds very interesting MM. I've stayed at LK Metropole 4-5 times the last couple of years but would be very happy to try their new hotel a bit closer to 2nd road in Soi Diana.

 

Any idea if you can help us with discounts on the other hotels within a couple of weeks?

 

I'm very thankful for the work you do here.

[bbb2k2 0]

Anyone know if the "FLB rate" is still available at the LK Metropole?

[lellexp 1]

I did use it last month May- June,so I guess it still work.

[MM 6,562]

Anyone know if the "FLB rate" is still available at the LK Metropole?

 

I've been told by the LK Group that the FLB rate (corporate travel agent rate, really) works at all the LK properties (Renaissance, Royal Suites, Mantra Pura, and Metropole).

 

However, it's now low season, their occupancy numbers are down, and they are reportedly giving a better rate for walk-ins...sometimes 40-50% off. Check if they have the low season deep discount before settling for the FLB rate (which is about 35% off the published rate).

[MM 6,562]

See newly pinned topic on LK Group reservation procedures.

[davexxx 0]

have emailed lkr about bringing back 2 girls but they don,t seem very girl friendly if more than 1?

[hanwellmike 0]

I have just booked the LK Metropole at the FLB rate of 38400 for 30 nights (1280 per night) for a Superior room for Feb 09. The response to my email enquiry was quick and the booking process was quite good. So the FLB rate is still available and a good price I would say.

[Shock Horror 0]

Hi lads

 

Does this discount work on the Metro Suite? I have been trying to get a ballpark price for it but Agoda etc doesn't offer it.

 

Cheers

[MM 6,562]

Hi lads

 

Does this discount work on the Metro Suite? I have been trying to get a ballpark price for it but Agoda etc doesn't offer it.

 

Cheers

 

I don't know of a lodging in their group called the Metro Suite. They have a hotel called Royal Suites and I am pretty sure the FLB deal covers that as well.