D Apartment Review. November 2013

[teelack 9,352]

Review of the D Apartments.

 

A little history here is due. I have stayed for the last few trips in Soi 2 at the Sabai but was looking for a change to the Soi Buakhao are for its proximity to Soi LK as well as it’s easier access to Walking Street. The baht buses can get there that much quicker that the pedestrian speed down Beach Road. On this basis the change of location was a total success and I can only but recommend the area to anyone. The range of bars, eateries and general services is just great and there is some good walking destinations form there as well as easy access to the Tuesday/Friday market. I booked on the Internet and gave them my credit card number and was charged two nights deposit.

 

The D Apartments is a game of two halves in that it has an old building and a new one. The old one fronts Soi Buakhao whilst the new rooms are up a side street and therefore quieter. The new rooms are better appointed and everything is that much more modern and clean. In addition the old rooms have no tea/coffee equipment. The old building is four stories and in not fitted with a lift so beware if this is an issue for you. The new building is seven stories and has a lift to all floors other that the swimming pool which is on the next floor up.

 

The site has a reasonable web site and after some reading of it I chose a large front room, old building at 18000 baht per month. I ended up on the top floor and have no real complaints about this. The room is serviced fully every second day and there is always extra towels left in the room and the large fridge at one time had up to 14 bottles of hotel supplied water. Soap and shampoo is also provided.There is some noise from Soi Buakhao as is inevitable but other than the odd Harley showing off this did not bother me. There was enough natural light to keep me happy and the view down New Plaza to the city was fine as well.

 

The room has a safe box and was OK for the standard laptop. There is also reasonable internet connection. I was able to log on straight away every time I used it and kept the same log on code all month so it was easy to recall. I cannot judge the speed but it was fine for email and general surfing and never let me down. In addition to this access there are three computers in the reception area for free use.

I found the staff very good in general and the girls doing the rooms could not have been more helpful and did a good job. The reception is 24/7 and they do not take identity passes from visitors. I was confused by one aspect. About half way through my stay I was asked to pay up. No real problem and I said I would be down the following day. I tried a few times to pay after that but in the end I paid a couple of hours before leaving the hotel at the end of the month due to their lack of interest in being paid! In addition to the computers at reception there is also 24/7 coffee and biscuits & sweets to be had as well as two microwave ovens.

 

The rooms are plain and neither the old or new ones seen to have much embellishment. Having said the new building seems spotless and I even saw a lady on her knees cleaning the grouting with a toothbrush. Some pictures on the wall or some colour would have cheered the place up a bit. The swimming pool is adequate for a dip however there is a dearth of covered space and you need to be creative if you want a spot which is not in full sun. I managed it most days so it wasn’t a major issue but could have been. Sadly there was a fault with the filtration system and this rendered the pool unusable for about a week in total. A black mark in my books.

 

SUMMARY.

This is what I would call adequate accommodation. The real downside for some is that if you try to do it on the cheap in the old building you could end up in an inside room and never see natural light, a total no-no for me. This has to be sorted at the outset. As for the new building, well the rooms are better but IMHO overpriced as they are getting near hotel price. The one real asset is the location and whilst this place seems to be full most of the time I believe there to be better accommodation at really good prices in the vicinity and the building going on in the area suggests that this will only improve. I did use some of my time looking at other options and have in fact made a booking for 2014 in the area and I believe it to be a better deal and location. By all means give the place a try but perhaps use it as a stepping stone to other property options in the area. Finally, the account. I did get it paid and this needs to be checked. I was aware that there were some variations. Due to an unfortunate accident with one of my ‘friends’ I had to pay 500 baht for extra laundry services (extortionate and I told them so) and just as the bill was going into the machine I asked if the deposit had been accounted for. No, it hadn’t so this was a bit unsatisfactory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bear194 51]

Thanks Jim - great report

[short 215]

If your girl soils your sheets, take them to the laundry mat and it is very cheap.

[graymatter 153]

I have stayed in D Apartments a few times and can only recommend them, It cost me 1100 baht per night in the new rooms and I thought is was great value for money. The rooms were big and kept very clean, The staff displayed the normal Thai friendliness and I can’t complain about the administration.

 

I have subsequently moved to the Soi Lengkee area because the rooms are only 600 baht per night and represent much better value for money but that doesn’t detract from the fact that D Apartments is a good place to stay.

[cicero1520 19]

The info given says, give it a miss, to me.

I will stay with Honey Inn.

[teelack 9,352]

Most of us are awaiting your review on anything despite your promises to post one.

 

 

The info given says, give it a miss, to me.

I will stay with Honey Inn.

[teelack 9,352]

I have stayed in D Apartments a few times and can only recommend them, It cost me 1100 baht per night in the new rooms and I thought is was great value for money. The rooms were big and kept very clean, The staff displayed the normal Thai friendliness and I can’t complain about the administration.

 

I have subsequently moved to the Soi Lengkee area because the rooms are only 600 baht per night and represent much better value for money but that doesn’t detract from the fact that D Apartments is a good place to stay.

 

I have not really been negative about this place. More sounding a word of caution. For me the 1100 baht is over priced compared with what I get at the Sabai but other than that if its location first then go for it.

[cicero1520 19]

Most of us are awaiting your review on anything despite your promises to post one.

Not much to say.

I stayed for a week at the Capains Bar, you will seen it In Soi Honey.

Very basic but adequate for 600.

Called into Honey Inn, looked at room, I didn't like that the view from the balcony was a a wall.

All brand new, so good kit.

Walked down Soi and came upon the Boutque Hotell.

Reptionist very nice Thai lady.

Looked at room, much the same as Honey inn, same price 750.

So decided to go for that, the room buy the way had a Soi view.

I then discovered it is owned by Indians, in no time both receptionists had left, the Thais do not like Indians.

 

I wouldn't stay there again, I am with the Thais.

 

Met a chap who swore by the Marina house, a place just off Soi Buakau.