filmwill

Considering a last-moment change in our arrival hotel in Bangkok, as we're trying to shave a bit off the overall trip bugdet.

Currently, we're slated to stay at the Eugenia, which I've been looking forward to--but, the reality is that in 3 nights we'd be there: 1 will be spent in a jet-lagged coma, 1 will be our only free night and the other comes after a long day with Tong. So how much is a place that's that much going to be worth it?

Anything over the $200 range is what I'm trying to steer away from.

So did some snooping around and like the sound of places like Triple Two Silom or possibly Dream. Any feedback on those two? Their location? Or...any better suggestions?

Interesting, charming and comfy beds are always a plus.

dogster

Check this place out:
www.s15hotel.com
Look for packages. Junior suite.

I've stayed here three times. It's easy.

Dream I like too. But the rooms are really tiny for two. Both in soi 15, Sukumvit.

simpsonc510

I've walked past S15. It looks very interesting. As you know, if you read my posts, I like staying in the Sukhumvit area (I like the Adelphi Suites on soi 8) because it is close to shopping, the skytrain, great restaurants, etc. IMO, it is very important to be near a skytrain station when in Bangkok.
Carol

filmwill

S15 does look nice, but Dream still looks nicer. I'm curious, dogster, about how small these rooms actually are. The Deluxe Room (unfortuantely the Suite is out of our price range) is 35 square meters...so if my rusty calculations are correct that's about 375 square feet. That seems like a REALLY small New York City hotel. Hmm...

I suppose we could survive--my better half REALLY likes the look of Dream and really is responding to the modern Thai look and feel. So I guess my question is: would it be uncomfortable for 2 people? We won't have much luggage (2 duffel bags) and we'll barely be in our room, I think, if only to sleep. The bed does sound rather cozy, I must say.

I would love to stay here, but if it's a closet and we'll hit the far wall when we get out of bed, I'm not sure if this is the place for us or not.

dogster

Hi film: yup, it is a closet - but it's a ver-r-r-y cool closet - and it's got those just fantastic blue lights under the bed.

I travel solo and I reckon it's small - you'll be very acquainted with your partners more err.. intimate moments - and vice versa.

but those fantastic blue lights make up for everything. And, the bed is great. And the flat screen T.V. - and, and, and.

The staff are casual and fine. It's close to restaurants and stuff.

But I reckon, reading between the lines, that's that where your partner wants to go - for a whole lotta great reasons - so, you should check it out. Just deal with it being small and concentrate on it being kinda grrroovy. lol.

Go read tripadvisor - I bet there's a million comments - thin wall and blah and blah and its all true.

But those blu-u-u-u-e lights.. ahhh.

Bisbee

Dream will be fine. You don't spend much time in your room anyway. S15 is right on Sukhumvit so it's less of a walk to get to the skytrain, but perhaps a little bit noisier.

Smeagol

FW
No idea what this place is like but it features in my new edition of Luxxe guide www.sleepatseven.com
looks nice, private balconys etc.
Anyway thought i'd mention

When are you in BKK?
S

filmwill

S, thanks for the suggestion! We're there from the 6th to the 9th of December and then again on the 19th and 20th.

Have interest from Hanuman and Carol for a mini-GTG for the latter portion, when we're all in BKK.

Perhaps you'll be in town as well?

Smeagol

Filmwill would have been fantastic to meet up guys (and of course Hanuman and carol), as i always enjoy your posts but we are in BKK in November and fly home on Nov 30th.
I have promised Bob that Muffin and i will try and attend a USA GTG one day just not sure when we can make it (would LOVE to attend the LA one but is doesn't fit our schedule unfortunately)

Smeagol

Smeagol

PS i know what you mean about trying to shave a bit of the budget... i am looking at a rethink of some places in Malaysia as i could really do with saving a few £££

rhkkmk

it almost looks to good to be true....

to save money why don't you stay in one of the centre points or other serviced apartments....more room, nicer furnishings, good locations?

Smeagol

Film
another one i thought of is Luxx on Silom looks really nice and rates start at 3150bht? again i havent stayed but i found it on www.mrandmrssmith.com (a hotel/destination site i use sometimes- they also have specials from time to time)
Smeagol

Smeagol

In fact i just checked and the "smith" site and it does look really nice and has availability in December starting at 3400bht which i guess is about $115

simpsonc510

smeagol
Current exch rate, dollar vs baht, is at 34.758, so 3400 baht is just less than $100. When I left BKK less than two weeks ago, the latest rate was just over 34.0, so the trend is upwards for the dollar.
Carol

Smeagol

wow even better then.....

filmwill

We found a great rate at Dream, so I think we're going to end up there.

Thanks, all, for your suggestions!

Smeagol

Don't blame you, looks lovely. don't forget to let us know all about it

Guenmai

I did a report on LUXX a couple of years ago as I had a walk through of the place. The rooms are very small and there's not a lot of sunlight coming in. and the view was of the wall of another building that was VERY close. The staff was very nice and helpful though. Happy Travels!

simpsonc510

Today the baht/dollar is 34.580, so a slight downturn. Probably has to do with the hoopla on Wall St over night.

But it's still better than what I paid a couple of weeks ago....