Bangkok service apartments/hotel

Old Apr 9th, 2012, 05:15 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bangkok service apartments/hotel

Hi Everyone,

My two brothers and I are travelling to BKK and would like to stay in a service apartment type with washer/dryer (travelling light). Our budget is about US150/night, centrally located (near subway). Can you please provide suggestions.
yankeetraveller is offline  
Old Apr 9th, 2012, 06:14 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,872
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Adelphi Suites is nice, and just a short walk to the skytrain, as is Centre Point Silom (on the river, though very few rooms have river views).

Chatrium Suites are not quite as convenient, but very nice building.

I stayed at Emporium Suites last month and was very happy. The building is at the skytrain station and attached to Emporium Mall.

A few weeks later I stayed at the Hansar. Loved it. It is right behind the four seasons and the Regis. Great location.

Check agoda.com. All of these can be found for under $150 a night if you catch them on the right day.
lcuy is offline  
Old Apr 9th, 2012, 06:17 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You want to be close to the subway or to the subway or to the Skytrain? I use the skytrain all the time in Bangkok, but find that the subway goes few places I want to go.

A few serviced apartments to look into are the Adelphi suites, a very short walk to Nana station, or the Centrepoint Silom, close to both the skytrain and the water taxis. Make sure you check on which kinds of rooms have washer/dryers, as often, not all of them do. You might also look at the Chatrium.
Kathie is offline  
Old Apr 9th, 2012, 07:53 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 29,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
chatrium would be my first suggestion---chatrium riverside

marriott mayfair

centre point silom

ascott properties

wmporium suites

marriott sukhumvit park
rhkkmk is offline  
Old Apr 9th, 2012, 11:55 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,844
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There's a new Centre Point at Terminal 21, at the Asoke/Sukhumvit Skytrain/Subway interchange. It might be just out of your budget, though. You might also check the Citidines and Somerset in Sukhumvit Soi 16.

As others have said, check to make sure which rooms have washers/dryers.
MichaelBKK is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 04:03 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The new Centre Point at Terminal 21 is very nice, but in order to get the washer/dryer, you have to be a (very) long term rental. Businesses rent apartments there for a year, having their employees moving in and out as needed. The 'regular' apartments are smaller and do not have w/d facilities. I checked out this new place when I was in BKK in December/January.

I plan to stick with Adelphi Suites for now. I'm on my way back there next week.
simpsonc510 is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 04:04 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
And I should also add that at Adelphi Suites, you need to book either the executive or deluxe one-bedroom apartment to get w/d. The studios do not have them.
simpsonc510 is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 06:36 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 29,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
above is corrected to emporium suites
rhkkmk is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 09:52 AM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,872
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You might also keep in mind that you can have laundry done at one of the many small laundries for about $2 per kilo. Often faster than waiting for the apartment washer/dryer combos that take HOURS to dry your clothing!
lcuy is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 09:55 AM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I always hang my items around the apt to dry! Yes. The dryer takes forever!!!
simpsonc510 is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 09:55 AM
  #11  
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,767
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We stayed at Centerpoint silom several years ago and loved the location. The room was less than $100, was conveniently located to both the river and skytrain and the breakfasts were the best we had in Thailand with a mix of western and Thai food.
dgunbug is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 09:56 AM
  #12  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lucy, how was the price at Emporium?
simpsonc510 is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 10:53 AM
  #13  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,872
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I paid $106 in mid-February on Agoda.com. Oddly, the Adelphi suites were about $160 at the same time.
lcuy is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 11:12 AM
  #14  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Interesting, as Emporium usually runs more than Adelphi.
Kathie is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 12:27 PM
  #15  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 29,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
that's thailand
rhkkmk is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 01:25 PM
  #16  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,872
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Three weeks later, the Hansar was also less than Adelphi- $152 vs $160. On random other checks, I've seen Adelphi Suites as low as $96. I always check, Kayak, Agoda, Sawadees and the actual hotel sites. It is surprising how the prices fluctuate.
lcuy is offline  
Old Apr 10th, 2012, 02:03 PM
  #17  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I always book with Adelphi directly. I don't think I've ever paid more than about $120 for an executive apt there. The $96 would possibly be for a studio, or perhaps for a deluxe apartment. Doubtful that executive apts would ever be less than $100/night.

Anyway, thanks Lucy.
simpsonc510 is offline  
Old Apr 11th, 2012, 06:12 PM
  #18  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks everyone.

Simpsonc510 I've checked with Adelphi directly and surprisingly they were cheaper than everybody else.
yankeetraveller is offline  
Old Apr 11th, 2012, 08:45 PM
  #19  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,872
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
They usually are, which is why I was so surprised this last time when I was there!
lcuy is offline  
Old Apr 12th, 2012, 04:39 AM
  #20  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Adelphie Suites

You need to book their 'best rates' on line. You cannot just walk in the door and get that rate. They will tell you that right up front. I once wanted to book an additional stay there, after a few days in Samui. I asked at the front desk, and they told me the rate I would pay, and then they suggested I look on line instead. They were right! The res needs to be booked thru their central res on line.

Looking forward to my return next week! I am paying about $112 per night for my exec one bedroom apt.
simpsonc510 is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -