Adelphi Suites Again...or something different?
 

We are going to be in Bangkok again for 5 days in January. In the past we have stayed at the Peninsula a few times and last time at Adelphi Suites, which had been recommended by Simpson510 when she first went there. Since there are no longer any great deals at the Peninsula, and because we enjoyed Adelphi, I was planning to go there again. All you Bangkok experts have great opinions on the various choices similar to Adelphi Suites and I was wondering if there's another one that you think is better than Adelphi and as close to the Skytrain or other good transportation options. Thanks.

I'll be watching this thread incase our trip pulls itself together, We also have reservations at Adelphi in January and have not seen/ found anything recommended for the same price that beckons me to change yet.

How long are you staying? It looks like they have a good deal for 5 night stays. I wasn't sure if their rates were better than a consolidator's rate, but I think it might be the best one.

Bob often recommends Chatrium, which is on the river. They have serviced apartments and the price is usually good. I haven't stayed there, so can't comment on the rooms, but it's a pretty good location.

Me, I'm heading back to Adelphi next month, and then again in December/January for the holidays. I'm always looking for something in the Sukhumvit area that has the same proximity to the skytrain and restaurants (not to mention my friends in that area), but I've not yet found anything that is as good as Adelphi, for what I want. I don't want to go back to a hotel room after having an apartment with separate bedroom, plus the washing machine in the kitchen!

Yep...looks like I will probably go back for those reasons. A belated thanks to you for the suggestion and also the suggestion to see Maeng, which we did, too. Do you have any thoughts on what is the best deal for the hotel? Their website or another one?

adelphi is ok, but chatrium has a few more things going for it: #1 it is directly on the river in the same way that the penn is, and each room has a huge balcony... #2 it is on a larger piece of property than AS... #3 i think the rooms are larger and have nicer furnishings... #4 it is out of the central city, which i consider a plus... #5 the breakfast is very nice... #6 they have a free boat to and from the skytrain---not as often as the penn but adequate... #7 i think it is slightly cheaper than AS.

for in town i do like AS suites location however...

OMG, she is looking over my shoulder---as i write this i am receiving an email from carol from HI.... she will be mad with me...

i really like the marriott mayfair and its location on langsuan, with all the nice restaurants and central location. they have a rate of about $100 too.

ascott is another company with good options, but i have never stayed there...

I always use the web site to book. I don't bother with the other booking sites. I prefer to deal directly with the hotel. They do have a special if you stay 5 nights.

Susncrg, Maeng has a new place called Side Pocket. I don't know if you know about this big change in her life. She just opened her own place along Sukhumvit, right across from the Landmark Hotel. She's cooking in a nice new kitchen. She has pool tables, salsa dancing, and I don't know what else! She opened in July, right after I had left BKK. She would love to see her old customers from the PL (which is now relocated at the end of Sukhumvit soi 7/1. I'm not sure if Nick is serving food, since Maeng isn't with him anymore.

Carol

Is Chatrium the round one that was empty for so long? The photo on the website sort of looks like it. I do like being on the river and was considering 2 days there and 3 days in Sukhumvit, but given all our dive gear we have to drag around it seems like a bit much. I will look again at the prices, but it looked like Chatrium was more. I will check again.

I think you might be remembering the Hilton on the river, which did sit empty for a while. It's just about across from the Oriental, and on the same side of the river as the Pen.

take a look at centerpoint 10 suk. i stayed there last month in the garden wing, and i really enjoyed my stay. i got it on agoda for $70, including breakfast.

they have 24 hr. tuk tuk service. i never waited more than five minutes for a ride to suk, and never walked back to the hotel, as there was always some going to suk.

they have a full kitchen that is enclosed, so you can cook without disturbing your roommate. they also have a separate shower and tub, and a washing machine.

when in bangkok next, i will stay there again.

btw, i stayed at centerpoint wireless road, and centerpoint 10 is waaaay better.

I've stayed at both Chatrium and Ascott if you need another two cents. Chatrium is new, well layed-out, but it feels just a bit too far away from the bustle -- which we were not crazy about. But the balcony rooms facing the river are quite pleasing (especially for the price).

Ascott has very large apartments with full kitchen, etc. We did a month-long stay there. The included breakfast is so so, but if you like to work out (not that walking in BKK isn't a work out in itself), it has an amazing health club, included in room charge. The walk to the skytrain is longer than from Adelphi, maybe 10 minutes. And of course you have all the traffic on Sathorn road -- but lots of motorcyle guys around to give you a lift.

I too miss the good prices at Peninsula. But do looking on Agoda, as we just scored a surprisingly low price at the Pen (it was 3 nights for cost of 2) on a balcony room in December.

the chatrium is the 3 round buildings along the river, down river from the shangri-la hotel and directly next door to the private canterbury school. the building next to the river is the suites hotel part... it is set back from new road and is quite quiet...

That's Shrewsbury School Bob not Canterbury. It's also near the Ramada hotel.

We are booked at AS the 1st week in October, and the last. I just got an email with some 'special rates.' You might want to check out their website.

DH and I enjoy walking, so being in town, rather than the river, serves our purposes.

Good luck.

Sandra

i just checked the rates for random dates in nov (25-30) and AS was $107 and C was $111..

as i don't walk much in bkk, i still prefer the river and the use of the skytrain and taxis.. its just too damn hot and uncomfortable i find, plus i am old and fat

suns, Carol is right, the building that sat empty for 10+ years right on the river is the Hilton. But it's directly across thee river from the ROS and River City, not the Oriental.

Jim's comment about the Chatrium feeling "too far away from the bustle" and Bob's comment that "it is out of the central city, which i consider a plus" sums up the differences in preferences for where to stay.

For me, central city is a must. I have stayed on the river a number of times, when first starting to visit BKK. It was so pleasant having breakfast along the riverside in the morning. But, now that I have discovered the central city, the river is toooo far away! Kathie is so right about the differences in preferences for where to stay, amongst the many posters on this forum. Isn't it great that opinions vary? If everyone wanted AS, I might be out of luck for getting a room there!

(I rarely get down to the river now, so I forget just where the Hilton is in relation to the S-La and Oriental)

Bob... I'm watching you!...haha (looking over your shoulder, see above post)

Carol (aloha from the big island)

Oh no...now I have to think more. Will check out Centrepoint as I never thought to stay there. Great debate now is city v. River as I like them both. Thanks for all the input.

hi friends any comment on the Centre Point 10 Sukhumvit. also i would like to know if i am planning to visit different places of interest in the city and looking for some good vegetarian restaurants. is this the right place.

I've stayed a Cetrepoint Silom, which is almost on the river and a VERY quick stroll to the skytrain. HUGE rooms and some do have river views but the balconies are where the airconditioning compressors sit,so NOT very peaceful if someone in the room has the air turned on.

I have looked at several of the other Centrepoint properties but not the one on Suk10.

We are looking at the Mayfair Marriott Apartments for our next stay in Bangkok. It is in between Central Chidlom and Lumphini Park, possibly a 10 minute walk to either and less than 500m from 2 skytrain stations.

Centrepoint on soi 10 is very nice, according to my friend kuranosuke; but I prefer to walk to the skytrain rather than ride the tuk tuk (which I might have to wait for). I'll still stick with AS until something better comes along. I'm watching that newly vacated lot between sois 4 and 6, where once stood an abandoned concrete structure, which is now gone. Curious to see what will be in its place! Maybe a new serviced apartment building?

we loved marriott mayfair... the pool there is unique...on the top floor overlooking the city and mostly covered, but still feels open air...

breakfast was good and we absolutely love the location...lang suan is a fantastic street for restaurants, shopping, centralness and ease of getting around with skytrain nearby and a supermarket almost next door..

i agree with bob on marriott mayfair. i've stayed there, and yes, its in the middle of of the block. very nice property.

i enjoyed the morning walk to lumpini park. i did it as an exercise regime for weight control, but once i got to the park, and saw all the street vendors, i think i ingested more calories than i burned off.

ken, they are introducing sushi shortly so time for a return visit

btw ken, where haven't you stayed in bkk?

Ken has stayed EVERYWHERE in BKK... lol.
Ken, I know that you enjoy your morning walks, as you and J walked down to the MARKET (think food, Bob) every morning at Kailua-Kona.

Just kidding... it was a lovely walk!

bob, after your question, i decided to count all the different hotels i've stayed in bangkok.

i have stayed in at least 21 different hotels. some excellent, some good, some not so good.

hotel cho cho. lol.

Ken does the 21 include all the love hotels?

Yup, Ken - stays of less than an hour don't count.

Dogster!!! How are you!!! Did you finish your float trip down the Nile? Welcome back here. When are you heading back to BKK?
Carol

love hotels??they have love hotels in bangkok? my word!

dog, i have the 10 rule. if i don't stay for more than 10 minutes, i not only don't count that as a hotel stay, but i ask for my money back. just like playing golf, the 10 rule, if my tee shot doesn't go beyond 10 yards in a straight line, i don't count that shot, and i tee off again.

Hi Ken!!! Aloha. Are you home? I'm heading off to TPA early in the morning... yes, yet another BEACH scene... :))

Wish you'd consider heading back to BKK in the next 2 weeks. A 'bunch' of us will be there. Brad has his ticket now. I know, I know... he just got BACK from there. (isn't that the way YOU travel as well???)

Love hotels... aren't those the ones that travellers LOVE to stay in? They get 4 or 5 stars ratings. The rates are cheap. Everyone LOVEs to stay in them. Nice amenities. Great pools. Spas. Like Bob LOVEs his Marriott?? I'm SURE this is what you mean about BKK LOVE hotels... :))

Cliquish people

It's why I rarely post

Thank you for the love hotel definition. I had wondered what they were.

carol, am i home? where else would i be??

now, does one go to a love hotel alone? never been to one, so i don't know the routine.

ht, you're not talking about bob and carol i hope.

I haven't even left yet Carol. Slow down. Next Monday [if my Indian visa arrives in time]. Watch for riots in Cairo. Guess where I'll be.

For the very confused see this:
http://www.nourelnil.com/photo_gallery.htm

dog, nice style.

I like Centrepoint Silom because it`s near the Skytrain and the river....ask for a room overlooking the water...it`s a fabulous view, especially at night. The rooms are spacious with all the amenities and the breakfast on the rooftop is very nice, as is the price. .

21 times???