Bangkok: Hotel by the river
May 3rd, 2012, 01:25 PM
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Bangkok: Hotel by the river
Hi all!
Sorry for starting a new topic on this subject, by I´d like to ask if anyone has already stayed at Millenium Hilton in Bangkok.
Also, I noted that despitel being a riverside hotel, it is located on the "other side" of the river. Does that make it a bad location? Is it worse than staying on the other bank or the hotel´s boat that takes us to the other side makes it irrelevant?
Thanks to all!
Sorry for starting a new topic on this subject, by I´d like to ask if anyone has already stayed at Millenium Hilton in Bangkok.
Also, I noted that despitel being a riverside hotel, it is located on the "other side" of the river. Does that make it a bad location? Is it worse than staying on the other bank or the hotel´s boat that takes us to the other side makes it irrelevant?
Thanks to all!
May 3rd, 2012, 03:33 PM
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>>>Also, I noted that despitel being a riverside hotel, it is located on the "other side" of the river. Does that make it a bad location? Is it worse than staying on the other bank or the hotel´s boat that takes us to the other side makes it irrelevant?
Thanks to all!<<<
Greetings bruno and noticed on another thread you have forthcoming December honeymoon; congrats and savour your SE Asia times.
Since her earliest days (~ 1998), I've had the supreme pleasure of staying on the "other side" at the Peninsula hotel for business and brief holidays. (The Millennium is a bit north of the Peninsula and I've yet to stay at that particular Hilton for work; hopefully, many others will have personal impressions.)
Have never experienced a transportation downside staying at the Peninsula. To the contrary, I've always cherished being on the other side, both for solo business trips and with the loved one. (My most recent review of the BKK Peninsula can be found on my profile page; will never be able to praise that property enough -- such fine staff and friends.)
(My other riverside stays for work and occasional pleasure over the years are the Mandarin Oriental, Royal Orchid Sheraton and Shangri-La. Have experienced joyous times at all those fine hotels; hard to go wrong, down by the river, in the City of Angels.)
Wherever you stay, enjoy. And, in a few months time, I should have a review of a soon to open riverside property, The Siam. (Do remember the chequebook for that place, soft opening rates, and all.)
Warm wishes to all from SF Bay Area. Flying back home to Singapore this evening via the all-time cherished SQ1.
Good travel,
macintosh (robert)
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Thanks to all!<<<
Greetings bruno and noticed on another thread you have forthcoming December honeymoon; congrats and savour your SE Asia times.
Since her earliest days (~ 1998), I've had the supreme pleasure of staying on the "other side" at the Peninsula hotel for business and brief holidays. (The Millennium is a bit north of the Peninsula and I've yet to stay at that particular Hilton for work; hopefully, many others will have personal impressions.)
Have never experienced a transportation downside staying at the Peninsula. To the contrary, I've always cherished being on the other side, both for solo business trips and with the loved one. (My most recent review of the BKK Peninsula can be found on my profile page; will never be able to praise that property enough -- such fine staff and friends.)
(My other riverside stays for work and occasional pleasure over the years are the Mandarin Oriental, Royal Orchid Sheraton and Shangri-La. Have experienced joyous times at all those fine hotels; hard to go wrong, down by the river, in the City of Angels.)
Wherever you stay, enjoy. And, in a few months time, I should have a review of a soon to open riverside property, The Siam. (Do remember the chequebook for that place, soft opening rates, and all.)
Warm wishes to all from SF Bay Area. Flying back home to Singapore this evening via the all-time cherished SQ1.
Good travel,
macintosh (robert)
... Singapore Airlines, You're a Great Way to Fly ...
May 3rd, 2012, 07:12 PM
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i have not stayed there but i have visited some room types there... they are a bit odd shapped and not very large, except the expensive riverfront ones...
the shape of the hotel is narrow, side to side, but long from river to street, so if you have a room nearer the street you could not consider yourself riverside...
i love the "other" side of the river... easy access to river city shopping center and taskim skytrain station via boat from hilton
the shape of the hotel is narrow, side to side, but long from river to street, so if you have a room nearer the street you could not consider yourself riverside...
i love the "other" side of the river... easy access to river city shopping center and taskim skytrain station via boat from hilton
Jul 18th, 2012, 06:41 AM
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Sometimes with such a price difference, going with your pocket book, if important, has its compensations.
I would find it hard to justify paying 50% more for a room comparing those two hotels unless it was a special anniversary or something. The ROS may have some offers later on. Is that rate cancelable that you have seen? If so, grab it then keep looking and asking..
I would find it hard to justify paying 50% more for a room comparing those two hotels unless it was a special anniversary or something. The ROS may have some offers later on. Is that rate cancelable that you have seen? If so, grab it then keep looking and asking..
Jul 18th, 2012, 01:26 PM
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I was there 2 weeks ago and stayed one night. Location is great and being on the other side did not bother me at all.
Rooms are very small and odd shape like Rhkkmk(bob)said but for one night it was ok. The best was the club lounge service and the view of the Chao praya it offers. For my taste too many floors, i much prefer the Anantara type with only 3floors.
Rooms are very small and odd shape like Rhkkmk(bob)said but for one night it was ok. The best was the club lounge service and the view of the Chao praya it offers. For my taste too many floors, i much prefer the Anantara type with only 3floors.
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Hi if you are not committed take a look at The Chatrium Suites. You can get a riverside one bedroom suite, huge amount of space. Had many a happy stay there. Easy journey down the road to Asiatique
Nothing wrong with the Hilton at all- except perhaps small rooms. The river crossing is easy and food excellent.
Nothing wrong with the Hilton at all- except perhaps small rooms. The river crossing is easy and food excellent.
