Banyan Tree Bangkok vs Sheraton Grande for 3 nights
Oct 24th, 2012, 01:25 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Banyan Tree Bangkok vs Sheraton Grande for 3 nights
My new husband and I are kicking off our honeymoon in Bangkok early February for 3 nights and can't decide between a club room at Banyan Tree or a regular room at Sheraton Grande. We would have more perks at Banyan Tree and do want to spend one evening at the roof top bar but I'm not sure if we would be better off staying next to the BTS. Is the Banyan Tree very incovenient to do all the sights? Your feedback is much appreciated.
Oct 24th, 2012, 04:24 PM
#3
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 11,334
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For me, personally, ease of access to the skytrain is #1 importance in Bangkok. I do not like sitting in traffic, not moving, as the taxi barely creeps along. Sheraton is a very nice hotel, as is Banyan Tree. Sheraton, as you note, is much more convenient.
Instead of rooftop at Banyan Tree, you could go to Red Sky or to the new Sofitel on Sukhumvit Rd, which is right across from the Sheraton. Very handy.
Maybe STAY at the Sofitel???
Instead of rooftop at Banyan Tree, you could go to Red Sky or to the new Sofitel on Sukhumvit Rd, which is right across from the Sheraton. Very handy.
Maybe STAY at the Sofitel???
Oct 24th, 2012, 07:49 PM
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you all for your responses.
I think I'm leaning towards the club room at the Banyan Tree especially because I think we'll be fighting crowds on the BTS. We leave Bangkok for Krabi on a Monday at 8:10am from BKK. Knowing that we have to be at the airport at 6:10am, will be it sufficient if we left at 5am from Banyan Tree?
I think I'm leaning towards the club room at the Banyan Tree especially because I think we'll be fighting crowds on the BTS. We leave Bangkok for Krabi on a Monday at 8:10am from BKK. Knowing that we have to be at the airport at 6:10am, will be it sufficient if we left at 5am from Banyan Tree?
Oct 24th, 2012, 07:58 PM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
IMO you've made the right decision. To be next to the BTS will be useful if you are planning on going to where there are BTS stations. If you are going to the palaces and temples, very few of them are next to the BTS. Also, IMO the suites, all suites at the BT, are quite nice and the roof top bar is excellent.
Airport - for a domestic 8:10 departure you can arrive at 7:00 and IMO that's plenty of time. I'm a local and when I fly domestic I only arrive 1 hour prior but if you want to feel safe then 6:30 or 6:45 will be more than safe. Taxis are easy to find around the BT and the bellman can call one for you. I would leave the hotel at 6:00 as there is little traffic at that time and you will be at the airport by 6:30.
Airport - for a domestic 8:10 departure you can arrive at 7:00 and IMO that's plenty of time. I'm a local and when I fly domestic I only arrive 1 hour prior but if you want to feel safe then 6:30 or 6:45 will be more than safe. Taxis are easy to find around the BT and the bellman can call one for you. I would leave the hotel at 6:00 as there is little traffic at that time and you will be at the airport by 6:30.
Oct 27th, 2012, 09:58 AM
#10
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The service, facilities, and location at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (SGS) are much superior ... the SGS hands down! See our SGS hotel report here: http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/...-2#post-516165
Oct 27th, 2012, 07:04 PM
#12
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nice review Kalbozey but the OP is asking about the basic room and not a suite. Do you have a review of the basic room at the SGS and a suite, all suite at the Banyan Tree, in Bangkok so that the OP can compare?
Oct 28th, 2012, 07:03 AM
#14
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you all ... yes, we have stayed at a regular room at the SGS during a late checkout (4 - 8 PM) mentioned in my above report and the King bedroom was huge (45 SQM), luxurious, and with basically the same amenities. Did not have the chance to take too many photos, but here is one with Mr. Kalbozey and Kalboz Jr. relaxing in the basic room: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalboz/...in/photostream
This is truly the best property I have stayed at in Bangkok in terms of service.
This is truly the best property I have stayed at in Bangkok in terms of service.
Oct 28th, 2012, 08:50 AM
#16
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
To be all honest with you Hanuman, I have never stayed at the Banyan Tree Bangkok, but I have been visiting the the Moon Bar and Vertigo since 2005. The food is delicious but the service is inconsistent at best, hit or miss!
I personally know of several people who stayed at the banyan Tree and reported dated accommodations and spotty service. But then again, the OP experience might varies.
I personally know of several people who stayed at the banyan Tree and reported dated accommodations and spotty service. But then again, the OP experience might varies.
Nov 12th, 2012, 09:08 PM
#18
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'd support the BT choice. You have access to the underground nearby (Lumpini station) and to the skytrain at Silom. A taxi from the BT to Silom will be under US$2.
The BT has, in my opinion, less of a "package tourist" atmosphere about it....
The BT has, in my opinion, less of a "package tourist" atmosphere about it....
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
easytraveler
Asia
14
Mar 11th, 2006 07:59 PM
