I am booking my reservation here for the 5th time this year. The small food shops off of LangSuan have been rated some of the best lunch places in twon, according to CNN-Go, and the tree lined boulevard is especially quaint. The rooms are quite large and the staff is outstanding!
We got a room in a corner on the 6th floor. It was very noisy because of the traffic on the street next the hotel. Furthermore, the hotel is very old fashion furnished. The breakfast room is especially awfull compared with others hotels in Bangkok for the same price.
It started with internet requested early booking and was inform that early booking is available upon room availability. I arrived at Bangkok early 04.09.12 and check inn around 8:45 my little girl whom is 3 is very tired and sleep in her mother's arms.I was frown upon when i asked if i can check inn earlier, i was told they have the room but hotel policy prevent early check inn and that i should pay a half a day price for room fee. The receptionist name Nat whom is bit rude explained to me that if i was arrive at 10 am it should be ok, but i arrived apparantly 1and :15 hour earlier than usual. I told her that i can wait till 10 am then to check inn, she said it is as bad lointering around the lobby apparantly. And that she can arrange a ealier check inn after all to get rid of ua lointering in the lobby with sleepy 3 years old child. I asked then if i can get help with my luggage inside the car down in the parking lot, i was met with blank stare.
Then another older lady receptionist heard me getting upset and said i carry the bags myself then she quickly intervene and arrange everything in nice professional way and even print out second keycard for me to use and show my wife to the room while i went down with bell boy to get the bags.
The room is excellent and spacious, the bath room is not the best out there and need re-paint but it is clean. The wall thin and you can hear yours nabour talking, not much for privatecy.
The food is ok, except the Pad Thai is excellent my wife and child love it.
The staffs seem nice, except the receptionist Nat. The location is central but nothing at walkin distant. there a mini mart, close to the appartment but nothing special.
Will not be staying here again due to receptionist. I don't want to be scowl or frown to like some bad Thai that try to cheat few hours to stay at a hotel i get better service at Fraser and half the price acros the street iam sure.
This is a very central place in Bangkok, with 2 metro stations nearby for 2 different lines. Taxis too are not expensive with most destinations just about 50 - 100 THB away.
The apartments themselves are quite spacious (we stayed in a 1 bedroom deluxe suite), well maintained, and most gadgets are new and uptodate. The smaller things are thought of, since the hotel even provided for the washing machine powder.
The staff is very friendly, and the concierge was very helpful in advising on places to go, and the kind of expenses on taxis etc. Even the doormen were helpful in hailing taxis and noting down their details for security purposes.
The breakfast is a bit of a letdown though - wish it was a little more lavish
The pool at the roof, with a poolside bar is also pretty cool !
Would happily recommend this to anyone for the rate that one pays.
I stayed 1 night in this hotel and was disappointed compared to the critics I saw in tripadvisor for this hotel. It has a similar rating as Anantara Sathorn or Chatrium Riverside which are brand new and very comfortable.
I decided to stay this time at Mayfair for a change, but compared to these 2 hotels, rooms are smaller, very old, breafast is not very good and choice limited... Only thing is that location is better because you have restaurants and shops nearby, but you also have to walk 10 minutes to the nearest BTS station. I also liked the 25th floor-pool, even if not very large
In total, will not come back there
