Sofitel
 

Any one with experience with this hotel? Friendly staff? Joiners's fee?

very friendly staffs...no extra fee....no problem with guests provided they are reasonably dressed..
Tjhor

Will you be blessing us with your presence on our shores soon, Carnie?

Thank you Tjhor8,

This was the feeling I had, but good to be reassured. Plus, being a French brand, I could sue them more easily if they added a fee for a visitor!

We are talking of Sofitel Silom, right?


Dear Icon, Maybe, maybe. But not for too long time, nothing to worry too much about. :)

Yes ... Silom....
I was there just last month....stayed there for 2 wks without any problem.....
If u have dinner on the 36th Fl...use ur Amex... u will get a discount...
Enjoy ur stay .... Tjhor

You're not worried about bird flu? Or having to piss in a bottle? Or having your photo in a towel end up on the front page of the Bangkok Post?

Have you had spine transplant surgery recently?

sofitel silom rates
 

just checked the website. they are quoting 2990 baht. I am interested in trying it in august

any special deals or recommendations to try?

I have seen in another place reference to bidding for rates

2990 Baht is a good price if it includes tax and ABF. Bidding for travel on Priceline sometimes works out, but for this price I'd prefer to stay at the Sofitel, since you get breakfast, and the reservation is amendable in case your plans change.
I've started staying at the Pinnacle again, though. Now that the subway has re-opened just around the corner, it's an easier decision. I am not in the expensive hotel enough during the day to justify spending 3x the Pinnacle price (about 1000 baht). But that's just me.

Sofitel and Pinnancle
 

thanks for the quick reply

I have not used to the subway yet, have not used priceline, have had an experience with Pinnancle am 50/50 about staying there again

have become tired of Tower Inn
Friends stayed down by the river I think Hyatt for a bargain price but I prefer walking distance

Last time at Montien was a disaster never again. 2000+ no joiner is interesting
If walkin rate is 2990 hopefully in low season I could get substantial discount

My ambition is to stay at the Dusit but do not want hassles

never have any problem with Dusit...
Tjhor

sofitel silom rates
 

Asianad,

Try booking on www.asiarooms.com

Price for Sofitel Silom is 2419Baht including all taxes and breakfast. This booking agent is reliable and usually one of the best rates in Asia.

Tjor,

In reference to the Sofitel, what is there procedure when you come in with a boy who is not registered with you? Do you have to go to the front desk with him? Do they take his ID? Or do you just walk in and go to your room?

Sofitel Silom
 

jomtiened thanks for the link
I was surprised to see they did not have any hotels in phuket
I checked out Tokyo to compare what I paid last year. Good 35% less
Would also like to know what action on ID

You're not worried about bird flu?
- Never was. your memory betrays you.

- Or having to piss in a bottle?
- Not a problem. Prefer to see the bars close at 2 and piss in the bottle every day

- Or having your photo in a towel end up on the front page of the Bangkok Post? Not a problem neither. Just don want to have men in brown raid the place I am trying to have a good time.

Have you had spine transplant surgery recently?
- No, I need fabric. :)

I could have sworn that I was ridiculed a while back for my opinion that it would be crazy to cancel a vacation to Thailand in spring 2005 because of the bird flu matter.

Oh well. Must be my memory acting up again.