August 15, 20232 yr Popular Post Top class furnishings, clean sheets, complimentary towels and toiletteries obviously at a crashed price, considering the competition and excess supply of good standard hotels in Thailand. Good security 24 hr, reliable, discreet and efficient room cleaning service, available all day. Well cleaned and maintained swimming pool of course A nice bar where one can try to pick up one of the farang females living in the hotel. Fast and decent check-in hours. Not those annoying habits all over, that chek-in only after 3pm but shoove you out by noon. Discreet but efficient reception, hooker friendly, who will check and keep the id of all the hookers I call in. ???? And call before they leave to make sure all is ok Great free wi-fi that is secured hopefully and not end up with spams or phishing attempts via the wif Secure luggage storage at reception, Centrally located next to public transport, but with decent sound blocking windows as not to hear or feel the rumbling of the sky train nearby. Clean and well maintained air con that can be switched off, Non smoking rooms in sufficient supply. Windows that can be opened to air the place. Proper elevators well maintained, Good club sandwiches day and night but not at crooked overcharged prices. Mainly in the island hotels that openly cheat. Bathrooms properly serviced and defective fittings replaced, with no mould or stuck filth. Sufficient closets and mainly hangers. Complimentary iron and iron board and hair dryer of course. Daily replacement of the plastic laundry bag that I never use for the hotel laundry at rip off prices, but use to put my used laundry in the luggage and take it elsewhere ???? A minimum space in the rooms and not those cramped spaces. King size bed of course , large enough to acconodate 2 or why not even 3 to 4 "guests" ???? and a clean fridge, Proper curtains and blinds to block morning sun, especially after a late night out English speaking reception staff who can help with printing documents or make residence statement for immigration or other hassles asking for an address, Decent 24hour business center with free and sufficent tables to acces computer, printer and photocopy. Breakfast options but not compulsory and deducted from the bill if not used. Reliable hotel safe both at reception and in room, And not the kind of safe any maid or whoever can open with the master pass, Complimentary daily supply of at least 2 large bottles of mineral water. And yes, this is a minimum requested, that is available in many 3 or 4 star hotels in Thailand. Ok here we go to click on the laughing or sad faces ????
August 15, 20232 yr 12 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Budget, that's wide margin ฿500-฿2500, rare we break ฿2500 Agree, but add a grand for BKK. $100 a night really kills it in BKK. We also like the prospect of a restaurant (or plural) where we might even eat twice. Two repeat visits in this category: Hotel Nikko (in general, we prefer Japanese-oriented hotels): https://www.okura-nikko.com/thailand/bangkok/hotel-nikko-bangkok/?gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8MrbnKnegAMVkg6DAx0C9QlSEAAYASAAEgJgyfD_BwE Hotel Craftsman (prob our plushest for the $$$ to date) https://www.craftsmanbangkok.com
August 15, 20232 yr I am a lite sleeper a quiet location is my priority. From there; clean, good aircon and comfortable bed.
August 15, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, bignok said: What do you look for in a hotel? A bed and no cockroaches
August 15, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, dayo202 said: If it's ladyboy friendly or not ???? And if it is lb-friendly then avoid it.
August 15, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, LaosLover said: Agree, but add a grand for BKK. $100 a night really kills it in BKK. We also like the prospect of a restaurant (or plural) where we might even eat twice. Lately it's been ฿800-1200 +/- either side of that. Yes, Krung Thep, of late, add ฿1000
August 15, 20232 yr 13 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: Its good to be the King! smiley face for you ???? Every customer, every guest no mater how seedy the place my be, is the king. For a smart and sucessful business anyhow.
August 15, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, Mario Cosmopolite said: My wallet, after the bar-girl leaves ???? I make it a point to lock it all up in the suitcase or safe and hide the suitcase in the closet or under the bed if possible, with all phone, computer etc safely tucked, locked and hidden,
August 15, 20232 yr 26 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: I dont want to sully the reputation of farangs in LOS Too late for me, I'm afraid.
August 15, 20232 yr About the location: I think it's a good idea to have a location near the last thing you do in the evening. I.e. if you go to bars then you don't want to travel a long time to get back to the hotel.
August 15, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Good breakfast! I don't insist on breakfast where I stay. I head out to the biggest hotel in town, which almost always has a buffet for 250 - 400 baht.
August 15, 20232 yr 22 minutes ago, Sigmund said: clean sheets, complimentary towels and toiletteries Compared to what? Dirty sheets and no towels? Are there actually any hotels out there with dirty sheets and no towels?
August 15, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Compared to what? Dirty sheets and no towels? Are there actually any hotels out there with dirty sheets and no towels? You'd be surprised. I once stayed in a Sheraton in New York with threadbare towels and a filthy windowsill.
August 15, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Compared to what? Dirty sheets and no towels? Are there actually any hotels out there with dirty sheets and no towels? Happens, but useally easy to clear up with an phone to reception and explain whats the problem. Even upgrades have been provided in return.
August 15, 20232 yr Author Re location im.thinking Near mall or night market Near 7/11 Near one of the top 5 attractions in that city Near river if nice river Near beach if beach town
August 15, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Bert got kinky said: less than 200km from BKK, I have to work during the week so I need to be able to drive there and back during the weekend. When me and the wife go away somewhere for a break, we decide where we are going to and then look for a hotel, preferably with an in suite Jacuzzi. One of our regular get-away retreats is Kanchanaburi, so we usually stop at Natee The Riverfront Hotel. Not sure about these in-suite jacuzzi thingmabobs at all. Do you know what other guests do in them?
August 15, 20232 yr Author 1 minute ago, NanLaew said: Not sure about these in-suite jacuzzi thingmabobs at all. Do you know what other guests do in them? They do that in the bed too
August 15, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, bignok said: They do that in the bed too Yes probably but housekeepoing change the bed linens. The recirculatory pipework in a jacuzzi doesn't completely drain after each use.
August 15, 20232 yr 45 minutes ago, Sigmund said: Top class furnishings, clean sheets, complimentary towels and toiletteries obviously at a crashed price, considering the competition and excess supply of good standard hotels in Thailand. Good security 24 hr, reliable, discreet and efficient room cleaning service, available all day. Well cleaned and maintained swimming pool of course A nice bar where one can try to pick up one of the farang females living in the hotel. Fast and decent check-in hours. Not those annoying habits all over, that chek-in only after 3pm but shoove you out by noon. Discreet but efficient reception, hooker friendly, who will check and keep the id of all the hookers I call in. ???? And call before they leave to make sure all is ok Great free wi-fi that is secured hopefully and not end up with spams or phishing attempts via the wif Secure luggage storage at reception, Centrally located next to public transport, but with decent sound blocking windows as not to hear or feel the rumbling of the sky train nearby. Clean and well maintained air con that can be switched off, Non smoking rooms in sufficient supply. Windows that can be opened to air the place. Proper elevators well maintained, Good club sandwiches day and night but not at crooked overcharged prices. Mainly in the island hotels that openly cheat. Bathrooms properly serviced and defective fittings replaced, with no mould or stuck filth. Sufficient closets and mainly hangers. Complimentary iron and iron board and hair dryer of course. Daily replacement of the plastic laundry bag that I never use for the hotel laundry at rip off prices, but use to put my used laundry in the luggage and take it elsewhere ???? A minimum space in the rooms and not those cramped spaces. King size bed of course , large enough to acconodate 2 or why not even 3 to 4 "guests" ???? and a clean fridge, Proper curtains and blinds to block morning sun, especially after a late night out English speaking reception staff who can help with printing documents or make residence statement for immigration or other hassles asking for an address, Decent 24hour business center with free and sufficent tables to acces computer, printer and photocopy. Breakfast options but not compulsory and deducted from the bill if not used. Reliable hotel safe both at reception and in room, And not the kind of safe any maid or whoever can open with the master pass, Complimentary daily supply of at least 2 large bottles of mineral water. And yes, this is a minimum requested, that is available in many 3 or 4 star hotels in Thailand. Ok here we go to click on the laughing or sad faces ???? And not more then within the 500 - max 1000 THB price range, depending on the city, location and the number of stars of the hotel.
August 15, 20232 yr Author Just now, NanLaew said: Yes probably but housekeepoing change the bed linens. The recirculatory pipework in a jacuzzi doesn't completely drain after each use. They look clean to me.
August 15, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, NanLaew said: Yes probably but housekeepoing change the bed linens. The recirculatory pipework in a jacuzzi doesn't completely drain after each use. I'd be more concerned about the circuitry/electric of the jacuzzi. "OK honey, you hop in first, I'm right behind you"
August 15, 20232 yr One thing I really want in the room is bedside table and bedside light. No matter how fancy the room or how expensive I avoid places without these. Hate having to put my glasses , book and drinking water on the floor. The bedside lights allow late reading or surfing if the other wants to sleep. Apart from that, soft bed and pillows plus quiet location with a bit of a view. Got a car so not bothered if away from town center. Rarely stay anywhere more than 2 nights so other amenities not important.
August 15, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, KhunLA said: Has to be pet friendly ... so limits our selection. Next would be view from balcony/room, and or the grounds of hotel. Green areas at, or out the gate a plus, that dog thing again. Secure parking or I can actually see the car from room, preferably, in front/next to room/bungalow. Quiet, though we don't do metro areas that much. Away from farang tourist/nightlife areas, bars, noise. Near restaurants, or at least a 7-11, always a plus, though don't mind walking or driving. If Krung Thep, near public trans, MRT/BTS/bus line. We don't do taxi/grab, unless unavoidable. Sometimes location is a priority, depends why there. Room itself, AC, balcony, soft bed, ensuite toilet/shower. Bungalows a plus, though most are, unless at Krung Thep Size-20+m², and rarely use a pool, so not important. Budget, that's wide margin ฿500-฿2500, rare we break ฿2500 Brekkie or food available, not important, unless way out there. You missed out EV charging point.......????
August 15, 20232 yr Author 2 minutes ago, Denim said: One thing I really want in the room is bedside table and bedside light. I agree. Stayed in some they only had one small table. Needed to use chair on other side. 2 tables with draw for books is ideal.
August 15, 20232 yr Author 1 hour ago, Sigmund said: Top class furnishings, clean sheets, complimentary towels and toiletteries obviously at a crashed price, considering the competition and excess supply of good standard hotels in Thailand. Good security 24 hr, reliable, discreet and efficient room cleaning service, available all day. Well cleaned and maintained swimming pool of course A nice bar where one can try to pick up one of the farang females living in the hotel. Fast and decent check-in hours. Not those annoying habits all over, that chek-in only after 3pm but shoove you out by noon. Discreet but efficient reception, hooker friendly, who will check and keep the id of all the hookers I call in. ???? And call before they leave to make sure all is ok Great free wi-fi that is secured hopefully and not end up with spams or phishing attempts via the wif Secure luggage storage at reception, Centrally located next to public transport, but with decent sound blocking windows as not to hear or feel the rumbling of the sky train nearby. Clean and well maintained air con that can be switched off, Non smoking rooms in sufficient supply. Windows that can be opened to air the place. Proper elevators well maintained, Good club sandwiches day and night but not at crooked overcharged prices. Mainly in the island hotels that openly cheat. Bathrooms properly serviced and defective fittings replaced, with no mould or stuck filth. Sufficient closets and mainly hangers. Complimentary iron and iron board and hair dryer of course. Daily replacement of the plastic laundry bag that I never use for the hotel laundry at rip off prices, but use to put my used laundry in the luggage and take it elsewhere ???? A minimum space in the rooms and not those cramped spaces. King size bed of course , large enough to acconodate 2 or why not even 3 to 4 "guests" ???? and a clean fridge, Proper curtains and blinds to block morning sun, especially after a late night out English speaking reception staff who can help with printing documents or make residence statement for immigration or other hassles asking for an address, Decent 24hour business center with free and sufficent tables to acces computer, printer and photocopy. Breakfast options but not compulsory and deducted from the bill if not used. Reliable hotel safe both at reception and in room, And not the kind of safe any maid or whoever can open with the master pass, Complimentary daily supply of at least 2 large bottles of mineral water. And yes, this is a minimum requested, that is available in many 3 or 4 star hotels in Thailand. Ok here we go to click on the laughing or sad faces ???? So you don't ask for much
August 15, 20232 yr Mostly my customers booking the hotels for my time I work in their projects and they are generally OK.. The only thing I am looking for are free Pens on the desk... ????
August 15, 20232 yr 27 minutes ago, NanLaew said: Not sure about these in-suite jacuzzi thingmabobs at all. Do you know what other guests do in them? Probably the same you want to do in it. Hopefully after cleaning and new water.
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