2 hours ago, bignok said:

I guess location but near what things?

 

Big size room?

 

Within budget of course. Whats your budget?

 

Swimming pool yes or no?

Near hookers!

Big enough for all hookers.
Budget is a drop in the ocean compared to other things.
Nah, showers is ok.

40 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

No family resorts with kids running everywhere thanks

The family aspect killed the Ha Long Bay cruise for me after a quick look on Youtube.

 

I was going to float down the Amazon next year, but it too looks full of bonding families. Yuck.

1-  On Agoda or Booking.com, guest reviews of 7 and above (and there should be a large number of reviews, not just a few).

 

2-  Near where I want to be, and I double check this with Google Maps Street View, where I can see the actual surroundings and distance to shops, etc.

 

3-  In my price range (you can enter it when searching).

 

4-  Pictures of hotel and my chosen room category are nice.

 

5-  Plus points:  Balcony, microwave, bathtub, smart TV in room.

 

 

14 hours ago, bignok said:

I guess location but near what things?

 

Big size room?

 

Within budget of course. Whats your budget?

 

Swimming pool yes or no?

Fire escape?

Nearly all positive comments. Well done people.

 

 

Bum gun. Period.

16 hours ago, bignok said:

I guess location but near what things?

 

Big size room?

 

Within budget of course. Whats your budget?

 

Swimming pool yes or no?

If I am traveling for leisure , I always get a pool. It is a good time filler and provides some entertainment. 

 

The rest is mostly price

I look for "love in the wrong places" in a hotel. 

 

Clean bathroom and working AC.

Most else is optional unless I'm staying a long time.

17 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I went to hotel yesterday, had hookers on the top floor, maybe a good idea

Funny, in most of the Thai hotels, the hookers located deep downstairs.

15 hours ago, Lacessit said:

You'd be surprised. I once stayed in a Sheraton in New York with threadbare towels and a filthy windowsill.

Once my experience in L.A., blood stains in the bedsheets.

17 hours ago, bignok said:

I guess location but near what things?

 

Big size room?

 

Within budget of course. Whats your budget?

 

Swimming pool yes or no?

- Good location (beach, attractions, or nice views/scenery).

- Nice breakfast.

- Comfortable beds.

- Pool is a must.

- Decent room size.

 

5000 a night is my budget.

 

 

comfortable bed, good shower with hot water, airconditioning, no noise and no smell, room size doesnt really matter as long as the hotel is in an area you want to be in

A good airconditioner plus bathroom and toilet are clean 

Not bothered about a swimming pool especially here in Bangkok 

A roof and a bed are good starters

17 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

A bed

cable with adult movies pay per view

weird hairs on sheets

stained sheets

vibrating coin operated bed

mirror on ceiling

dead body under bed

mini bar

bible

baby soaps

no balcony--u know why

You can probably just stay home and have all of that. No need to pay.

Of primary importance for me, an ensuite bathroom with a "walk under" shower. Not a bath or shower unit above a bath. Why? Several years ago whilst on holiday in Chiang Mai, I slipped in the bath whilst using an overhead shower unit, the hotel had no slip mats. I crashed down onto the bath edge, breaking 3 ribs and puncturing my right lung, resulting in 2 weeks hospitalisation in Chiang Mai (4 days in ICU). At my age now, getting into and out of a bath is extremely difficult. Here in Cambodia where I now live, my apartment has 2 ensuite bathrooms both with "walk under" showers - great!

What do you look for in a hotel?

 

I suppose one that allows me to bring back 10,000 women over the next 16 years....lol

 

3 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

confirmed..just mind the pressure settings..dont blow out your O ring

Those things are dangerous

7 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

confirmed..just mind the pressure settings..dont blow out your O ring

I few of those I stay regulary in BKK, do have to Japanese style. Wonderful 

Cleanliness and quietness. 

34 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

suppose you could go to the temple and make merit by offering a donation aka $$$$

I am not in favor of donating to any religious organization, It only encourages them to want more.

Lack of mold. Which is hard to find. Older solid place with a good fan and ventilation.  Maybe a new place with polished floors instead of tiles. Tiles usually have mold growing under neath. I'm alleregic.

Just give me a good old bungalow and i will be happy.

On 8/15/2023 at 2:49 PM, bignok said:

I guess location but near what things?

 

Big size room?

 

Within budget of course. Whats your budget?

 

Swimming pool yes or no?

The first time I came here I stayed on top of a go go bar on Soi 8 in Pattaya!  That lasted 3 days  , until i found a much quieter place off 2nd Rd. Near soi 13.

I look for centrally located hotels with quiet rooms! 3- 4 stars , price range 

2200 bht or less! Swimming pools and a good wifi are essential!

 

Cheap, clean, ensuite, aircon, wifi

I stay in guesthouses normally. Good enough for me. 

Balcony and Bacon at breakfast 

For Bangkok

Location

High rise with option to pay more to get high floor

Pool long enough for a weak swimmer such as myself to do proper laps

Top sheet instead of doona suitable for a Chicago winter

Fridge that’s not a minibar crammed with stuff I’ll never buy

Ideally, a kitchenette 

Aircon that can be controlled 

Sizeable room safe

Under 5,000 baht per night, but I’d pay more for something that checks all the above boxes

 

A quiet night time location and free parking are my top 2.

E.g, April Suites in Pattaya.

Budget between 800 - 1500 per night inclusive.

Obviously clean with good housekeeping and staff.

17 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

so ..thai style??...maybe just a mat in lieu of the bed

Only if its a soft mat 

Sad but true, I do avoid hotels that have Chinese and Indian Bus package tourists! 

 

Anyway, I couple of hotels I have stayed, we got Vip passes to avoid those groups at the breakfest, which can be quite challenging sometimes when crowded. 

 

It is as bad as ending up in the middle of youropeen package turists in Spain 

 

Fantastic, and not only UK tourists, it is all of them.