aussiecollin Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I am currently in the Tong Tarin in Surin. As all the bars are closed so I got a bottle of scotch ....and called room service for a bucket of ice...they charged me Baht 120!!!! Not worried about the money, but hotels usually supply ice free of charge!!?? Hic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangconnection Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I am currently in the Tong Tarin in Surin.As all the bars are closed so I got a bottle of scotch ....and called room service for a bucket of ice...they charged me Baht 120!!!! Not worried about the money, but hotels usually supply ice free of charge!!?? Hic.... Probably came from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjay Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I've always paid between 10-30 baht for a bucket of ice. Never more, even at upscale hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfred Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 If ice is delivered to your room door it's considered "room service" and they will almost always charge... unlike asking for extra towels, glasses, etc. which falls under "housekeeping". I'm from the US and in budget hotels you can usually expect self-serve ice machines on each floor... but never in higher-end hotels! In Thailand ice is typically 30 baht (budget hotel) to 100+ baht (high-end hotel). Buy your ice at 7-Eleven for 5 baht a bag (buy your scotch there too). In Thailand there's almost always a 7-Eleven (or similar) within walking distance of your hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangconnection Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) If ice is delivered to your room door it's considered "room service" and they will almost always charge... unlike asking for extra towels, glasses, etc. which falls under "housekeeping".I'm from the US and in budget hotels you can usually expect self-serve ice machines on each floor... but never in higher-end hotels! In Thailand ice is typically 30 baht (budget hotel) to 100+ baht (high-end hotel). Buy your ice at 7-Eleven for 5 baht a bag (buy your scotch there too). In Thailand there's almost always a 7-Eleven (or similar) within walking distance of your hotel. We only charge 5baht at the F.C. a cube Edited November 18, 2008 by farangconnection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 NO charge at Marriott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 120? Ripped off big time. Should have been no more then 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I am currently in the Tong Tarin in Surin.As all the bars are closed so I got a bottle of scotch ....and called room service for a bucket of ice...they charged me Baht 120!!!! Not worried about the money, but hotels usually supply ice free of charge!!?? Hic.... Hi As suggested, you have been 'lipped off' big time. Thong Tarin is an OK hotel but certainly not high end. 7/11 is opposite to the entrance road and at that price I would pick up a bag on the way into the Hotel. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenk3z Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I believe their may have been a tip included in that price. 20 Baht for the ice and 100 for the person delivering the ice. They expect you will not call downstairs to check the price. And if you do, the manager gets the 100 Baht. kenk3z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 had this happening in BKK, while dining with friends at Vientiane Kitchen restaurant, they charged me 30฿ for refilling the ice bucket where beers were kept, it did surprise me. I know it's a live show restaurant popular with Asian tourist (mainly Japs & Koreans) but never been charged for this before, anywhere in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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