Now the Federal has gone...

[baboon]

Always used to stay there when I visited Bangkok, but obviously sadly no more. Any ideas where I should go next?

I am not interested in 'company' if that has any influence on the answer. Cheers!

[Gonsalviz]

Nope, Rex is gone too. Seems only Nana is left.

Sorry, the Park is still there I think.

Edited January 5, 2015 by Gonsalviz

[glassdude007]

Is the Honey Hotel still there ??

Think so...good place been there long time..

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=rating&t=670257&rating=4&secure_key=6cbc5a3f9c002b43030f1ae7e7d25790

Edited January 5, 2015 by glassdude007

[Thanyaburi Mac]

And the Golden Palace on Suk Soi 1 is also gone.

One friend recommends the Honey on Soi 19, problem there is the parking, not much.

Wifey and I stayed at the Nana a few months back, no wifi in the room, didn't like that.

So, I'm still looking for digs on Sukumvit for the occasional RON downtown.

Mac

[happydude303]

The honey on 19 looks run down these days , just get on Agoda and look, there are many better hotels in Sukhumvit , new ones as well

[BoneRanger]

The Federal was a time capsule.

I hear they built the hotel around 1965 for 1,000,000Baht.

Sold for 900,000,000Baht.

That's 18,000,000Baht per year in property appreciation.

Not bad.

[Whale]

I remember it fondly but it was rough even 20 years ago.

[dddave]

If you like "character", there is always the Florida Hotel on Suk. Soi 2, near Ploen Chit BTS.

Used as a location for many movies because of it's unaltered '70's exterior,

Aggressively "un-friendly" to accompanying Thai ladies; sometimes refuse entry to westerners legitimate wives. Desk staff not know for warmth and hospitality.

Reportedly, if pre-paid on a booking site, they will still demand an extra $10 or so on check-in. (report on Trip-Advisor)

How's that for a recommendation?

Edited January 6, 2015 by dddave

[baboon]

^^

Almost sounds like it would be good for a laugh..

[BoneRanger]

If you like "character", there is always the Florida Hotel on Suk. Soi 2, near Ploen Chit BTS.

Used as a location for many movies because of it's unaltered '70's exterior,

Aggressively "un-friendly" to accompanying Thai ladies; sometimes refuse entry to westerners legitimate wives. Desk staff not know for warmth and hospitality.

Reportedly, if pre-paid on a booking site, they will still demand an extra $10 or so on check-in. (report on Trip-Advisor)

How's that for a recommendation?

It is The Atlanta Hotel on Soi 2.

"The Atlanta is not interested in dissenting public opinion or what the business world calls 'customer feedback'.

The Atlanta does not ask for or listen to explanations or excuses, and does not apologise for the manner in which miscreants are thrown out.

From their website.

BANGKOK'S HISTORIC HOTEL & INSTITUTION

BASTION OF WHOLESOME, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE & ECO-AWARE TOURISM

SEX TOURISTS NOT WELCOM

ZERO TOLERANCE OF

TROUBLE-MAKERS, ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS

FAMILIES ARE VERY WELCOME ONLY IF CHILDREN ARE KEPT UNDER CONTROL

THE ATLANTA IS NOT A CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND: CHILDREN MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DISTURB OTHER GUESTS

The Atlanta is run on conservative principles and fosters traditional values.

The Atlanta does not hesitate to refuse rooms to persons unsuited to the prevailing ethos of The Atlanta – even if they have a confirmed reservation.

1/ The Atlanta does not welcome SEX TOURISTS, and does not try to be polite about it.

Borderline cases are not given the benefit of the doubt, but are treated as sex tourists.

Those who are borderline cases should stay elsewhere.

Guests who attempt to bring in bargirls, catamites and their like will be told in plain language to settle their bills and leave.

Remaining on the premises after being told to leave will be treated as a police matter.

The Atlanta does not ask for or listen to explanations or excuses, and does not apologise for the manner in which miscreants are thrown out.

The Atlanta also does not apologise for any mistakes it may be accused of having made with regard to the identification of sex tourists.

To keep The Atlanta private, secure, wholesome and sleaze-free for the kind of guests we welcome, room guests are not permitted to take visitors / outsiders upstairs into the building and their rooms, or into the garden and pool area.

Exceptions may be made in appropriate circumstances at the management's discretion.

Suitable visitors / outsiders may be entertained in the restaurant.

2/ The Atlanta operates a "ZERO TOLERANCE " policy regarding

• TROUBLE-MAKERS,
• POSSESSORS AND USERS OF ILLICIT DRUGS and
• ALL OTHER ILLEGAL AND NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES

3/ The Atlanta also does NOT WELCOME

• UNDOMESTICATED PEOPLE – the sort of people whose conduct and appearance give tourists in general and their compatriots in particular a bad name.

When The Atlanta states 'NOT WELCOME', The Atlanta means it. There will be no politeness about it.

4/ The Atlanta welcomes FAMILIES and prides itself on its child-friendly staff, but families are welcome only if CHILDREN are KEPT UNDER REASONABLE CONTROL.

The Atlanta is not a playground for children: children must not be allowed to disturb other guests. Families that do not keep their children under control will be told to settle their bill and leave in no uncertain manner.

5/ The Atlanta particularly welcome guests who like PETS and ANIMALS.

The Atlanta is home to many rescued cats, terrapins and one dog, all of which are well cared for. The garden of The Atlanta is also home to many squirrels, birds, etc. However, guests are not allowed to bring in pets or other rescued animals. The Atlanta already has too many rescued animals on the premises.

Visitors who object to any of The Atlanta's policies or who intend to spend their time in Thailand whoring, behaving badly, indulging in alcohol abuse and illicit drugs should stay elsewhere. The Atlanta is not that kind of place.

Tourism is not about going on a rampage through other people's country: those who cannot travel abroad without behaving badly should stay home.

On these policies, The Atlanta is not interested in dissenting public opinion or what the business world calls 'customer feedback'.

The Atlanta caters to a certain kind of clientele and that is the end of the matter.

No discussion. No compromise.

Edited January 6, 2015 by BoneRanger

[ukchatterbox]

Woraburi Soi 4. Similar price, includes brekky, have pool and buggie that goes up and down Soi 4 to Suk..Federal was an institution sadly missed

[baboon]

The Atlanta Hotel - All the fun of the Gulag here in downtown Bangkok...

[phuketrichard]

the crown

or

Omni towers on soi 4

[smokie36]

Haha try the Asia hotel....that's pretty crap.

Or Sam's Lodge.

[dddave]

"It is The Atlanta Hotel on Soi 2"

Yup! My bad. Thanks for the correction.

"the crown"

If you mean the "Crown Sukhumvit" between Soi's 6 & 8, now called the "S-6" and bills itself as a "Boutique Hotel"

Can't help but wonder if they removed the ceiling mirrors.

Edited January 6, 2015 by dddave

[asiantraveler1]

No good experiences with Sam's lodge. Rooms without window, bad ventilation and mould everywhere.

[smokie36]

No good experiences with Sam's lodge. Rooms without window, bad ventilation and mould everywhere.

The perfect old school experience.

[Spaniel]

the crown

or

Omni towers on soi 4

If you are referring to the Crown on Sukhumvit 29 that too has been torn down. Its sister hotel, the Crown, also on Sukhumvit between Soi 6 & 8, was recently sold and renamed

S 6 Sukhumvit Hotel.

Another good choice in that area from the "old days" is the Miami Hotel on Soi 13.

[rgs2001uk]

If you like "character", there is always the Florida Hotel on Suk. Soi 2, near Ploen Chit BTS.

Used as a location for many movies because of it's unaltered '70's exterior,

Aggressively "un-friendly" to accompanying Thai ladies; sometimes refuse entry to westerners legitimate wives. Desk staff not know for warmth and hospitality.

Reportedly, if pre-paid on a booking site, they will still demand an extra $10 or so on check-in. (report on Trip-Advisor)

How's that for a recommendation?

It is The Atlanta Hotel on Soi 2.

"The Atlanta is not interested in dissenting public opinion or what the business world calls 'customer feedback'.

The Atlanta does not ask for or listen to explanations or excuses, and does not apologise for the manner in which miscreants are thrown out.

From their website.

BANGKOK'S HISTORIC HOTEL & INSTITUTION

BASTION OF WHOLESOME, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE & ECO-AWARE TOURISM

SEX TOURISTS NOT WELCOM

ZERO TOLERANCE OF

TROUBLE-MAKERS, ALL ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLICIT DRUGS

FAMILIES ARE VERY WELCOME ONLY IF CHILDREN ARE KEPT UNDER CONTROL

THE ATLANTA IS NOT A CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND: CHILDREN MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO DISTURB OTHER GUESTS

The Atlanta is run on conservative principles and fosters traditional values.

The Atlanta does not hesitate to refuse rooms to persons unsuited to the prevailing ethos of The Atlanta – even if they have a confirmed reservation.

1/ The Atlanta does not welcome SEX TOURISTS, and does not try to be polite about it.

Borderline cases are not given the benefit of the doubt, but are treated as sex tourists.

Those who are borderline cases should stay elsewhere.

Guests who attempt to bring in bargirls, catamites and their like will be told in plain language to settle their bills and leave.

Remaining on the premises after being told to leave will be treated as a police matter.

The Atlanta does not ask for or listen to explanations or excuses, and does not apologise for the manner in which miscreants are thrown out.

The Atlanta also does not apologise for any mistakes it may be accused of having made with regard to the identification of sex tourists.

To keep The Atlanta private, secure, wholesome and sleaze-free for the kind of guests we welcome, room guests are not permitted to take visitors / outsiders upstairs into the building and their rooms, or into the garden and pool area.

Exceptions may be made in appropriate circumstances at the management's discretion.

Suitable visitors / outsiders may be entertained in the restaurant.

2/ The Atlanta operates a "ZERO TOLERANCE " policy regarding

• TROUBLE-MAKERS,
• POSSESSORS AND USERS OF ILLICIT DRUGS and
• ALL OTHER ILLEGAL AND NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES

3/ The Atlanta also does NOT WELCOME

• UNDOMESTICATED PEOPLE – the sort of people whose conduct and appearance give tourists in general and their compatriots in particular a bad name.

When The Atlanta states 'NOT WELCOME', The Atlanta means it. There will be no politeness about it.

4/ The Atlanta welcomes FAMILIES and prides itself on its child-friendly staff, but families are welcome only if CHILDREN are KEPT UNDER REASONABLE CONTROL.

The Atlanta is not a playground for children: children must not be allowed to disturb other guests. Families that do not keep their children under control will be told to settle their bill and leave in no uncertain manner.

5/ The Atlanta particularly welcome guests who like PETS and ANIMALS.

The Atlanta is home to many rescued cats, terrapins and one dog, all of which are well cared for. The garden of The Atlanta is also home to many squirrels, birds, etc. However, guests are not allowed to bring in pets or other rescued animals. The Atlanta already has too many rescued animals on the premises.

Visitors who object to any of The Atlanta's policies or who intend to spend their time in Thailand whoring, behaving badly, indulging in alcohol abuse and illicit drugs should stay elsewhere. The Atlanta is not that kind of place.

Tourism is not about going on a rampage through other people's country: those who cannot travel abroad without behaving badly should stay home.

On these policies, The Atlanta is not interested in dissenting public opinion or what the business world calls 'customer feedback'.

The Atlanta caters to a certain kind of clientele and that is the end of the matter.

No discussion. No compromise.

Great stuff, how refreshing to read in todays PC world gone mad.

The Atlanta is not interested in dissenting public opinion or what the business world calls 'customer feedback'.

Made my day just reading that, nice to see old fashioned values and business model being adhered to.

No compromise.

Keep up the good work

[baboon]

Sorry to go off my own topic here, but what kind of clientele does the Atlanta attract in actual fact? Is it a real-life Fawlty Towers? Do they truly have the customer base in today's difficult economic climate to be able to pick and choose their guests?