Members Ale4co Posted March 6 Members Posted March 6 Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton Have strict policy’s on guests Quote
vinapu Posted March 6 Posted March 6 most hotels in Thailand have strict policy on guests i.e. guest are at best welcomed or at worst just overlooked. No personal experience with those two chains though. Ale4co and Riobard 1 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted March 6 Posted March 6 2 hours ago, Ale4co said: Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton Have strict policy’s on guests Le Meredien, part of Marriott, welcomes guests, no trouble at all. Ale4co and Riobard 1 1 Quote
Matthew285 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Hilton Millenium no problems at all. Have to meet in lobby because of lift key card but nothing said. Riobard 1 Quote
Travelingguy Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Hilton Garden Inn Silom had nobody there to stop you from bringing in a guest. You just walked in and made your way to the elevators. Riobard, Boy69 and Ale4co 1 2 Quote
Londoner Posted March 7 Posted March 7 10 hours ago, Ale4co said: Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton Have strict policy’s on guests If you are a newbie, as your post suggests, I'd advise you to present your companion to Reception so that his ID is checked and held until he leaves. In other words, choose a hotel which provides this level of security. And don't be embarrassed. nikba2515 and floridarob 2 Quote
jeremy Posted March 7 Posted March 7 The Ibis Styles Silom is no problem bringing guests in. Just have to meet them at the ground floor to take back up the elevator to your room. Never had any of my visitors pulled up, questioned or glanced at all to my knowledge. But be careful - one guy I had back to my room had taken something before he arrived and started tripping in my room. I managed to get rid of him after about an hour singing and making weird noises in the shower. That's an experience I would prefer not to have again... Boy69, Riobard and vinapu 3 Quote
reader Posted March 7 Posted March 7 There have been rumors for years that the Montien Hotel doesn't allow joiners but that's the only one in Bangkok i"m aware of. vinapu 1 Quote
Boy69 Posted March 8 Posted March 8 As a newbie it's better to book rooms at guest friendly hotels near the bars .walking distance to the action and bringing guests with you without problems is more important than staying at fancy chain hotels. Quote
Foolish Posted March 8 Posted March 8 I think it would be a great idea to refer to this map by one of the forum member. Its really helpful. He colour coded the guest friendly hotels around silom. https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2023/12/07/map-of-silom-surawong-area-december-2023/#more-3386 Riobard, floridarob, Boy69 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
spoon Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Le meridien, W, The standard, Crowne plaza, Pullman G Bangkok and even Sofitel are some luxury hotels close enough to the scene and all have no issues with guests. Riobard 1 Quote
vinapu Posted March 8 Posted March 8 4 hours ago, spoon said: Le meridien, W, The standard, Crowne plaza, Pullman G Bangkok and even Sofitel are some luxury hotels close enough to the scene and all have no issues with guests. I'd add Amara. reader and Riobard 1 1 Quote
nikba2515 Posted March 9 Posted March 9 On 3/7/2024 at 2:00 AM, Londoner said: If you are a newbie, as your post suggests, I'd advise you to present your companion to Reception so that his ID is checked and held until he leaves. In other words, choose a hotel which provides this level of security. And don't be embarrassed. Yup, good for your own safety and hotel as well. Bangkok is an international meat market and best to be cautious especially for the newbies. Londoner and BL8gPt 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Personally, I think it makes no difference if you are a newbie, or an old hand. You still need to be sensible. Le Meredien, a 5 star hotel, does not interfere with guests at all, so your own risk. Riobard and Boy69 2 Quote
jason1975 Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast! Marc in Calif, vinapu and Riobard 1 1 1 Quote
vinapu Posted March 10 Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, jason1975 said: Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast! unfortunately it was not me, that guest breakfasting with said hunk. Meridien is not my league when comes to accommodation unfortunately, LOL Boy69 and Riobard 1 1 Quote
Shax Posted March 10 Posted March 10 I tend to stay at hotels not too close to (but not that far from) the bars (like Bandara Suites, At Ease Saladaeng, Silom Serene etc.) and so far, had no issues with bringing guests back in other than the knowing smiles of the doorman or receptionist 🤣🤣. Riobard and vinapu 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted March 10 Posted March 10 8 hours ago, jason1975 said: Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast! Yes, I saw one of my companions breakfasting with another client at Le Meredien! He grinned at me! Riobard, Boy69 and vinapu 1 2 Quote
vinapu Posted March 10 Posted March 10 4 hours ago, Shax said: I tend to stay at hotels not too close to (but not that far from) the bars (like Bandara Suites, At Ease Saladaeng, Silom Serene etc.) and so far, had no issues with bringing guests back in other than the knowing smiles of the doorman or receptionist 🤣🤣. good to know as those hotels are not too often mentioned here Quote
Shax Posted March 10 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, vinapu said: good to know as those hotels are not too often mentioned here Haha yeah, I noticed. I tend to prefer bigger rooms and at each of those hotels, I'd usually pick the one-bedroom unit, with a separate bedroom and living room. Not sure why but I love all that space 🤣 vinapu and Riobard 2 Quote
vinapu Posted March 10 Posted March 10 3 hours ago, Shax said: Haha yeah, I noticed. I tend to prefer bigger rooms and at each of those hotels, I'd usually pick the one-bedroom unit, with a separate bedroom and living room. Not sure why but I love all that space 🤣 me too and I know why I like all that space - I grew up in very smalI apartment where every square inch was utilized. One danger of big hotel room is that we may tend to spread our stuff all over and when packing something may be forgotten - see my last trip report where I confess to leaving about 100 000 riels in 5000 riel notes on the night desk. And no, I was not in rush when packing , it just happened. Riobard, floridarob and reader 3 Quote
floridarob Posted March 10 Posted March 10 3 hours ago, vinapu said: me too and I know why I like all that space Beat to me saying that. you too, are a room size queen 😆 ichigo and vinapu 1 1 Quote
10tazione Posted March 10 Posted March 10 6 hours ago, vinapu said: I know why I like all that space But how much time do you spend n the room? In that extra space i mean, outside of the bathroom and outside of the bed? Quote
vinapu Posted March 11 Posted March 11 3 hours ago, 10tazione said: But how much time do you spend n the room? In that extra space i mean, outside of the bathroom and outside of the bed? very little but I still like all that space and air coming with it for reason explained above Quote