Trip report from ichigo

[vinapu]

10 minutes ago, reader said:

+1

The 3300 baht for 90 minutes at first blush seems like a lot--and it is--but it's not out of the ballpark.

it used to me 1500 for 1.5 hr session and minimum tip 1500 an we are talking about even pre-covid times so certainly not out of whack for Senso.

[10tazione]

3 hours ago, vinapu said:

it used to me 1500 for 1.5 hr session and minimum tip 1500 an we are talking about even pre-covid times so certainly not out of whack for Senso.

I think the 60 min at Senso cost 2.800 Baht. I was there once recently, but left because none of the available guys really convinced me to stay and I decided to safe my energy for other establishments like Dragon&Koi and GoodBoys.

[vinapu]

14 minutes ago, 10tazione said:

I think the 60 min at Senso cost 2.800 Baht. I was there once recently, but left because none of the available guys really convinced me to stay 

good move , for that amount of money we better be satisfied with our choice

[jason1975]

10 hours ago, ichigo said:

It is so noisy - I could deal with it being so close to the BTS, I could deal with the noise of the nightclub nearby, but I couldn't deal with the man singing karaoke at 6am.

Did he wake up to sing at 6am or was he singing overnight?

[jason1975]

10 hours ago, ichigo said:

The pricing structure is new, compared to how it was previously - a 90 minute massage will cost 3300 THB and is an all-in price that includes both the massage and the tip. I forget how much the 60 minute option cost.

For me personally, I find it a psychological barrier to pay more than 3000 baht for massage even if tip is included. I still prefer traditional way of paying the shop first and then personally passing tip to massage guy (and seeing his smile!)

[jason1975]

11 hours ago, ichigo said:

Silom Convent Garden Hotel - I actually read about this hotel in a report from Vinapu so decided to try. I ended up getting a very good deal on one of their bigger rooms whilst booking direct online, which the receptionist told me was an error on their side and I should not have gotten it for that price, but he had to honour it since I already paid for it. This place is closer to Chong Nonsi but still in walking distance to all the fun places. The place is quite dated and falling apart slightly but is still fine, and what I especially liked about my particular room type is that it had a washing machine, which was very handy. I probably wouldn't stay there again, but it was good to try somewhere on the other side. It is also right next door to Sauna Mania, and a short distance to Arena for those who are interested.

A washing machine is indeed handy! I would go to Sauna Mania every day if I ever stay at Silom Convent Garden Hotel!

[Raposa]

9 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

For me personally, I find it a psychological barrier to pay more than 3000 baht for massage even if tip is included. I still prefer traditional way of paying the shop first and then personally passing tip to massage guy (and seeing his smile!)

That is the traditional way.

However, this new way of paying is no doubt an adaptation to handle the number of customers from east Asia who come from non-tipping cultures. It’s also a good way of pruning away customers who don’t really understand the nature of the shops they are visiting. 
 

At Senso you would still give additional tip to boy beyond the minimum tip in room if you’re satisfied with the service. 

[ichigo]

7 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Did he wake up to sing at 6am or was he singing overnight?

I'm certain it may have been a continuation from the previous night!