The Asia hotel - Bangkok

[MeMock]

I always care Mara.

[geoff]

I stayed at the Asia hotel, in 1979. en-route for Taiwan. It was fantastic back then. They had a nightclub, called the "Twinkle Zone". It was so good, that I stayed for an extra week. But like I said , it was 27 years ago. The facilities then were terrific. Anything ,at anytime. And more.
Great memories.

[Hootad Binky]

Asia Hotel is much CHEAPER if booked in advance through a tour agency; rack rates are stiff and the place seems overbooked half the time.

[Gerbil]

They had a nightclub, called the "Twinkle Zone". It was so good, that I stayed for an extra week. But like I said , it was 27 years ago.

Their grand daughters are probably working there now!

[Hootad Binky]

I was aged 15, 27 years ago!

[Lily]

Just for the record, I wouldn't use the Asia, but as this thread is a long time dead, does anybody really care?

Well, it would be nice to give a reason Mara.

[Moss]

I always care Mara.

Why, Thank you MeMock

Just for the record, I wouldn't use the Asia, but as this thread is a long time dead, does anybody really care?

Well, it would be nice to give a reason Mara.

Just an opinion Lily, I didn't find too much wrong.

A little out of the way perhaps, although only a short walk to MBK, but the main reason was after staying three nights, which had been pre-booked, we couldn't get a flight to our next destination.

We wanted to stay one more night, after we requested a further stay, they were happy to oblige, but when we only wanted one more night, they were suddenly fully booked.

I understand the business model, just didn't agree with the service.

A guy next to us at the counter had dropped his room key and snapped the plastic tag, they demanded four hundred baht for a replacement, a little excessive, in my opinion.

There are other reasons, but for the price I feel there are better options.

M

[Grinder]

My Dads friend who was in Thailand in the 70's said the ASIA was OK. But then I stayed there. They need new management and a makeover where they completely gut the place. I moved out and stayed at the Westin Hotel on Sukhumvit Road. The one above Robinson and McDonalds. More money but I actually was able to sleep there. Bangkok's too noisy, too hot, too dirty and too dark. Give me Las Vegas scum any day of the week thank you. Or even London (that overpriced crap town) might be considered. On second thought, NO....

[DrAndy]

that was a jolly nice first post grinder, full of pleasant sentiments

I think the Asai hotel is well worth B400 a night

[Marmite the Dog]

that was a jolly nice first post grinder, full of pleasant sentiments I think the Asai hotel is well worth B400 a night

Not much difference between a 400B hotel and a 3000B one is there?

[Thormaturge]

I regularly use the Asia and find it perfectly acceptable, especially the business lounge on the 17th floor and the adjoining suites. Regular rooms at around ThB 2,000 per night are also a good deal for the location. There is a world of difference between this hotel and the Westin, and it is reflected in the price.

I recommended someone to the Asia a few months ago and they were entirely pleased.

[Grinder]

You call them as you see them. All I did was state an opinion. For the price I would probably stay at the Ambassador. I like the bird garden and you're in the thick of it. Easy walking distance or take the Sky Train.

The Honey Hotel will also do but the wallpaper has much to be desired. However you can stay there one week compared to one day at the Westin at the other end of the block. Plus the Honey Hotels coffee shop makes a great cheeseburger and fry. McDonalds Sucks.

[DrAndy]

You call them as you see them. All I did was state an opinion. .

They need new management and a makeover where they completely gut the place. I moved out and stayed at the Westin Hotel on Sukhumvit Road. The one above Robinson and McDonalds. More money but I actually was able to sleep there. Bangkok's too noisy, too hot, too dirty and too dark. Give me Las Vegas scum any day of the week thank you. Or even London (that overpriced crap town) might be considered.

well, several, fairly unrelated

[bar dog]

I haven't stayed there for a while but I think it is pretty much average for the style and price. It is friendly and affordable.

[bar dog]

You call them as you see them. All I did was state an opinion. For the price I would probably stay at the Ambassador. I like the bird garden and you're in the thick of it. Easy walking distance or take the Sky Train.

The Honey Hotel will also do but the wallpaper has much to be desired. However you can stay there one week compared to one day at the Westin at the other end of the block. Plus the Honey Hotels coffee shop makes a great cheeseburger and fry. McDonalds Sucks.

I used to like the Honey because it was convenient to the Asok station and also I used the Western Inn as my watering hole when in town. Heard the Western has been demolished and the last time I went to the Honey it seemed to have dropped its standards quite a bit.

[fiddler]

The windsor suites would be mine.
Mindblowing pool, massive with underwater music and all sorts.
Stay there and you won't be sorry.

Underwater music?
Now, that's a first.
I'll have to check it out.
THanks

[fiddler]

Hey, you guys ever stay at the Majestic Suites Express between Suk 4 and 6?
Hard to beat IMO.

[JoGeAr]

The windsor suites would be mine.
Mindblowing pool, massive with underwater music and all sorts.
Stay there and you won't be sorry.

Underwater music?
Now, that's a first.
I'll have to check it out.
THanks

Ahm...this thread's over three years old. The hotel could be a parking station by now.

[patsycat]

I've stayed at Majestic Suites. Nice rooms, lethal Long Island Iced Teas.

[MeMock]

4 years old actually!

[klongmaster]

I've stayed at Majestic Suites. Nice rooms, lethal Long Island Iced Teas.

worst hotel in Bangkok for pick up and drop off...absolutely no stopping there and guests just love being dropped off at the service station on the other side of Nana...

It's the one hotel in Bangkok that we won't take guests from...