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soicowboy · #1 01-04-2007, 07:37

Just booked at Asoke Sofitel would any one know if is girl freindly ? Also it said its adress is sukumvit soi 19 yet I never have seen it on soi 19 does any one know excatly where it is?

marc26 · #2 01-04-2007, 23:37

i dotn know the exact location
but soi 19 is a good soi, centally located

how much are you paying-looks very nice

soicowboy · #3 03-04-2007, 06:05

134 usd they call it Sofitel residence , would they call Asoke , soi 19? hopes it is gf

marc26 · #4 03-04-2007, 07:41

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Originally Posted by soicowboy

134 usd they call it Sofitel residence , would they call Asoke , soi 19? hopes it is gf

when are you going?
for that price you could get Westin or JW Marriott, both great spots and GF

marc26 · #5 03-04-2007, 07:42

also, if you dont care about a pool, Swiss Grottino on soi 19 is a great boutique hotel for only 2000baht

soicowboy · #6 03-04-2007, 08:20

Swiss Grottino is that by the little bar bar behind Westin ,any food there?

soicowboy · #7 03-04-2007, 08:26

Westin and Sherton now wanting 180 ,Westin used to be my favorite but price goes up each time I stay. Will be in Los 5/11-5/30 Issan & Patong

marc26 · #8 03-04-2007, 12:22

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Originally Posted by soicowboy

Westin and Sherton now wanting 180 ,Westin used to be my favorite but price goes up each time I stay. Will be in Los 5/11-5/30 Issan & Patong

Do priceline.com for 5 star hotel in sukhumvit
Put in around 80-90usd and u will more than likely get westin or jw marriott for about 110-120 with tax
If u need help navigating site-pm me

soicowboy · #9 04-04-2007, 06:49

think I'll try Swiss Grotino any one else have an opinion or review

marc26 · #10 04-04-2007, 10:44

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Originally Posted by soicowboy

think I'll try Swiss Grotino any one else have an opinion or review

Swiss Grottino is in that little soi behind Westin, yes
They have a restaurant downstairs
I only stay in luxury hotels in BKK because so hectic outside
Trust me,SG is worth the money
There is also a very nice boutique hotel in the back sois near Q-Bar with a pool that's real nice
But you will be very happy with SG

texnchicago · #11 25-08-2007, 01:22

Don't know about that loacation but I stayed twice at Soiftel Silom and my GF satyed there with me. Nice hotel and great location.

Icebox · #12 26-08-2007, 20:21

Im staying in the sofitel grand sukumviet soi 6 now i think its fair to say imo its a great hotel

soicowboy · #13 26-08-2007, 21:22

Lots of conflicting reports about it being girl freindly,is yes or no ? Have heard good reports about price and acommadations.

Robaht · #14 26-08-2007, 22:45

I've stayed at the Swiss Grottino and I am not a big fan of the place. I guess it is cheap and central and they have done what they could to make the rooms nice, etc. and it has internet too. But the rooms I've stayed in have hot water in the shower that only lasts about 5 minutes max and the location is a tiny soi, kinda grimy and slimy in a way. The restaurant downstairs doubles as the reception, at night there is a guard at a side entrance and you just go up stairs or the lift because the restaurant is closed. My overall impression was that I would rather put the 2k towards a better hotel even if it is more expensive.

The Swiss Grottino also has a sister hotel with a bar called Toxic on soi 18. The hotel is called Art Deco.

Schmeen · #15 31-08-2007, 08:35

No it's not, the hotel is called Town lodge.

The Sofitel on Soi 19 is on the right hand side as you go in about 200m. It's been open about a year, it was opened as a condo block and wasn't traded as a hotel at first. A friend of mine lives in it.

He'll be pissed off to know it's being sold as a hotel as well, the posh blokes get touchy about that sort of thing.

It should be GF though.

marc26 · #16 31-08-2007, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Robaht

I've stayed at the Swiss Grottino and I am not a big fan of the place. I guess it is cheap and central and they have done what they could to make the rooms nice, etc. and it has internet too. But the rooms I've stayed in have hot water in the shower that only lasts about 5 minutes max and the location is a tiny soi, kinda grimy and slimy in a way. The restaurant downstairs doubles as the reception, at night there is a guard at a side entrance and you just go up stairs or the lift because the restaurant is closed. My overall impression was that I would rather put the 2k towards a better hotel even if it is more expensive.

The Swiss Grottino also has a sister hotel with a bar called Toxic on soi 18. The hotel is called Art Deco.

i ddint mind Swiss Grottino but only stayed one night
i really liked that german place next to Hilary Bar on soi4
same concept but really nice

Peter.g · #17 01-09-2007, 03:02

I can't say that I liked the Heidelberg. Stayed there last january.
Had a weter leak in the room which comes from the other room. told them that but their respons was that they will fix it after the customer hv checked out.
found the room quite small, have stayed at Dyansty Inn Grande before n found that much better. But I liked their breakfast.
The bed sheets was nice. The bathroom was not too good. Their shower pressaure was "too good".
Peter.g

Sai Tai · #18 15-09-2007, 14:01

I am staying at the Sofitel Residence Asoke now.

It is located about 400 meters from Suk on Soi 19. Just past the Soi 19-21 side street on the right. (The Westin Grande, Robinson Dept Store, and entrance to Asoke BTS are all at Soi 19.)

There are 2 buildings. One is condo/apartments that rises maybe 25 floors. The other is the Sofitel Residence that has 14 floors.

The 1 bedroom suites are very spacious and modern. They even include their own laundry room with washer.

5 minute walk to Asoke BTS. 10 minute walk to Soi Cowboy.

At check-in, the desk girl answered my guest policy question with the standard... To be in accordance with regulations, overnight guests must register.

But in practice, this place is very guest friendly. The outside guards give me and the girl a salute every night as we arrive. The desk staff give us a smile and a welcome.

No joiner charge, and no ID taken.

I have stayed at the President Solitaire suites before, but I will return to the Sofitel Residence on future trips.

I have an Accor Advantage Plus card which gets me discounted rates at Accor hotels including Sofitel. 2635++ pre-paid rate, or 3300++ unrestricted.

They also have a monthly rate of 85,000.