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The Landmark is a fave of mine.  At night, they generally have someone ushering you and your new friend into a waiting elevator.    

Seems to be in the same location as the Majestic Grande. There was a lot of work going on in MG when I stayed lat year. If it is the old MG they have done a bloody good job with the reno...

The Asoke crossing is generally one of the safer crossings to use. You will also see a timer telling you how long you have left to complete your mission. Warning though - when that timer reaches zero your ass better be of the road because they then stop for no one. Zero = go!

Had a great feed at Hemingway’s in Jomtien a couple of weeks ago. Pretty sure same ‘chain’? Huge impressive place so would like to see similar in bkk. The Huntsman underneath Landmark hotel could be a good option (good happy hour(s)/ bars snax and great menu).....

Hey, any recent reports? I am there next week for a few nights.

Mate, if you sit at the Hooters down below, you are basically opposite the back entrance to Thermae.

The taxis with the PLT's all pull up outside.....

It's a wonderful hotel, modern, clean and top notch service.  never a problem with girls and as someone has already mentioned, the back entrance is a bonus for access to T21 / Cowboy etc.

(my first ever barfine from Tilac actually showed me the way) lol

Yep going to give Landmark a try next trip (sept).  Normally stay at the 4 points on S15 and always enjoy.  Just time for a change and this one sounds spot on....

Check out the utube vlog of a bloke called "Jonny there is something happening".  Pick the ones that have titles you want to watch and you can get a fair overview of the area...

Yep!  I've logged about 25 nights there this year.  Booked for late December for a few nights prior to heading to Pattaya.

Its like a home away from home (expensive in the high season though).    

When I first step out of the car each trip I get "welcome back"...

Absolutely safe, clean, modern and a home away from home.

Cannot fault it!

Booked 30 Nov to 03 Dec. Staying around Asoke. Found a new favorite bar, Rest Hub on Soi 4, with a band that doesn't play anything before 1990. And they have Bundy rum!!

Went there for the first time on my last night of last trip - will definitely drop in again.....

I'll leave the Bundy for you though!

I have not asked for metered taxi from arrival. The prices quoted to me were usually agents standing at the arrival area. The first time if I remember correctly, I paid around 700 Baht. So since then, I have walked up and got one of the taxies that were dropping off passengers. 

Well, Thanks for the advise. I will try the metered taxi. Also I will check the Uber fare on my app. I have never used Uber outside the US. Does it work the same way everywhere in the world?

I actually asked this same question on another thread.  It seems the Uber app is universal.  Good news!

Cheers

Thanks for the replies, very handy to know it can be used...

Cheers

I always Uber when in Australia, but have never tried BKK but would certainly be my preferred option if they can get it right (and I don't mind waiting a while if I know one is on the way).

One (may seem slightly dumb) question if anyone can help - is the Uber app universal? (i.e. will my current account I use in Aust work in BKK)??

Cheers all

I agree that the Four Points is a good choice. The back entrance on Soi 17 is a great way to enter and head to the elevators without having to walk past the front desk too.

 

 

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...and nice and close to the back entrance of Thermae as well..    added bonus of the small Hooters out the front.  Great hotel in a top location. 

you see some sights coming and going from the elevators when having breakfast in the morning!

There are a number of threads on money. If you use an ATM, pick "safe ones" like inside a bank or those at terminal 21.

 

Scams: don`t take a taxi directly to a p4p establishment. Avoid upstairs pussy shows in Patpong. Watch your bin in bars to avoid bill padding.

 

Buy a cell phone card at the airport for your stay. Wifi is good at most hotels.

 

Hotels: http://bangkokredeye.com/bar-girl-friendly-hotels.html

I`ve found Pachahara Suites Sukhumvit and The Dawin to be good value.

 

The BTS is great for getting around. Also the boats on the river for seeing touristy stuff. 

 

Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy are the main red light areas along with Patpong. Lots of oily massage places can be found further sown Sukhumvit road (soi 24, 26 and more). The Huay Kwang district got the more upscale soapy massage places. 

This "cell phone card" sounds interesting.  Is this like a wifi "dongle" (portable wifi?).  Ive always been hesitant to use my mobile except for in hotel (or restaurant etc) wifi spots. Now that I have downloaded the Line App, a prepaid portable wifi access would seem the perfect choice to be able to make calls as well???   

If so - thanks for the idea!

if you google  "bargirl friendly hotels bangkok " you get a heap of links to check.

4 points is a definite go-er have stayed there and they are very accommodating with changing towels again after making up room etc.

can also recommend Galleria 10