nycboy79

I have been to W hotel, a good hotel. But Le Meridien is soooo better, for comfort, so gay friendly, and location location ... love it

No problem whatsoever, at least with the hotel staff, who will ignore you. There is, however, a long walk to the elevator bank, and there will be other guests' eyes on you and your new friend. There is also the matter of the W being ultra hip. Everyone dresses like they are fashion models. Most guys you meet on Soi 2 or 4 or even on Patpong will not look out of place — they also seem to be stepping out of fashion magazines when they change into their street clothes — but on one long walk to the elevators with several pairs of eyes on me and a Thai friend I had known for years made me wish I had dressed as well as everyone else. Also, if you are with someone from the Patpong area who is new to the scene, he might be overwhelmed by the luxe ambience of the W's lobby. That's quickly forgotten, however, once you get upstairs.
One final note, the W attracts a lot of gay guests, and I always find that comforting.
Have fun, you'll love it there!

I have stayed at the W many times and am surprised by the last respondent’s impression. There are plenty of guests who walk around and go to breakfast in shorts and a tank top (I’m not saying they should or shouldn’t, but the fact is that they do). I have not experienced anyone hanging around the narrow walkway from the main entrance to the elevators and in Bangkok I’ve never experienced anyone caring about anyone else was doing. The W is a 4* more than a 5*. It’s a solid option but don’t expect opulence or luxury as you would at the Mandarin Oriental, for example. There’s no problem whatsoever bringing guests back with you.