Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton

Have strict policy’s on guests

most hotels in Thailand have strict policy on guests i.e. guest are at best welcomed or at worst just overlooked. No personal experience with those two chains though. 

2 hours ago, Ale4co said:

Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton

Have strict policy’s on guests

Le Meredien,  part of Marriott, welcomes guests, no trouble at all.

Hilton Millenium no problems at all.  Have to meet in lobby because of lift key card but nothing said.

Hilton Garden Inn Silom had nobody there to stop you from bringing in a guest.  You just walked in and made your way to the elevators.

10 hours ago, Ale4co said:

Hello traveling in may to Bangkok just wondering if hotels like Marriott or Hilton

Have strict policy’s on guests

If you are a newbie, as your post suggests, I'd advise you to present your companion to Reception so that his ID is checked and held until he leaves. In other words, choose a hotel which provides this level of security. And don't be embarrassed. 

The Ibis Styles Silom is no problem bringing guests in.  Just have to meet them at the ground floor to take back up the elevator to your room.  Never had any of my visitors pulled up, questioned or glanced at all to my knowledge.  But be careful - one guy I had back to my room had taken something before he arrived and started tripping in my room.  I managed to get rid of him after about an hour singing and making weird noises in the shower.  That's an experience I would prefer not to have again...

There have been rumors for years that the Montien Hotel doesn't allow joiners but that's the only one in Bangkok i"m aware of.

 

As a newbie it's better to book rooms at guest friendly hotels near the bars .walking distance to the action and bringing guests with you without problems is more important than staying at fancy chain hotels. 

I think it would be a great idea to refer to this map by one of the forum member. Its really helpful. He colour coded the guest friendly hotels around silom.

https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2023/12/07/map-of-silom-surawong-area-december-2023/#more-3386

Le meridien, W, The standard, Crowne plaza, Pullman G Bangkok and even Sofitel are some luxury hotels close enough to the scene and all have no issues with guests.

4 hours ago, spoon said:

Le meridien, W, The standard, Crowne plaza, Pullman G Bangkok and even Sofitel are some luxury hotels close enough to the scene and all have no issues with guests.

I'd add Amara. 

9 minutes ago, vinapu said:

I'd add Amara. 

+1

On 3/7/2024 at 2:00 AM, Londoner said:

If you are a newbie, as your post suggests, I'd advise you to present your companion to Reception so that his ID is checked and held until he leaves. In other words, choose a hotel which provides this level of security. And don't be embarrassed. 

Yup, good for your own safety and hotel as well. Bangkok is an international meat market and best to be cautious especially for the newbies.

Personally, I think it makes no difference  if you are a newbie, or an old hand. You still need to be sensible.  Le Meredien, a 5 star hotel, does not interfere with guests at all, so your own risk.

Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast!

2 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast!

unfortunately it was not me, that guest breakfasting with said hunk. Meridien is not my league when comes to accommodation unfortunately, LOL

I tend to stay at hotels not too close to (but not that far from) the bars (like Bandara Suites, At Ease Saladaeng, Silom Serene etc.) and so far, had no issues with bringing guests back in other than the knowing smiles of the doorman or receptionist 🤣🤣.

8 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Le Meridien is perfectly ok with joiners - both male and female. The Japanese guests often eat breakfast with their female overnight companions (from Soi Thaniya). I even saw one of @vinapu regular hunks with a guest during breakfast!

Yes, I saw one of my companions breakfasting with another client at Le Meredien! He grinned at me!

4 hours ago, Shax said:

I tend to stay at hotels not too close to (but not that far from) the bars (like Bandara Suites, At Ease Saladaeng, Silom Serene etc.) and so far, had no issues with bringing guests back in other than the knowing smiles of the doorman or receptionist 🤣🤣.

good to know as those hotels are not too often mentioned here

1 hour ago, vinapu said:

good to know as those hotels are not too often mentioned here

Haha yeah, I noticed. I tend to prefer bigger rooms and at each of those hotels, I'd usually pick the one-bedroom unit, with a separate bedroom and living room. Not sure why but I love all that space 🤣

3 hours ago, Shax said:

Haha yeah, I noticed. I tend to prefer bigger rooms and at each of those hotels, I'd usually pick the one-bedroom unit, with a separate bedroom and living room. Not sure why but I love all that space 🤣

me too and I  know why I like all that space - I grew up in very smalI apartment where every square inch was utilized.

One danger of big hotel room is that we may tend to spread our stuff  all over and when packing something may be forgotten - see my last trip report where I confess to leaving about 100 000 riels in 5000 riel notes on the night desk. And no, I was not in rush when packing , it just happened. 

3 hours ago, vinapu said:

me too and I  know why I like all that space

Beat to me saying that. you too, are a room size queen 😆

6 hours ago, vinapu said:

I  know why I like all that space

But how much time do you spend n the room? In that extra space i mean, outside of the bathroom and outside of the bed?

3 hours ago, 10tazione said:

But how much time do you spend n the room? In that extra space i mean, outside of the bathroom and outside of the bed?

very little but I still like all that space and air coming with it for reason explained above