jason1975 Posted September 28 Posted September 28 1 hour ago, Keithambrose said: There was a short time hotel, maybe still is, off Surawong, near Patpong, which had large mirrors on the ceiling! I can't remember the name. Maybe @vinapu knows? vinapu 1 Quote
TMax Posted September 28 Posted September 28 I think that short time hotel with the mirror above the bed may have been the Suriwonse hotel, I did enquire with them pre covid but it seems the mirrors are gone, much to my dismay. Quote
Keithambrose Posted September 28 Posted September 28 29 minutes ago, TMax said: I think that short time hotel with the mirror above the bed may have been the Suriwonse hotel, I did enquire with them pre covid but it seems the mirrors are gone, much to my dismay. I do think that may have been it! Somewhat seedy, but sheets were clean! TMax 1 Quote
TMax Posted September 28 Posted September 28 1 hour ago, TMax said: Suriwonse hotel I spelt it wrong Suriwongse hotel, yep a seedy place but quite OK for short times 🤪 Quote
zoomomancs Posted September 28 Posted September 28 2 hours ago, jason1975 said: I must meet you and go with you to Freshboys one day! I hope so. I think the lads will be pleased also. Quote
vinapu Posted September 28 Posted September 28 4 hours ago, jason1975 said: Maybe @vinapu knows? TMax already answered while I was sleeping, lol It's still in operation although I don't see them on Agoda recently. Zeus massage is using them as one of 5 hotels where their personnel meets clients for outcall massages Quote
jason1975 Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Since it is near Moonlight, maybe it's available for short time rental for guys from Moonlight? Quote
vinapu Posted September 29 Posted September 29 1 hour ago, jason1975 said: Since it is near Moonlight, maybe it's available for short time rental for guys from Moonlight? for sure it is, personally tested TMax 1 Quote
jason1975 Posted September 29 Posted September 29 Someone should start a new topic and compare the hotels in Silom Surawong area and state the pros and cons of each hotel! Hotels below US$100 per night, that is. TMax 1 Quote
vinapu Posted September 30 Posted September 30 14 hours ago, jason1975 said: .....compare the hotels in Silom Surawong area and state the pros and cons of each hotel! for me Raya ticks all the boxes but because their pricing is bit chimeric I have level above which I look for other options jamiebee 1 Quote
PeterRS Posted September 30 Posted September 30 On 9/28/2025 at 7:02 PM, TMax said: I think that short time hotel with the mirror above the bed may have been the Suriwonse hotel, I did enquire with them pre covid but it seems the mirrors are gone, much to my dismay. I never stayed at the hotel, only took my guys to the rooms off the garage on the ground floor. Easy and quick. But certainly no ceiling mirrors that i recall. In fact I only recall one short time hotel with ceiling mirros but that was definitely somewhere off Sukhumvit - and a good 30 years or more ago. I sometimes miss the Japanese short time hotels. many with circular beds and mirrors both on the ceilings and the walls. They all seemed set up to give you a fun and exciting time with your partner. TMax 1 Quote
iendo Posted September 30 Posted September 30 I never heard of the Raya, but on my first trip to Bangkok ill give it a try. Seems like the perfect location. Quote
vinapu Posted September 30 Posted September 30 7 hours ago, iendo said: I never heard of the Raya, but on my first trip to Bangkok ill give it a try. Seems like the perfect location. Really ? Shock of the month ! Hotel is in business since soi Twilight days . Anyways location is great , rooms big and well appointed and entry is super discreet by the card. Unless your room is on 5th floor where reception is you and your guests can sneak to the room unnoticed by anybody which is part I like. jamiebee and iendo 1 1 Quote
paulfort Posted September 30 Author Posted September 30 I would fully agree with Vinapu, as mentioned I have enjoyed the excellent Raya countless times and very easy access, their Grand Deluxe rooms are more like a spacious suite without the normal price tag, however this time fancied a change and whilst conscious rooms not so big at Ibis styles, fancied a balcony and use of a pool! vinapu and jamiebee 2 Quote
jimmie50 Posted October 1 Posted October 1 I think it all depends on what experience you have had on previous visits to Bangkok. For myself, all of my previous trips I was visiting friends. I either stayed with them or they made arrangements for me to stay in a condo. Most of my time was occupied and it wasn't until my most recent trip last August that I was actually able to venture out on my own a little and explored Silom for the very first time. So, aside from reading about these places on forums like this, I was also unfamiliar with Raya as well as many of the other accommodations mentioned. That is why I asked for recommendations before making my reservation for the upcoming trip and plan to be mostly independent this time. Fourteen days until departure. jamiebee 1 Quote
vinapu Posted October 1 Posted October 1 37 minutes ago, jimmie50 said: Fourteen days until departure. and 24 days before first report appears here ? jamiebee 1 Quote
jimmie50 Posted October 1 Posted October 1 2 hours ago, vinapu said: and 24 days before first report appears here ? Yes, I am planning to report...although I am not sure anyone will be interested in the part of my trip when I am on the group tour. Might leave that uninteresting part out, but definitely the time in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. jamiebee, vinapu and iendo 3 Quote
jamiebee Posted October 1 Posted October 1 5 hours ago, jimmie50 said: Yes, I am planning to report...although I am not sure anyone will be interested in the part of my trip when I am on the group tour. . All Trip reports are greatly appreciated! iendo, zoomomancs and jimmie50 3 Quote
vinapu Posted October 1 Posted October 1 8 hours ago, jimmie50 said: Yes, I am planning to report...although I am not sure anyone will be interested in the part of my trip when I am on the group tour. why not , if you see something interesting or unique some of us will gladly welcome it as well jimmie50 1 Quote
ichigo Posted October 1 Posted October 1 43 minutes ago, vinapu said: why not , if you see something interesting or unique some of us will gladly welcome it as well Completely agree jimmie50 1 Quote
iendo Posted October 4 Posted October 4 7 hours ago, emiel1981 said: Funny things is that he said they changed rooms (upgrade) because the room was too small. The room they changed too was already small, i cannot image how small normal rooms are. floridarob 1 Quote
paulfort Posted October 4 Author Posted October 4 Interesting feedback guys, especially the video, room size sounds a worry at Ibis Styles, my normal "Grand Deluxe" in Raya is massive but maybe a little dated and no balcony or pool hence trying a chance! I have booked their Premium Balcony deluxe, looks a bit larger so happy to share my feedback on here! Quote
Popular Post vinapu Posted October 5 Popular Post Posted October 5 26 minutes ago, paulfort said: Interesting feedback guys, especially the video, room size sounds a worry at Ibis Styles, my normal "Grand Deluxe" in Raya is massive but maybe a little dated and no balcony or pool hence trying a chance! I have booked their Premium Balcony deluxe, looks a bit larger so happy to share my feedback on here! always look at bright side, due to small size of Ibis rooms one's walking is reduced to just two steps in each direction while in Raya's Grand Deluxe going from the bed to the bathroom requires almost trekking and kissing ' good bye ' to your bed companion is mandatory splinter1949, emiel1981, Ruthrieston and 3 others 6 Quote
