Convenient location; comfortable, terrific pool area
Written: Mar 29 '06
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Pros: Convenient location; comfortable, an easy place. Many restaurants.
Cons: Needs some updating; guests could be tended to better. Internet is costly.
The Bottom Line: We enjoyed the location, our room and the pool but it didn't feel particularly luxurious or cared for.
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| zeecee's Full Review: Lc Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit |
The conflict when booking a hotel in Bangkok is whether to be on the river or near the Skytrain, and we opted for the latter, choosing the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit for its reviews and proximity to the train. While the location is, indeed, excellent, I felt a bit disappointed by the room. We booked the basic room, which is large enough for two for an extended period, has a truly luxurious bathroom, but the furnishings were tired. The chair and ottoman did not match. The rug was stained in many places. This didn't affect our comfort. TV worked well. Lights are easy to operate from a master switch. Personnel are attentive though not always as top notch as at other hotels of this calibre. They provide a rich assortment of items in the bathrooms, large, fluffy towels, robes and slippers.
We booked through the hotel website with a variety of offers, choosing to pay $155 (plus taxes) a night for a double. There were any number of ways to spend more, which would have included breakfast and/or internet access. We were offended that they were charging an additional $16 a day for internet access in the room, adding in response to our reaction that there is a business center where you can use the internet for $4 for 15 minutes. For what we were paying, I felt service like that should be included.
Maid service was fine. Room was clean. Bed was firm and nicely done. Air-conditioning worked efficiently. We had a nice view of the city.
We didn't eat at their restaurants as we prefer not eating at hotels, and there are many terrific choices nearby. We used their pool and were thrilled by the landscaping, drinks, ambiance. I stopped in at the gym to see it's really well done, very clean, airy, with TV's at each piece of equipment.
Things were handled well. Our wake up calls were done on time. A taxi was ready when we needed it. The disappointment, if there was some, was that it didn't feel particularly luxurious or cared for. Hall carpeting seemed spotted. On the other hand, we walked out the front door and couldn't have been in a better spot.
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Yes
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