Bangkok hotel quandary: Conrad/Peninsula/Waldorf Astoria!

[Michael C]

So for around the same price, we have:

-Conrad, in an exec. lounge room
-Peninsula, inc. breakfast
-WA, also with (the very famous) breakfast

I’m edging towards WA for location, breakfast and
(comparatively) bargain price.

I’ve only been in the other two for food and drink, but
have stayed in the Conrad area dozens of times, and the
other family members are not so enamoured with the “faff”
of the Peninsula shuttle boat!

Any recent experience of any of the three? Thanks!

[JDB]

@Michael-C this really shouldn’t be a quandary if the price is not so different. You have the choice between two manifestations of Hilton attempting to play at luxury and a hotel that does nothing but; it’s just on a totally different level of accommodation and service.

Peninsula is very competitive and apparently underpriced in some locations because of obsession with brands/points by some travellers driving up the price of chain establishments. This is an increasing feature.

I wouldn’t see a boat ride in Bangkok as a “faff” any more than taking a boat ride in Venice; actually a pleasure. The boat ride at the Oriental to get to one of the restaurants also isn’t a faff but part of the joy!

I doubt the Peninsula breakfast will disappoint but I’m afraid I wouldn’t choose a hotel on the basis of its breakfast!

Whichever you plump for, have a great time.

[The real Swiss Tony]

The Pen has a potentially great deal at the moment depending on your exact needs. 3 for 2, including breakfast, $100 credit, 7am check in and 10pm check out. £600.

So whilst you could get the WA for less per night, we have flights that arrive at sparrows fart and leave in the early hours, so perfect for me.

The ability to get somewhere not using roads – I assume this is your first visit to BKK?

[John]

What do you want to do in Bangkok? Stay near there.