JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok Review

Located on corner of Sukhumvit soi 2

JW Marriott Bangkok is a popular 5 star bar girl friendly hotel on Sukhumvit road. It's located on soi 2 so it's right around the corner from Nana Entertainment Plaza and plenty of Thai hookers on soi 4.

When you approach Thai bar girls and freelancers I would refrain from telling them that you're a guest at the JW Marriott. Why? Because in Bangkok, a room at the JW is 'paeng mak' or not cheap by Thai standards. And the ladies know that.

Working girls know that Marriotts are an upscale hotel name with upscale rates. So you can bet your house they'll ask for a lot of money for both short time and long time rates.

What they don't know is that Marriott hotels in Thailand are a real bargain compared to other Marriott properties outside of most parts of Southeast Asia.

For example the JW Marriott Bangkok's deluxe rooms cost a little over 6000THB ($200USD).  A deluxe room at a similar property in NYC cost double. And believe me, the quality of the rooms at the JW in Sukhumvit is in better condition.

Even though I believe it's not necessary to spend so much money to get a nice hotel room in Thailand I can understand that for a lot of travelers, 6000THB to lap in the luxury of a 5 star hotel is doable.
 
Though you can get comparable class and services by staying at a 4 star guest friendly hotels in the same area. Prime examples are the Phachara Suites on soi 6 or Majestic Grande which is also on soi 2.

 
Most people I know who stay at Marriotts are guys who simply prefer an American operated hotel. As good as the hotel is, in my opinion you can get similar quality without spending that much cash. That said it's not a bad hotel and a deluxe room is 33 sq. m. so the room size is quite good especially since the JW allows you to invite up to 2 ladies for an overnight romp. That's right, as a guest of the JW Marriott Bangkok there are no joiner fee even if you wish to invite 2 Thai girls to a room. There are reports of guys bringing back 3 girls and yet again, no fee.

Though keep in mind the hotel has strict security so there are metal detectors by the hotel's entrances. So it might be a sight to see a guy with a few heavily tattooed bar girls parading through the metal detectors.

As of writing a deluxe room at the JW cost around 5500THB ($179USD) with taxes and a special early bird rate included. For that price you can of course expect a nice pool and fitness center to use. The in room amenities are tops but most importantly internet access is free through Wi-Fi connection.

Deluxe rooms at JW Marriott are 33 square meters

If you're always in the mood for great steaks like I am which is a bit hard to find in Bangkok then head to the hotels New York Steakhouse. Yeah, it's pricey but a nice treat when your inner carnivore is screaming like a ladyboy in heat. And their Bangkok Baking Company is not too shabby too for sweet treats and carbs.

The JW Marriott is a great hotel with a bar girl friendly policy in a prime location for enjoying Nana red light district. Nana Plaza is less than a 3 minute walk and Soi Cowboy is about a 15 minute walk east on Sukhumvit road. Annies Soapy Massage is around the corner and of course Nana is basically the grand central of street hooker activity in Bangkok.

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September 7th, 2012 Bangkok Hotels with Discounts I Recommend

There are a lot of good discounts for hotels in Bangkok for the coming months. And remember these deals are very limited. So I've selected the best deals for guest friendly hotels in the Sukhumvit district that I think are a good value and sure that you would enjoy.

Amora Neoluxe

You can find the 4 star Amora Neoluxe Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 31. It's a new hotel and I've been recommending the Amora since they've opened.

So you can walk to Soi Cowboy in about 10 minutes or about 5 minutes to a lot of oil massage parlors near the Emporium Mall.

Right now there's a 50% off special. So a superior room including breakfast and taxes will set you back around 1600THB ($50USD). And that's a sweet deal for a modern hotel with a nice roof top pool.

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Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok

Got cash to shell out for a 5 star hotel but don't want to pay full price?

Then check out the new Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel. There is a 20% off discount for their luxury king room type. Which is about 37 square meters. And the cost would be about 4600THB ($148USD) per night with taxes.

Only catch is the deal only applies to rooms with 2 twin beds. Though you can always try and sweet talk your way to a room with a king sized bed upon check in.

The Sofitel is in a prime location and in a central transportation hub. It's located between Sukhumvit Soi 13 and 15. Nana Plaza is a short walk though Soi Cowboy is much closer.

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S15 Sukhumvit Hotel

Just a short distance is the S15 Sukhumvit Hotel on the corner of Soi 15. Book 1 night and you'll get 35% off which only applies to deluxe rooms. So the price comes out to about 2200THB ($70USD) per night including taxes and breakfast.

Which is an excellent deal and I've never seen it that low. But the discount won't last long as it ends this month this Thursday the 13th. So if it's available and in your price range don't wait too long or it's gone.

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Citadines Sukhumvit 8

Some of the best guest friendly accommodation types in Bangkok are actually serviced apartments. And there are two this week that found with really good discounts. And both are Citadines properties. The first is located on Sukhumvit Soi 8 and the other is just opposite on Soi 11.

For both serviced apartments if you book 3 nights you'll get a 50% discount. The special applies to studio rooms and will cost you around 1550THB ($52USD) per night including taxes. As a reminder this deal is only valid until the end of this month.

Both Citadines serviced apartments are right between Nana and Soi Cowboy go go bars for the best of both worlds.

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Finally, down on Sukhumvit Soi 4 where Nana Plaza is located there are two hotels I've always recommended in that section of naughty red light district.

Boss Suites

Boss Suites is about 300 meters down from the go go bars of Nana Plaza. If you think that's too far the offer provides a complimentary tuk tuk service that will take you anywhere close.

And it's a nice little boutique hotel with a swimming pool and small fitness center. Normally a room a deluxe room at the hotel will set you back about 1550THB per night but now you can book one for around 1350THB ($44USD) including taxes. And this deal is only valid until October 31st, 2012.

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Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel

Just right across from Boss Suites is the always popular bar girl friendly Woraburi Sukhumvit Hotel. Right now there's a 50% off discount for a 20 square meter standard room. So you can get a room there for around 1150THB ($38USD) per night with taxes. And this offer is only valid until the end of this month.

The hotel has been renovated not too long ago and has a nice swimming pool and ambiance. And they also provide a free tuk tuk service to take you to Nana Plaza or the Nana BTS station so you won't have to break a sweat walking.

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Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit Hotel Review

The Novotel Ploenchit Sukhumvit Hotel is another 4 star guest friendly hotel on Sukhumvit I recommend. The hotel is closer to Nana red light district, however the Ploen Chit BTS station is right outside the hotel so you're only two very short train stops away from Soi Cowboy's go go bars.

It's a new hotel too and I believe it opened its doors for business sometime late last year. Though back then it was named Novotel Bangkok Fenix. Not quite sure why the shortened name change but all that matter is they don't care if you invite a bar girl back to your room as long as you book a room for 2.

There are many Novotel hotels throughout Bangkok but the Novotel Ploenchit is the closest bar girl friendly hotel in Nana red light district (you can check out a email confirmation below).

I recently had a chance to check out this Novotel branch because I found a 50% off discount special for a superior room. So I paid about 2850THB for the night with all taxes included. It's a deal too good to pass up.

Superior room at Novotel Ploenchit Sukhumvit

Superior rooms are 28 square meters and you can expect all the modern conveniences since it's a new hotel such as in room safe and integrated room lighting and appliance control. The only real downer is they charge for internet access. The cost is 428THB per day. Not quite sure why such a odd number but either ways in Bangkok that's a ridiculous price.Though they do have free 24 hour computer terminals in the lobby.

And of course as a 4 star property the Novotel Ploenchit has a well equipped gym and a decent swimming pool plus sauna.

Overall it's a good hotel. And if you want to be in a quiet location but still be able to walk and hunt for prostitutes on Sukhumvit road then this Novotel is a good choice. Sukhumvit Soi 4 is just a short 5 minute walk so you can pay a visit to Nana Entertainment Plaza. And it doesn't hurt that there's a BTS station right out in front so you can travel to most of the popular shopping centers to check out beautiful Thai girls on a shopping spree.

Here's an email from Novotel Ploenchit regarding their policy on unregistered visitors:

Dear Sir,

Greeting from Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit.

We are pleased to inform that our hotel allow to accommodate maximum 2 persons in the room. For the invited guest can be accommodate over night without extra charge.

In case of the extra person (3rd guest), THB 1,000.00+17.7% tax and service charge will be applied.

Best regards,

Chawin U. (Mr.)
Reservation Supervisor
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Ploenchit
566 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini,
Patumwan, Bangkok 10330

So if you choose to stay there make sure to book a room for 2 guests. Besides it doesn't cost extra especially when you book through Agoda.com.