| The Very Best for Your Money |
Guest Rating: 9.7 |
john D.
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 United States
Couple
Date of Stay: 24 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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After the heavenly sauna, after a refreshing swim, after a hard travel day -- you feel so good that you laugh! That's the Gold Orchid, our new base in Bangkok. Its location for airports and buses, is ideal. English speaking staff is friendly, professional and responsive. It's quiet. Good security. The Golden Orchid is a traveler's hotel - not a destination hotel out in the jungle. But we hated to leave. We don't recognize any weakness.
But we wish they would meet us at the airport and bus station.
The Gold Orchid is our new BKK base. We live in Chiang Mai. When we fly into Suvarnabhumi airport we typically endure a 4-5 hour wait for our connecting flight - both coming and going. So we turn that into a time where we pamper ourselves at the Gold Orchid's pool, sauna, good food and next their spa. It's a brief tuk-tuk ride to the famous Chatuchak Sunday Market - Asia's largest such market. Last time, we marveled at the Kingdom's Royal Palace. You must see this. The Gold Orchid staff helped us in every way, even to give us a pretty accurate idea of taxi charges, dinner spots, and other destinations. It's 5-star treatment, without the 5-star attitude.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : The Gold Orchid is about 90 minutes from the floating market. Get there early in the morning. The two of us chartered a fast boat. For 30 minutes we toured waterways and water-based neighborhoods. We arrived at the floating market. A great photo opportunity and good food too. Then we continued a little further to The Bridge on the River Kawi - the real deal in World War II and movie by the same name. You can still actually ride on the "Death Railroad", for about 35 Baht (around a US Dollar).
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| Mr.Chai,Singapore |
Guest Rating: 8 |
chaiporn V.
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 Singapore
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 16 Oct 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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It is a clean hotel and it is nearby the city. There are many taxis to service from hotel to shopping place or restaurant in Bkk.
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| Chatujak |
Guest Rating: 9.3 |
chang M.
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 Hong Kong
Couple
Date of Stay: 25 May 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Good for going to Chatuchak. Swimming pool not bad.
Shopping Tip : Go to Chatuchak on Saturday or Sunday.
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| So far so good... |
Guest Rating: 5.7 |
cheung K.
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Hong Kong
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 22 Apr 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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4/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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2/10 |
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2/10 |
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10/10 |
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The restaurant is good, but I don't think I will come again.
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| Relaxing hotel |
Guest Rating: 5 |
wang S.
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 Taiwan
Couple
Date of Stay: 16 Mar 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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2/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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4/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
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4/10 |
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You have to take taxi to anywhere! There's a BBQ resturant near hotel. It's not fresh--never go there!
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| Nice Stay |
Guest Rating: 9.3 |
stuart J.
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 United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 03 Feb 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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8/10 |
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Staff was great. Very close to the weekend market. Clean and comfortable.
Shopping Tip : The weekend market is not to be missed!!
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| reasonable price |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
tin Y.
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Hong Kong
Couple
Date of Stay: 03 Feb 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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8/10 |
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one of the staff is not so nice when we were looking for a SPA centre.
also, travelers who want to go to the hotel, better to print the map, even the taxi driver might not know the place.
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| Reasonable Hotel |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
katsuaki S.
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 Japan
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 29 Jan 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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4/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Location is not convenient but can walk to several places, which could be a good workout.
Restaurant Tip : Old Town Bar would be good with live music for Western travellers, which is just a two-minute walk.
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| Good place to retreat to... |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
jared G.
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United States of America
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 14 Jan 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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I stayed at this hotel for the majority of my trip. I tried other hotels in the 'nightlife' area but I found that it was always nice to return 'home' to the All Seasons Golden Orchid Hotel.
Travel tip : Taxi is readily available, and the drivers are very nice and knowledgeable about destinations. No selling of 'trips', etc.
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| Good for 2 nights! |
Guest Rating: 7.3 |
jennifer H.
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United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 26 Nov 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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8/10 |
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There is not much near the hotel. You would have to take a taxi to go any place. Only take a taxi that is metered. Don't take a tuk tuk!
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| Very good location in Bkk |
Guest Rating: 6.3 |
nasirin A.
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 Thailand
Other
Date of Stay: 25 Nov 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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Overall was okay
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| New bldng, good value for money |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
emanuele G.
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Hong Kong
Couple
Date of Stay: 11 Nov 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Get a taxi, stright to ARI BTS station, done ! You are everywhere you want in Bangkok !
Hotel Feature Tip : Enjoy the pool !
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| Great hotel for hs price |
Guest Rating: 9.3 |
patrick H.
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 Belgium
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 09 Sep 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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10/10 |
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Saphan Khwai Skytrain station is close the hotel, with the skytrain you go in 20 minutes to Sukhumvit (nightlife) and Silom (business center).
If you travel with 2 or more people, it's better to take a taxi, these are very cheap in Bangkok.
If you arrive in the new airport, take an official (taximeter) taxi to the hotel, this wil cost around 260 baht.
Travel tip : Bring a visit to the weekend market (Central plaza shopping center), near Chatuchak Park, a must see...
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| Everything is OK |
Guest Rating: 7 |
michael B.
|
 Germany
Couple
Date of Stay: 10 Sep 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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4/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Thai relations for the hotel was in a fairly ordinary overall condition. I had a very large room (up grade?) Overlooking the highway. Friendly staff. Free WIFI Internet in a coffee shop by 7 to 24 Clock otherwise only against payment. The evening buffet for 280 baht was appropriate. A hotel where I would stay again if I have something to do in the corner. Nothing serious. Television unclear and the bathroom was not in top condition The hotel is located on a highway - which is thankfully not a major noise problem dastellte - relatively close to the airport, just around the hotel within walking distance, there is nothing. In the vicinity is the Chatuchak Market and the Central Bus Station Morchit. If you seek the nightlife, you should prefer to book a hotel with area of Sukhumvit or Silom. From there, it is also the Route to Brilon to attractions of shopping centers and much shorter and cheaper.
Travel tip : Near the airport and bus station for onward journey within Thailand in the vicinity
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| Clean grand. |
Guest Rating: 9.3 |
chartchai S.
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Thailand
Couple
Date of Stay: 14 Aug 2009 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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10/10 |
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Clean, delicious food, magnificent. Car has many good employees have adequate reception rooms Mrryat good fruit to eat. With coffee, tea to drink. Clean bathroom with good hot water bath refreshing.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Near Central Ladprao,'s known garden square.
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