Phantom Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 Tried the search but nothing came up. No ones discussed this hotel before? If anyone has had 1st hand info on this I'd like to hear what they thought about it. O.K for the price, reasonable location, etc. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 The gardens and pool are lovely, and the location is not too bad (at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 2). And the price can't be beat (350 baht for fan room, 450 baht for a/c room). The accommodations are very basic, though, and the hotel is not just guest unfriendly, but guest intolerant (you will be told to pack your bags and leave if you try to bring one in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I always go there to eat at least once a trip, the restaurant is very good for me. The whole atmosphere is old world, well 1950's, it was built in '52 and looks the much the same. The hotel has often been used in film shoots and I'm certain I recognised the lobby in a scene from Bkk haunted. It's a very special place IMO but they seem to have tightened up on guests again. I last stayed there a couple of years ago and they charged 104 baht joiner fee and took the ladies ID, I never heard of anyone being asked to leave over guests. I think the only problem with the place are the middle class lonely planet types who, although they could aford the marriott choose to stay at the atlanta. I have had some very dirty looks from other guests when I have been there with various girls. If you stay get a room at the front as it's noisy at the rear. 'Suites' were 650 baht when I stayed, no fridge or TV and no elevator. There is a website somewhere but I forget the URL. Even if you book a suite or one at the front, the room you want is not always available when you turn up-very annoying. Have a look even if you don't stay, its a museum -peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted July 11, 2002 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 Thanks for the info guys, it doesn't worry me that much re: joiner fee, as I'm just passing through for a night or two. What really annoys me is NO T.V? wtf! Tell me it's not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 It's true: there's no TV at the Atlanta. TV wasn't invented yet when the place was built...and I don't think they've made any improvements since! The place really is a time capsule. Anyway, if what you're looking for is ultra-cheap lodging in the Sukhumvit area, you might want to try the Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn, on Sukhumvit Soi 57. It's very close to the Thong Lo BTS station, and they have rooms there with a/c, TV, hot water, and fridge for 370 baht a night. www.sawasdee-hotels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 I never heard of this place, it must be just past lotus tesco. Have you seen inside the room? what would you compare them with?-peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2002 Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 It's nowhere near a Tesco Lotus that I know of. It's in Soi 57, just past the mouth of soi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), and before the Major Cineplex Ekamai. I did take a look at the rooms. Obviously, 370 baht a night doesn't get you much. About the same standard as, say, a slightly-above-average short-timer. But it is cheap and convenient to transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukdee Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 I once took a look at the place and had them show me a room. The whole place reminds me of a movies like the Adams Family, Munsters, or even The Haunting. The place does seem haunted. I wouldn't stay there if you paid me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky brow Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 I agree that the gardens at rear are nice,but the hotel its self is shite.Might be cheap but pay a few more baht for something a bit more uparket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky brow Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 I agree that the gardens at rear are nice,but the hotel its self is shite.Might be cheap but pay a few more baht for something a bit more upmarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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