Hotel Updates

[paborn]

I searched the forums and updates on some of the old stand by Bangkok hotels are years old. Last time I was in Bangkok ( before switching my alligience to Pattaya ) I ate at the restaurant of the Rose hotel. The food was excellent. I stayed there decades ago but it seems to be trying to be a business hotel now. Any idea of its sutibility for us?

Also, 30 years ago I was a novice and always stayed at the Suriwongse. It eeemed, then, to be the gayest hotel in the world. In fact, one very old guest called it " the mother house of our order." I heard about renovations but never read it mentioned here as a possible choice. I loved the coffee shop breakfast was good.

At the moment I'm thinking Tarntawan and I suspect it will be fine. But, I would be interested to know anything about other hotels in the Soi Twilight area. I've always walked by small hotels in Patpong but thought they might be aggressively straight - but, who knows?

[scottish-guy]

.. I would be interested to know anything about other hotels in the Soi Twilight area..

It's been a long time since I visited BKK - I used to do a couple of days on arrival and a couple before departure but now I just go straight to Pattaya and straight back.

I can't imagine any hotels being "aggressively straight".

My "suite" at the Suriwongse was cockroach infested the last time I was there (and that was after the renovations) - but after threatening to walk out they found me a deluxe room with no wildlife. The Coffee Shop still exists but a shadow of the old one - no freelancers.

The Pavilion Place I recall as being quite good - first ever hotel I stayed in in Thailand. No problem with old queens (personal experience) :D

The Strand Inn in Silom is str8 but no problems - just queue up with your "trade" at reception with the female hookers. Suites on the roof have Jacuzzis. Not expensive

BBB Inn I got a tour of the rooms but although they were clean and smart (with wetrooms I recall) there was no atmosphere so I didn't book in.

Now I can't recall if Screw Boys is still next door to the Pavilion Place but (if so) then opposite both (in the centre of the "walkway") is a small beer bar called Horseshoe Bar. It used to be owned by a woman (inevitably called Lek) with what seemed to be OCD who tapped away on a calculator every 3 mins, assisted by another woman who had teeth like a row of tombstones. Anyway, assuming she's not dead - she is quite amenable to giving advice to the extent of taking you round a few hotels and getting you a good deal. Tombstone Teeth had a cute nephew whom my friend shagged but that's another story.

:D

[colmx]

The Raya on Surawong is my "go to" hotel these days for stays in Silom area at the start of a holiday
It sells out quite quickly though so need to book early!

At the end of a holiday I tend to stay at the Pinnacle Lumpini... the room rates there are cheap enough to justify paying for 2 nights, but checking out at 22.00 for a 01.30 flight home on the second night

[paborn]

It's been a long time since I visited BKK - I used to do a couple of days on arrival and a couple before departure but now I just go straight to Pattaya and straight back.

I can't imagine any hotels being "aggressively straight".

My "suite" at the Suriwongse was cockroach infested the last time I was there (and that was after the renovations) - but after threatening to walk out they found me a deluxe room with no wildlife. The Coffee Shop still exists but a shadow of the old one - no freelancers.

The Pavilion Place I recall as being quite good - first ever hotel I stayed in in Thailand. No problem with old queens (personal experience) :D

The Strand Inn in Silom is str8 but no problems - just queue up with your "trade" at reception with the female hookers. Suites on the roof have Jacuzzis. Not expensive

BBB Inn I got a tour of the rooms but although they were clean and smart (with wetrooms I recall) there was no atmosphere so I didn't book in.

Now I can't recall if Screw Boys is still next door to the Pavilion Place but (if so) then opposite both (in the centre of the "walkway") is a small beer bar called Horseshoe Bar. It used to be owned by a woman (inevitably called Lek) with what seemed to be OCD who tapped away on a calculator every 3 mins, assisted by another woman who had teeth like a row of tombstones. Anyway, assuming she's not dead - she is quite amenable to giving advice to the extent of taking you round a few hotels and getting you a good deal. Tombstone Teeth had a cute nephew whom my friend shagged but that's another story.

:D
So, you might agree that BBB is not off a list for a basic one night or two stay. I'm waiting for people on the board who are about to stay at Tarntawan to report back. God, BBB is so convenient.

[gerefan2]

first ever hotel I stayed in in Thailand. No problem with old queens (personal experience) :D

:D

If you were an old queen then I dread to think how you would describe yourself now...!

[scottish-guy]

This is the internet - every year I get younger, my cock gets bigger, and to top it all I'm now a virgin

:D

[Josan]

During the last 6 months I have stayed at the Tarntawan 6 or 7 times. Always good. Everyone very friendly and helpful. Still home in BKK!

[dab69]

BBB isn't the ritz but can't beat the location for Soi Twilight.

https://thaiboy.net/

If there are no cute masseurs they don't bother you.
Wish they still had cute Viet boys there,

[DrewSpz]

Why do I see all these posts about the Tarntawan? Is it super gay friendly? Do they check IDs of guests? Guest fee?

I also don’t understand this Thai boy net thing? What exactly is it all about?

Hahaha I’m sure I’ll get killed on this forum for asking these questions.

I’m thinking of spending a few days in Bangkok to check out this nature boy and golden cock, before heading to my usual Pattaya

Thanks all

[Jellybean]

DrewSpz, the Tarntawan Hotel, just off Surawong Road in Bangkok, is very popular with some of our members. It is reasonably cheap and is very close to much of the commercial gay action. But some members feel that is mentioned too often and has now become the butt of many jokes. I stayed at the hotel about three times in total when my condo was being rented. They did check IDs when I was there. There were no joiners/ guest fees.

If you’re going to check out Nature Boy Bar and Golden Cock Bar, then I suggest you also consider checking out Super ‘A’ Bar, which is in the same location.

You should always feel free to ask questions on the Forum. Whether you will always receive a sensible answer is a different matter.

;)

[a447]

You see all the posts about the Tarntawan because it's been there a long time, it is aimed at gay clientele (although this may be changing a little), it's in an excellent location and you can take as many guys to your room as you wish, if that's your thing. There is no joiner fee and reception phones you after the guy has left the room to see if you are ok before they return the guy's ID card. Also, the staff are very friendly.

I wrote extensively about Golden Cock in my recent Bangkok report. I also said that Nature Boy seems to have thrown in the towel and often has only a couple of guys working. Sometimes, none of the guys bother to turn up. But then again, it's always been hit and miss. Feast or famine.

And as jellybean said, check out Super A. I haven't been there for a long time, as I've had numerous unpleasant experiences with some of the guys - silicone cocks, mooks, guys who appear to be spaced out - and the mamasans drive me crazy, nagging me all night for tips.

But like many other bars, things don't always remain the same. New guys come to work, others quit. So it may be worth your while to drop by; you could be pleasantly surprised - by the boys, not the mamasans.

[DrewSpz]

Nice responses guys, seriously, very helpful too. I usually come to thailand and stay a month or so, but always right to Pattaya.
This time I’m going to venture out and try bangkok. Maybe one week.

Thanks all.

[gerefan2]

If you are normally a Pattaya person, one week will be enough in BKK!

[dab69]

I also don’t understand this Thai boy net thing? What exactly is it all about?

Thanks all
https://thaiboy.net/bbb/index.php?p=bi

sorry my browser is oversimplifying the address. should be posting the web address of BBB Inn.

[paborn]

How about Baan Silom and the Nantra? Has anyone used them?

[Moses]

How about Baan Silom and the Nantra? Has anyone used them?

Bann Silom apts (not a hotel) - is nice, simple, spacey, clean, inexpensive. I was there just 2 months ago.

[GWMinUS]

This is the internet - every year I get younger, my cock gets bigger, and to top it all I'm now a virgin

:D

Do tell?? I hope that it is happening to all of us! Must be the Water or the Singha beer...

[GWMinUS]

You see all the posts about the Tarntawan because it's been there a long time, it is aimed at gay clientele (although this may be changing a little), it's in an excellent location and you can take as many guys to your room as you wish, if that's your thing. There is no joiner fee and reception phones you after the guy has left the room to see if you are ok before they return the guy's ID card. Also, the staff are very friendly.

I wrote extensively about Golden Cock in my recent Bangkok report. I also said that Nature Boy seems to have thrown in the towel and often has only a couple of guys working. Sometimes, none of the guys bother to turn up. But then again, it's always been hit and miss. Feast or famine.

And as jellybean said, check out Super A. I haven't been there for a long time, as I've had numerous unpleasant experiences with some of the guys - silicone cocks, mooks, guys who appear to be spaced out - and the mamasans drive me crazy, nagging me all night for tips.

But like many other bars, things don't always remain the same. New guys come to work, others quit. So it may be worth your while to drop by; you could be pleasantly surprised - by the boys, not the mamasans.

What does all this have to do with Hotels?? Stay on the Thread please...

[GWMinUS]

Nice responses guys, seriously, very helpful too. I usually come to thailand and stay a month or so, but always right to Pattaya.
This time I’m going to venture out and try bangkok. Maybe one week.


I suggest you look on AirBnb for a Condo. About the same rate as a Hotel but much nicer. Many located off Silom. Good luck!!

[a447]

What does all this have to do with Hotels?? Stay on the Thread please...

I was pointing out how convenient the location is.

Oh, and offering a bit of extra info to drewSpz, as the bars he mentioned are just around the corner from the Tarntawan.

You failed to mention that there were at least 2 other off-topic comments, one of which you actually gave a " like" to!

Having said that, point taken! I did stray a little. I'll now go and stand in the corner.

[DrewSpz]

I use AirBNB too. No ID checks needed. Not because I’m doing anything bad, it’s just awkward

[paborn]

I use AirBNB in the Caribbean but it puts the whole ID check on me. Frankly, I feel safer with the Gay oriented hotel that checks the ID, keeps it and - better yet - calls me when he leaves.

[paborn]

I was pointing out how convenient the location is.

Oh, and offering a bit of extra info to drewSpz, as the bars he mentioned are just around the corner from the Tarntawan.

You failed to mention that there were at least 2 other off-topic comments, one of which you actually gave a " like" to!

Having said that, point taken! I did stray a little. I'll now go and stand in the corner.

Normally, I hate off topic posts - some are just mad - but as a hotel has a lot to do with location I appreciate some local color. For example, a recent poster talked about Babylon rooms and gave a very good discription of the bleek neighborhood - off my list. This sort of thing does give help and color.

[Dalewood]

I use AirBNB in the Caribbean but it puts the whole ID check on me. Frankly, I feel safer with the Gay oriented hotel that checks the ID, keeps it and - better yet - calls me when he leaves.

Care to enlighten us on your Caribbean experiences?

[paborn]

Care to enlighten us on your Caribbean experiences?

It's way off topic, so I'll be short. I have been going to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic; it's very close to me and I find it a wonderful experience.

[a447]

It's way off topic, so I'll be short. I have been going to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic; it's very close to me and I find it a wonderful experience.

You can always post a report in the Sawatdee Gay World forum if you wish.

[Blacktouch]

Nice responses guys, seriously, very helpful too. I usually come to thailand and stay a month or so, but always right to Pattaya.
This time I’m going to venture out and try bangkok. Maybe one week.

Thanks all.

I think 3 to 4 nights is enough time in Bangkok.

No beach to go to during the day.

[Blacktouch]

It's way off topic, so I'll be short. I have been going to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic; it's very close to me and I find it a wonderful experience.

Apologies, a little off topic too. But you mentioned "a wonderful experience". Is that gay fun you had while you were there?

[paborn]

Apologies, a little off topic too. But you mentioned "a wonderful experience". Is that gay fun you had while you were there?

yes, you can assume that eery thing I say on this forum has a gay theme/insight/agenda etc. Sanjto Domingo is not a lively gay venue, there are a few bars but many that were there have fallen - much like the decline in Pattaya - however, I have been there so many, many times that I no longer rely on venues.