Tarntawan Hotel

[frequent]

The new owners seem to be unaware that it was the friendliness and helpfulness of people like them who made Tarntawan our choice for many years.

Undoubtedly the owners have something different in mind when they say they'll preserve the essential character of the business than retaining the human capital that gave it its essential character. All bosses are arseholes - it goes with the territory

[Oliver]

NIRish....it was those guys to to whom I was referring.

[neddy3]

We were both saddened this morning when we said goodbye to staff who were not being retained after fifteen plus years of loyal service.Their treatment is shameful. The new owners seem to be unaware that it was the friendliness and helpfulness of people like them who made Tarntawan our choice for many years.

The hotel will not be the same without these friendly familiar faces.

I'm already starting to think about possible other hotels for the future..

[Oliver]

As am I. It's not just the fact that no longer can I expect such a warm welcome when I return after an arduous plane journey but that the manner in with which such people are being dispensed leaves a sour taste in the mouth. I do not believe that the new management will find such cheerful, accommodating staff to replace those they have willingly lost.
I fear that it speaks eloquently of one of the negatives that I've always felt about Thailand- and usually avoided confronting- about the way working people are treated by those with money, power and influence.

[frequent]

I'm already starting to think about possible other hotels for the future..

As am I ...I do not believe that the new management will find such cheerful, accommodating staff to replace those they have willingly lost.

If you don't go back, how will you know?

[Oliver]

I have a booking for February which I shall honour....and shall cast a critical eye over the new management.

[scottish-guy]

Really, Oliver - how many "p"s are there in pomposity

[neddy3]

If you don't go back, how will you know?

True enough.

I expect to find out when I stay in the near future.

[latintopxxx]

....as usual much a do about nada....

[newalaan2]

Just received an email from Tarntawan Place Hotel announcing a 'change of operator' from Moana to Value Hotels Co Ltd. It is also 'expected' that the name will change to The Tarntawan Hotel Surawong Bangkok. All contracts before Oct 1 remain the responsibility of Moana and after Oct 1 Value Hotels Co Ltd. All reservations beyond Oct 1 to be honoured.