Hotel info BKK

[fedssocr]

are you planning to all stay together? Might be worth getting an apartment with a couple of bedrooms. Tons of serviced apartment places.

The problem with BKK is that there are about 1 billion hotels so choosing is difficult. I'd probably figure out a neighborhood first.

[Smiles]

I've decided on the Malaysia. From their website, and comments here, it seems to fit the bill. I'm just waiting for him to let me know when his mama can come down from Si Sisaket, and then I'll book it. Thanks for all the comments.

You might want to try the Pinnacle Lumphini Hotel. Its a block away from the Malaysia and it doesnt have free-lancers running all over the place.
The buffet breakfast is pretty good ... theres a swimming pool on the roof as well as a bar/restaurant. The rooms are clean and of a decent size. The views from the top are very cool and easy to jump over the side if the whole meet-&-greet goes sideways (14 floors down should take care of you). The Metro/underground is a block away and you can take it to Silom Rd where you get off and explore Soi 4 with the family in tow (I'd like to see that! )

http://www.pinnaclehotels.com/lumpinee/#

I agree a little (not a lot) with WhiteRat on this: you really don't seem to know very much at all about Bangkok, and seems to me you need to hire a nurse to take care of you.
My old man is a tour guide ~~ and he can be a nurse if asked ~~ and knows Bangkok with his eyes closed. You are welcome to hire him for a few days and he will take care of all your bewilderments for you.
(Actually, youre beginning to scare me a bit).

[latintopxxx]

malaysia no longer has freelancers decorating the place...

[Smiles]

malaysia no longer has freelancers decorating the place...

So that was YOU who scared them away.
Asking, er, demanding the lobby staff to sit on your face before even checking in is usually a major off-putting.

[joe552]

I've already said I don't know Bangkok at all. We were there once, for a couple of days, many years ago. That's why I was asking for advice - like a newbie. I thought that was how the forum worked - you ask a question, get a few responses, and make your decision? Well, the decision is made. One of the attractions of Malaysia for me is the all-night restaurant. As I've said elsewhere, I suffer from insomnia, so having somewhere to go at 4am for a beer or coffee and a smoke is a big advantage.

[FarangRuMak]

malaysia no longer has freelancers decorating the place...

Sh-t.
Now I must cancel that booking I made when browsing.
It's a muscle memory reflex thing with me that's sited in the sub-conscious and triggered by the exact phrase "freelancers running around naked" or any close derivative thereof.

[Manforallseasons]

Joe you have made a good choice as for Smiles he must put in his 2 cents but fails to realize no one is listening anymore.

[joe552]

Thanks MFAS, but I have to disagree about Smiles. I enjoy his posts - don't always agree with him - but he has an entertaining way with words.

[MiniMee]

I've already said I don't know Bangkok at all. We were there once, for a couple of days, many years ago.

You have more in common with scottish-guy than I realised.

[joe552]

You have more in common with scottish-guy than I realised.

And your last post of any interest was....?