The Flying Critic

Temple of the Reclining Buddha - Daily Travel Photo

Temple of the Reclining Buddha - Bangkok

Statute at the Grand Palace, Bangkok - Daily Travel Photo

Statute at the Grand Palace, Bangkok

Unique Temple in Chiang Mai - Daily Travel Photo

I'd never see anything like this before.  From what I could tell from the pictures on the signs written in Thai this stick structure was a stand-in until they collect enough money to build a more permanent structure.

At Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep - Daily Travel Photo

Near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Underwater Creatures at Siam Ocean World - Daily Travel Photo

Siam Ocean World is an aquarium located in the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok.

Drinking Water at the Grand Palace, Bangkok - Daily Travel Photo

Note the shared cups on the chains.  I stuck with my bottled water.

Fruit Stand Near Chiang Mai - Daily Travel Photo

Fruit Stand Near Chiang Mai

Statue in Bangkok - Daily Travel Photo

Statue in Bangkok

Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photo

Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand.

Gate D2 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) - Daily Travel Photo

Gate D2 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Dragon in Chiang Mai, Thailand - Daily Travel Photo

Dragon in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Diplomatic Suite at InterContinental Bangkok Photo and Video Review

This is part 4 of a 4 part series on the InterContinental Bangkok.  Part 1 covered the executive Club InterContinental Bangkok.  Part 2 covered the Corner Suite.  Part 3 covered the Ambassador Suite.

The Diplomatic Suite is located on the 33rd floor of the InterContinental Bangkok.  I stayed in this room last year.  I booked a corner suite.  Before arrival my Royal Ambassador upgrade was cleared for a club corner suite.  When I arrived the Club InterContinental agents informed me that they further upgraded me to one of the Ambassador Suites.  I then asked if it was possible to buy-up to the Diplomatic Suite.  "No problem," they said.  They wanted an extra 2000 THB/night (~$60).  "No problem," I replied.  By using a BOGO, I ended up paying $160/night for this amazingly large suite.

Here is the entrance:

Here is the living room:

Here is the small office/desk:

Here is the dining room:

Here is the bedroom:

Here is the bathroom:

Here is a video of the Diplomatic Suite:

As you can see the Diplomatic Suite is huge.  It is more than one person needs. The refurbishment program at the IC Bangkok should fix up the carpet, old TVs and furniture.  But even though it is a bit tired it is a comfortable suite and certainly worth trying to get. 

Ambassador Suite at InterContinental Bangkok Video and Photo Review

This is part 3 of a 4 part series on the InterContinental Bangkok.  Part 1 covered the executive Club InterContinental Bangkok.  Part 2 covered the Corner Suite.

There are two Ambassador Suites at the InterContinental Bangkok.  As you may recall from my Corner Suite review I didn't stay in the Corner Suite long because as a Royal Ambassador I was further upgraded to one of the Ambassador Suites once it became available.  From what I hear, Royal Ambassadors typically only get upgraded to Corner Suites or club access rooms.  So this was special.

Here is the living room:

Here is the wet bar:

Here is the bedroom:

The bathroom:

Here is a video of the Ambassador Suite:

The Ambassador Suite is a large suite.  But it is dated.  It needs new carpet and furniture.  The small old TVs also need to go. My understanding is that the Ambassador and other named suites are going to be refurbished soon. 

I enjoyed my stay in the suite.  I prefer it over the Corner Suite because of all the extra space.  Although I thought that the living room was too open.  It needed another couch or perhaps a table and chairs for 4.

I used a buy one night get one night free certificate (BOGO) and ended up paying 10,445 THB for two nights after taxes (~$320).  There are certainly cheaper options in Bangkok.  But this was quite a room for $160/night.

Next Tuesday you will see the Diplomatic Suite that I stayed in last year  It is even larger than the Ambassador Suite.

Corner Suite at InterContinental Bangkok Photo Review

This is part 2 of a 4 part series on the InterContinental Bangkok.  Part 1 covered the executive Club InterContinental Bangkok.

The InterContinental Bangkok recently remodeled their corner suites.  This is what they look like:

The living room:

The living room also has a work table with computer connections to put your computer on the flat screen tv.

The mini bar:

The bathroom:

Bedroom:

Because of my status with InterContinental I actually didn't spend the night in this room as I was further upgraded to the Ambassador Suite after a couple hours.  So there isn't much I can say about this room.  I like the refurbished style and the technology on the desk in the living room.  The living room and suite are a little small.  But I would stay in this room again. 

My understanding is this is the type of room that most Royal Ambassadors are now getting upgraded to.

Next Tuesday you will see the Ambassador Suite that I ended up staying in during my stay earlier this year.

Club InterContinental Bangkok Photo Review

This is part 1 of a 4 part series on the InterContinental Bangkok.

The Club InterContinental Bangkok is the executive lounge and club at the InterContinental Bangkok.  You can access the Club InterContinental by booking a club level room or paying an extra daily rate at check-in. 

If you booked a club level room or were upgraded to a club room when you check-in at the lobby you will be escorted to the club where the club staff will complete your check-in.  If you know you have club access you can save time by avoiding the lobby check-in staff.  Go straight to the club and they will take care of you.

The club provides multiple food presentations (breakfast, snacks, light dinner/hors d'oeuvre, and desserts), drinks (soda, coffee, tea, and water), computers, free wifi, and staff to assist you during your stay.  There is also a happy hour where alcoholic beverages are complimentary.

The entrance to the Club InterContinental Bangkok:

The club has several comfortable sitting areas:

While you are checked-in you are given a welcome beverage:

You can also get soda or other drinks while lounging at the club:

In the evening, you can get light dinner/hors d'oeuvre and complimentary wine (or other beverages):

In the morning you can get a continental breakfast from the buffet or order off the menu:

One morning I ordered an omelet:

Next Tuesday (June 3) you will see the new refurbished corner suites in part two of this four part series on the InterContinental Bangkok.