Dynasty Grande Hotel, Bangkok

I tried this property on a recommendation for convenience to meet friends and because my favorite hotel in the area was not showing available. The property is clean and the room spacious for the price. My room had a nice sized balcony but faced across the pool to another wing. Although the room is quiet, surprisingly so for the area, with the arrangement of the two wings across the pool from each other there is no privacy without the curtains closed. The staff is generally helpful and polite. However, when I asked for a blank, non-coded key-card (for security) to leave in the slot to keep the room at a reasonable temperature when I went out, I was told it was not possible, after which I was given a number of nonsensical excuses why it was not possible and why they could not do it, including “no hotel does that,” “in my 15 years experience, I have never know a hotel to do that,” “our staff are trustful, they have been working here a long time,” “we have cameras,” “leave your valuables in the room safe,” etc., etc. This is the first time in my life this request has ever been refused. They could have given me a new blank card, or a card with an old code, or they could have simply run a string magnet over the magnetic strip. But no, it is not possible. It is not just that the person in charge of the counter refused, it was more her arrogant, condescending attitude that was so offensive. It is a shame because the rest of the team was really great throughout my stay.

It's clean, close to BTS Nana station (5 min walk), but not family friendly area (in adult entertainment area). Breakfast is good, wifi is ok. Restaurant / food is so-so , but you can go one or two BTS station to either Asok / Ploen Chit / Chit Lom. Taxi is available most of the time, but no meter, so you can ask hotel fo approximate price before negotiate price with the driver (it cost me 500 baht to airport).

They have 2 room prices. The suite is definitely more but I liked it because it had a nice open area and table I could work at. If you are on a budget the 1 room is great. For this area (Nana) the 1 room is priced good for the comfort you get. There are other hotels the same price but not the cleanliness or comfort. There are others that are significantly more in this area but once you get in the rooms it's not much different.

I have stayed here many times, but noticed a difference this time. I think they have been upgrading the hotel and the changes really made a difference. The bedding before was a little harder and the bed this time was much softer. I liked the change. Had a great stay, in a reasonable priced hotel. Will stay again.

Nice place for the price. Short walk to BTS. Only complaint was that the pool closed at 6 pm.