Comments on: A Bangkok Break, Part II: Of Breakfasts and Bookstands http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/ A continuation of the book Riff-Raffles, by Kevin Meacher Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:48:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Kevin Meacher http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-123 Kevin Meacher Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:55:15 +0000 http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-123 Gus I agree about the Landmark - they must be doing well!! I know several similar establishments in Bangkok where I could get the same type/quality of room for less but I enjoy the ambience. I believe if you get comfortably familiar with a place then it is difficult to change. As I am always only away in Bangkok for a day or two I really do not want to be wasting my time finding my bearings or working out how the shower works - why is it these top class hotels put in showers that require you to have a Bachelor of Science degree to turn the damn thing on? Nothing is more embarassing than standing in your bath robe as a room maid comes in and simply turns the thing on whilst you look like a complete muppet - well maybe not you but certainly me. Perhaps my next book - 'A guide to working the showers in the Worlds finest Hotels' I am sure there are many cheaper places to stay in Pattaya than our hotel here at Jasmine Mansion but we try (and I hope in the main succeeed) in creating a pleasant atmosphere and giving value for money. It is for this reason people return rather than seeking out alternatives and we never have less than 50% of our occupancy being returning guests with another 20% being persons recommended by previous guests! It is September, the lowest point of the year theoretically and we are 90% booked through the month. Bit of a b***** really as I have so little time to write! Gus I agree about the Landmark - they must be doing well!! I know several similar establishments in Bangkok where I could get the same type/quality of room for less but I enjoy the ambience. I believe if you get comfortably familiar with a place then it is difficult to change.

As I am always only away in Bangkok for a day or two I really do not want to be wasting my time finding my bearings or working out how the shower works - why is it these top class hotels put in showers that require you to have a Bachelor of Science degree to turn the damn thing on? Nothing is more embarassing than standing in your bath robe as a room maid comes in and simply turns the thing on whilst you look like a complete muppet - well maybe not you but certainly me. Perhaps my next book - ‘A guide to working the showers in the Worlds finest Hotels’

I am sure there are many cheaper places to stay in Pattaya than our hotel here at Jasmine Mansion but we try (and I hope in the main succeeed) in creating a pleasant atmosphere and giving value for money. It is for this reason people return rather than seeking out alternatives and we never have less than 50% of our occupancy being returning guests with another 20% being persons recommended by previous guests!

It is September, the lowest point of the year theoretically and we are 90% booked through the month. Bit of a b***** really as I have so little time to write!

]]> By: Gus http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-122 Gus Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:06:32 +0000 http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-122 I too like the Landmark, however it is very difficult to get a deal on the hotel nowadays. Usually around 5000 for standard room with breakfast I too like the Landmark, however it is very difficult to get a deal on the hotel nowadays. Usually around 5000 for standard room with breakfast

]]> By: David http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-116 David Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:32:11 +0000 http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-116 The Landmark will always be my favorite. Even more, now. Bravo! The Landmark will always be my favorite. Even more, now. Bravo!

]]> By: Kevin Meacher http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-115 Kevin Meacher Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:03:40 +0000 http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-115 In the interests of complete fairness the Landmark e-mailed me last week to apologise for the series of mishaps. They have offered me a free room for one night, so given the room rate, taxes etc. this is a gesture worth around B10,000 - fair play to them. Many of the big hotels would not give a cuss for a nobody such as myself. Mistakes happen it is how you deal with them that counts! In the interests of complete fairness the Landmark e-mailed me last week to apologise for the series of mishaps. They have offered me a free room for one night, so given the room rate, taxes etc. this is a gesture worth around B10,000 - fair play to them. Many of the big hotels would not give a cuss for a nobody such as myself.

Mistakes happen it is how you deal with them that counts!

]]> By: David http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-109 David Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:43:42 +0000 http://www.riffraffles.com/2007/08/20/a-bangkok-break-part-ii-of-breakfasts-and-bookstands/#comment-109 I love the Landmark, but it is by no means inexpensive. Once you have been in the service industry like you and I, some levels of RECEIVED service are simply unacceptable, particularly when it is poor AND expensive. It just galls a person to have this done to them (poor service)when they have broken their own back so many times bringing good and often times exceptional service to others. I feel your pain. I love the Landmark, but it is by no means inexpensive. Once you have been in the service industry like you and I, some levels of RECEIVED service are simply unacceptable, particularly when it is poor AND expensive.
It just galls a person to have this done to them (poor service)when they have broken their own back so many times bringing good and often times exceptional service to others. I feel your pain.

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