I would maybe suggest, and this is just from report, I never stayed there, but Majestic Grand on Soi 2...supposedly a really nice place, and close to a lot of the action...

My hotel choices are limited to the JW Marriottt and the 4 Seasons at this point. I think they are both around soi 2.

Of those two, which is more girl friendly, if either?

Also, is the short time rate still $1000 bht for freelancer short time ? And what is the rate for freelancer long time (all night) ?

Last tiime I was there a freelancer stayed all night for the short time rate (proabaly just because she wanted a nice bed to sleep in), so I got three pops for the price of one (love those middle of the night and morning encores !)

You might even get a hot FL for 800 Baht nowadays with the hit to tourism. In general, I'd say that the ST rate for freelancers is between 800 and up to 1500 for the very hottest.

LT for freelancers is between 1500 and 3000 baht, of course driven by how good looking she is, and how late at night it is and what she thinks her prospects are for multiple hookups that night.

Can we assume, that since you are only looking at the best 5 star hotels, but you are looking to spend 1000 baht or less on Freelancers for ST, that your company is paying for the hotel?

Because you are looking at Hotels that charge $150-250 a night, and you could very easily get a nice place like the Dynasty Grande or Majestic Grande for well under $100. However, if I was on my company's dime, I'd certainly be picking between the JW Marriott and the Sheraton myself (and I personally would lean toward the Marriott, but for the benefits I get as an SPG Plat member at the Sheraton).

If you can afford it, go with the Sheraton, it's not a lot more than the JWM.

I usually stay at the Majestic Suites, even cheaper, and I have been very happy with the accommodations. The location is superb and you can use the gym at the Majestic Grande.

I'm going to go with the JWM over the 4 Seasons. The tie-breaker appears to be location. It is simple in my case - the reason I love the Sheraton so much is the close proximity to the freelancers (the Sheraton is not an option on this trip though - long story).

I just prefer the freelancer option to the bars. I don't care for the whole game of buying the drink that is sipped once, paying mamasan, etc. Why do that when you can just smile at a girl on Sukhumvit and ten mintues later she's got those sweet Thai lips wrapped aroung Johnnyseven.

Someone make me a compelling arguement for the bar scene or another option to the bars and I might just try it. One factor is that a bonus would be if I could get some decently sized tits - which I do miss in the LOS vs. places like South America.

Oh and yes, I am on company business, so room rate is not a factor. As well, it is Cathay Pacific Business Class to and from BKK. I cant believe I actually get paid to do this !

Sorry to gloat guys. Like I said above, a thorough TR will be filed. I promise.

So, now for the kicker. Third hotel option is the Intercontinental. Remember - proximity to freelancers is priority one.

JW Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin are your only real 5* options that meet this requirement. You could also include the Landmark and the Grand Millenium, but they are really 4* places.

The Intercontinental, Grand Hyatt, Four Seasons and a bunch of others are in Siam Square, not the Sukhumvit area. The Conrad and the Plaza Athenee are closer to Sukhumvit, but nowhere near as close as the JW. Marriott is - I use them when I need to be far enough away from ground zero for the action to be out of sight, but still somewhat accessible. You want to be in lower Sukhumvit, which is basically the zone from the JW Marriott to the Sheraton and Westin along Sukhumvit. None of the other places you mentioned are in that zone.

At the Sheraton it is so easy to access the freelancers - I just walk over Sukhumvit on the BTS and drop down on the other side where the Westin is. The sidewalk there is crawling with freelancers, and I have never had the slightest problem grabbing a hottie quickly if I dont have a lot of time and just want a short time session.

Is it as easy as that at the JWMarriot ? Do I have cross Sukhumvit and is there a BTS there so that I dont have to acually touch asphalt ?

IMHO, one of the only areas in which the Sheraton is noticeably better than the JW Marriott is actual BTS proximity, as the BTS station is 2 blocks from the Marriott, but actually connected to the Sheraton.

The Marriott is also located less than 1 block from Annies, a well known Soapie place, and about 3 blocks from Lolitas, the best BJ bar in the area. My experience is that there are noticeably more freelancers within 2-3 blocks of the Marriott than there are within 2-3 blocks of the Sheraton. But one caveat with street freelancers anywhere in Bangkok - it's a good idea to make sure they don't come with a dick and balls.

With that many freelancerss to choose from, I should have no trouble - like shooting fish in a barrell.

However, I did flinch at your last comment ! I've done my fair share of freelancers and a dick and balls have never been connected. I know they are good at making the boys look like girls in the face and body, so, just how does one assure this. Do a cup check - knock knock on "her" crotch and if it is hard, move on ?

Seriously though, how does that work ? You just call the concierge and tell them you want DDG short time or long time ? Sounds good to me, and well worth the tip. Is the rate for the girl the same ?

I do like the trolling action, but if I am short of time, calling in an order might be a good play. Since I will likely be at the JWMarriott, can call it in there the same as at the Sheraton ?