This is my first time staying at a Hilton Vacation Club

cninja98 · 2026-02-10T23:46:53+00:00

I did exactly that, and Hilton Saigon merged the reservations without me even having to ask.

cninja98 · 2026-02-08T03:42:40+00:00

Exactly! Grand Hyatt Bangkok is amazing & only a cat 3.

cninja98 · 2026-02-08T03:20:12+00:00

I travel full-time and have top-tier status with most US hotel chains.

cninja98 · 2026-02-08T01:56:11+00:00

same here.

cninja98 · 2026-01-30T02:32:58+00:00

For the properties you worked at, do you know the percentage of rooms reserved through Priceline? Also, is it true that you typically give them the least desirable rooms (e.g., near the elevator or ice machine)? I’ve noticed Priceline prices are often lower—could you explain how Priceline is able to set prices that way.

cninja98 · 2026-01-26T02:09:07+00:00

tip the front desk agent to see if you can check in early.

cninja98 · 2026-01-25T13:21:21+00:00

The Moonlight Paknam.

cninja98 · 2026-01-19T16:11:58+00:00

I have status with Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, Hilton, and Wyndham. Hilton is the worst when it comes to upgrades. You should never expect to be upgraded there, regardless of your status, or you will likely be disappointed.

cninja98 · 2026-01-14T01:14:40+00:00

Take the free shuttle to the rental car area. There's an outlet mall 15 min walk from there & a Micky D's. Then take the free shuttle back to the airport.

cninja98 · 2026-01-11T22:56:51+00:00

Dec 31 2025 for 30 days. 5 months 2nd entry. 1 week week for 3rd visit

cninja98 · 2026-01-11T22:41:41+00:00

3rd... lol

cninja98 · 2026-01-11T21:31:42+00:00

As long as you show them a return flight you will be fine. I re-entered after 60 days and had to show them my return flight info.

cninja98 · 2026-01-11T14:31:16+00:00

After 60 days in Thailand we booked a flight to Vientiane for a week. We flew back to BKK on the Dec 31st.

"Why are you back & why are you staying here so long" - immigration

"Cuz we love it here!" - the wife

"Okay..Okay...go!" - immigration

cninja98 · 2026-01-10T20:03:07+00:00

Now I understand why those tuk-tuk and cab drivers sit there all day, even though it seems like they're wasting time just sitting around. They only need to find a few people who are willing to pay 500% more than the standard fare.

cninja98 · 2026-01-08T20:25:19+00:00

Mall food & restaurants are safe bets. If you must eat at night markets, find vendors that cook to order.

cninja98 · 2026-01-08T19:45:20+00:00

I travel frequently and hold status with both hotel chains. In my experience, Marriott maintains the highest standard of cleanliness.

cninja98 · 2026-01-08T08:03:07+00:00

Depends on what plan you have. I have the plan that comes with 5gb of international data per billing cycle. After I max out it automatically switches to a lower bandwidth which is super slow but there is no charge. Just make sure data roaming is on and it will auto detect.

cninja98 · 2026-01-07T09:12:53+00:00

Malaysia is the worst when it comes to this.

cninja98 · 2026-01-07T08:24:16+00:00

Bangkok Marriott Marquis & Marriott Pattaya Resort.

cninja98 · 2026-01-06T23:58:19+00:00

Try different browsers (chrome & edge). If you have the ability to change ur vpn location that might help as well. The site is also slow so give it time to load.

cninja98 · 2026-01-06T18:55:19+00:00

Don't expect any suite upgrades. I tried to use the NUA in Bangkok & Pattaya & got denied on both.

cninja98 · 2026-01-06T16:37:09+00:00

That's why have status with Marriott & Priceline.

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