Rossini's
The Grande Club: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Fees: B8,900
Dining discounts:
- 30 percent discount on food and beverage with no limits at BarSu, Basil, Orchid Cafe, Rossini’s, The Living Room, Sunday Jazzy Brunch and The Sala.
Other perks: One complimentary weekend night at a Grande Room at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.
Weak point: Can only be used at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, no free meal.
Why we like it: You get food and beverages credit valued B8,900 upon application.
Octave
Marriott: Club Marriott Thailand
Fee: B8,999
Dining discounts:
- 35 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages for single diners
- 50 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages for two people
- 25 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages four people
- 15 percent off all alcoholic beverages
- 20 percent off at the hotels’ bakeries (throughout Asia Pacific at participating hotels)
Other perks: One-night complimentary stay at Courtyard Pattaya and one night at Marriott Mai Khao Beach Club Phuket. 20 percent off best available rate at all participating hotels in Asia Pacific. One complimentary buffet lunch or dinner at these three hotels: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchprasong Hotel and Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, two complimentary Peking ducks when dining with a minimum of six people.
Weak point: There are limited times you can use the discount vouchers.
Why we like it: Transferable dining discounts and the number of participating hotels in Thailand and Asia Pacific for core dining benefits and accommodation.
Scalini
Hilton: Hilton Premium Club
Fees: B8,000
Dining discounts:
- 25 percent off food for single diners
- 50 percent off food for couples
- 25 percent off food for four people
- 20 percent off beverages during your meal
Other perks: One complimentary night in one of the Bangkok hotels, one complimentary lunch, one dinner, one afternoon tea, one house wine and one signature drink. Discount vouchers for accommodation, dinner and wine.
Weak points: No beverages discount at Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok.
Why we like it: You get one supplementary card on top of vouchers.
The Westin
Starwood Preferred Guest
Fees: Free
Dining discounts:
- 15-20 percent discount at Starwood restaurants in Bangkok (Sheraton, St. Regis, Westin, Le Meridien and W Bangkok).
Perks: Earn “Starpoints” after spending at participating outlets to redeem for free hotel nights.
Weak point: This is not really a privilege card. It’s more like a point-collection membership.
Why we like it: It’s free.
Tables Grill
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok: Club at the Hyatt
Fees: B11,000
Dining discounts:
- 10 percent off food for single diners
- 50 percent off food for couples
- 25 percent off food parties of four at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok restaurants including Tables Grill, The Garden Lounge, The, Breezeway, The Dining Room and Spasso
- 10 percent off all beverages during your meal
Other perks: One complimentary bottle of house wine and birthday cake; free corkage on two bottles of wine (one time only). Chequebook worth B3,500.
Weak point: No free rooms or meals.
Why we like it: Also offers room and dining discounts at overseas Hyatt hotels and resorts.
Rim Room and Bar
Club Landmark
Fees: B6,500
Dining discounts:
- 35 percent discount for single diners
- 50 percent for couples
- 30 percent for groups of four
Other perks: 15 percent off best flexible rates when booking via the hotel’s website or directly with the hotel; one complimentary dim sum lunch, two lunch/dinner buffets, Sunday roast buffet at The Huntsman Pub, and one complimentary Peking duck.
Weak point: It can only be used at Landmark Bangkok
Why we like it: Pay B2,000 extra to get a second card as well as more discounts on drinks.
Le Club Plaza
Fee: B10,999
Dining discounts:
- 20 percent discount on food for single diners
- 50 percent on food for couples
- 25 percent on food for groups of four, valid only at selected restaurants at Plaza Athenee Bangkok, Le Meridien Bangkok and Le Meridien Chiang Mai
- 30 percent off wine.
Other perks: One complimentary lunch buffet, dinner buffet, one set dinner, fitness center day pass, one massage and one complimentary night stay in a deluxe room at Plaza Athenee Bangkok.
Weak point: Can’t be use at all Le Meridiens
Why we like it: Half-price voucher for up to 6-12 people at Plaza Athenee Bangkok’s five dining outlets.
Benjarong
Dusit: Dine & Wine
Fees: B6,500
Dining discounts:
- 20 percent off food for single diners;
- 50 percent off food for couples;
- 25 percent off food for parties of four.
- 20 percent discount on non-alcoholic beverages
- 15 percent off alcoholic beverages.
Other perks: One free night in a standard room; 20-percent off Dusit best available rates; 15-percent off a la carte spa treatments.
Weak point: There’s no such thing as free lunch (or dinner) here.
Why we like it: Transferable dining discounts
Note: All free meals stated above are for two persons unless otherwise stated. Please enquire with hotels directly for the full list of perks.