reader Posted Sunday at 06:22 AM Posted Sunday at 06:22 AM Once a Ramada property and later the Tawana, the building on Surawong (opposite Soi Tarntawan) is progressing slowly but steadily into what is shaping up as another 4-star addition to the area. Viewed from above, extensive build out in the rear of building is on going. TMax, khaolakguy and vinapu 3 Quote
khaolakguy Posted Sunday at 09:36 AM Posted Sunday at 09:36 AM Interesting aerial view and appears extensive as you say. Is it actually ongoing? Would that be Rose Apartments in the foreground with the swimming pool? Quote
Keithambrose Posted Sunday at 09:56 AM Posted Sunday at 09:56 AM 19 minutes ago, khaolakguy said: Interesting aerial view and appears extensive as you say. Is it actually ongoing? Would that be Rose Apartments in the foreground with the swimming pool? Yes to Rose Apartments. I could see them from my room in the Meridien, which is on the left. The GM of the Meridien said the building would not be that tall! khaolakguy 1 Quote
reader Posted Sunday at 10:04 AM Author Posted Sunday at 10:04 AM There’s a crane on site so I assume it’s a work in progress. Will keep an eye on it. The Rose Hotel (behind Meridian Hotel) can be scene with it’s oft-mentioned, shaded swimming pool in this photo. … khaolakguy 1 Quote
reader Posted Monday at 04:29 AM Author Posted Monday at 04:29 AM 18 hours ago, khaolakguy said: Is it actually ongoing? Observed workers on site and welding this morning at site of Tawana Hotel construction job. khaolakguy 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted Monday at 09:49 AM Posted Monday at 09:49 AM 5 hours ago, reader said: Observed workers on site and welding this morning at site of Tawana Hotel construction job. Was certainly ongoing 2 weeks ago. A lot of activity! Quote
TMax Posted Tuesday at 11:38 AM Posted Tuesday at 11:38 AM Taken over by IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) and will be rebranded as The Voco Bangkok Surawong, I'm not too sure if the plans have changed but they were originally looking at reopening some time in 2025. khaolakguy, fedssocr and reader 3 Quote
Keithambrose Posted Tuesday at 08:47 PM Posted Tuesday at 08:47 PM I see they are still saying 2025, but I think they will have to get a move on. Voco is said to be a 'premium brand', but i notice that the other Voco to open, in Sukhumvit, is classed as 4 star. TMax 1 Quote
fedssocr Posted Wednesday at 01:08 AM Posted Wednesday at 01:08 AM I recently stayed at the voco in Osaka. The brand is very boutique-y and designer. But I think 4 star seems correct. I think that's a good addition for the neighborhood. But I'm a bit of an IHG loyalist. TMax 1 Quote
