Thailand hotel room rates soar by 15%

[sydneyboy1]

I like the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. I know it’s a bit far from Patpong but it’s on the skytrain and has a magnificent pool in a tropical paradise. The service is wonderful. 

[PeterRS]

9 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

also heard great reviews about a hotel called The Muse😄

Not sure The Muse would be for you @Olddaddy if only because it's a long walk down from Chidlom BTS station - around 250-300 meters I'd guess. The entrance lobby is quite dark and the overall theme in the hotel is art deco. I have never stayed but often take friends to the open-air Speakeasy Cocktail Bar on the 25th floor. The ambience is great, service very good and there is an excellent snack menu. If it's raining, everyone just moves inside. Not much of a view other than the tops of other buildings - unless you are there at sunset - but it is the bar itself which 'makes' the place. Mind you, I don't think the view from Vertigo at the top of the Banyan Tree is great either if only because Bangkok is so flat!

[Keithambrose]

On 2/19/2025 at 1:53 AM, PeterRS said:

Not sure The Muse would be for you @Olddaddy if only because it's a long walk down from Chidlom BTS station - around 250-300 meters I'd guess. The entrance lobby is quite dark and the overall theme in the hotel is art deco. I have never stayed but often take friends to the open-air Speakeasy Cocktail Bar on the 25th floor. The ambience is great, service very good and there is an excellent snack menu. If it's raining, everyone just moves inside. Not much of a view other than the tops of other buildings - unless you are there at sunset - but it is the bar itself which 'makes' the place. Mind you, I don't think the view from Vertigo at the top of the Banyan Tree is great either if only because Bangkok is so flat!

Yes, Bangkok is flat, but if you can find a pollution free day, the views are still spectacular.  It's also fun having  dinner there

[Keithambrose]

On 2/19/2025 at 1:07 AM, sydneyboy1 said:

I like the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. I know it’s a bit far from Patpong but it’s on the skytrain and has a magnificent pool in a tropical paradise. The service is wonderful. 

It's a shame that the Skytrain doesn't  run all night! Would be very useful.

[khaolakguy]

On 2/18/2025 at 5:47 PM, jason1975 said:

Yes the pool at Le Meridien is really too small.

Indeed, however if you have it to yourself it can be acceptable. We used to swim there before breakfast(when there were no other users) then sometimes return later in the day when it was busier and the eye candy was worthwhile and entertaining!