Le Meridien Bangkok.
Bangrak, Bangkok
Circular Room – “Save 30%” 5,530 BHT – Best Rate Guarantee Match to 4,083 BHT “Expedia” ($129 USD).

On arrival at the hotel we were escorted into the funky contemporary Le Meridien. I’d highly recommend staying here again as the hotel was the right balance of oasis, tranquility, with a good location to see the sights. It was listed as a Travel and Leisure Top 500 Hotels of the world, but I don't know if I would go that far... It was an excellent hotel and it opened in 2007.

The BTS Skytrain access was convenient, although perhaps not too convenient if you were trying to get here towing luggage. It was a 5 minute walk to the elevated BTS Skytrain. There is a 7-Eleven and Starbucks almost immediately adjacent to the hotel and a bank anchored money changer across the street open from 1400 – 2400hrs.

When I was booking, I noticed that the hotel offered suites with a circular bed. Being one to jump at a novelty, I booked one. Perhaps it was my effort to be like Clark Kent in Superman II? Not withstanding Ms WT73’s amused impression when we arrived to the room, it was the most comfortable bed of our 22 day adventure across nine hotels.





The view from room #2205 – Starwood Preferred Guest Floor.




Advantages:

Circular Bed. Need I say more?
Excellent noise insulation in the room (no noise)
A short walk to the BTS
Western Conveniences within 1 block (7 Eleven, Starbucks)

Disadvantages:

The hotel pool was a little small, consistent with a high rise building with a small footprint.
No free wifi available anywhere on the hotel property.
The Patong night market and the door men pushing “ping pong” shows may put off those traveling with families. This can be avoided by taking alternate routes in the area (away from the market) and would be easily avoided.

Overall:

Would stay here again for business or pleasure without feeling the need to look around for different properties.