Basically, my take-home message from the stay was that I probably would not choose the ROS for future BKK trips.
I don't think I'd stay here for more than a night or two. Why pass up the SGS?
But it
was cheap (US$85+tax) especially considering I had a junior suite, fabulous views, lounge access, and breakfast by the river.
The room more than served its purpose -- reasonably priced overnight, another SPG stay, and the lovely relaxing time drinking my coffee in the morning looking out at the (much-maligned) Chao Praya.
So I do kinda think the hotel gets a bad rap on Flyertalk. But the SGS it ain't.