Thanks for that, DavidO. I've been to Bangkok more often than I care to remember, usually as a 2-3 day stopover to somewhere else, but nowadays I avoid it if at all possible. I've stayed at the Oriental, the Shangri-La and the Regent/Four Seasons but my favourite in the city has always been the Hilton-then-Swissotel at Nai Lert Park. The garden, landscaping and pool are without equal in the city and while the rooms are perhaps on the small side the public areas are spectacular. Great value, too.