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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 5:01 am
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Yep I stayed there as well since I like in the city and wanted to try it out.

Considering the Drama with BKK Taxis and I estimated what a PITA it would be to find the hotel (ok, I could have used UBER but well...) I decided to give the Shuttle a try. The instructions on how to find it which I was given by the concierge were confusing at best. I ended up waiting in front of the general shuttle stop for the Mega Bangna Bus.

The concierge also told me that Suites are available for Platinum Guests (mind you, this was before I placed my reservation) which surprised be because it contradicts the info on the website. But given that I said ok and booked it. Obviously arriving at the hotel I was told Suites were not open yet and the guy made a mistake. I said that's not my problem and they should open one up which happened short after.

The Suite on the lower floor is pretty nice and spacious, I like the arrangement. Furniture was a bit of a mix between W and Le Meridien.

The happy hour in the bar is nice and the snack dishes are actually full size meals. I really had to stuff myself because I ordered all three snacks in estimation of it being a tiny lounge dish. The drinks are ok but only provides for two mixed cocktails: Caipirinha and Mai Tai plus the usual spirits.

Overall a very solid option at the bar as long as the lounge is not operational. But sorry, the air condition is unacceptable. It's like 19 degrees with the outside being 35. You are freezing to death in there!

The restaurant breakfast was nice and plentiful. I actually like the outside seating if there is fresh air in the morning (obviously if you eat late and it goes towards 11am it's not an ideal place).

I found the staff to be friendly and helpful. At the current rates (SPG wise) a true bargain. Undoubtedly this will go up once the property established itself and gets filled up. We shall see.
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