My opinion of the Sheraton Royal Orchid, Bangkok:-

I had two stays in February, both in the towers floors. But all rooms have a great river view. About as good as a view gets in Bangkok. The first room was quite small but the second was a suite and was so nice that I extended my stay for two extra nights.

The hotel itself is not new. But it's in a great location on the river and has two pools, tennis courts, 24 hour fitness centre and a nice garden. The rooms are charming and the attention to detail is great. With a towers room, lots of 'extras' are included. A great breakfast and evening cocktails in the club room as well free laundry and other nice touches. Next door is the Riverside Shopping Centre which has lots of up-market antique stores, a supermarket and several restaurants. There are several jetties around the hotel, so river transport to many of the tourist sights in Bangkok is the way to go and is fun and quick. The hotel's restaurants and very nice but there are others nearby too including a wonderful seafood restaurant directly opposite that has it's own free ferry service. There's lot's of outdoors places to eat along the river in fact.

But the hotel's staff are the best part. They gave outstanding service and were extremely friendly.

It's not a high-tech, super modern hotel, but more of a classic, charming hotel that has excellent staff and service.