Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SFO, MNL, SIN, HAM
Programs: UA GS, SQ PPS, IHG Plat Amb, Marriot Gold, Hilton Gold, Club Carlson Gold, Accor Plat
Posts: 488
Upgraded too
I was upgraded to a nice suite as a Gold CC member as well. I would chance the upgrade rather than pay.
The walk is indeed 10min - it's near the end of the long soi.
If you want yo be closer to BTS, check out the Park Plaza Sukhumvit. It's roughly the same price, newer and nicer, but not likely to get a suite.