Checked in on the 18th, and we are still here. We used the hotels Mercedes car service from CNX which was money well spent IMO. This made for a very easy and seamless transit. I have used it at a couple international properties now and I love it. One of the concierge's (was in the car along the driver) and she (Noon) was quick to start helping us plan activities. Noon has been super helpful. She is one of the best concierges I have encountered. I am only SPG Gold. I booked the standard room on points and we were upgraded to a nice mountain view room. It does have a good view! I was offered a drink at the bar or 250 SPG points. I took the drink. We also had a nice welcome fruit basket for us in the room.

Shortly after check in I went back to lobby for something and the place was crawling with police and military. I asked if something was wrong and they said no the Princess (daughter of the king that died last year) who is rarely seen in public would be arriving any minute and she would be staying here. I got to see her clearly and unobstructed from maybe ten feet away! Everyone that was lucky enough to be in the lobby saw her, and that was probably only 15 people not including staff and security. I told a few thais about this and they said I was incredibly lucky. Some of them have been here their whole lives and never gotten that close to her. I don't know much about Thai royalty but it was cool to see her and I thought I have really picked the right hotel in CNX if a Princess is here! I know the staff and other guests were thrilled.

We have also eaten at the Italian restaurant here twice and have enjoyed it. This is my first stay at a Le Meriden and I must say I like it.