Originally Posted by cargueiro

Surprisingly few hotels in Bangkok have balconies. The Conrad has a few rooms with balconies and is a lovely hotel. I think the new Doubletree at Ploenchit has a couple of rooms with a balcony. Neither should have too many kids but you can always be unlucky.

The Grand Mercure Asoke has a lot of balconies - basically every room - but is quite basic. The location isn't great either. I have never seen a kid there.

There are a couple of non chain hotels in Phetchaburi with balconies like the Lanncaster.

Personally I suggest the Conrad. I think Shangri-la must have balconies on most rooms too. All these hotels have pools. They have never been particularly busy when I have stayed. The Conrad pool is a bit shaded which keeps it less busy.

If you go the condo rental route you are likely to get a balcony. Nearly every Bangkok condo I have been in has a balcony and sn under used pool.

I have never really noticed which pools are easy to get out of.