On the strength of your recommendation, I stayed at Silom Serene in May 2006 when Thailand celebrated the 60th anniversary of the ascension of the king of Thailand to the throne.

The hotel is on a quiet block of Silom street in Bangkok's banking district and two blocks from an elevated transit train. In addition to Leyser's comments, I would add that the dinners are excellent as well. People reserving stays can chose from various packages of full or partial board and various other amenities at all all-inclusive price. Prices are VERY reasonable. Rooms are on the plain side decoration-wise, but are clean, big enough, and very comfortable with all the usual fixtures in good working order.

The staff are friendly, helpful, and efficient. The night when all of Bangkok was at the National Palace for the highpoint of the ascension celebration -- the king's address to his people, the hotel staff of couse stayed to work. When the time for the king's address came, the staff set up a TV in the upstairs business lobby, and they gathered all together with lit yellow candles for themselves and any guests hanging around. We all stood together to sing Thailand's national anthem. This experience was real and heartfelt, and taught me a lot of the depth of the Thai peoples' feelings for their king. It also speaks to how wonderful Silom Serene is as a hotel. It is real Thai hospitality, and my stay there I won't forget!