While I am usually satisfied with a bed and a shower during my biz trips, I wanted a certain special touch for a short getaway to the city of angels. And the Triple Two Silom delivered. Chosen for it's outside bar area by my travel partner, I contacted them on the phone and they willingly offered a promotional rate. After arrival though, the obviously very recently hired reception clerk told us "little secret, hehe" that his sister's travel agency nearby would have had even better deals. Ok, they missed out on the credit card authorization in the beginning, I leave it to you to rate this unprofessional or accelerating the process. Later they asked for it twice (had it done the first time), that is virtually the sole tiny annoyment I can remember. Late at night the receptionist tried to check the ID of my company, young and Asian (apparently local but in fact not) as he was, yet his quick reminder that he was a guest and a look into their computer were enough to bring them back to their submissive Sawasdee attitude.
Facilities, including a business center with complimentary internet PC, were complete (yet no gym, no pool - who needs it anyway) and if there was any technical issue, they fixed it immediately. Keycard security with access restriction per floor added to the safe impression. The roof garden could be fun for a group or to sun-tan, it's not bad to sit and read, say: the complimentary Bangkok Post newspaper, either.
The room didn't look uniform but carefully arranged, the DVD player with a choice of free movies to watch was a nice idea although I've never tried. The cable signal seemed to be a bit noisy but we found a note the next day with apologies and a repair schedule, so that doesn't seem to be a common thing to happen. Safety locker was welcome.
The bathroom came with two showers (one in a cabin and one in the bathtub) so if you look for that... Cleaning was spotless and restocking of complimentary (instant) coffee, tea bags and bottled water was prompt.
The breakfast didn't stand out of the crowd, but was enough to give you a good start into the day. Their coffee was made using a nice Saeco automatic espresso machine but guests were somewhat discouraged to use it, they'd rather bring a (as in one) cup to your table. Well, as cups and machine were all there in the public area and not watchguarded by waiters all the time, I grabbed my chance to ensure my regular drug supply.
The outside sitting area had a bar and a view to the not-as-lucky-as-ourselves Narai hotel guests, so it got a bit busy sometimes with all their shuttles and deliveries arriving and departing.
Connections to everywhere are there and convenient, however you're not exactly where everything happens (although it's still on Silom road).
I'd say it definitely helps to bring the right company, and if you like a "different from the rest" atmosphere you head for the right place. Connections to everywhere are there and convenient, however you're not exactly where everything happens (although it's still on Silom road).
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
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