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I had not stayed on Soi 11 for at least a few years, I believe my last stay was at Aloft (a Bonvoy property). Booked the Mercure several months in advance so got a decent rate for a room which included access to executive lounge. The room itself was classified as a suite, but it was just an oversize room with a sofa, and two TVs, rather than just one TV. I enjoyed staying on this Soi, and staying in a room that was actually fully isolated from the noise of that busy street. Compared to the Westin Grande, where you are constantly hearing the tuk tuk on the Soi, between the hotel and Terminal 21, or street traffic on Sukhumvit, the Mercure was quite tranquil. For Indian food, I prefer the one about 3 minute walk towards Sukhumvit (next to 7-11). Good food, and very nice people. Breakfast at the hotel nothing more than average, for Bangkok. The lighting issue is annoying. I know that at my advanced age, I am especially sensitive to lights that are suddenly bright, and is not an issue for others. However, I felt like I always had to keep my head tilted down, whether walking in my room, down the hallway to my room, or even right in reception. Yes, I realize I probably come off as a complaining falang when I pointed this out to the staff, as if they had any control over future renovations.