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Sympathies.. Cancellation on Thai has been a challenge ever since they went into a "bankruptcy process" apparently..( or so they say). changes are possible online depending on class of ticket bought. Certainly flying older planes these days ( typically their workhorses are 777 and Airbus 320/330- based on range/volume -but still the most convenient non stop to BKK within Asia. I do think there focus is really Asia and select Europe destinations where they will occasionally fly the dreamliners etc. And Service also is ok..

The JW Marriott , as said before here, beats all others for service in the area but as alternates go an old favorite is the Westin Grande. Slightly refurbished, but it's service excellent. Staff care for your safety but you are welcome to have the guests come to the 7th floor lobby and then you can bring them over. No one has an issue. Also location is even more convenient. BTS , and everything else you need at a literal 2 min walk.

Thanks a lot for the inputs.

Visiting Bangkok again but this time with a set of folks. Can obviously visit CIB but if I like to try some FL, which are good options for ST- there used to be a PB hotel earlier? Is it still operating? Any others? Thanks for the help. Also have seen Agoda offer by the hour bookings. Anyone tried that? Not for all hotels obviously.

Gaggan closed as I understand. He is doing some chef tables/stalls etc as I heard, and collaborating on something with the Suhring brothers. Hearing a bit about something on or around Soi 15 called Varanasi (or Benaras) but not personally tried. Frankly it always surprised me that there is no really good Indian restaurant ( outside of Gaggan's- but that was fusion and hard to get in) in Bangkok. Everything on Sukhumvit even between Thonglor upto Pratunam ( Siam) is passable or below The Lebua had a good chef for inhouse dishes. UK, UAE , USA metros way ahead.

Westin Grande near Asoke BTS is around 5.5 k baht per night. 6.5 with breakfast. If you book early, have Marriott membership you could use points etc. And bring it down. Great rooms, all facilities, location is quite convenient ( 7-8 min to CIB, 12-15 for Cindy's). Lobby is on 7th floor. So ask the girl to come there. And then get her through the access elevators or leave a message and they will allow her to your floor.

Hi all adding to this thread. In July, debating between Soi 11( Fraser Suites ) and another property farther from Sukhumvit. Since it's a visit after 3 years want to spend a couple of days just being in the city. If I had to choose between hotels in Pathumwan( Lumpini) vs riverside(bang rak) , which would be more guest friendly ( when I stayed in those hotels it was with family so didn't have guests. Of course premium hotels don't object to anything, but not sure if covid changed any guest rules there. Don't want to book 2 hotels.