I used to stay in both Hyatt Regency and Sofitel, including JW Marriott when I used to frequent NPL more frequently some years back. I just book a normal room. I like both Hyatt and Sofitel. Sofitel used to be crap until they refurbishment the rooms 2 years back. Sofitel is also good as on the second level, you can head straight out onto the raised walkway to Terminal 22. Or if you are taking a girl from CIB11, you just walk direct to Sofitel from the overpass without going through the lobby.  But Personally I prefer Hyatt. However, I now usually stay at Mercure at Soi 11 or the Adelphi Suites in Soi 8. Mainly to do with price. The rooms at Hyatt/Sofitel are twice what I pay at Mercure!!  And there is nothing wrong with Mercure!!  Though I think the showers needs refurbishing!!  

Thank you very much. I stay a lot in soi 22 and it’s an Indian hotel but they do have a swimming pool and the rooms are huge. The service is good too. Just off the Emsphere and cross the road. 
Yes I go too often to pay for 5 star hotels every time though I have occasionally stayed at the Hilton and the Westin. Mercure is a hotel I have kept an eye on but never got a decent rate when I am looking for. What I like are large rooms and big bathroom. At my age now a shower is what I prefer. 

Hotel rates will depend on the season. In Bangkok I will spend most of my stay at the Mecure on Soi 11 and rates have varied between AUD$140 in the low season to $210 over New Year. The Hyatt Regency and Sofitel seem to be anywhere from AUD$240 to $300+ for a basic room (more if you want lounge access). In Pattaya I'm more than happy with the Holiday Inn Express which can range between AUD$65 to $85 a night. Personally, I do like the extra luxury at the end of a trip, but as a minimum I do want a modern, quiet and clean room with decent bedding, towels, good cleaning service and air conditioning -  and all in a good location too. A good gym and pool is nice too. I won't compromise much as I'm past the age where I'm out all night and day and being able to have a comfortable space to rest and relax is important to me. But everyone has their own priorities and budgets.

How much do you guys pay for these 5 star hotels? I am a cheap Charlie where hotels are concerned as it’s only the place for me to sleep. So out in the morning and late night back. 

Some of the more educated ones are on PREP, but I wouldn't bet on it, most are just fatalistic and a fucking bareback all the time without a second thought I haven't met one that wouldn't do bareback, or hasn't tried to