Resort Experience in the City

I visit BKK twice a year and have stayed at many properties but the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit was the best hotel that I have visited so far.

The selling point for me was the rooftop jungle maze like pool. It's like staying in a resort but with all the attractions of BKK close at hand. The pool is absolutely gorgeous, giant plants everywhere making it look like a lagoon. There are many private little nooks to sunbake and enjoy the yourself. This rooftop spa-swimming area is an engineering feat.

This hotel was constantly surprising and all of the surprises were good. I loved the gym and the gentlemens spa/sauna/grooming station. The buffet was very good. All of the staff were attentive and I didn't get a whiff of the BKK attitude you get at some hotels around town.

I really liked the area - although if you stray to far into Nana it gets a bit dicey. I usually stay around Siam or Silom but this was nicer yet still close enough to the action to be fun. It is connected to Terminal 21 which I quite liked. The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is also directly connected to the BTS so it is very convenient to get anywhere.

The decor of the hotel would have been cutting edge in 1994 but it has been well maintained. It is a bit daggy looking but who cares? The bedding is very comfortable and the room has been well thought out. I had a few niggles with the bathroom - the shower door didn't really close and the toilet was a little bit weird.

I can't recommend this hotel enough. If you feel like you might want to stay here and are dithering just stop and choose it. You won't regret it.

Room Tip: My room was fine but a bit drab. I was facing the city which wasn't a very good view. I booked well in advance and got a much cheaper room rate. Also get a Starwood Preferred Guest Card and they'll put you in a better room, the card is free and you can use it immediately.