I am a Platinum member of Hyatt, so I try to stay at Hyatts whenever I travel. I had read that this particular Hyatt was a 4 1/2 - 5 star property. I did get a nice room, but I had to endure the noise of cranes and other heavy construction equipment running all day. The front desk staff was very stuffy and aloof. For instance, one day I was soaked from a heavy downpour. When I got to the hotel, I asked to leave a message for the G.M. since I had just met a good friend of his. I wanted to compliment the G.M. on having such a nice property and tell him about meeting his friend. I was wet but still smartly dressed. The snobby French Assistant Rooms Director told me that I could meet the G.M. only if I agreed to go and dry off, change my clothes and comb my hair. I did as he asked but was miffed that he would make such a request. I had just showered and shaved a few hours before. For business travelers, this is a great hotel. For families and vacationers, it is not. In its defense, it is in a great location and it's a beautiful facility. And I did find the staff in the upstairs Club Room to be exceptional. I did meet the G.M. and he was quite friendly. The spa and gym is very modern and nice. I enjoyed my spa treatment immensely. And the hotel is in a great location for shopping, business and sky train. It is simply the stuffiness of the front desk staff that takes away from its charm. I also stayed at the Sheraton Grande down the street, which is equally ranked, and the service and friendliness was 100% better. Two other things are worth mentioning. The bar downstairs, Spasso, is filled with ladies of the night, who have taken over the establishment with the apparent blessing of the management. Spasso's is known all over Bangkok as a place to buy some company. And the prices for beverages in the hotel are outrageous. My friends and I each had a fruit juice in the lobby, and the bill came to 980 baht with tax and service charge! That's $35.00 USD for 4 fruit juices! C'mon people, this is Bangkok, not Tokyo!!
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Spa