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I do not think I would be as generous as Chucks comments. Although there was Air-conditioning in the room, it was pumping warm air and both Chuck and I left the hotel with a throat problems the next morning. Since our return we have both gone down with some respiratory infection, with loads of mucus, a hacking cough and short of breath. This place was a true dump and I have no idea what diseases are lurking in the air ducts but feel sure we got one of them. The breakfast was not edible, unless you wanted additional health problem that the A/C had failed to give you. Avoid this place its worst then the Grace

We had need to go up to Bangkok on Monday and rather than dash back we decided to stay over night. A friend who was going with us suggested the Dream Hotel situated on Sukumvit Soi 15. As soon as we arrived I knew it was the right choice, it is what I think you would call a 'designer hotel' and the staff were excellent to match. Whilst having a superb foyer and a huge spacious dining/breakfast room, the standard bedrooms are not large but have been designed from start to finish. You immediately feel comfortable all lights are controllable the flat screen TV was let into the wall with a slim line DVD player below. The wardrobes all have hidden lights when you open the doors with ample hangers, a safe, sleepers and dressing gowns. There is a well stocked fridge, a glass top table, and two drawers equipped with a coffee making paraphernalia along with beer, spirit, wine and champagne glasses. A bowl of fruit. The curtains are fully lined black-out ones that let very few chinks of daylight through, to compensate this once you have turned the lights off there is a special low glow switch which will give the room blue 'Mood" lighting, you have to experience it to understand when I say, if you have a lady with you hang on to the bedsheets as your in for a ride. Speaking of the bed it and the bedding were the most comfortable I have ever experienced in any hotel. The breakfast was an excellent buffet affair with a fresh egg station, and did I mention how well trained the staff were? When we went out in the evening to eat, we asked them how to get somewhere they asked the name of the restaurant, then found the number, phoned it, got exact direction to them then called a taxi and ensured he understood their instructions of where to go. The total price for this on agodawas 35 US an absolute steal when the lass said to me as we left; I would like to stay here again please. We did not go fully prepared as it was a spur of the moment thing but here are a few pictures. Well recommended http://www.dreambkk.com/

Located at; 36/1 Sukhumvit 23 Soi Prasan. Telephone; 022584128 Open 11am - 2pm & 6pm -11pm Reservation advised. This restaurant is classic Thai food, located in a converted private house it is not the place to take your latest conquest from Nana. She would curl up and die if you took her here. However if you want excellent service, coupled with superb Thai food then this may be the place to go with someone special. It is not the cheapest but it is value for what you receive. The food was nothing short of superb and the service impeccable. My lady loved it. No pictures as I did not have a camera with me, we found it by recommendation from the concierge at the Dream Hotel. We had; 2 x Remy + 2 x Beers, plus a total of 4 main dishes + wild/whole grain rice. followed by 2 Thai Sweets. The total cost was 2,100 baht and it was without doubt the best Thai food I have eaten in years. All the staff were males, all of whom spoke English, were personable and charming. A totally pleasant experience during which we were able to concentrate on each other and enjoy superb food in a manner that meant everything went on around us without it once being intrusive. A varied group of patrons all of whom keep their conversations at a level that did not intrude on others about them. All that I thought Bussaracum would be but was not!!!!!! You can find it HERE They have two places but I prefer the original at the above address