Bang Rak, Bangkok Hotel Rooms at the Accor

Being my first time to Bangkok I was very glad to have stayed where I did. The guest relations team there were happy to help me with all my requests from maps to booking tours, getting taxis or explaining how to get around on foot or sky rail. They made my stay as easy as possible. The tours can be a little tricky to get a good guide but that's another story.

All staff were very friendly and always helpful. For a great rate, the third amount of most other hotels we book, we received a King Suite, like an apartment with two bathrooms and heaps of space. Breakfast was also included either at the restaurant or in-room. Chef on hand at the restaurant each morning to cook eggs anyway, omeletes etc. Free WiFi and mini-bar also included for the whole stay, amazing value.

I have a long history of staying at 5-star hotels in Bangkok. Most these hotels are prohibitively expensive. Sofitel So Bangkok is a standout in that (1) it is nearly brand new (2) it is exceptionally clean (3) all staff are impeccably trained and (4) it is centrally located and has a great Lumpini Park. The only reason I didn't give the hotel a perfect rating is because of the eye sore building next to the pool area. I know that this is not within their control, but it really does detract from the poolside experience. It is likely that the building won't be around for much longer and anything in its place will be better. Other than that, I had an awesome stay.