We were somewhat ambivalent when choosing this hotel as the reviews expressed good and bad aspects. However it turned out to be a great stay at great value for the price at this 5 star hotel.The lobby is and lounge are comfortable with a beautiful cafe and excellent seats. The rooms are old but clean and spacious with excellent marble bathrooms.The view from the rooms over the Chao Praya river is breathtaking. The facilities are good with a great pool, sauna, steambath and gym. The buffet breakfast with your pick of Chinese, Thai or Western style and is good.There is a shuttle bus service to the nearest sky train station or downtown area, but you have to make a reservation. There is also a fast lane bus that goes every 15 minutes about a 10 minute walk from the hotel right across the maxvalu supermarket.One negative point is that there are lots of Chinese tourists staying at this hotel and at times they can be quite noisy all night long.