DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Ploenchit

The hotel's location is great, just a 500-meter walk to the BTS, making it very convenient to get to various shopping areas. Check-in had Chinese-speaking staff, and the lobby staff were all very welcoming, with an elegant demeanor reminiscent of classic Hong Kong movie stars. Since we were traveling as a family, they even upgraded us to connecting rooms, and the accommodation area was very quiet. Personally, I don't think hotels too close to the subway in Bangkok are ideal, as they can be quite noisy. The only downside was that the room felt a little old-fashioned.

During my stay, the hotel experienced a power outage for 2-3 days, lasting about 5-10 minutes each time. The room had dust, especially around the coffee cup area. Breakfast was average. The staff provided a decent level of service, but the restaurant staff seemed less attentive than they should have been. The hotel charged a deposit, which was refunded after check-out.

I booked a deluxe king room, which wasn't very big. The breakfast was mediocre, mostly 'white people food'. For over 700 baht, I felt it wasn't great value for money. The swimming pool was quite small, and when I went in the morning, there were leaves floating on top, making it unusable. Before booking, I saw other reviews saying the rooms were quiet, but perhaps my room was close to the elevated highway because I could still hear motorbikes, even on the 23rd floor. The hotel is just a block away from ***. There are 7-Elevens at the entrance's gas station and further inside ***. The inner 7-Eleven had more selection. As a solo female traveler, I walked through *** to the inner 7-Eleven to shop two nights in a row and felt reasonably safe. The hotel's location is decent, situated between the Siam and Sukhumvit shopping districts. If you're not in a hurry, you can walk to either district in about twenty minutes.

The location is convenient, just a 5-minute walk to Nana Plaza. It's quiet despite being in a lively area, and the hotel staff are very polite. The bed and pillows are comfortable, and breakfast is good. The only downside is that there are only two small elevators, so sometimes you have to wait. Everything else was great.