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Very seldom do I write reviews for hotel stays but I feel that I will be doing Mode Sathorn a great injustice if I don't write this one for her. For the price we pay, it's definitely one of the best stays for all my years of travelling. The check-in late at night was fuss free and we got a room with 2 queen size beds. We requested for a king bed room and got put into a waiting list because the hotel was fully booked that day. The wait was pretty long but in the end we got what we wanted the next night. Welcome drink coupons were issued upon check-in and you are free to visit the bar or restaurant to redeem the drinks. And not those fruit punch crap but real drinks. You can order your free beers, cocktails, soft drinks, etc. We went to their Theater Bar late one night to chill and enjoy our free drinks. Theater Bar is great. Lovely and modern decor accompanied with trendy music. Definitely makes you feel like clubbing when you step in. Never expected the breakfast to be good. There are plenty of variety on offer. You won't get bored. The free Wifi provided is awesome. I always have problems with crappy Wifi connection during my overseas travel but Mode Sathorn's Wifi is fast and reliable! The king-size bed, pillows, quilt are all super comfortable, comparable to those on offer at 5 stars hotel. Once you sink in, you not want to get up. Air-conditioning works great. At some points we had to off them cause it got so cold. lol. But we are not complaining. Tip: Location is great. This hotel is just next to Surasak BTS so use this as your launch pad for your moving about in Bangkok cause the traffic can be horrendous.

Chatrium Residence Bangkok Sathorn has once again impressed me with their service standards. This is my third stay at the hotel and I had previously written a review commending the hotel on the great amenities and rooms so I will not talk too much about that. This time round, to my surprise, the assistant manager Mr. Sahapol Ladda personally came out to greet me upon my arrival while acknowledging that I was a regular guest. I was certainly not expecting this as I did not book the most expensive room in the hotel, i did not even book a room with breakfast but this just shows how much Chatrium Sathorn values their customers. I felt very humbled by the whole experience especially when Mr Sahapol told us to let him know personally if we needed anything at all. Bravo to Mr Sahapol for his outstanding service and attention to detail. In fact i would like to commend all the staff, from the chambermaids to the doormen and the security at the taxi drop off point. They always had a smile on their faces and never failed to be attentive to the guest's needs. Chatrium may be a 4-star hotel, but they get 5-stars for their service. Keep up the good work!

this was a very relaxing stay for me and i really enjoyed the experience. the movie selection was pretty good and the room was comfortable and homey. they made a mistake with my breakfast order and corrected it quickly, apologetically and with a fruit plate. the area can have fairly heavy traffic during parts of the day, but it's not too far from the skytrain (probably too far to walk comfortably) and if you get on that most of the city is accessible. my room had a nice view as well. i would recommend this hotel to someone who had business in the area (especially empire tower) or who had family living nearby but wanted to stay in the hotel. it is also good for local residents that just want to get out of the house and spend the night in a hotel.

This is really the five star hotel, for me the best hotel I have ever stayed. Location is very good, directly opposite to the skytrain station SURASAK on the S line. The hotel is one year old, everything is new, the rooms are big and clean, the bathroom is perfect, try to go up, I was on the 25 floor and have excellent view of the city. What was the best on the hotel is the pool, you can find it on the 14 floor. When I first see it, I have stopped breathing, its really amazing!!! The second fabulous thing was the breakfast, it was perfect. A the end, Eastin is the five star hotel, with the five star rooms and five star profesional service (best in thailand!), and magnificent pool with amazing look over the city. I love this hotel and definitely will come back!

On my many trips to Bangkok, we stayed in various hotels and areas. The Siri Sathorn was by far the best of both worlds. The location was lovely, clean and hip with 5 star hotels (Sukhothai and Bayan Tree close by), the amazing Lumphini Park and high class condos and residences. But the feel was a quietly quaint neighborhood not a commercial strip. There were a number of really good restaurants within 5 minute walk - both Thai and foreign. It was a short walk to both the MRT and the BTS trains, which takes you almost anywhere in Bangkok. The Sala Daeng stop on the BTS has a fabulous mall, which I used to view on my walks to Bangkok Christian Hospital for my annual check-up but never ventured into it until this trip. The basement has wonderful supermarket surrounded by many quality restaurants and the upper floors has anything that you would need. The two bedroom apartment at the Siri Sathorn was a joy to the entire family; my daughters had their own room and bathroom with large tub and they never wanted to leave it. There was a full open kitchen and counter separating the living room and 3 televisions in the place. Now you could have all that and still have bad service but without exaggeration - the service from the Concierge, front desk, restaurant personnel and housekeeping was the best we ever had in any hotel.

the aetas lumpini hotel on rama iv road was amazing! the food, the professionally trained staff, the clean and elegant rooms were all 5 star. the pool was closed for two days because of a leak but the service and quality of the hotel made up for that. the rooms had high quality linens on the beds, the food was fresh and of excellent quality and most of all, the trained staff especially joe ekachai was most professional and accomodating. because of him and the rest of the staff, i would definitely recommend this hotel. when i return to bangkok, i will stay there again for sure. this is struly what an international 5 star hotel should be like! i've stayed at many hotels across europe and north america as well as the middle east, persian gulf and the aetas lumpini hotel is definitely one of my favorites. i compare it to the madison hotel in st-germain des pres in paris, france which is also a 5 star establishment and one of my favorites when i stay in paris!

This is the second time I have stayed at Banyan Tree Bangkok and they did not disappoint. I booked the Executive Lounge Suite and everything was as advertised. Check in/out from lounge, staff spoke English very well, design and decor is amazing, finishing in the room is true 5 star hotel standard etc etc etc. ROOM: Bed was the most comfortable that I can remember in any hotel. A bath in the huge tub with the complimentary bath salts and oils plus such an amazing bed led to a great rest after a long flight. FOOD: The buffet at Banyan Tree Bangkok is, in my opinion, the best breakfast I've ever had at a hotel anywhere in the world. The food and beverage offerings are extensive, everything is fresh, and the service is great. The best bar in Bangkok is on the roof top of the hotel so, if you get a room that has access to the Executive Lounge, have some complimentary cocktails at the Lounge then go upstairs to enjoy the view. It's a stunning outlook on a big city. TIPS: make time for the complimentary cocktails if they are provided with your room choice, they're well worth it. If it is in your budget order the hotel limousine to pick you up from the airport, it's a nice choice. It is extra but a pleasant addition after a long flight (especially if you are trying to impress someone!)

fraser suites urbana sathorn is an excellent 4+ stars serviced apartment. among the many other choices in bangkok, this place has one general interesting and unique quality – it simply cannot be faulted at any aspect (with few minor less-than-best- issues detailed later on). first, everything at this place - and really i mean everything - actually works well and effectively. the apartment is nicely and warmly decorated (maybe slightly out-dated already, but certainly nothing that can bother the most discerning guest); the kitchen is really well-equipped (perhaps best equipment level out of many places i visited) and accompanied with clear english operation instructions (over, micro, washer, etc); nice lcd and dvd; effective yet quiet (!) air-conditioning with remotes (separate a/cs for living and bed rooms); good effective light-blocking curtains for your sweet morning jet-lagged sleep; nice bath and shower proportionally sized and convenient, etc etc. they have good wireless internet (reasonable bandwidth but not fast) at all rooms and all public areas, but check carefully if included in your rate, otherwise the additional charges will be high. the hotel pool area is also very nice. and on top of it all comes a very professional service.

The hotel is small and friendly. The roof terrace with pool and sun loungers is a delight, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the front-of-house staff are friendly, and helpful to the utmost. Breakfasts were good, and even the mini-bar was not the usual rip-off, with a tin of Singha and a packet of cashews costing a grand total of 100 baht. Grand Sathorn is well situated, close to skytrain, a short walk from the river and piers for river trips. It is a great base for a visit to Bangkok. So why not rate it 4-star? Simply that restaurant services are limited to room service or breakfast. Sometimes, particularly business travelers, but others too, need to be able to entertain in their hotel. A hotel without a full-time restaurant is not really 4-star. There are excellent restaurants nearby, for those used to Thai restaurants, but with TVs blaring and open to the streets, these are not really suited to business conversation. So a good 3-star, not quite reaching the 4, but the warm welcome, terrific staff and the very high standards of comfort and cleanliness will guarantee my return.

it was my first stay at the brand new hotel. this 5 star hotel indeed is doing its best to make small differences everywhere and they indeed do. the room design is quite special, all the amenities are quite original. the pool is awesome. one of the drawbacks is the locations for taxis. it's hard to get a taxi in front of the hotel or one who knows the road to this hotel, it's so new. for people who travel by bts in bangkok, it's right next to chong nonsi bts station. the in-room dining menu is a bit short but food is very good.

my second stay at the sukhothai hotel has confirmed that my opinion as it being one of the best hotels i have ever stayed at after a life of extensive traveling. the executive deluxe room is the size of three standard rooms, beautifully appointed with an astounding attention to detail. from an excellent coffee machine to the box of every phone and computer connection imaginable to the bathroom which is like a small apartment in and of itself. fresh tropical fruit and chocolate truffles served everyday. the staff went consistently beyond the line of duty to make our visit as pleasant as possible. i was greeted by name from day one by all of the staff. one evening we were having trouble locating a restaurant. the concierge spent over twenty minutes doing everything possible to find this out of the way place. he finished by finding the cell phone of the owner but before that he had thoroughly searched the internet, and even called another hotel in the restaurant's neighborhood to find out if they knew the exact address. the hotel limousine to and from the airport is well worth the money. uniformed chauffeur, cold towels, water, candy and wifi in the car (fabulous mercedes) the breakfast buffet is amazing and delicious. everything that anyone could possible desire for breakfast is there an more. the celadon restaurant in widely considered one of the best thai restaurants in bangkok and deservedly so. if you want to taste the classic thai dishes done to perfection this is the place. i cannot say enough good about this hotel. my favorite in the world.

i am a frequent traveler, but first time in bangkok, so great i had to write a review, i mainly booked the hotel because when i called to inquire (after calling many hotels) i was assisted by Mr. Tim, and he was extremely helpful, professional and very joyful, the rooms are great and (rain shower is a wonder!), location is great, for me i wanted something aways from loud areas, but then again it is only a 10 minutes drive to et to important areas...great food and prompt room service, and oh the house keeping and how dedicated the work is in cleaning the rooms, the bed is as described and better, the pillows and its types are superb for amazing sleeping quality, pool parties that make your day, roof top is unbelievably romantic and magical, the TV has everything you need from channels to internet to tips to shopping form the hotel or outside...espresso machine makes your morning delightful, i can go on and on about the little but important things there, but im trying to keep it simple...check in was only five minutes! check out was only 3 minutes! even if there other people, its the hotel that knows how to ease the work flow. the best part is that i felt i was taken care of, really. I ran into the staff there and boy O boy AMAZING people, Ms.Layla, Mr. X, Ms. Vivena and Mr. K and Ms. Niki and ALL the others, Ms. Layla, Mr. Tim and Ms. Vivena spent a lot of time helping me to get around and giving me great tips and information and made my stay joyful and superb, i expected my trip to be great, but it was more than super amazing, i noticed that smiles are every where, even the guests are happy! it shows to say that the hotel has a good atmosphere and people are happy there, i really thank and love Sofitel So for the wonderful time and will surely, always go there, you only need to try it, once you see SO, you will always GO... thank you from the bottom of my heart, Pom chob krung thep kap!

I've stayed at the Astera 7 times now and the staff are always smiling, friendly, helpful and polite. The best kept secret about Bangkok is the very cheap Airport train, which gets you to the BTS in about 25 minutes for 20 Baht! The walk from the Taksin station to the Astera is about 5 minutes through real Bangkok streets. It's a quiet hotel, book the breakfast with you hotel booking as it will be cheaper. The local shopping is OK. I visit the local dentist and barber. Then hop on the BTS to Pratunam or Chatuchack Markets. Then cool off at MBK or the other more expensive shopping centres. Even getting on the train can be a respite from the heat. You get free wifi in the rooms now. They used to charge $18 a day! But have now made it free. I'm not a fan of crowds and noise so this is the place for me.

The apt is very spacious for a 2br and sufficient for my 3 adults and 2 kids. Super huge gym for the gym freaks and with payable morning classes at THB250. The housekeeping is faultless and it is evident Ascott takes pride in ensuring that this property is well-maintained and well kept despite it's age. The windows are double glazed and hence not much noise from the street, the BTS track or the worksite next to it. Good toiletries from L-Occitane. Walking distance of about 5 mins or so to Chong Nongsi BTS. Located within a business district, means it's very quiet in that vicinity during weekends. Allow for sufficient travel time as the street right in front of Ascott can be very jammed during office peak hours. Took me 1hr 45 mins to reach BKK Airport during peak hour at 5pm. Conceige helped to book a Toyota Innova at THB800 which is spacious for my family. The office tower next to Ascott (i think is Empire Tower) offers a selection of excellent cafes and restaurants.

If u look for a choice of accommodation with cleanliness , safety, staff service and most valued for money in Sathorn /Narathiwas Rajanakarindhara Road. This is one of best choice for you to book. One day to one month will be such perfect choice. Huge room, cleanliness quality, staff , security, housekeeping , etc. Not the best hotel but always the best choice for smart traveller !!! Highly recommend !!!

FuramaXclusive Sathorn Hotel Bangkok becomes my default hotel for any business trip in Bangkok: - within walking distance to Chong Nonsi BTS - within walking distance to 711 convenient stores - within walking distance to the office buildings for my meetings - fair variety of food for breakfast, you must try fried rice which is the best meal - enjoy nice meals for lunch and dinner right in the restaurant during lazy or rainy days - on a budget, enjoy frozen food from the fridge right at the loppy - got dirty clothes, use washing machine/ dry machine at the 2nd floor (ask receptionist for coin exchange) - clean - super value for money - nice and supportive staff - don't know where to go, book tour at the counter right at the loppy

i booked a 1 bedroom and it is actually a service apartment with a kitchen, living cum dining room and a bedroom. really spacious. however, i stay at tower a and my unit faces the main road hence there some noise from passing vehicles. right across the hotel is the u chi liang building which has some nice japanese restaurents. silom station and shopping areas is also 15 minutes walk from the hotel. however, breakfast is not a buffet spread instead you can only select one set meal (i.e. japanese, thai, american and chinese) from the menu which have different sets for each day.

Stayed 4 nights with two teenagers, so we booked a twin room for them and a superior room for ourselves. Rooms were identical except for the beds, so it is not worth paying for a superior; a standard room is fine. The rooms were spacious and clean, good beds, TVs with a couple of English channels. THB 1000 key deposit (cash only) upon check-in. Cute little pool on the roof with a few loungers, but no shade. The best part was the breakfast— fresh and a good variety of Thai dishes daily. The entire hotel is non-smoking. Coin-operated washing machines outside the entrance if needed. Rooms cleaned daily. There was a hair dryer, safe, kettle & instant tea/coffee in the room. The hotel is down a small street with several good, reasonable restaurants. It is quiet, but there is a small shopping mall at the end of the street (Centre Point) and Saphan Taksin BTS station just around the corner. Good value! Tip: best foreign Xchange kiosk @ Jewelry Trade Cntr, 2nd fl (5-min. walk)

Moder/high tech room Very clean room and very good room layout Great breakfast. Wish bread would be freshly baked and juices not from concentrate/artificial then I would consider it perfect. Staff very attentive, cordial, cortious. Called few times for additional towels and soap - response time was 1-2 minutes. Very impressive! Calling for taki from the hotel is 5-10 minutes delay. No big deal. Arrival back to the hotel causes some drivers to loose their way though signs are clear. I just learn the 3 turns from the main road to the hotel, how to say left and right in Thai (Qua, sa-yee) and prenlem resolved. Hotel offers free yoga class (my wife tried it) and Thai language once a week. Since I'm a foodie, here are the breakfast details: Very clean, nice selection, very nice decor. This is a one star Michelin restaurant. Probably lunch and diner is more impressive but the breakfast was not as zesty as expected. Cheese selection is only 2 types of simple cheeses. Lox was scant and not of the best quality but it was just ok. Nice selection of dried fruits. Pastries below average. Not crispy Danish / tart / Turnovers. Warm dishes are ok quality but not Tasty so I sleeper it and stocked to salad and lox. You may order omelette ala carte but don't expect to consistency. I like my omelette spice with chopped chilly - once I got it hell hot next day I couldn't feel the chili. Coffee / cappuccino / latte was very good so I had 2-3 cups every time. Bread looks like ordered from a near by bakery, probably a day before but don't forget this is less than 100 room hotel and there is limited labor resource they can provide while price room for $100/night range. (For better nreakfast go to the mandarin oriental and pay $300/night) Overall this hotel with the complimentary breakfast is the best deal i ever encountered. From now on, I will check my travel destination for U hotels and stay there if possible.

We have stayed here many times over the years, including just a few days ago. Each time we stay the hotel has shown steady improvement. Granted, it is not a 5 star, but it is certainly an excellent, clean and professional 3 star. They are building a big addition to this hotel, so available rooms should make room selection better. We continue to choose this hotel because it is tucked into a nice neighborhood, full of local shopping, post office, restaurants, markets and street food vendors. It is quiet and away from the noise of the main streets. I enjoy arriving each time I visit Bangkok. I have also come to enjoy the free tuk tuk shuttle to the Sky Train. One major complaint I have always had about this hotel is that the TV reception is awful. It seems that is one serevice that has not improved over the years. I don't watch much TV so it doesn't really factor into my decision to stay. Big oversight. Another compalint I had was the breakfast buffet. Though it is adequate, it hardly lives up to the standards of the rest of the hotel. I recommend booking the room without the breakfast and eating breakfast around the corner at one of the nice neighborhood restaurants. That said, the restaurant/food service has good lunch, dinner and snacks.

What an outstanding hotel. We started off our stay with a late check in and the best room service we've ever had - complete with complimentary prosecco and chocolates for our anniversary. The daily breakfast at Glow was the most original, clean, healthy and fresh we've ever had at a hotel. The room was beautifully and tastefully furnished. The bathroom was spectacular, and the bath products wonderfully fragrant. The pool was gorgeous and refreshing after a long hot day of shopping. But by far, the highlight was dinner at Nahm. One of the best meals we've ever eaten, anywhere, ever. Just outstanding in every way. Our only gripe was that we were unable to use the gift vouchers the hotel gave us for their spa because it is very popular and appointment availabilities very rare. So do book ahead if that's something you want to try, as we will, when we go back, as we surely will.

Ibis is a good hotel for solo travelers or couple, tourist and people who looking for clean room, cheap and located in the city center, easy access to MRT ( train station), taxi, and local restaurant, for gays will be the vest choice because it's located near the biggest and famous gay sauna in thailand and probably in asia, babylon, for night life and for youg travelers just book this hotel will be the best choice for you trust me, gays, straight or. Whatever

Despite the rave reviews for this hotel, my experience was average. Yes, the place is clean (that should be a minimum requirement). Yes, the staff are very lovely and accommodating. Yes, I got an upgrade to an executive suite which was much appreciated. The downside was the sofa, described as 'leather' is actually cheap vinyl, badly made, I could feel the wood structure under the cheap thin foam...terrible...Sat on it once and gave up. TV channels for movie watching were minimal...some of us like to wind down after a long hot day doing that...the mattress was hard ensuring a sleepless tossing and turning and the pillows aren't the best quality either...and the sheets were definitely not high thread count pure cotton. The shower water pressure was inconsistent and not very strong requiring constant adjustment. The towels were NOT fluffy as previously described...The 'breakfast' is 'limited', reminding me of some backpacker spread...sliced bread (the cheap supermarket kind), some weird unnatural looking 'jam', 2 types of fruit, plastic looking ham and sausage (nothing vegetarian), one pre cooked egg dish - fried or omellette...a fried rice or mushed up noodle dish with no flavour...not good and I suggest you don't pay for the inclusion and go find somewhere decent for brekky. If you're there for a short trip and the location works for you (close to Lumpini MRT and you don't mind a firm bed and can get it for $50 or less then book it, otherwise there are better options for the price available in Bangkok.

I had to extend my stay to Bkk, and I didn't hesitate for the choice of the hotel : I booked a bedroom executive at the Somerset, because it's the best place I have ever stayed in Bkk. The room is large, well equipped, light, with a large balcony to enjoy a great view of Bkk. It is located in the quiet soi Suan Plu, within walking distance with Silom area (night market, bars, clubs), and not far from MRT stations (Lumpini or Silom) and BTS Saladaeng station : easy to go to other areas of Bangkok, especially Siam area, with great department stores, cinemas, restaurants... One special mention for Siam Paragon if you're interested in young Thai fashion designers ; a few shops where you can find very stylish clothes, original design, high quality of fabric, casual or formal styles. Highly recommended !!! The Somerset includes a nice swimming pool at the 5th floor, with a spa (sauna and steam bath) : perfect to relax after a day in Bkk city. Don't forget the city view bar and restaurant Vertigo, on the top of a building just next to Somerset : you will enjoy the wonderful view on Bkk city, for a romantic evening !

my partner and I arrived late in the afternoon, and checked in very easily, just had to show my booking slip and passports. received a welcome drink which was very refreshing on a 35 degree balmy afternoon. The room was neat tidy and spacious and clean, same for the bathroom with rain style shower and hand held extra. I have stayed in All season Hotels before in Hua Mark, Bangkok. Comfortable beds, nice icey a/c, cable tv if you need it - we were too tired from our adventures to bother. the free wifi was a godsend. 7 eleven stores near by for supplies, in house restaraunt was simlilar priced to local ones outside so we used it a few times to eat in. Easy to get cab from hotel with help from conceirge, close to patpong stalls and bars if you like ping pong tricks (we didnt) so we went to other places. Reccommend you stay here - we will again next year. Right next door to Australian Embassy, if needed.

We booked The Narathiwas Residence because it is an apartment style hotel. Because we traveled with a baby, we needed extra space and a kitchen. We booked the room the night before our arrival, so when we asked for a baby cot, there was not one available. They then upgraded us to a larger room and provided us with an extra sleeping provisions such as an extra duvet and pillows. The room was extremely spacious and had good views, but the bathroom was a bit small. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet which was included in the rate. It had a wide variety of food for a variety of travelers' tastes. We probably enjoyed the breakfast the most!! The hotel provided a shuttle to the nearest skytrain station, but we opted for a taxi instead (which they called to the front door). There were several dining options outside the hotel and a 7-11 close by. I would definitely stay here again.

From the greeting we received as we arrived until the moment we left we thought Pantip Court was a great place to stay. The staff were extremely welcoming on every occasion and the front desk girls did us a great favour upon check-in. Check-in was quick and smooth and soon we were in our apartment, which was 1 of the biggest we have stayed in. Extra bedding and towels followed right away. Although slightly dated the room was clean and everything worked. A light bulb on the balcony was replaced as soon as we asked for it after it broke one evening. Meals in the restaurant were good and also quite inexpensive and the staff there were very pleasant, even though we arrived quite late. The cake shop can be a big hit with the ladies because of the large selection and also the "buy 1 get 1 free" offer in the afternoon. An added bonus is the little shop at the corner of the lobby which sells everything at normal 7-11 prices - no rip off there. I have already booked our next trip to Bangkok for November and we will definately be using Pantip Court as our base. It's probably the best value hotel in the city and the staff make it a 5 star experience even if the room is not 5 star.

i came to the malaysia hotel with my 16 month old son and was a little put off at first about the reviews stating this was a gay pick-up spot. well, hello, this is silom/sathorn.. get used to it. what i found was an incredibly charming hotel that had been in operation for years so everything was clean and organized. the rooms are clean, sheets and towels white, and the pool was sparkling clean. also, an important note is that all taxi drivers know this hotel, and it is a 5 minute walk to lumphini mrt station (without crossing any streets). fantastic. for per night you can't go wrong. the malai restaurant is open 24 hours per day and they bring the food right to your room. the food is nothing to write home about but it is cheap and tasty (and convenient). the service i received was something i would expect from a 4 star hotel- very impressive. they immediately assisted with my luggage and took it to my room. this was invaluable for someone traveling with a toddler and 50kg of luggage! the only con is that wifi is not free. i bought five hours for baht that i could use in a 24 hour period and from my room on the 3rd floor it was fairly fast. all in all a great place for a great price- i will certainly be back. malaysia hotel has been in operation for many years and they know what works.

The hotel is a small boutique hotel off Suan Plu road. When telling your taxing driver, tell them Suan Plu soi 3 (soi saam). The decor is very chic, but the beds were a little hard (thai standard). Bathrooms were on the smaller side, but for the price paid, it's a fair hotel. If you walk to the main road (suan plu), there are shops and food vendors, so you won't go hungry. Only downside is that it's not hear a BTS station. Uber was our best way to get around. Taxi will try to rip you off if you catch them from any touristy place. If you flag one down on the street, chances are better that they will use the meter, but if they don't, either get out or agree to an amount ahead of time. This wasn't my first time in BKK and I speak the language fluently, but was still ripped off by taxi drivers, so beware.