At Babylon's anniversary parties about 700 attend.I think the locker capacity is 800.
Some staff now work two jobs as hours have been cut.Upstairs cafe closes as early as 6pm on slow nights.Nights that used to be busy now so-so and the additional weekend cruise area remains shut.Security vision of lockers now non existant.
If the next high season is low-tourist numbers wise -then Babylon's future will be interesting.Why they don't have buddy night promotions or even ,controversially,under 25y.o. deals to make a night out attractive is puzzling.In June fewer farangs or other Asian visitors meant fewer locals willing to pay 200+bht to relax there.While other hotels cut prices during these slow times Babylon did not.
For all its faults it would be a pity to see it fade away.
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