any guys know anything about these hotels, which would be best, any joiners fees/problems taking boys back?

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No problem at Sheraton Grand Sukumvit as long as they look reasonable. Hilton too new and haven't stayed there, but the boat across will be a hassle and make a discrete entry more difficult. The Sheraton Royal Orchid on the Silom side of river is right opposite Hilton and easy entry with a friend.

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hi there ..
there is no problem with guest at the new Hilton .
Tjhor

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You don't have to take the boat across...there are several bridges you know. And they will be faster than the boat except perhaps at rush hour.

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Or you can take a sky train across the riiver to Thonburi after June next year .

Sky Train BTS extension

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...boats, trains, taxis......for a short time visitor to BKK why have the hassle of going further than u need when there are heaps of wonderful hotels within easy reach of the action?

I can also recommend the Westin Grand Suhkumvit right opposite the Sheraton Grand..and a bit cheaper.....and both right next to Asoke BTS and the new underground.

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If your motive is solely cruising, maybe.

But being on the river is an attraction for many, and a taxi ride to the "action" in Silom is not going to take you much longer from the Hilton than from the Sheraton Grande.

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Icon...I agree by the river is the best location in BKK....there's always that hint of a breeze and a little open space. That's why my most favourite place is Royal Orchid Sheraton.....its more like a resort with are two large swimming pools , (one in a beautiful tropical garden which is actually leased from the Portugese embassy), excellent gym, taking a friend in is easy, and its only a 50 BT 5 min cab ride from the action.

The pool at the Hilton looks to be pretty token, and and I guess I just cant see the reason to cross the river.

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