Novotel Siam Square

Before I begin my description on Novotel Siam Square, let me make a disclaimer first, the bad experience with the hotel that i will share later on is probably only a one off thing.

Situated in Siam Square as the name suggests, its very near to Siam BTS which is the interchange of the BTS lines leading towards Silom. Extra convenience I would say. Being an established hotel as well, you would have no problem getting a taxi and likewise taxi drivers will know the hotel definitely.

The hotel room is abit on the small side given the price you pay for, but the rest of the facilities are acceptable. To be honest, for the price you pay for the rooms, you tend to expect something more or different from cheaper hotels. I was not impressed at all. The only saving grace that Novotel Siam Square has is its location once again. Being in Siam Square, an area quite similar to Singapore's Bugis Village, albeit at a very much larger scale, its a very trendy hangout place for Thai teenagers and young adults. You tend to see alot of college and university students hanging around the area in the afternoon. Eye Candies I must say. :p

However, people with serious shopping goals in their mind would do better spending their time elsewhere. This is the opinion my female friend gave because I am not really a "shopping" person.

With regards to my bad experience, some may think its a small issue but to me I think it matters alot. I met up with a Thai female friend who used to be my colleague in Singapore and when she tried to come up to the hotel room to look for me before we set off for clubbing, she was stopped by the hotel staff and were treated as if she was a "working girl" in their local terms. I felt that it was really an insult and gave the hotel staffs involved a piece of my mind. But that did not really pacify my anger. Inevitably, I do not have a good impression of the hotel due to that. I am a person who values service alot. Much more than the facilities even.

My conclusion. Not worth the money unless your idea of a holiday is to hang around your hotel area as Siam Square does provide a wide varieties of eateries and cafes that you would love to hang around when you feel the laziness in you.