Metropole, Bangkok, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

If you don't mind the hotel not being near a BTS station, this hotel is definitely worth it, especially since it's one of Marriott Bonvoy's boutique hotels. If you're planning on taking taxis everywhere, this hotel is an excellent choice.

As expected from a 5-star hotel, it's pleasant and clean. Most importantly, the bedding was really good. Plus, if you book your flight through Trip.com, you get a special discount and late check-out. I had a wonderful stay.

## Ambiance: The hotel is absolutely beautiful, with a fantastic blend of Chinese and Western styles. It's incredibly photogenic – I even saw a couple taking wedding photos, and what looked like an influencer! The overall design and cultural essence are well-preserved. When I went to the breakfast restaurant (which doubles as a unique bar and restaurant), I saw the river nearby, and the restaurant's interior was also a wonderful mix of East and West. ## Hygiene: Pretty good. As a Marriott property, you can expect a certain standard, and it was clean. ## Facilities: Most things were great for an older hotel. However, one point I want to mention is that since it's an old building that's been renovated, I don't think it has a water filtration system, and Bangkok's water quality isn't the best to begin with. I brought my own filtered shower head and replaced it, but after just one shower, the filter turned yellow – quite dirty! 😂 So, everyone, take note: you might want to bring a filtered shower head. Many hotels in Bangkok are like this. Other facilities were perfectly fine. ## Service: This was truly excellent!!! Definitely deserves high praise!! I really love hotels under 'The Tribute Portfolio' brand – partly because they have a great sense of design and local cultural characteristics, and partly because their service is genuinely superb. The front desk guy was great; he upgraded my room and offered other perks. When I was having breakfast in the restaurant, since there's a pier near the hotel, I could take a river bus directly to Bangkok's Central World for just 20 Thai Baht, avoiding traffic – super convenient! I didn't have any Thai Baht, and the restaurant lady directly exchanged money for me. In short, the service was fantastic! This hotel offers really great value for money, and the breakfast is delicious! For just over 300 RMB a night, it's excellent. Although it's not super close to all the attractions, taking the river bus to the mall is very convenient and avoids traffic! I highly recommend it to everyone~

The hygiene was acceptable; the room was cleaned daily. I did spot one or two small insects, but overall it was tolerable. There are convenience stores near the hotel, good for evening strolls. The hotel breakfast was excellent. Downsides: 1) The bathtub in the bathroom splashed water out very easily. Families with young children might need to be careful. 2) My room was on the 3rd floor, and every night between 2 and 3 AM, there was extremely loud music. It seemed to come from a bar next to the lobby on the ground floor. Light sleepers should be aware of this.