Like the Grand Hyatt Erawan a few doors down, the St. Regis Bangkok is a very nice, somewhat old-school Bangkok luxury hotel where I enjoyed a one-night stay including an outstanding breakfast buffet.
I arrived via train…using Grab is very cheap to get around, but during peak rush hour traffic, I find taking the train is quicker (Google Maps will tell you), even though that means a switch at Phaya Thai from the airport rail link to the Sukhumvit Line and then one further transfer at Siam to get on the Silom Line (one stop to National Stadium). That spits you right at the hotel–there’s even an entrance directly from the BTS station.
The ground level lobby is rather ornate, with the signature St. Regis scent and a floral display in the center. Proceed upstairs where instead off a traditional lobby, you will be invited to a desk and sit down to check-in.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
