Location. Located in Siam Square in Bangkok's Pratu Nam commercial and entertainment district, the Grand Diamond Suites Hotel is opposite the Platinum Fashion Mall and Pantip Plaza, while the Central World Plaza is about one km (one-half mile) away. The Siam Square Sky Train station provides convenient access to the rest of Bangkok. Hotel Features. The Grand Diamond Suites Hotel occupies a 28-storey building set in upmarket Siam Square. The lobby, with its polished marble floors, traditional Thai décor accents and gilded wall art, is also the location of the Diamond Lounge, which serves drinks and provides nightly entertainment. A number of spa services are offered at the 10-treatment room Thai House Massage facility, including Thai and oil massages and reflexology. At the fitness centre, guests have the use of treadmills, stationary bikes, weight-training equipment, steam rooms and a sauna. A 20-metre (215-foot) outdoor pool with pool deck on the eighth floor also has a children's pool and a playground. Two restaurants offer the choice of casual dining and fine Asian cuisine. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Guests also have access to hair and beauty salons. The business centre offers a full range of services, and a conference room and boardroom are available.

Guestrooms. The hotel has 176 guestrooms in a variety of suite configurations. Décor colours consist of light earth-tones, cream and white, and are complemented by light-coloured wood furniture. All suites have separate sitting areas and kitchenettes, electronic in-room safes, minibars and refrigerators. Further amenities include high-speed and wireless Internet access, fax machines, satellite television with premium channels and IDD phones. Complimentary newspapers are provided.

Expert Tip. Bangkok at night looks spectacular. Travellers can see this for themselves by taking a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, on a converted rice barge or luxury cruiser.

Room Types:

Deluxe Suits:   One king or two single beds. City/pool views. Located on most floors. 90 square metres (970 square feet). Two bedrooms. Separate sitting area. Dining area. Fully equipped kitchenette. Two bathrooms: one with separate shower and tub and panoramic view, the other with combined shower/tub. Satellite TV with premium channels. CD/VCD player. Wireless and high-speed Internet access. Minibar and refrigerator. Complimentary newspaper.

Junior Suits:   One king or two single beds. Two bedrooms City/pool views. Located on most floors. 42 square metres (452 square feet). Separate sitting area. Kitchenette with microwave oven. Bathroom with separate shower and tub. Satellite TV with premium channels. CD/VCD player. Wireless and high-speed Internet access. Minibar and refrigerator. Complimentary newspaper.

Driving Directions: From Suvarnabhumi International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 32 kilometers (20 miles).

Getting there.Taxis, Airport Express buses or rental cars are the most practical way of getting to the hotel.