I hate to be a party popper, but I have to say this hotel did not overly impress us. Sure it is very nice, rooms are comfortable and well appointed and there seemed to be a good selection of restaurants although we only ventured to the Sirocco which I have to say was pretty good (top-notch roof top bar/restaurant). But overall the experience was stuffy and clinical and the staff seemed more interested in protocol than making the customer feel welcome. Perhaps I am being a little picky but we received a call 15 minutes before check out time (i.e. 11.45am) to 'remind' us that we would have to pay another nights stay if we didn't check out at noon. Sure, it is normal to need to check out in good time, but the spirit in which it was done was not with the customers best experience in mind - in fact it felt pushy and almost like an accusation of outstaying our welcome! We spent time in a number of equivalent hotels all over Thailand I have to say this was the least memorable of the experiences. I would not say don't try it but don't be surprised if you feel that the service experience is a little below par when all said and done. I would probably try one of the other hotels on the river if we ever venture to Bangkok again.

We spent a long weekend in Bangkok over May 1st, 08 at the Lebua. This hotel is 'class' from every aspect...lovely reception area, staff was outstanding. We were accompanied to our deluxe room on the 56th floor by one of the receptionists who advised us of all the room and hotel had to offer. NOTE: sign the waiver to have your balcony doors unlocked as the view of Bangkok is amazing, less than one block from the river. Our room had a living room, small kitchen area with sink, microwave, minibar & refrigerator, large bathroom and bedroom with king size bed - wonderfully comfortable and luxurious. The attention to detail and amenities were outstanding. We had dinner at two of the hotel's restuarants - Breeze on the al fresco 52nd floor and Sirocco on the al fresco 63rd floor. The food and service at both restaurants was impeccable, only bettered by the fabulous view over the city of Bangkok. There are minimal dress codes in the Sirocco, Mezzaluna and Breeze restaurants - casual-business I would call it (no flip flops, athletic clothing, etc). Breakfast buffet was large and very good with a varied menu of cuisines. We had the lunch buffet one day in Cafe Mezo which was extraordinary in both taste and variety. The Lebua is truly a five star, luxury hotel.

We booked a riverview suite through expedia for 4 nights (paid for 3 and got 1 night free). We were lucky to get one of the larger riverview suites (5915) as there were no others available when we arrived at 20.30Hrs.

The hotel itself is located on Silom Rd in the business district, 5mins walk from the Sky train and is the 2nd highest building in Bangkok. It overlooks other luxury hotels such as the Oriental & the Peninsular. Although we did not go into any of these we felt that we were in the best hotel in town!

On entering the room we were absolutely stunned to see what was clearly more like a penthouse apartment than a room, with views over the whole city. This suite included a kitchen, dining area, stylish living room, 2 large bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a washing machine and tumble dryer! We had 4 balconies to gawp from having signed an insurance waiver to have access to them.

We went to the Sirocco restaurant on our last night which we felt was too expensive for what was delivered. It is situated on the 64th floor along with the ultra glamourous 'Sky Bar'- the views are spectacluar. We'd recommend going for a cocktail but not for a meal.

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. We can't recommend this hotel enough and would definately stay there again.

Upon arrival at Lebua, we were asked to have a seat on a velvet couch while someone checked in for us. With the aromatherapy scented air, the amazing service and the box of chocolates in the room, I have no idea how anyone could not be blown away by the experience offered by this hotel.

We stayed in a Riverview Suite for $195US as purchased on the hotel's website. I definitely recommend this GIANT 1 bedroom suite (plus giant living room, kitchen and large marble bathroom) as the view is the highest and most amazing in the city. The balcony was a beautiful experience.

We did not try the restaurant onsite, however, one of the other hotel guests mentioned in the elevator that it was overpriced and not that good. Plenty of great food on the street in Bangkok anyways.

The hotel has a standing-room-only bar high above the city outdoors with glass walls. Very cool.

Staff were REALLY nice, pool was beautiful and the stay was the most amazing I have experienced.