Last time out, I stayed at the S.B. for nearly a month and everything was just great! For most of my time there, I was in room 202, which is a Summer Suite that overlooks Soi Sansabai. Since it was my first time there and I didn't quite know what to expect, I had only booked my room for a week to feel it out. Once I knew everything was good, I then extended my stay for another few weeks. However, in order to accomodate me
(keep me in a Summer Suite) they had to switch me to another floor. I then moved to the 4th floor
(I forgot the room number, but it was to the right - last room on the left).
Both rooms were bright, clean, and spacious. The 4th floor Summer Suite was actually a little bit nicer than room 202. From what I remember, it had better decor, a bit of a bigger shower area and two ceiling fans. However, the view out the window wasn't as nice and the hike up the stairs was a bit of a hassle
(especially when I forgot something in my room and didn't realize it until I made it down to the lobby
). But, everyone here already knows the higher floor situation. I remember thinking to myself, I guess it only makes it fair to make the 4th floor room a tad nicer for the extra effort it takes to get up there.
The only negative thing I can think of was when I was staying on the 4th floor, I could easily here the guests in the room next to me, while I was my bedroom area. There is a connecting door next to the bed, which is more like a closet door, that has about a 1 inch space at the bottom. So sometimes it didn't feel so private. I was talking with Bill's business partner one morning about it and he told me they were aware of it. I can't remember what he said, but I think they have plans to rectify that problem. Room 202 didn't have that issue because it's located next to the stairwell. With that being said, both rooms were perfect for my purposes.
I really liked the lobby area. It has about a million ceiling fans, so it is always very comfortable sitting out there. I loved sitting at their big tables near the street and having my morning fruit shake and coffee. The big flatscreen TV was a plus and I loved how they have a computer with free internet access for all of the guests.
Now I enjoy working out, using saunas, and going swimming while I'm on vacation. I never used the pool that you get free access to down the soi, but instead got myself a membership at Tailife. I found it to be a very nice place to unwind. To get there, you can cut through one of the restaurants across the street, so it only takes about 30 seconds to get there from the S.B. lobby.
Bill, Kathy, Somsak and the rest of the staff were just fantastic. The receptionists and bartenders were extremely friendly and helpful when I needed something. The cleaning ladies were always joking around with me and always kept my room in tip-top shape. For the price, location, and overall quality this place was just outstanding! Thanks S.B. staff!
For those S.B. experts out there, I have a question for you...
For my next trip I think I'm going to go with a Superior room to save a little money. Do you know if there is a Superior room that overlooks Soi Sansabai? If so, is there one on the 1st or 2nd floor?
Thanks!
