Back here again for the 6th or 7th time and delighted to be upgraded to a King Terrace Suite (again) on the 28th floor. This huge room is accompanied by an equally huge outdoor terrace (not balcony) with views over the Bangkok skyline.

A welcome card from the GM and Thai sweets and fruit greets me in the living room, which has an Nespresso machine, filtered coffee, PlayStation, large flat-screen TV, and numerous other essentials.

The en suite bathroom has separate shower and bath, and products by Shanghai Tang.

I use the Lounge for evening cocktails and canapes and they have a great selection of hot food – so much in fact that I do not need dinner later. And 3 Vodka Martinis later and I am feeling fine.

Returning to my suite after the lounge, I notice a birthday cake has been placed in the lounge room. A lovely touch.

The next morning before breakfast in the main restaurant, I use the well equipped gym, steam room and sauna (possibly one of the best hotel gyms I have used).

A great stay as always.