The staff at the Tai Pan gave...
The staff at the Tai Pan gave 110% in service and friendliness during both of my stays. During my second stay at the Tai Pan, I elected to switch to the more economical superior room, rather than the deluxe, and I couldn't find any difference other than pricing. I couldn't be sure that the staff didn't upgrade the room because I was a returning customer, but I only paid for the lesser superior room which was right next to my room from my previous stay.
There could be a better sign on Soi 23 because the hotel is tucked inside a separate drive, and my first taxi driver almost missed it the first time. After that, I would give the taxi driver advance notice that we were coming up to it, and when to turn. I will be returning back to Bangkok again next summer, and I fully intend to stay at the Tai Pan Hotel again, and re-visit some of the friends that I made there this last time.