Vianpu - thanks, I checked that out online, location good, but wasn't impressed with the pictures of the rooms. I may do what you do - try different hotels.
Thanks Divine Madman i it was an old bulletin board that I first saw it mentioned, I've walked by it, and a new friend who's a BKK guide suggested it as a change. I suspect I'll stay at Tarntawan as I have it policy of no extra charge down already
I'll be visiting Bangkok from May 5th for 6 days. In the past I've stayed at Tarntawan and been content. A friend recommended that I think about Swisslodge. I looked at the website and it's a good one. The pricing for a week's stay is less than Tarntawan. Any comments, is there a fee for "guests"? - that could even out the pricing question immediately.