Once a Ramada property and later the Tawana, the building on Surawong (opposite Soi Tarntawan) is progressing slowly but steadily into what is shaping up as another 4-star addition to the area.

Viewed from above, extensive build out in the rear of building is on going.

Interesting aerial view and appears extensive as you say.

Is it actually ongoing?

Would that be Rose Apartments in the foreground with the swimming pool?

19 minutes ago, khaolakguy said:

Interesting aerial view and appears extensive as you say.

Is it actually ongoing?

Would that be Rose Apartments in the foreground with the swimming pool?

Yes to Rose Apartments.  I could see them from my room in the Meridien, which is on the left. The GM of the Meridien  said the building  would not be that tall!

There’s a crane on site so I assume it’s a work in progress. Will keep an eye on it.

The Rose Hotel (behind Meridian Hotel) can be scene with it’s oft-mentioned, shaded swimming pool in this photo.

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18 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

Is it actually ongoing?

Observed workers on site and welding this morning at site of Tawana Hotel construction job.

5 hours ago, reader said:

Observed workers on site and welding this morning at site of Tawana Hotel construction job.

Was certainly  ongoing 2 weeks ago. A lot of activity!

Taken over by IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) and will be rebranded as The Voco Bangkok Surawong, I'm not too sure if the plans have changed but they were originally looking at reopening some time in 2025.

I see they are still saying 2025, but I think they will have to get a move on. Voco is said to be a 'premium  brand', but i notice that the other Voco to open, in Sukhumvit,  is classed as 4 star.

I recently stayed at the voco in Osaka. The brand is very boutique-y and designer. But I think 4 star seems correct. I think that's a good addition for the neighborhood. But I'm a bit of an IHG loyalist.