Thanks, guys, for all your feedback!

Ray and Pat, I think you were talking about Bangkok. Won't be there this trip (going to Beijing and Shanghai), but I've heard that the Pen in Bangkok is awesome! How great that you were able to experience that hotel!!

Masaki, thanks for the pictures! Frankly, I had been too busy drooling over the food, and smiling at the adorable Marika, to even notice the hotel pics!

Still not certain which hotel we'll do, but either will clearly be wonderful. Staying, in Shanghai, at Le Meridien. In any case, planning and sharing these trips are half the fun!! Again, thanks! :lct: