Markland Hotel has aged a lot since the promo pictures were taken. The rooms have been "untouched" since the place was built. Ok, for the frugal traveler, but the majority of the hotel guests seem to have never been outside of their country; thus, using the elevator (pressing all the floor numbers not knowing what floor their on or not exiting quickly out of the elevator); swimming in the pool with proper attire (with underwear on instead); or how to speak with friends in the hallway (shouting seems to be the norm); or keep from spitting beatle nut in the entrance seems to be a cultural conflict with Thailand's (or the West). It would be a nice gesture if the hotel manager opened up a Bollywood bar for the clients; for , it would be enjoyed by the majority of the hotel guests.

There is construction work taking place at the front as reconstruction takes place and it is said shops will be built. When you enter the main hall it is large and spacious. There is a hotel office to your left and another one straight ahead; Yes there are two hotels which take up the first ten floors.and possibly part of floor 11.
Groups of Indians are using both hotels. There is about 25 in each group..
There has been complaints from other residents about noise late at night.
On 21st August the two groups coincided and there were 50 indians in the swimming pool at one time.
There has also been considerable problems with the Indians not showering before entering the pool and not wearing the correct normal swimming wear.

If you want to stay at the markland give the hotels a miss and speak to the Condo office
where you maybe able to hire a condo privately on a higher floor/
The location of the building is excellent and views are great from the balcony.