Answer to my own question
The delay for message postings by general members is annoying!
Booked myself into the DusitD2 for a total of $217 for two nights (including taxes, everything). By all accounts it's a pimping place and entirely GF. I will post a followup after all is said and done.
I have to say: The Penthouse Hotel may or may not be a fine place to stay but it seems to get a disproportionate amount of chatter on this board considering all of the other interesting options out there.
I just call 'em like I see 'em.
P