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( 0 3251 4525;
www.baanlaksasubha.com
; Th 53/7 Naresdamri; r 2999-13,275B; )
Sixteen much-
in-demand cottages are on offer at this petite resort, owned by a Bangkok aristocrat. The
decor is crisp and subdued, meandering garden paths lead to the beach and there's a dedic-
ated kid's room with toys and books. The taxi drivers will understand you better if you say
'baan lak-su-pah'.
Centara Grand Resort and Villas
( 0 3251 2021;
www.centarahotelsresorts.com
; 1 Th Damnoen Kasem; r 7600-27,000B; )
The his-
toric Railway Hotel, Hua Hin's first seaside hotel, still has a colonial vibe but has been re-
stored to world-class levels. Fantastic grounds, great pool, beach access, huge rooms,
many restaurants and super-smooth staff.
HOTEL
$$$
Veranda Lodge
( 0 3253 3678;
www.verandalodge.com
; 113 Soi Hua Hin 67, Th Phetkasem, South Hua Hin; r 3400-5500B;
)
Beachfront without the whopping price tag, the garden bungalows are very pleasant;
the rooms are a little plain for the price. Noisy parrots live next to the lobby.
HOTEL
$$$
Eating
Night Market
(Th Dechanuchit btwn Th Phetkasem & Th Sasong; dishes from 50B; 5pm-midnight)
An attraction that
rivals the beach, Hua Hin's night market tops locals' lists of favourite spots to eat. Ice-
packed displays of spiny lobsters and king prawns appeal to the big spenders but the
simple stir-fry stalls are just as tasty. Try
pàt pŏng gà·rèe Ъoo
(crab curry),
gûng tôrt
(fried shrimp) and
hŏy tôrt
(fried mussel omelette). In between, souvenir stalls cater to the
Thai favourite digestive activity: shopping.
THAI
$
Jek Pia Coffeeshop
(51/6 Th Dechanuchit; dishes 80-160B; 9am-1pm & 5.30-8.30pm)
More than just a coffee shop, this
50-year-old restaurant is a culinary destination specialising in an extensive array of stir-
THAI
$
