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ary), however, it's probably a wise idea to take the first vacant bed you come across. The
best time of day to find a vacancy is around check-out time, at 10am or 11am.
Fortville Guesthouse
HOTEL
$
( 0 2282 3932;
www.fortvilleguesthouse.com
;
9 Th Phra Sumen; r 790-1120B; ; Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu))
The rooms here are stylishly minimal, and the more expensive ones include
perks such as fridge, balcony and five hours of free wi-fi.
Rambuttri Village Inn
HOSTEL
$
( 0 2282 9162;
www.rambuttrivillage.com
;
95 Soi Ram Buttri; r 650-1150B; ; Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu))
If you're willing to subject yourself to the relentless gauntlet of tailors along
the path approaching it ('Excuse me, suit?'), this plain and busy place has an abundance
of good-value rooms and a rooftop pool.
Rajata Hotel
HOTEL
$
( 0 2628 8084;
www.rajatahotel.com
;
46 Soi 6, Th Samsen; r 850-900B; ; Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu))
This defiantly old-school hotel is a comfortable choice for those who don't
want to stay on Th Khao San, but who don't want to be too far away.
Wild Orchid Villa
HOTEL
$
( 0 2629 4378;
www.wildorchidvilla.com
;
8 Soi Chana Songkhram; r 300-1800B; ; Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu))
The cheapies here are some of the tiniest we've seen anywhere, but all rooms
are clean and neat, and come in a bright, friendly package. Wild Orchid is popular, so it's
best to book ahead.
Lamphu Treehouse
HOTEL
$$
( 0 2282 0991;
www.lamphutreehotel.com
; 155 Wanchat Bridge, off Th Prachathipatai; incl breakfast r 1450-2500B,
ste 3600-4900B; ; Tha Phan Fah)
Despite the name, this attractive midranger has
its feet firmly on land and, as such, represents a great value. The rooms, panelled in wood
and decorated with subtle Thai accents, are attractive and inviting, and the rooftop bar,
