Travel Reference
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SMALLER IS BETTER
The research trip for this edition revealed several attractive hotels and guesthouses with fewer than 10 rooms.
Some of our faves:
Nokyung; r incl breakfast 4000-4200B, ste incl breakfast 5800B; ; Tha Tien) Although strategic-
ally located on the river directly across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house boasts much more than just
brilliant views. The six rooms here manage to feel both homey and stylish, some being tall and loftlike, while oth-
ers cojoin two rooms (the best is the top-floor suite with its own balcony).
incl breakfast dm 1100B, r 2100-4000B; ; Tha Ratchawong, Hua Lamphong exit 1 & taxi)
Rustic, retro, charming - the six rooms in this 100-year-old wooden house can lay claim to more than their fair
share of personality. And united by breezy, inviting nooks and crannies, and a wonderful location elevated over
Mae Nam Chao Phraya, the whole place is also privy to a hidden, almost secret, feel.
Phuthon; r incl breakfast 4200-5200B; ; Tha Phan Fah) Travel a century back in time by booking
one of the three rooms in this beautiful antique shophouse located in a classic Bangkok neighbourhood. They're
not particularly huge, but are big on atmosphere and come equipped with both antique furnishings and modern
08 5180 7100;
www.theasadang.com
;
94-94/1 Th Atsadang; r incl breakfast 3300-6600B;
) , a couple of blocks away, offers a similar pack-
age.
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Littlest Guesthouse
( 0 2675 6763; 77 Th Sathon Tai (South); r incl breakfast 2500B; ; Suras-
ak exit 2) Located in a secluded alleyway steps from the BTS is this tiny, home-bound boutique. Inside, you'll
find three rooms that are spacious and spotless, attractively decked out in contemporary/artsy furnishings, and
boasting lots of natural light.
Soi Phiphat 2; r incl breakfast 1900-3300B; ; Chong Nonsi exit 2) More home than hotel, the nine
rooms in this spotless, classy villa are inviting, spacious and comfortable. Filled with subtle yet attractive furnish-
ings, they also share a location with a Thai restaurant and a quiet street.
breakfast 1400-3500B; ; Tha Phan Fah) This antique wooden villa may not represent the best deal in
Bangkok, but for accommodation with a nostalgic feel and a palpable sense of place, it's almost impossible to
beat. Of the nine small-yet-spotless rooms, five have en suite bathrooms, while all have access to functional and
inviting communal areas.
Soi 9, Th Si Ayuthaya; r incl breakfast 1100-1800B; ; Tha Thewet) The eight rooms in this
80-year-old wooden house are small, and the decor edges towards the chintzy, but the charm and hospitality are
abundant and authentic.
Diamond House
HOTEL
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