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( 0 2343 6333;
www.chaydonsathorn.com
;
31 Th Sathon Tai (South); r incl breakfast 2000-2600B; ;
Lumphini exit 2)
The former King's Hotel has been reborn as a no-frills midranger, right in the
middle of the embassy district. The primary colours and bold lines of the design scheme
make up for the lack of natural light in some rooms.
Hansaah Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE
$$
( 08 5159 2811;
www.hansaah.com
;
44/7 Soi Si Bamphen; r incl breakfast 1300-1700B; ; Lumphini
exit 1)
The seven rooms here, located above a restaurant in a converted shophouse, feel
homey and come equipped with convenient and functional amenities. A good choice for
those wishing for an anonymous, unhotel-like stay.
Metropolitan by COMO
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2625 3333;
www.comohotels.com/metropolitanbangkok
;
27 Th Sathon Tai (South); incl breakfast r
9220-11,220B, ste 12,200-78,720B; ; Lumphini exit 2)
The exterior of Bangkok's former
YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city's sleekest,
sexiest hotels. A recent renovation has all 171 rooms looking better than ever in striking
tones of black, white and yellow. It's worth noting that the 'City' rooms tend to feel a bit
tight, while the two-storey penthouse suites feel like small homes.
Sukhothai Hotel
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2344 8888;
www.sukhothai.com
;
13/3 Th Sathon Tai (South); incl breakfast r 11,000-12,000B, ste
14,000-79,500B; ; Lumphini exit 2)
As the name suggests, the Sukhothai employs
brick stupas, courtyards and antique sculptures to create a peaceful, almost templelike at-
mosphere. The recently remodelled rooms contrast this with hi-tech TVs, phones and yes,
toilets. If you can afford the outlay, this is one of Bangkok's classiest luxury options.
HOTEL
$$$
Sofitel So
( 0 2624 0000;
www.sofitel.com
; 2 Th Sathon Neua (North); incl breakfast r 7415-11,417B, ste 15,654-31,450B;
; Lumphini exit 2)
Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of)
adjacent Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to
