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( 0 2309 3939;
www.viehotelbangkok.com
;
117/39-40 Th Phayathai; incl breakfast r 3400B, ste 5400B;
; Ratchathewi exit 2)
Vie combines a convenient location and a casual atmosphere in one
attractive package. The service gets good reports, there's an emphasis on wining and din-
ing, and if you're considering upgrading, the duplex suites are spacious and offer great
city views.
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2612 3456;
www.litbangkok.com
; 36/1 Soi Kasem San 1; incl breakfast r 7000-8000B, ste 9000-10,000B;
; National Stadium exit 1)
This architecturally striking new hotel has a variety of
modern-feeling rooms united by a light theme. Check out a few, as they differ signific-
antly, and some features, such as a shower that can be seen from the living room, aren't
necessarily for everybody.
Asia Hotel
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 2217 0808;
www.asiahotel.co.th
; 296 Th Phayathai; incl breakfast r 3700-4800B, ste 8000-10,000B;
; Tha Ratchathewi, Ratchathewi exit 1)
A renovation has left this tour-group staple look-
ing slightly more modern than the 1970s-era lobby would suggest. Connected to the BTS,
it's a convenient place to stay, although the 700B per day wi-fi fee takes the value factor
down a couple of notches.
Sukhumvit
This seemingly endless urban thoroughfare is Bangkok's unofficial International Zone and
also boasts much of the city's accommodation. There's a bit of everything here, from the
odd backpacker hostel to sex tourist hovels and five-star luxury. The former two are
largely located between Soi 1 and Soi 4, while the latter doesn't begin to appear until you
reach Soi 12 or so.
In general, because visitors with larger budgets stay in Sukhumvit, tourist services are
more expensive here than in Banglamphu. The trade-off is access to food from virtually
every corner of the globe, heaps of nightlife options and easy access to both the BTS and
MRT.
Suk 11
HOTEL
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