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( 0 2253 5927;
www.suk11.com
;
1/33 Soi 11, Th Sukhumvit; r incl breakfast 535-1712B; ; Nana
exit 3)
Extremely well run and equally popular, this rustic guesthouse is an oasis of woods
and greenery in the urban jungle that is Th Sukhumvit. The basic rooms are clean and
comfy, if a bit dark, and the cheapest ones share bathrooms. Although the building holds
nearly 70 rooms, you'll still need to book at least two weeks ahead.
Bed Bangkok
HOSTEL
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( 0 2655 7604;
www.bedbangkok.com
;
11/20 Soi 1, Th Sukhumvit; dm 390B, r 800-1200B; ;
Phloen Chit exit 3)
This hostel manages to maintain a cosy feel despite the industrial-design
theme. The friendly service and convenient location just about make up for the rather hard
dorm beds.
LATE-NIGHT TOUCHDOWN
A lot of nail-biting anxiety is expended on international flights arriving in Bangkok around midnight. Will there
be taxis into town? Will there be available rooms? Will my family ever hear from me again? Soothe those nag-
ging voices with the knowledge that most international flights arrive late and that Bangkok is an accommodating
place. Yes, there are taxis and even an express train service that runs until midnight.
If you haven't already made hotel reservations, a good area to look for a bed is lower Sukhumvit - it's right off
the expressway and hotels around Soi Nana such as Federal Hotel (
Click here
) are used to lots of late-night traffic
and won't break your bank. Alternatively, you could always go to Th Khao San, which stays up late, is full of ho-
tels and guesthouses, and sees a near-continuous supply of 'fresh-off-the-birds' just like you.
If, for some reason, you can't stray too far from the airport, these places provide a more than adequate roof.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
»
Grand Inn Come Hotel
( 0 2738 8189;
www.grandinncome-hotel.com
; 99 Moo 6, Th Kingkaew; incl
breakfast r 1250-2200B, ste 3600-3800B;
) Solid midranger 10km west of the airport, with airport
shuttle and self-professed 'lively' karaoke bar.
»
Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
(
0 2131 1111;
www.novotelairportbkk.com
; incl breakfast r
4000-6000B, ste 7000B;
) With 600-plus luxurious rooms in the airport compound.
Don Muang Airport
»
Amari Airport Hotel
(
0 2566 1020;
www.amari.com/donmuang
; 333 Th Choet Wutthakat; incl breakfast
r 1450-1850B, ste 2850B;
) Directly opposite Don Muang Airport.
Atlanta
HOTEL
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