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( 0 4332 2155;
www.pullmanhotels.com
;
off Th Prachasumran; r incl breakfast 2950-3450B, ste 3950-5450B;
)
A stunning lobby sets the tone for Khon Kaen's top hotel. Though its def-
initely not the five-star property it claims to be, this Accor-run place in the heart of the
city has plenty of razzle dazzle, including a luxurious spa and gym, a microbrewery and
well-equipped rooms. Definitely pay the little extra to move up from Standard to Superior
level, which gets you a renovated room and a better view. And insist on a room at the
front, unless you want to listen to music drift out of the nearby nightclubs.
Supanniga Home
( 08 9944 4880;
www.supannigahome.com
; Th Pho Tisan; ste incl breakfast 4800-12,000B; )
A
place that actually deserves its 'boutique' label, Supanniga boasts three large, lovely vil-
las, one with an outdoor Jacuzzi. They're in a beautiful 6.5-hectare estate technically still
in the city, but far from the centre, so it's best to stay here if you have your own transport
or don't mind long waits for taxis. There's a restaurant on-site.
HOTEL
$$$
Eating
the eastern-most block of the Saturday Walking Street Market (
Click here
)
is an awesome
noshing destination. There are also food vendors at Rim Bueng Market (
Click here
)
,
though people generally come here more for the atmosphere than the cuisine.
Turm-Rom
THAI
$
(Th Chetakhon; dishes 40-159B; 5.30pm-1am; )
This superb place combines one of the best kit-
chens in town with a covered garden to create the perfect place for a night out. The
hòr
mòk tá·lair
(seafood curry served in a coconut) is especially good, but in our many visits
we've never had a dud dish.
Slove U
(Th Sri Nual; green-tea latte 40B; 6am-6pm; )
Khon Kaen's youthful population has spawned
many good coffee shops and this friendly closet-sized one, attractively cluttered with
knick-knacks, is one of our favourites.
CAFE
$
