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( 0 2254 880;
www.ariyasom.com
; 65 Soi 1, Th Sukhumvit; r incl breakfast
4250-9150B; BTS Phloen Chit)
Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a vir-
tual wall of fragipani, this renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accom-
modation secrets in Bangkok. If you can score a reservation, you'll be privy to one
of 24 spacious rooms, meticulously outfitted with thoughtful Thai design touches
and beautiful antique furniture.
72 EKAMAI $$
Boutique Hotel
( 02 714 7327;
www.72ekamai.com
;
72 Soi 63/Ekamai, Th Sukhumvit; r 2100B, ste
2500-2850B; BTS Ekkamai)
This fun, young-feeling, design-concscious
hotel is a great choice. Reds, black and pop art prints define the look here, and per-
haps we were mistaken, but on our visit, we swear the place smelled like candy.
The junior suites are huge, and like all rooms, are well equipped and conveniently
located.
NAPA PLACE $$
B&B
( 0 2661 5525;
www.napaplace.com
;
11/3 Yaek 2, Soi 36, Th Sukhumvit;
r 2200-2400B, ste 3400B; BTS Thong Lo)
Seemingly hidden in the confines
of a typical Bangkok urban compound is what must be the city's homiest accom-
modation. The 12 expansive rooms here have been decorated with dark woods
from the family's former business and light brown cloths from the hands of Thai
weavers.
SEVEN $$$
Boutique Hotel
( 0 2662 0951;
www.sleepatseven.com
;
3/15 Soi 31/Sawatdi, Th Sukhumvit; r incl
breakfast 3290-5290B; BTS Phrom Phong)
This tiny hotel somehow man-
ages to be chic and homey, stylish and comfortable, and Thai and international all
at the same time. Each of the six rooms is decked out in a different colour that cor-
responds to Thai astrology, and thoughtful amenities abound.
