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VILLA DUANG CHAMPA $$
Hotel
( 0 5332 7199;
www.duangchampa.com
;
82 Th Ratchadamnoen; r 2500B, guest
house r 700B; )
The hotel occupies a colonial-style building marked by its sim-
plicity, airiness and shuttered windows. Most rooms have an extra sitting area, but
No 1 has its own private enclosed balcony with lounge seating - it's a beauty. Stick
to the hotel as the dark, cramped guest house rooms are not a good deal.
VIENG MANTRA $$$
Hotel
( 0 5332 6640;
www.viengmantra.com
; 9 Soi 1, Th Ratchadamnoen; r 2000-4500B;
)
This oasis, nestled into its own luxurious gardens, is a class act along
bustling Soi 1. Smooth, clean lines and a marriage of concrete and wood dominate
the Lanna-style building, while rooms are set around an inner courtyard pool and
have balconies with sink-in-and-smile cushioned seating.
3 SIS $$
Hotel
( 0 5327 3243;
www.the3sis.com
; 1 Soi 8, Th Phra Pokklao; d 1300-1800B;
)
Good-sized rooms with double-glazed windows overlooking the street, in the front
building, may be the best deal here. However, those in the 'vacation lodge' have
lovely wooden floors, clean white walls, fridge and cable TV. Ensuites are OK but
check the condition of the shower.
SA THU BOUTIQUE HOUSE $$
Hotel
( 0 5390 3737;
www.sathuboutique.com
;
31 Soi Prapokklao, Th Ratchaphakhinai; r
superior/deluxe 1200/1800B; )
Tucked away off busy Ratchaphakhinai Rd, this
small boutique gem is newly opened and beautifully designed, and it has eager
staff. The deluxe rooms are much better value with small outdoor courtyards ac-
cessed through French doors. Furnishings are in sympathy with the minimalist en-
vironment and fittings are funky and fun. The only drawback is the poky ensuites.
RACHAMANKHA $$$
Hotel
