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( 0 2280 2180;
www.sourirebangkok.com
;
Soi Chao Phraya Si Phiphat; r incl breakfast 1500-3500B; ;
Tha Phan Fah)
More home than hotel, the 38 rooms here exude a calming, matronly feel.
Soft lighting, comfortable, sturdy wood furniture and the friendly, aged owners round out
the package. To reach the hotel, follow Soi Chao Phraya Si Phiphat to the end and knock
on the tall brown wooden door immediately on your left.
Hotel Dé Moc
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( 0 2282 2831;
www.hoteldemoc.com
;
78 Th Prachathipatai; r incl breakfast 2549-2804B; ;
Tha Phan Fah)
The rooms at this 1960s-era hotel feel spacious, with high ceilings and gener-
ous windows, although the furnishings, like the exterior, are stuck in the previous cen-
tury. The grounds include an inviting and retro-feeling pool and cafe, and complimentary
transport to Th Khao San and free bike rental are thoughtful perks. Hefty online dis-
counts are available.
Arun Residence
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HOTEL
$$$
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( 0 2221 9158;
www.arunresidence.com
;
36-38 Soi Pratu Nokyung; r incl breakfast 4000-4200B, ste incl breakfast
5800B; ; Tha Tien)
Although strategically located across from Wat Arun, this
multilevel wooden house on the river is about much more than just brilliant views. The
six rooms here manage to feel both homey and stylish, some being tall and loftlike, while
others join two rooms (the best is the top-floor Arun Suite, with its own balcony). There
are also inviting communal areas, including a library, rooftop bar and restaurant. Reser-
vations essential.
Sala Rattanakosin
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HOTEL
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( 0 2622 1388;
www.salaresorts.com/rattanakosin
; Soi Tha Tian; r incl breakfast 3100-4900B, ste incl breakfast
9,000B; ; Tha Tien)
This new riverside place boasts a sleek, modernist feel - an
intriguing contrast with the former warehouse it's located in. The 17 rooms, decked out
in black and white, and boasting open-plan bathrooms and big windows looking out on
the river and Wat Arun, aren't particularly huge, but will satisfy the fashion-conscious.
