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Arun). Rooms aren't huge, but include unique touches such as clear neon shower stalls,
while the top-floor suites have two levels and huge clawfoot tubs.
SALA RATTANAKOSIN$$$
HOTEL
( 0 2622 1388;
www.salaresorts.com/rattanakosin
; Soi Tha Tian; incl breakfast r 3100-4900B, ste 9000B;
; Tha Tien)
This new place boasts a sleek, modernist feel - an intriguing contrast with the
former warehouse it's located in. The 17 rooms, decked out in black and white, and boast-
ing open-plan bathrooms and big windows looking out on the river and Wat Arun, can't
be described as vast, but will satisfy the fashion-conscious.
AURUM: THE RIVER PLACE $$$
HOTEL
( 0 2622 2248;
www.aurum-bangkok.com
;
394/27-29 Soi Pansuk; r incl breakfast 3700-4600B; ;
Tha Tien)
The 12 modern rooms here don't necessarily reflect the grand European exterior
of this refurbished shophouse. Nonetheless they're comfortable and well appointed, and
most offer fleeting views of Mae Nam Chao Phraya.
Banglamphu
CHERN$
HOSTEL
( 0 2621 1133;
www.chernbangkok.com
;
17 Soi Ratchasak; dm 400B, r 1200-1500B; ; klorng boat
to Tha Phan Fah)
A modern hostel has been coaxed out of this former factory. A convenient,
untouristed location makes it stand apart from its brethren, while open spaces and white
tones create an almost afterlife-like feel. The four- and eight-bed dorms are above aver-
age, but we particularly liked the private rooms; equipped with attractive minimalist fur-
nishings, vast desk, TV, safe, fridge and lots of space, they're a steal at this price.
FORTVILLE GUESTHOUSE $
HOTEL
( 0 2282 3932;
www.fortvilleguesthouse.com
;
9 Th Phra Sumen; r 790-1120B; ; Tha Phra Athit,
Banglamphu)
With an exterior that combines elements of a modern church or castle, and an
interior that relies on mirrors and industrial themes, the design concept of this unique
hotel is tough to pin down. Rooms are small, but the more expensive ones include perks
such as a fridge, balcony and free wi-fi. A quirky, stylish good-value hotel.