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Amenities such as a free minibar, safe and flat-screen TV are standard, and the hotel has a
quiet and secluded location away from the strip, with capable staff. A charming and invit-
ing, if not extremely great-value, place to stay.
HOTEL DÉ MOC$$
HOTEL
( 0 2282 2831;
www.hoteldemoc.com
;
78 Th Prachathipatai; r incl breakfast 2549-2804B; ; Tha
Phan Fah)
The rooms at this 1960s-era hotel feel spacious, with high ceilings and generous
windows, although the furnishings, like the exterior, are still stuck in the previous century.
The grounds include an inviting and retro-feeling pool and cafe, and complimentary trans-
port to Th Khao San and free bike rental are thoughtful perks. Hefty online discounts are
available.
SAM SEN SAM PLACE$$
GUESTHOUSE
( 0 2628 7067;
www.samsensam.com
;
48 Soi 3, Th Samsen; r incl breakfast 590-2500B; ; Tha Phra
Athit, Banglamphu)
One of the homiest places around, this colourful, refurbished antique villa
gets glowing reports about its friendly service and quiet location. Note that the cheapest
rooms are fan-cooled and share a bathroom.
RAMBUTTRI VILLAGE INN $$
HOSTEL
( 0 2282 9162;
www.rambuttrivillage.com
;
95 Soi Ram Buttri; r incl breakfast 1030-1600B; ; Tha
Phra Athit, Banglamphu)
If you're willing to subject yourself to the relentless barrage of tailors
('Excuse me, suit?'), this newish hotel has an abundance of good-value rooms. A ground-
floor courtyard with restaurants and shops also makes it a convenient place to stay.
PANNEE RESIDENCE$$
HOTEL
( 0 2629 4560;
www.panneeresidence.com
; 117 Th Din So; r incl breakfast 1100-1700B; ; klorng
boat to Tha Phan Fah)
Pannee is a multistorey hotel offering tidy, if somewhat characterless,
rooms. The cheapest rooms are pretty tiny, but like all the others include a safe, TV and
fridge. An upper-floor patio with outdoor rain showers and daybeds for sunbathing
provides a bit more room to stretch, and convenient proximity to Bangkok's big sights
makes the decision easy.
SOURIRE$$
HOTEL
