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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, with 38 rooms that exude a calming feel. Soft light-
ing, comfortable, sturdy furniture and the friendly owners complete 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.
DIAMOND HOUSE$$
HOTEL
( 0 2629 4008;
www.thaidiamondhouse.com
;
4 Th Samsen; r 1100-1700B, ste 3600B; ; Tha Phra
Athit, Banglamphu)
Despite sharing real estate with a Chinese temple, there's no conflict of
design at this eccentric hotel. Most rooms have beds on raised platforms, and are outfitted
with stained glass, dark, lush colours and chic furnishings. There's a lack of windows, and
some of the suites aren't much larger than the cheaper rooms, but a rooftop deck and an
outdoor Jacuzzi (!) attempt to make up for this.
VILLA CHA-CHA$$
HOTEL
( 0 2280 1025;
www.villachacha.com
;
36 Th Tani; r 1000-3200B; ; Tha Phra Athit, Banglamphu)
Wind your way between Balinese statues, lounging residents, a rambling restaurant and a
tiny pool to emerge at this seemingly hidden but popular hotel. Rooms are capable - bar
the clumsy stabs made at interior design (think topless art school portraits) - but the real
draw is the hyper-social, resortlike atmosphere.
BAAN DINSO @
RATCHADAMNOEN$$
HOTEL
( 08 6815 3300;
www.baandinso.com
; 78/3 Th Ratchadamnoen Klang; r incl breakfast 800-3100B; ;
klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah)
Overlooking arguably the most famous intersection in Bangkok, the
rooms here run the spectrum from modern but tiny singles to spacious 'Grand' rooms, all
with fleeting views of the Democracy Monument.
RIKKA INN$$
HOTEL
( 0 2282 7511;
www.rikkainn.com
;
259 Th Khao San; r 1150-1450B; ; Tha Phra Athit,
Banglamphu)
With tight but attractive rooms, a rooftop pool and a location in the middle of
all the action on Th Khao San, the Rikka is one of the area's most conveniently located
and better-value midrangers.
