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SMALLER IS BETTER
The research for this edition revealed several attractive hotels and guesthouses with fewer than 10 rooms. Some
of our faves:
Nokyung; incl breakfast r 4000-4200B, ste 5800B; ; Tha Tien) Although strategically located
on the river directly across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house boasts much more than just brilliant
views. The six rooms here manage to feel both homey and stylish, some being tall and loftlike, while others co-
join two rooms (the best is the top-floor suite with its own balcony).
breakfast dm 1300B, r 2100-4000B; ; Tha Ratchawong, Hua Lamphong exit 1 & taxi)
Rustic, retro, charming - the six rooms in this 100-year-old wooden house can lay claim to more than their fair
share of personality. And united by breezy, inviting nooks and crannies, and a unique location elevated over
Mae Nam Chao Phraya, the whole place is also privy to a hidden, almost secret, feel.
Phuthon; r incl breakfast 4500-6300B; ; klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah) Travel a century back in
time by booking one of the three rooms in this beautiful antique shophouse located in a classic Bangkok neigh-
bourhood. They're not particularly huge, but are big on atmosphere and come equipped with both antique fur-
08 5180 7100;
94-94/1 Th Atsadang; r incl breakfast 4500-5600B;
;
Tha Tien), a couple of blocks away, offers
a similar package.
thon Tai (South); r incl breakfast 2500B; ; Surasak exit 2) In a secluded alleyway steps from the
BTS is this tiny, home-bound boutique. Rooms are spacious and spotless, attractively decked out in contempor-
ary/artsy furnishings, and boasting lots of natural light.
Phiphat 2; r incl breakfast 1900-3300B; ; Chong Nonsi exit 2) More home than hotel, the nine
rooms in this spotless, classy villa are inviting, spacious and comfy. Filled with subtle yet attractive furnishings,
they share a location with a Thai restaurant.
Luk Luang; incl breakfast r 1900B, ste 3300-3800B; ; Phaya Thai exit 3 & taxi) Five rooms in a
former gem factory outside the tourist zone might sound iffy, but the rooms are stylish and inviting, with a huge
array of thoughtful amenities and friendly, heartfelt service.
breakfast 1400-3500B; ; klorng boat to Tha Phan Fah) This antique wooden villa may not rep-
resent the best value in Bangkok, but for a nostalgic feel and palpable sense of place, it's almost impossible to
beat. Of the nine small-yet-spotless rooms, five have en suite bathrooms, while all have access to functional and
inviting communal areas.
