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hotel. Rooms, all of which boast widescreen river views, carry on the theme and are
decked out with funky furniture and Thai-themed photos. A glass elevator and an artificial
beach are just some of the fun touches.
W BANGKOK$$$
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HOTEL
( 0 2344 4314; www.whotels.com/bangkok ; 106 Th Sathon Neua (North); incl breakfast r 9000-10,350B, ste
11,250-154,350B; ; Chong Nonsi exit 1) A huge, stylish, big-chain newbie, the W
has young-feeling rooms with cheeky touches (think Thai boxing-themed furnishings) and
high-tech amenities. Glitter and glass, a lobby bar and a pool that glows are some of the
other touches that make this Bangkok's clubbiest hotel.
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL$$$
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HOTEL
( 0 2236 7777; www.shangri-la.com ; 89 Soi 42/1 (Soi Wat Suan Phlu); r incl breakfast 7600-11,300B, ste incl break-
fast 12,800-120,000B; ; Saphan Taksin exit 1) A recent facelift has the longstanding
Shangri-La looking better than ever. A convenient location near the BTS, generous rates,
a resortlike riverside atmosphere, plus ample activities and amenities, make it a clever
choice for families.
SOFITEL SO$$$
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HOTEL
( 0 2624 0000; www.sofitel.com ; 2 Th Sathon Neua (North); incl breakfast r 7415-11,417B, ste 15,654-31,450B;
; Lumphini exit 2) Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of)
Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to open in the
last couple of years. A four-elements-inspired design theme sees no two rooms looking
quite the same, but all feeling spacious, stylish, modern and young.
LE MÉRIDIEN BANGKOK $$$
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HOTEL
( 0 2232 8888; www.lemeridien.com/bangkoksurawong ; 40/5 Th Surawong; r 6000-8000B, ste 15,000-29,000B;
; Si Lom exit 2, Sala Daeng exit 1) The look at this new, design-oriented hotel is
modern Asian, with bamboo, dark timber and earthy colours delivered in clean lines
throughout the 282 rooms and edgy restaurants. The location is convenient, if somewhat
hectic, and floor-to-ceiling windows ensure uninterrupted views of the Patpong action and
make the rooms seem bigger than they are.
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