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( 0 2254 8880;
www.ariyasom.com
;
65 Soi 1, Th Sukhumvit; r incl breakfast 5353-11,682B; ;
Phloen Chit exit 3)
Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a virtual wall of frangipani, this beauti-
fully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets in
Bangkok. If you can score a reservation, you'll be privy to one of 24 spacious rooms, me-
ticulously outfitted with thoughtful Thai design touches and beautiful antique furniture.
There's a spa and an inviting tropical pool, and breakfast is vegetarian and served in the
villa's stunning glass-encased dining room.
EUGENIA$$$
HOTEL
( 0 2259 9011;
www.theeugenia.com
;
267 Soi 31 (Sawadti), Th Sukhumvit; r incl breakfast 5157-6516B;
; Phrom Phong exit 6 & taxi)
A stay in this hotel, decked out in antique furniture and
animal skins, is like travelling to Burmah circa 1936. Don't fear though; you won't have
to ask the 'boy' to draw you a bath - modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free
domestic and international calls are also provided. Ask about the vintage-car airport trans-
fers.
SHERATON GRANDE SUKHUMVIT$$$
HOTEL
( 0 2649 8888;
www.luxurycollection.com/bangkok
; 250 Th Sukhumvit; incl breakfast r 10,000-12,500B, ste
18,000-55,500B; ; Sukhumvit exit 3, Asok exit 2)
This conveniently located,
business-oriented hotel offers some of the most spacious rooms in town and fills them
with a generous array of amenities. By the time you read this, an impending renovation
may have already made what was already a very good hotel an excellent hotel.
MA DU ZI$$$
HOTEL
( 0 2615 6400;
www.maduzihotel.com
; cnr Th Ratchadaphisek & Soi 16, Th Sukhumvit; incl breakfast r
6500-7500B, ste 9000-12,500B; ; Sukhumvit exit 3, Asok exit 6)
The name is Thai for
'come take a look', somewhat of a misnomer for this reservations- only, no walk-ins hotel.
If you've gained access, behind the gate you'll find a modern, attractive mid-sized
boutique steeped in dark, chic tones and designs. We particularly liked the immense bath-
rooms, equipped with a walk-in tub and minimalist shower.
ALOFT$$$
HOTEL
