Bangkok: Le Fenix Sukhumvit (3 Star Hotel)

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Address: 33-33 sukhumvit 11, Klongtoey nua wattana , Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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Lonely Planet review

It was inevitable the big hotel companies would co-opt the 'boutique' idea, as Accor did in 2007 with this 147 room, eight-floor place at the end of busy Soi 11. It's aimed at young, party-oriented tourists and is reasonable value. It looks contemporary enough with a lobby daubed in orange and white opening onto a 'look at me' bar. Down lounge-music-filled corridors the small rooms are, well, small. All have two single mattresses on a single base, which can be pushed apart only a few inches.

To explain this design we were told 'this is a boutique hotel'…but perhaps they should add 'mainly for couples and very close acquaintances.' Service was disorganised when we visited, but should improve. Rooms have both wi-fi and broadband cable internet.