Daraya Boutique Hotel

Daraya proves you can stay in the heart of Siam without the noise. It sits on Soi Kasemsan 3, a narrow lane of guesthouses, noodle shops and laundries. National Stadium BTS, MBK and the malls of Siam Square are all within walking distance, and the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and the Yelo Arthouse gallery and café are close by. Jim Thompson House, the teak home of the American silk king, is just around the corner.

Every room includes a French press and Chiang Mai coffee, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, bathrobes, slippers, and a few books. King rooms are genuinely spacious at 41 square metres and feature balconies.

Some of the best coffee on the lane is right downstairs. The all-day restaurant serves traditional Thai specialities and Western favourites in a relaxed, tablecloth-free room. Up on the roof, a breezy lounge inspired by New York terraces is the place for cocktails, cold beer and light bites as the sun goes down.

Unwind after a morning at MBK in the rooftop pool, and book massages in the hotel's treatment room.