296 Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

Next to Ratchathewi Skytrain station, this streamlined hotel is 3 km from the bustling Pratunam Market and 6 km from the 18th-century Grand Palace. Straightforward rooms have flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living rooms. Room service and Wi-Fi are available. There are 3 restaurants serving Brazilian, Chinese or Vietnamese cuisine. Other amenities include a lobby bar, a bakery and a coffee shop. There's also an outdoor pool, a game room and a gym. Massages are available.

243 Ruamjit Alley, Cha-am, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

Across the street from Cha-Am Beach, this polished hotel in a modern, colorfully accented building is 5 km from Cha-Am Forest Park. Laid-back rooms feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players, plus minibars and Wi-Fi access; most have balconies or terraces. Upgraded rooms add beach or pool views; some have direct pool access. Room service is available. There's a casual buffet-style restaurant/bar with a terrace. Other amenities include a rooftop pool, and a kids' pool with a waterslide, plus a gym, a hot tub, a sauna and a playground. Garage parking can be arranged.

9/1 Moo3 Thamakham Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

Surrounded by gardens, this luxe, exotic hotel on the River Kwai is next to the famous bridge from the movie. The warmly decorated rooms have wood furnishings, and offer Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, and balconies with river views. All provide minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites include living rooms; some have loft bedrooms and/or whirlpool tubs. There are 7 restaurants and bars, including a pool bar next to 1 of 2 outdoor pools. Other amenities include a gym, tennis courts, and a spa with a sauna and Thai massage. Activities like canoeing and golf are offered. Biking trails are on-site.

6 Soi Phetchaburi 15, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

In a modern tower across the street from the Platinum Fashion Mall, this high-end hotel is a 6-minute walk from lively Pratunam Market and a 10-minute walk from Ratchaprarop Skytrain station. Offering balconies with city views, the airy, understated rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screens and sitting areas, as well as microwaves, minifridges and dining areas. Suites add full kitchens with washers; an upgraded suite provides an open-air shower. Kids age 11 and under (1 per room) stay at no charge with a parent. A breakfast buffet is free. There's a sleek gym, a hot tub and a sauna, along with an outdoor saltwater pool with a sundeck and loungers.

117, 74 Takiab Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand

A 5-minute walk from Cicada Market, this contemporary resort is also 3 km Khao Takiab Beach and 5 km from Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. Stylish modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docks, plus minibars, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and balconies. Upgraded rooms offer hillside, pool or sea views, and 1- or 2-bedroom suites add separate sitting areas, and some have whirlpool tubs. Room service is available 24/7. Breakfast, parking and a shuttle service to downtown Hua Hin are complimentary. Dining options include a restaurant, 2 bars and a wine lounge. There's also a spa, a gym, a kids' club and a saltwater pool.