Tenface Bangkok The team behind this sleek boutique residence also created the late, great Playground!-the innovative design emporium. With its spare décor (black and white stencils of Thai numbers and mythical characters), it's minimalist, but not overly so. Some of the rooms are painted in a cheery yellow or red and wood floor give the 79 suites warmth. Guests also receive a box containing a SkyTrain card, a prepaid SIM card and an iPod with videos of Bangkok's top restaurants and attractions.
81 Soi Ruamrudee 2, 66-2/695-4242; tenfacebangkok.com; suites from Bt9,000.
