"A tucked-away teakwood enclave on the confluence of the Chao Phraya and Bangkok Noi canal that feels like a village within the city: 18 pared-back but cozy rooms occupy small teak homes set amid banana groves and narrow alleys, and ground-floor spaces house a Thai restaurant (IMM, which offers a nine-course tasting menu) and specialty coffee shop Arch. Its low-slung, village-like layout creates a peaceful hideaway just across the river from landmark sights such as Wat Pho and the Grand Palace." - Chris Schalkx