Fodor's Expert Review Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel

Ideal for travelers seeking an artsy, off-the-beaten-track experience, this cute boutique guesthouse is in the old Phra Nakhon district. The owner is an artist and it shows in the colorful hall spaces and the retro-casual rooms' individually painted murals and soap-carving, cooking, and sewing classes held for guests. If you stay here, it's a good idea to print out the website's Thai directions for taxi drivers, as many of them have difficulty finding the place.