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Freewheeling Bangkok is a melting pot of experiences that run the gamut from awesome to awful. Whether you’re bedding down at a classically opulent hotel, letting your taste buds explore new territory at a Thai restaurant, or learning just what it means to party “Bangkok-style” at one … more of the city’s bars, the metropolis’s winding streets brim with opportunities to excite the senses. Unfortunately, the city’s “anything goes” attitude also means that Bangkok is jam-packed with rip-offs. Here, the expert editors at ShermansTravel.com help you navigate this famously gritty city by highlighting the musts.

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The Sukhothai smart splurge
Amid hushed tropical gardens and formal pools, this downtown gem caters to stylish travelers in need of high-tech amenities. The pool suites are a dream, as are the handful of exquisite restaurants.
South Sathorn Rd.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-344-8888; www.sukhothai.com
Tags: luxury | hotel | smart splurge | design | expensive
Siam Heritage great value
This hidden gem, steps away from Patpong’s notorious bars, features classy rooms decorated with authentic antiques; it manages to turn first-time guests into regulars, thanks to its excellent facilities, courteous staff, and affordable rates.
115/1 Surawong Rd.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-353-6101; www.thesiamheritage.com
Tags: family | hotel | budget | great value
Grand Palace and Wat Pho
The Palace is home to the sacred Emerald Buddha (but not the Royal Family) and a blend of intriguing Siamese and European architecture. Tranquil Wat Pho harbors a huge reclining Buddha and is the place to receive a traditional Thai massage.
Na Phra Lan Rd.; Bangkok; www.palaces.thai.net, www.watpho.com
Tags: international travel | architecture | culture | things to do | history
The Jim Thompson House
The exotic mansion of the man who brought Thai silk to the world's attention is a treat, with bustling tropical gardens and six traditional teak houses filled with art and antiques from around Southeast Asia.
Soi Kasemsam 2; Bangkok; 011-66-2-216-7368; www.jimthompsonhouse.com
Tags: international travel | architecture | culture | tour | things to do | history | art
Get a spa treatment smart splurge
Nothing beats a spa treatment or a traditional Thai massage at the end of a busy day of sightseeing. The Dusit Thani Hotel’s Devarana spa is equipped with private suites that include a steam room, floral bath, massage area, lounge, and shower room.
Dusit Thani Hotel; 946 Rama IV Rd.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-636-3596; www.devarana.com
Tags: international travel | spas | smart splurge | things to do
The Dome smart splurge
The epitome of stylish dining, this handful of venues delivers Mediterranean-based delicacies to...more
1055 Silom Rd.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-624-9555; www.thedomebkk.com
Tags: international travel | smart splurge | restaurant | expensive | global fusion
Erawan Tea Room
This plush eatery in a highbrow mall serves select teas and superb, old-style Thai dishes that...more
Erawan, 494 Ploenchit Rd.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-254-1234; www.erawanbangkok.com/tearoom.php
Tags: family | moderate | restaurant | brunch | thai | tea
Bed Supperclub smart splurge
All-white Bed is the epicenter of fashionable dining and clubbing. Lounge on beds and sofas and try to get the attention of the staff to order imaginative bottles of prime whiskeys. The music tends towards mainstream hip hop, electro and house.
26 Sukhumvit Soi 11; Bangkok; 011-66-2-651-3537; www.bedsupperclub.com
Tags: international travel | smart splurge | trendy | nightlife | dancing | lounge
Bamboo Bar
Bangkok’s definitive bar experience is at the Oriental Hotel. Enjoy award-winning cocktails amid a tropical film noir theme, wonder whether the attentive staff is telepathic, or simply enjoy Bangkok's best jazz.
Mandarin Oriental; 48 Oriental Ave.; Bangkok; 011-66-2-659-9000; www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
Tags: international travel | historic | nightlife | live music | hotel bar
OTOP
It's not a shop, it's an experience. The “One Tambon (village), One Product” initiative helps local communities preserve their heritage. Top-quality handicraft, textiles, food, and jewelry are among hundreds of inventive and affordable products.
Discovery Centre; Rama I Rd.; BTS Siam Square; Bangkok; www.doitung.org/maefahluang
Tags: family | moderate | shopping | jewelry | souvenirs | handicrafts
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