<\/span><\/h5>\nWe took a little break from 5-star luxury with this staycation. Well, you should have seen Mr Wren\u2019s expression when I told him I\u2019d booked in at an old porn cinema! Haha, it\u2019s all in the best possible taste these days. \u2063<\/p>\n
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Found deep in the old city area of Bang Rak, up a side alley, past the lady selling fish and a trolly of cooked duck, and don\u2019t forget to duck under the wires hanging low, is a small hotel with a BIG past. \u2063
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\nIt does not get any more authentic than this. It\u2019s the contrast between the old and the new ways. Life continues here largely unchanged, and on offer is a perfect way to explore this downtown city location from all the modern comforts of your heritage stay. \u2063
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\nIf you are a foodie, you will love the access to local eateries featured in the Michelin Guide 2020 such as Baan Somtum Prachak and Heng Piew. But even better you can order at the hotel Sanyod duck and it will be delivered to your table without the queues. \u2063
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\nOnce a casino, this theatre has reinvented itself in many ways. In the 1980\u2019s it was a cinema showing movies of dubious artist content and porn movies were the offers of the day. \u2063
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\nWe choose the red suite room, at the back of the theatre. It\u2019s a spacious room with a comfy, enormous bed, gorgeous wooden floorboards and old beams, and Interesting artwork which reflects its lively heritage.\u2063 Just be aware the bathroom is on the theme and two cubicles!
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\nThere is no view but that\u2019s because this place is tucked away out of sight on purpose. It\u2019s discrete, nowadays a funky, fun establishment and I would recommend it as a great Bangkok staycation option.<\/p>\n
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\u2063The Prince Theatre Heritage Stay website is found here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>Chakrabongse Villas<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\nIf there was one place that everyone wanted to know \u2018how was it?<\/i>\u2019 It was ultra-exclusive luxury\u00a0 <\/span>Chakrabongse Villas with only four suites and three Moroccan-themed rooms.\u00a0 <\/span>This small and intimate hotel has a big reputation and we were not disappointed, neither by the setting nor by dinner. My Bangkok friends described it as V VIP.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.littlewanderingwren.com\/staging\/8794\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chakrabongse-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1170%2C1170&ssl=1\")
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Tucked away behind large gates on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Old Town Bangkok we really enjoyed this location. It was great being able to walk to the Flower Market and Siam Museum, the Grand Palace is a short stroll, but better by tuk-tuk. The hotel is a member of Secret Retreats.<\/span><\/p>\nOnce inside the grounds, we find the former royal residence, and the guest rooms are set amidst enchanting tropical gardens, with a secluded swimming pool and the restaurant found on the riverside terraces. <\/span><\/p>\n