DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok

Located in a buzzy shopping district, this upscale, modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from a skytrain station and 7 km from Erawan Shrine, a Hindu gilded statute of Brahma. Featuring muted palettes and natural wood furnishings, the polished rooms come with Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screens and minibars, plus rainfall showers, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Upgraded units add sitting areas with sofabeds; suites include living rooms and minifridges. Parking is free. An all-day diner offers a buffet with regional and international fare, and a bar serves drinks beside an outdoor pool on the 7th floor. Other perks include a business center.