Hotel Sawasdee, Bangkok

Sawasdee Smile Inn invites you to the land of smiles! The Thai nature shines through in our way of expressing welcome to our guests from near and far. Your budget may be small but here you will find warmth and hospitality at a price you can afford. Remember that a smile costs nothing but brings much to those who receive it.Formerly a quiet local area with just a few budget guest houses, the Banglamphu area and famous Khao San Road have become an obligatory stop on the twenty-something travel trail, with cheap guest houses, street cafes, music shops, boutiques and bars. Over the last few years the area has become a tourist attraction in its own right given impetus by the novel The Beach which features Khao San Road. It's untypical of Bangkok and yet the back streets nearby retain some of their old fashioned Thai charm. Accommodation used to be very basic but many guest houses are now upgrading with air-conditioning, pools and better quality rooms catering to a wider family market, at very reasonable rates. An extensive market, good cheap restaurants and the international mix of travellers and locals from different backgrounds make it an interesting place to visit or stay.