The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam

A 1-minute walk from a ferry terminal, this contemporary hotel is 2 minutes' walk from Pratunam Market and 7 km from the Grand Palace. Sophisticated rooms with colorful decor offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and desks; some add sitting areas. Corner rooms have panoramic city views, and family suites add extra beds. There's a Chinese restaurant, a sushi bar and a buffet eatery, plus a casual sports bar, and a lobby lounge serving cocktails and coffee. Other amenities include a fitness center, a spa, and a rooftop pool with a sundeck.