The Continent Hotel Sukhumvit / Asok BTS Bangkok

In a high-rise adjacent to Asok Skytrain station, this plush hotel is a 15-minute Skytrain ride from shopping at the MBK Center. Chic, contemporary rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod/iPhone docks and flat-screen TVs, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas and/or panoramic city views; suites include living rooms. Room service is offered. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's an intimate lobby bar, a split-level cocktail bar and a refined restaurant serving Asian-Italian fusion cuisine. Additional amenities include a gym, and a rooftop pool with a poolside bar.