House of Passion Amphawa  

Canal-side in Amphawa, this boutique hotel sits steps from the famous Amphawa Floating Market and close to the Maeklong Railway Market and Samut Songkhram Provincial Stadium. It's also within easy reach of Wat Tham Nimit, and -- according to local listings -- a short ride from Wat Arun, Asiatique the River Front and Wat Pho.

Meticulously styled in vintage fashion with Oriental influences, the hotel feels like a private gallery of antiques. The 29 air-conditioned rooms mix modern comforts and nostalgia — think flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers and rainfall showers with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open onto quiet canal-side views for calm, photogenic mornings.

Dip in the outdoor pool, rent a bicycle to explore the markets, or fire up the on-site barbecue area. There’s a bar and a café for late-afternoon drinks and coffee runs. Free Wi-Fi runs across the property, free self-parking is available, and the tour desk can help book local excursions.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers luggage storage and a safe-deposit box, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with local flavors on the menu. A café handles lighter bites and coffee, while the bar/lounge is set for evening drinks. Limited room service is also available.