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Published on April 12, 2008

City of culture

Discover the City of Angels with the Metropolitan's "Bangkok in Style" package, which offers three nights' accommodation and plenty more for US$1,350 (Bt42,900) per person. Benefits include private airport transfers, visits to the Grand Palace and a Thai boxing stadium, an evening cultural show and a cooking class, along with massages, and breakfasts and dinner for two at Cy'an restaurant.

This small boutique hotel is on Sathorn Road - about five minutes on foot from Lumpini subway station.

Call (02) 625 3333 or e-mail res.bkk@metropolitan.como.bz.

Splash out in style

InterContinetal Bangkok brings the Songkran good cheer to downtown Bangkok, offering room rates of Bt4,950 and Bt5,450 per night for single and double occupancy respectively. Guests also enjoy a traditional jasmine garland, Buddha-bathing ceremony and water guns along with a 40-per-cent discount on food promotions at Espresso Brasserie or Cafe G.

The special package is valid through Tuesday. This luxury hotel is on Ploenchit Road in the heart of Bangkok's shopping district.

Call (02) 656 0077.

HUA HIN

Seaside hedonism

Leave the busy world behind and enjoy a relaxing break at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa with the "Simple Pleasures" package. Rates start at Bt6,000 per couple per night for a minimum stay of two nights and include buffet breakfast.

The promotion is valid through December 20.

Call (032) 708 028 or e-mail reservations.huahin@sheraton.com.

Party by the pool

Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa marks the Thai New Year with a splash, with a poolside Songkran Party tomorrow night featuring an international buffet dinner, cultural shows and a free-flow of selected beverages. The price is Bt1,990 per person and the fun starts at 7pm.

Call (032) 511 881.

TRAT

Free day at the beach

Book in to Centara Chaan Talay & Villas for one night, and get the second night free. Prices start at Bt4,950 per night for a One Bedroom Suite, Bt5,350 for a One Bedroom Family Suite and Bt6,950 for a Nature Spa Villa. Breakfast is included.

This new, all-suite resort is on Trat's southernmost beach with views of picturesque Koh Chang. The promotion is available until October 31.

Call (02) 101 1234 extension 1, or e-mail rsvncgh@chr.co.th. Visit www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com.

PATTAYA

Songkran special

Sheraton Pattaya Resort is offering a special rate over the Songkran holidays. Prices start from Bt6,600 per night for a Garden Room for a minimum stay of three nights and include buffet breakfast for two, complementary one-way shuttle van to downtown Pattaya, and free hi-speed Internet at the business centre.

The promotion is valid through April 21. Call (038) 259 888 or

e-mail sheraton.pattaya@sheraton.com.

KRABI

Conference on the coast

Do business in style at Centara Hotels and Resorts in Krabi, Phuket and Koh Samui. A single-night meeting package starts at Bt7,000 (Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi), Bt2,400 (Centara Karon Resort Phuket) and Bt6,000 (Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui). The prices cover accommodation for one night, breakfast, set lunch plus refreshment break. The promotion is valid for a minimum of 30 people and is good through August 31.

Call (02) 769 1234, extension 6570 and 6714, or e-mail

ancheerate@chr.co.th.