Does anyone recognise any of these places recommended in a recent article in Britain's Telegraph newspaper? The first one is a hotel and the other three are restaurants.

 

Aloft Bangkok

A newcomer to Bangkok, this is a hip, contemporary hotel that is located downtown in Sukhumvit, walking distance from bars, restaurants and shops, and a free tuk-tuk ride to the nearest Sky Train and subway stations (0066 2207 7000; starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels).

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La Table de Tee

Currently Bangkok’s hottest ticket, La Table de Tee is the brainchild of innovative young chef Tee Kachonklin, who creates a different Franco-Thai tasting menu each day. Reservations are essential (69/5 Saladaeng Road; 2636 3220).

Brio

It might seem odd to eat Italian cuisine in Thailand, but chef Antonio Facchinetti’s passion for food is equalled only by his skill and imagination in preparing it – this is fine Italian dining at its best (Anantara Bangkok Riverside; 2476 0022).

Sala Rim Naam

Sala Rim serves lavish Thai tasting menus accompanied by classical Thai dancing performances. For a more tranquil, dance-free experience, dine alfresco by the river at Terrace Rim Naam (2437 6211).

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/9349183/Cruises-Thailands-river-of-kings.html

The Aloft is a nice hotel on Soi 11 near the Bed Supper Club. I have friends that stayed there and really liked it.

Brio: Anantara Riverside

 

I think this is the new name for what used to be the Marriott Riverside Hotel. It's quite a way from the main Sathorn/Silom/Suriwong drag, but you can get there by the hotel's river shuttles from Saphan Taksin. Never eaten at the restaurant but it will have to be something special to get me there when there are quite a few fine Italian restaurants nearer the centre of town.

 

Sala Rim Naam

 

This is part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel situated on the 'other' side of the river (the Peninsula side). You get there from the main hotel and its own shuttle boat. It's larger than many Thai restaurants and you can decide to eat inside with air conditioning or on the terrace by the river. The food is excellent, but it is expensive. For that price, I prefer something more intimate like The Blue Elephant by Surasak BTS station. But if price is no object and you want to impress friends, eating outside by the river at Sala Rim Naam in the cooler season is very special.