The Princess Village

Frommer's Review

If you've wondered what sleeping in Jim Thompson's House or in a Thai Palace might be like, try the regal Princess Village. Traditional teak houses from Ayutthaya have been restored and placed around lushly planted ponds and garden dotted with comfortable Thai salas. Each room is on stilts (some above private lotus ponds) and use-worn stairs lead up to large verandas where they serve complimentary afternoon tea and cakes. Inside each picturesque pavilion, you'll find a grand teak bed covered in embroidered silk, antique furniture and fine artwork. Small, carved dressing tables and spacious bathrooms contain painted ceramics, silverware, a porcelain dish, a large khlong jar for water storage, and other Thai details side-by-side with modern conveniences. Traditional shuttered windows on all sides have no screens, but lacy mosquito netting and a ceiling fan, combined with sea breezes, create fine ventilation. There is air-conditioning for skeptics.

Facilities:
Restaurant; Jeep and motorcycle rental; tour desk; daily Chinese tea service on your veranda; massage; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.