The Renakse hotel, very near to the Royal palace. Its ambience is very "Indochine" but service is the most laid back I have ever experienced. In 1997 a major renovation was carried out and prices doubled . I hope the ornate wooden panelling in the rooms is still intact.

Renakse Hotel, to the east of the palace grounds. Certain areas within the palace including, reasonably enough, the king's residential quarters, are off limits to the general public, but much of the complex is accessible. A sign at the gate--doubtless soon to be removed as security improves--informs the visitor that guns and explosives are not to be taken within!