Style on a shoestring in Thailand

*Imm Eco hostel, Chiang Mai*

Set in a huge tropical garden, close to the centre of Chiang Mai, the
new Imm Eco hostel is about as far as you can get from a traditional
hostel.  The hostel, which opened within the last three months, is
created with ecological and environmental awareness. There are 71 rooms,
all decorated in contemporary Thai-style, with wooden floors and
furniture.  Guests can choose to stay in a dormitory with up to 12 beds
or in a double room with private bathroom.

The hostel has its own swimming pool, set in the tropical gardens, a
library and gallery, television room with dvd player and 24 hour
convenience store. A shuttle service is provided to nearby downtown
Chiang Mai and bicycles are also available for hire.

The Imm Eco hostel costs from £19 per night for a twin room with private
bathroom. Return flights to Chiang Mai cost from £485 with Sri Lankan
Airways via Colombo.  Book with STA Travel; http://www.statravel.co.uk/ or call 0871 230 8512.

*Lub d Hotel, Bangkok*

Designed by one of Thailand's leading hotel designers, the Lub d hostel
is a stylish and contemporary place to stay in the centre of Bangkok.
The hostel has four room types including 12 bedroom dormitories and
double rooms with queen size beds and private bathrooms; all rooms have
air conditioning, towels and amenities.

There is a women only zone and a theatre with flatscreen television and
comfy beanbags. The hostel's café, the Yellow Donut café and bar, serves
breakfast and free popcorn. The lobby of the hostel offers free 24 hour
internet facilities where guests can show their photographs on a big
screen.

A room with a queen size bed and private bathroom, costs from £20 per
night. Return flights to Bangkok with Sri Lankan Airways cost from £399
via Colombo. Book at http://www.statravel.co.uk/
or call 0871 230 8512.

Ends 14 July  2008

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