Just have to add to all the other glowing reviews: Focal Local is the epitome of "hidden gem!" This is the REAL Bangkok and it was exactly what we wanted to experience. It is tucked away in a local residential neighborhood across the river, but has easy access to the BTS train & the river boat pier, as well as tons of tasty food options up and down the main street. They have custom brochures outlining all of the wonderful local night/morning markets and food stalls you should visit, which was great since that is the kind of thing you really can't know as a tourist. They truly want to introduce you to the neighborhood! The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and happy to help us with any needs. We throughly enjoyed our delicious homemade Thai breakfast each morning in the beautiful open air, teak wood dinning room. I had a migraine one morning and they brought breakfast to the room for me. So kind! We also were able to get laundry done and it was quick (sent it out in the afternoon and it was back early the next morning). Everything came back perfect. Wifi worked well. We stayed in the Siamese room and it was beautiful: well appointed, simple & chic, with all the comforts including a wardrobe. The bathroom and shower were luxurious and extremely spacious. The bed was beyond comfortable, with multiple soft pillows and sheets. We knew other guests were there, but everything was quiet. We got take out one night and ate on the wrap around porch by candle light. Heavenly!