If our sexy cover story gets you in the mood for romance in a whole new setting, why not enjoy a discount weekend away without leaving the city? With Bangkok hotels languishing for lack of occupancy and rolling out some amazing deals for residents, the temptation has never been greater.

Central

Be at the heart of the action with these downtown options.

Banyan Tree Bangkok

Deal: From B3,120 for a deluxe room (room only); or from B7,080 for two nights with breakfast and a credit worth the second night’s room rate (from around B3,540) for use at hotel food outlets and spa.
Romance factor: Don’t miss dinner at the rooftop restaurant Vertigo for breathtaking views and hearty steaks. You’ll need your strength, after all.
21/100 South Sathorn Rd., 02-679-1200, www.banyantree.com

Four Seasons Bangkok

Deal: From B5,200 for three nights in a Superior room during weekends, with breakfast. There is also a third-night-free promotion starting at B7,800 per night.
Romance factor: Classic ambience and fancy food, plus a view of the Polo Club and its horse race course, which could prove inspiring.
155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-88-66, 02-650-2650, www.fourseasons.com/bangkok 

Pullman Bangkok King Power

Deal: From B2,465 with B500 credit to spend at hotel outlets.
Romance factor: If you need a lot of bells and whistles, there’s plenty of entertainment in the King Power Duty Free complex, such as shopping (at the Duty Free), shows (at the Aksara Theatre), and drinks (at Wine Pub).
8/2 Rangnam Rd., Phayathai, 02-680-9999, www.pullmanbangkokingpower.com

Sukhumvit

And if you get bored of each other, at least you can eat and shop away the emptiness.

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

Deal: From B4,500 per night for one of 45 deluxe rooms, Fri-Sun only.
Romance factor: Rooms are luxurious and BarSu is a good place to hang out before getting funky.
250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8888, www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com

The Landmark Bangkok

Deal: From about US$90++ for single room with upgrade to Club Floor with breakfast, access to Club Room, evening cocktail, free use of Fitness First, three-hour boardroom usage per day (not that you’ll need it) and late check-out till 6pm (you might need it). Valid check in Friday and check out Monday through Dec 31,2010.
Romance factor: After a carnivorous dinner at RR&B, you can head back to your room or cross the street for more meat in Nana.
138 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-254-0404, www.landmarkbangkok.com

S31 Hotel

Deal: Buy-one-get-one-free. B6,950 for a duplex suite with breakfast.
Romance factor: Bathroom with clear glass walls. Enough said.
545 Sukhumvit 31, 02-260-1111, www.s31hotel.com 

Riverside

What better way to spark the romance than sunset views over the Chao Phraya. 

Shangri-La Bangkok

Deal: From B5,850 for a deluxe room with breakfast and arrival limo airport transfer.
Romance factor: A dinner on the banks of the Chao Phraya could potentially be one of the most romantic you’ll ever have.
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, Charoenkrung Rd., 02-236-7777, www.shangri-la.com/bangkok 

Peninsula Bangkok

Deal: River Escape package starts from B3,000 for a river-view room, daily breakfast, 25% discount at food outlets and the spa and a choice of room upgrade, a dinner for two or a 50-minute aromatherapy massage for two. Valid through Jul 31.
Romance factor: The Peninsula has never been cheaper—grab it! And trust us, the view from the upper floors is stunning.
333 Charoen Nakorn Rd., Klongsan, 02-861-2888, www.peninsula.com/bangkok

Chatrium Suites

Deal: B4,700 for Chatrium Club Room with breakfast, access to Club Lounge, two-hour use of meeting room per stay, laundry service for two pieces per day, evening cocktail and canape, and late check-out till 6pm.
Romance factor: Newest hotel on the riverside, so you might want to be the first to break in these new beds.
28 Charoenkrung Soi 70, 02-307-8888, www.chatrium.com 

Boutique

Small and intimate, these are perfect for a budget weekend tryst. 

Shanghai Mansion

Deal: B5,600 for seven nights with daily breakfast. Valid through Jul 31.
Romace factor: With their amazing Chinese décor, you can pretend you’re a 1920s Shanghai couple—for a whole week.
479-481 Yaowarat Rd., Samphantawong, 02-221-2121, www.shanghaimansion.com 

HQ Hostel

Deal: B499 per bunk bed and B1,700 per room
Romance factor: Chic and cheerful. The kink potential is high as the large room with the option to share allows you to bring a lot of partners—or find new ones.
5/3-4, Silom Soi 3, Silom Rd., 02-233-1598, www.hqhostel.com

 
The Heritage Baan Silom

Deal: From B1,200 (room only) and B1,800 (with breakfast), with free internet.
Romance factor: The Sino-Portuguese décor is reminiscent of vintage living in Silom one hundred years ago.
Baan Silom, Silom Soi 19, www.theheritagebaansilom.com 

The Mini Thonglor

Deal: From B999 for S room, B1,350 for M room and B1,450 for L room, with breakfast.
Romance factor: Nice, small and clean. A good option to still have your cake even if you are too drunk to drive home.
44/1-2 Soi Thonglor 13, Thonglor, 02-185-3953/4, www.theminihotel.com/thonglor

Imm Fusion

Deal: B2,000 for two nights in a Superior room with breakfast and one BTS one-day pass ticket per room per stay. 
Romance factor: A rare Arabian/Moroccan-style accommodation in Bangkok, so you can be a sheikh—you’ll just need to populate your own harem.
1594/50 Sukhumvit Rd., Phrakanong, 02-331-5555, www.immhotel.com

Elsewhere

While you’re exploring your partner, why not explore another part of Bangkok?

Northgate Ratchayothin

Deal: B2,500 for studio and B5,000 for two-bedroom suite with daily breakfast and WiFi. Valid through Jul 31.
Romance factor: If you work at SCB or Unilever, this is across from your office (hello lunchtime quickies!). And bustling Suzuki Avenue and Major Ratchayothin are nearby for when you need to replenish the calories you’ve spent.
248 Ratchadapisek Rd., Chatuchak, 02-939-7949, www.northgatebangkok.com