Two spots we've enjoyed on the island of Phuket are Club Bamboo (above) and Connect Guesthouse (below).

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We do not aim to make this site a complete hotel guide, but we're happy to recommend several establishments whose hospitality we've enjoyed.

BANGKOK

Babylon, 34 Soi. Nandha (Sathorn 1), South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120,
Phone: 0 2679 7984; 0 2213-2108; Fax: 0 2679 7986

There are two Babylons, adjacent and affiliated, but with separate entrances. Babylon Sauna includes a restaurant, pool, and a very good gym as well as sauna and lots of friendly men. Babylon Barracks is a hotel; rooms are spartan but stylish, with shared baths and a comfortable breakfast area. An overnight stay includes admission to all the sauna facilities.

Pinnacle Lumpini Hotel, 17 Soi Ngam Duphli, Rama 4 Rd., Bangkok 10120,
Phone: 0 2287 0112; Fax: 0 2287 3420

Part of the Pinnacle chain, the Pinnacle Lumpini is not a gay hotel, but is gay-friendly. It's a 10 minute walk from Babylon, a short cab ride from the Silom district, and within walking distance of a Sky Train station.

Tarntawan Palace, 119/5-10 Sirawong Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500
Phone: 0 2238 2620; Fax: 0 2238 3228; Email: tarntawan@tarntawan.com

The best-known hotel for gay visitors to Bangkok, centrally located in the Silom district.

PATONG BEACH, PHUKET

Club Bamboo, 247/1-8 Nanai Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150,
Phone: 66-76 345 345-7; Fax: 66-76 345 099

Club Bamboo is a small gay-friendly, but not specifically gay, resort nestled quietly among palm trees on the outskirts of Patong town. It has a pool, sauna, small fitness center, 33 rooms, and several suites. Club Bamboo is a short cab ride or a 20-minute walk from town, with free shuttle service.

Connect Guesthouse and Cafe, 125/8-9 Rath-U-Thit Rd., Paradise Complex, Patong Beach
Phone/fax: 0 7629 4195; Email: connect@beachpatong.com

Right in the center of Patong, Connect combines a friendly restaurant, cyber cafe, and guesthouse. We've also enjoyed their Gay Day excursion to one of the islands, currently every Thursday.