['Phrom Phong is a BTS Skytrain station on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, where the train runs directly overhead. The area around Soi 39 has a calmer, wealthier and more Japanese character than the lower sois, with EmQuartier mall as a landmark for dining and shopping. Guests step out of their hotel, up the stairs, and are on a train in three minutes, which is why many choose to stay here. The trade-off is noise, exhaust and pavements that can be cracked, flooded or blocked by parked motorbikes depending on the hour.', 'By 9pm, Phrom Phong feels relaxed: Japanese salarymen finishing dinner at EmQuartier and families heading home. It suits first-time visitors who want food, a massage, a bar and a train within easy reach, as well as business travellers who prefer not to rely on taxis. With 86 hotels within 500 m, 340 within 1 km and 874 within 2 km, there is a wide choice for a stay near Phrom Phong.']