Royal Rattanakosin Hotel - Near Grand Palace & Khaosan Road

Great location, clean, and a good breakfast buffet. Although the hotel is a bit old, the price is incredibly cheap and it's very clean. It's super close to Khao San Road, and the night market there is really wild – something you don't see often! It's also very near the Grand Palace, which is really convenient. Plus, it's quiet and not noisy.

Great location with convenient transportation. Breakfast was decent; we had a delicious tom yum soup one morning. The front desk staff speak Chinese, so communication was seamless. The showerhead in the room was a bit startling, making a loud noise when first turned on. The room was generally quiet from street noise, but on the second and third nights, we heard birds (the type in Thailand that squawk all night) calling out continuously. The male staff member who handled luggage storage at the entrance was very helpful; he enthusiastically helped us navigate to the pier when we asked about boat terminals.

It's been a long time since I stayed in such a bad hotel. The location near the Grand Palace was the main reason I booked it, and at over 200 baht, it wasn't cheap. The good points are the great location, close to the pier for easy boat access, although it's far from the subway. The hotel lobby is large and cool, and it's easy to get a taxi right outside on the main road. However, there are too many downsides. Firstly, it's very old, both the soft and hard furnishings. Any past glory doesn't matter now. The TV was taped up with clear tape, probably because the screen was about to fall off. It didn't even turn on, only showing one channel, and I couldn't change it. I don't know if the remote was broken or if the batteries were dead, but I couldn't watch TV at all. Secondly, there was a rumbling noise in the room, 24 hours a day, even with the air conditioning off. I think it was the pipes in the ceiling constantly making noise, which seriously affected my sleep. I was too tired to complain, so I just put up with it for two nights. Thirdly, the Wi-Fi wouldn't connect. Not only did I have to type a long string of uppercase and lowercase letters, but it kept saying 'line disconnected' or something similar. I never managed to use their internet during my two-day stay. The refrigerator was crooked with a broken corner, and the power outlets were loose. Does a hotel this size not have any maintenance? It just looks like they've given up. There are no snack bars or shops nearby, just one 7-Eleven. The service from the staff was also mediocre. On the second day, they just replaced the trash can and put in two bottles of water. The bed wasn't made, and the room wasn't cleaned at all. The only highlight was the breakfast, which was good with plenty of choices and fresh food. The breakfast items changed daily, and the restaurant staff were nice. In summary, if this hotel wants to regain its former glory, it needs a complete renovation, otherwise, it will just get more and more bad reviews. The massage parlor was closed; I don't know if it's out of business.