Let me be upfront: this place is not new, and it doesn't pretend to be. The pool could be cleaner, and housekeeping is hit or miss — some days the room gets proper attention, other days it's a quick once-over. If you're looking for polished, freshly renovated resort perfection, this isn't it.
But here's why I keep coming back.
The building itself has real character. It's aged a bit, sure, but there's a vibe to it that newer, blander properties simply don't have. And the views — almost every room has a great one, which is not something most hotels can claim.
The beds are genuinely comfortable, which matters more than people admit. Staff are friendly and easygoing without being intrusive. Prices are very fair, both for the rooms and in the restaurant — the beer bucket in my photo was 165 baht, which is hard to argue with. There are local cafés and bars within walking distance, but the area stays quiet at night.
So: tired in places, definitely. But it's one of the few hotels I actually return to on a regular basis, and I think that says more than a spotless pool would.