Nine Place Sukhumvit 40 - Hostel

I’ve lived at Nine Place for long stays over many years, and the staff have been here a long time too. They work hard and are willing to help, and they do my laundry and clean my room thoroughly. For the modest amount I pay them, that’s worth it, and I feel my things are safe with them. They don’t speak English, but gestures and Google translate work fine. The big plus for me is that the hotel is quiet and safe. It’s on a small soi among many Thai residents, so there are always “eyes on the street” and no noisy tourists playing loud music. Khlong Toei also seems to be developing. There’s a Thai food hall across the street and a newer PTT shopping center a block away with more upscale food, an IT store, pharmacy, gas, and other things. Sukhumvit is a five-minute ride by Grab or motorcycle. The amenities are all okay: air conditioning, WiFi, hot water, mattress, power sockets, and good locks. You won’t get a mint on your pillow, but you aren’t paying five-star prices either. If you’re a foreigner looking for a safe, quiet long-stay base in a good location at a great price, Nine Place is hard to beat. P.S. I’m obviously not a Google fan, but I wanted to help the hotel.

The service was okay, but the room was less than okay. It’s a budget hotel, and if you don’t book online, they only offer a 12-hour stay. The hotel is also far from BTS stations and sits in a residential neighborhood. Overall, it was just okay, and I’d suggest not staying here.

For Sukhumvit, the price was very affordable. I paid 700 baht for one night, though booking online beforehand is advisable if you want to pay less. The place could use some improvement in hygiene.

A grubby place that seriously needs cleaning and a paint job. There were mattresses in the corridors, no windows, a noisy toilet, and the area wasn’t great. The hot water and air conditioning worked well, and the mattress was good.