Hip Inn Coffee

I’ve stayed at Hip Inn twice, for nine days once and five days another time, and I’ll definitely come back. It was a welcoming place to return to after medical treatment. I wasn’t there for sightseeing, exactly. The big, clean room had a comfortable bed, a good shower, a small fridge with bottled water, and a closet for airing or hanging clothes. Lots of windows made it bright, but I could block the light when I wanted to sleep late. The hotel was quiet and relaxed, with an easy-going feel and a homey touch from all the eclectic decorations. I dislike generic hotels, especially for longer stays, but B&Bs and guest houses don’t suit my odd hours either. This was just right. Downstairs, the coffee shop/café had an interesting mix of furniture and decorations, a nice place to work on scrapbooks or write letters. The espresso drinks were top shelf. Around the hotel there were all kinds of curios, from toy Volkswagen busses to Vespa scooters and old typewriters. The polished concrete floors gave the older building a modern feel and avoided the dust, mildew, and bugs that gather in carpets. The coffee and tea were great, too. Staff were helpful and cooperative even though I don’t speak Thai. We used Google translate to arrange taxis and send laundry out. It’s close to the airport, and a medium walk into "downtown". There’s a family-run noodle cart across the street and a great open-air hot pot restaurant down the street. I didn’t have much I disliked, though a public wireless computer printer and more breakfast variety would have been handy.