Alongkorn hotel by SB

The people were polite, and the location worked well for business and the railway market. My room itself was just okay and had no view; the windows were opaque. I was on the second floor with heavy bags, and there’s no elevator, so I rated it three stars.

You can park indoors, and there’s automatic laundry. The ground floor has a 24-hour coffee bar with juice, ice and clean utensils, plus larger-than-usual water bottles in the rooms. There’s also a kitchen with normal prices, open until 8pm. The hotel is right by the market and recommended food spots. The room was spacious and had enough amenities for a three-star stay, but the quality felt limited. The structure seemed a bit old and untidy. I think the rooms should be renovated before being offered for short stays. There’s no lift.

I checked in at 2pm for a three-night stay, but left at 5pm that same day. I’d suggest coming for a day trip to see the train, then heading out of town.

The fish ponds all around the reception floor were a nice, unusual touch. My room was spacious and clean, and the location made it easy to walk to the main sights and market, with lots of places to eat nearby. Service felt a little chaotic, but the staff were trying their best, which I appreciated. I stayed one night before going on to Bangkok, and would recommend it.