Bansuansomboon

The location is handy, about a 700 m walk from Mon Bridge, but there’s no shared area. Our four-person room felt dated and didn’t look like the Agoda photos, so it seems overrated there. Breakfast was very basic, and the stay overall felt a bit rough.

Ban Suan Somboon sounds like a cozy spot for classic Thai food, the sort of place where the kitchen puts care into its dishes. You can picture fragrant herbs and spices, a bowl of hot tom yum with its spicy, sour, savory mix, or creamy green curry with chicken or vegetables. That said, a well-known “local gem” can get crowded, and a fiery chili dish might test your spice tolerance. That’s part of the Thai food experience, though. Ban Suan Somboon seems like a friendly place to relax over home-style cooking, with each dish carrying a little warmth and care.

It’s handy for the wooden bridge and there’s a car park. The room was spacious and looked clean, but I didn’t feel it was worth the price. I couldn’t sleep well because I was itchy all over for some reason, and the thin walls let the dogs’ barking through the night.

We had two triple rooms, both comfortable, with new, quiet air conditioners. They were good value, though don’t expect a view. The twins at reception were especially sweet and helpful.