cost me 450 thb to get from the airport to the hotel by taxi because upon arrival, I saw no shuttle for the hotel like this site advertises. I asked other hotel shuttle drivers and they said that this hotel does not offer shuttle service... how convenient because other travel sites advertise that this is a service they offer as well!
Called the hotel and got hung up on. Was not about to call back as roaming charges are ridiculous.
The reception clerk didn't even look up at me and greet me as I walked in the door... was too busy doing something at the desk.
He asked if I was checking in... duh... I have a huge backpack on, while still looking down.
FINALLY he looks up at me - only because he has to get some money from me to pay a deposit. Fine whatever, take my card. get told I will get my deposit back in about 10 working days... I will believe that when I see it.
He hands over my key, doesn't tell me what floor I am staying on or where the elevator is or how to get to the room itself. I look around and find the elevator myself and before entering, I ask him which floor I am going to be on, he tells me, but again, couldn't be bothered to face me.
the hallway was hot as theres no A/C running through it was clean.
the room... the floor board skirting was mouldy and tearing away in some places. thankfully there was hot water for my shower and A/C that worked extrememly well for them to have a shot at redeeming themselves.
2 complimentary bottles of water, a plus... everything else you have to pay for.. fair enough.
the wifi connection was pretty good, no complaints there.
view wasn't all that great... a building and the parking lot...
the bed was a bit hard and uncomfortable, I guess that's how they like their beds in asia because for the rest of my trip I didn't get to sleep in one soft bed, but I slept well as I was exhausted from the trip and the night out I had after a freshen up.
if you're taking the bus or taxi, it is a short walk from the hotel to the top of the road, just a heads up!
check out was a breeze. quick and hassle free... had a check out reception clerk who was a bit more friendlier than the check in guy who did thank me for staying.
comparing this to previous trips I have taken, I don't want to say its the worst, but I cant think of any others that have made me this glum about staying in a hotel.