Good place to stay in Nong Khai?

Post by **upeka** » February 23, 2006, 4:09 am

Paul wrote:The last time someone started slagging all the hotels off in one town - it turned out that he had a vested interest in one of the others - funnily enough
I wonder if this is the case again -

Just wondering

I dont have a vested interest - there is plenty of decent accomodation in Nong Kai. Huan-Lai 042-413597 (close to the danish baker), Janhorm Apt (042-460293): for those looking for music/night clug - go to the Thai-Laos Riverside 042602637 (similar price range as the Pantawee but no internet) ....no reason to stay in the tourist traps... it is a rule when you travel: for some reason one always ends up intially in the traps.-...

Post by **Paul** » February 23, 2006, 11:47 am

upeka wrote:[ ....no reason to stay in the tourist traps... it is a rule when you travel: for some reason one always ends up intially in the traps.-...

Thats what we are here for on this forum

as many have attested to

Post by **farang** » February 23, 2006, 5:03 pm

huan lai appartment on bantaeng chit rd,no internet no resterant,400b night 3500+ per month+water/e, rooms look like lotus condo in udon,not bad ,but noisy. good bar/resterant on same soi the "u and me bar" open all night......
janhorn apt iv been told its a bit old and rundown(iv not stayed at janhorn)

Post by **upeka** » February 23, 2006, 5:11 pm

farang wrote:huan lai appartment on bantaeng chit rd,no internet no resterant,400b night 3500+ per month+water/e, rooms look like lotus condo in udon,not bad ,but noisy. good bar/resterant on same soi the "u and me bar" open all night......
janhorn apt iv been told its a bit old and rundown(iv not stayed at janhorn)

yes, huan lai is pretty good - but the monthly rate is more like 7500 if I remembere ..but that was during high season...

Post by **charley** » March 15, 2006, 11:51 pm

BangkokButcher wrote:I would have to recommend the Pantawee hotel:

http://hotel.pantawee.com/

Nice enough rooms and you even get a pc and dvd player in your room, just incase you need them .

Stayed there in the block near the "pool" twice now on seperate visits.

Last one a few weeks ago the room internet did not work. Various suitably frowning "workers" came to try to solve the problem at various hours of the day/evening.

Every one of them left & shrugged their shoulders. Even mentioned it (after 4 days of people trooping in & out of room) to reception counter staff in front of the katoey boss & the GM was there as well. They couldn't give a rats arse about my question - you pay for the services as part of the rate...the dvd player wasn't working either & neither was the PC/DVD in the next room...

Will not be recommending it to anyone, the food was crap & "service" in general was below that.. stay elsewhere from my humble opinion.

Post by **beer monkey** » March 16, 2006, 12:11 am

was anything working ?

Post by **farang** » March 16, 2006, 12:33 am

the hotel was upgraded last year! new everything ..bit strange thats its no good now...
i stayed there in november for one night (to drunk/lazy to go home)and it was fine...

Post by **jason** » August 29, 2006, 12:27 am

Pantawee has got a HIGLY obnoxious drunk manager (flamingly gay..not that would matter). I think he he is involved with the transgendered owner......depending on how you get along, your room rates vary...

Also, there is considerable night traffic at the hotel - and the staff makes sure they are marking up those services ...lots of real low life hanging out there...

The ADSL service is intermittent...no one knows anything, except a kid that somehow keeps it running. ADSL cables in the rooms are often defect...(I had to venture out and get my own cable).

The Pantawee is completely overpriced for what it is offering...I would stay away and use anyone of the almost free internet cafes that actually let you plug in your notebook computer for around 30 baht/hour...

My advice: stay away from the dump!

My two cents about Pantawee:
Have to agree totally with the above - the management at Pantawee is
rude and a little hostile, the staff seems to hate working there,
and the katoey owner is just downright mean to everyone. She seems to
particularly despise foreigners. Also, the rooms, service and food are much
more expensive than elsewhere in Nong Khai. To be fair, the farang food
is pretty good though.

About Mut Mee:
Your mileage may vary, but I really like it there. The mosquito are a
huge problem, yes, but a little DEET takes care of that. I have always
found a great mix of people there, and I like the food. Some of the rooms
are rustic, but the charm of the garden makes up for it IMO.

There is another place nearby Mut Mee called Dick and Dao's, which
is a bar that also rents rooms. I've dropped in to have a beer a few
times, the couple that runs it is pretty nice. Never stayed there, though,
so I don't know how nice the rooms are.

Post by **arjay** » August 29, 2006, 10:22 am

I've had similar poor experiences at the Pantawee. I've since stayed at Janhorm Apartments. They are OK, cheap and well located, and with a car park.

They are at 479 Soi Srichmchuen. Tel: 042 460293

Post by **willyboy** » August 30, 2006, 10:44 am

Are there places in nong khai where you can stay that overlook the river mekhong? Is nong khai a long way from Udon?
Thanks

Post by **BKKSTAN** » August 30, 2006, 11:21 am

There are several places on the river!Depends on your budget.Guest houses 200B to hotels 1000B.Nong Khai is 45 min. from Udon,30 min. if you were riding with me,and the best highway in Thailand!

Post by **michael** » September 2, 2006, 10:38 am

i will be passing through beginning of Oct and if wanting to stay at Huan Lai or Thai Laos River, do i need to make reservation ? or just walk in ? any links to these 2 hotels ? if not , how much should i be paying ? thanks !

Post by **arjay** » September 2, 2006, 12:32 pm

Nong Khai is 45 min. from Udon,30 min. if you were riding with me,and the best highway in Thailand!

......and don't stop at the police check points!!

Post by **beer monkey** » September 2, 2006, 3:21 pm

arjay wrote:
Nong Khai is 45 min. from Udon,30 min. if you were riding with me,and the best highway in Thailand!
......and don't stop at the police check points!!

but slow down enough to look them in the eye.

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 2, 2006, 5:38 pm

Funny,last night the regular checkpoint was manned,so no 2 man ''money stops''!We will see about tonight!lol Report tomorrow!

Post by **muscle** » September 3, 2006, 11:48 am

I like either the Pantawee (great internet service and very clean) or the Mekong Guesthouse right on the river. Both within walking distance. Poor internet service at the Mekong. Webcam and great website for the Pantawee. I have been staying there for years and never had a complaint.

Post by **Gallowspole** » September 18, 2006, 11:57 am

michael wrote:i will be passing through beginning of Oct and if wanting to stay at Huan Lai or Thai Laos River, do i need to make reservation ? or just walk in ? any links to these 2 hotels ? if not , how much should i be paying ? thanks !

Around the fullmoon in October you won't be able to get a room if you haven't made a reservation because of the Naga Fireballs.

Post by **BKKSTAN** » September 18, 2006, 12:09 pm

businessman wrote:That million baht is just for the fixtures and fittings:

http://www.udonrealestate.com/30012.asp

I don't recognize it.Whats the name?

Post by **lee** » September 18, 2006, 1:12 pm

willyboy wrote:Are there places in nong khai where you can stay that overlook the river mekhong? Is nong khai a long way from Udon?
Thanks

This hotel over looks the Mekhong River, room rates are 1,100 per night. You can book online here:

Mekong Royal Hotel Nong Khai

More Nong Khai hotels and reviews at the bottom of this page:

http://www.udonmap.com/udonthani_accommodation

Nong Khai is roughly 56km's from Udon Thani, more information can be found here

Nong Khai Thailand

Post by **businessman** » September 18, 2006, 1:22 pm

i will be passing through beginning of Oct

Hmmm.You may be unlucky.My man on the riverbank tells me the fireballs are very early this year,October 7th.

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