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If you need to be around the Khaosan Rd area but do not want the noise at night, this is a very quiet place. And only a 4 min walk to Khaosan. Very reasonable price. Laundry on site, mini van pick up for airport. Also if you are on a budget, the S1 Airport bus will get you close enough as well for only 60 bht. I have stayed here once a year for about 5 years in a row.
The hotel is basic but clean, rooms have ac and a tv (although English language programmes are very few) the location is close to Khao san and riverside there is also a bus stop not far from the hotel which will get you to shopping malls and the skytrain etc. There is tea and coffee facilities in reception which area available in the morningw which is great. The people working at reception, especially Alli are fantastic, so lovely and kind. If you enjoy football then do make sure you have a chat with Allie, you’ll make his day and his knowledge is superb.
For the price you can’t fault this hotel.
Katie
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Ali on Mar 22, 2019
Thanks , and hope to served you better ...wish to see you again as long as I can
We spent two nights here and would certainly reccomend. It is close to the action and Khao San road but far enough from the main road to ensure a good nights sleep. The room is quite small however it is exactly as pictured, clean and with good AC and wi-fi.
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from soontorn on Aug 7, 2018
Thank you for your review hope to stay next
8/10 Good
Gustaf, Sweden
Aug 4, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Caring staff and good location
Stayed a week in a spacious room. The hotel is located conveniently close to the classical sights and the river although silent at night. The greatest asset is its staff who is welcoming and very helpful, for example walking with us to show the location of a good local restaurant.
Overall, I liked it and would go back. It's basic but good considering the price, and it's clean.
It gets you very close to Kahosan Rd. without all the noise and in a private room.
Also close to Phra Arthit Pier which is helpful to visit Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
Arriving might be confusing as it is not actually on the road but in an alley, but look it up con Google maps and use the pictures as reference.
If you book a shuttle to the airport for departure allow more time than needed as the first half hour or so of your trip consists mostly of just waiting around for other people or for the van itself.
Nat
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from soontorn on Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for the feedback. Hope you have the opportunity to welcome you again.
This is a simple yet clean hotel. A great find as it's close to alot of things and it's downtown. The owner is super nice and helpful if you have questions. They even have a washer and dryer if you want to wash clothes and it's inexpensive. The only suggestion we had was to clean the room if the person is staying longer than one day. They did provide clean towels each day though. Would definitely stay here again!
The room is very basic but comfortable and clean. The wifi can be spotty in the rooms, but just head downstairs for a better connection. The location more than makes up for some of the other small failings. You just head down the alley and go left for a ways until you cross the street near a small park for the Phra Arthit ferry stop. This will take you to the main attractions. If that was a bit confusing just ask the people at the front desk for directions to get to the river.
This hotel was inexpensive, the owner is very helpful, it is in a great location and is quiet and safe. The room is very plain and basic, not much really, but is clean and simple, and remember, the price is right
Great location. Very close to Khao San Road and all the monuments. Friendly staff. We booked a private room for one night but reached only at 5 in the morning next day. We didn't get a chance to communicate this to the hotel but they still kept the room for us. The room was very clean. They have a laundry as well.
My boyfriend and I recently had a great stay at the Smile Buri. The staff was super friendly and answered any questions that we had about activities nearby. The location is fantastic and if anyone enjoys walking you can easily get to palace and other sites. The room was sparse, but nice and clean. While the guesthouse was not filled when we got there, the walls were thin and if a large group passed through it could be a little louder. Overall, this was a great place to stay with no hassle in a location that was great.
Stayed 3 nights, really happy all round. Like others said, don't let alleyway in put you off. Reception staff lovely, room perfectly adequate, bed comfy with a quilt rather than sheets :-) and a decent bathroom with shampoo & shower gel provided. Great air con and wifi on each floor. Free coffee in the mornings (would be nice if they had tea bags too for non coffee drinkers!)
The 53 bus stops at the end of the alley and was mega handy for many sights plus it's only a 5 min walk to the Khao San Road and Rambuttri Alley.
Will stay again when in Bangkok.
Smile Buri House is located close to Khao San road and eating joints around this place- 10min by walk and is also ample distance away from the loud hustle bustle music of local restaurants and bars to you can get a good night's sleep. Its 20min walk away from nearest ferry point where you can get boat rides to Pratunum ( where the malls of BKK are located)
We stayed as a family (2 adults and a kid) and found the room was pretty small space-wise with our luggage lying around. Since we were out doors most of the time, it was not a major concern - but just want to let others know of this fact, especially if you plan to stay as a family. Its a perfect hostel for 1-2 backpackers or solo traveler. The room had AC working perfectly which is a must in BKK! The owners stay at this facility are hospitable people and always guided us to places where we wanted to go.
Overall, the stay was comfortable and enjoyable one! :)
Clean room, decent location but not the best servi
The hotel is located down a long alley off the street. When you arrive you check in through a small window which didn't full us with confidence about the safety of the area although it proved to be fine in the end. The rooms are basic but clean. We asked reception if they could arrange a taxi to the airport for when we left but were told do that we need to do it ourselves as there are plenty outside. I guess it is not a service that they offer. All in all, not a bad hotel just not great service but I guess you get what you pay for.
Nos pareció un hotel muy cómodo, el área del Lobby muy bonito, muchas plantas que hace el lugar muy agradable, La señora de recepción Única, hubo un día q no había tiempo para desayunar en el Lobby y nos preparo unos sanwich para llevarnos..Nos pareció muy buena la ubicación, a la mitad de todas las atracciones.. Para el precio que pagamos (29 CAN x 2 personas) lo calificó muy bueno.. Café gratis y Wifi.
L’hôte très charmante, le personnel s’assure qu’on ne manque de rien, nous offre stuff à bonite ou aloès, petit déjeuner fait avec amour par la propriétaire le matin chambre petite mais confortable, la climatisation marché bien il y a quelqu’un à la réception jour et nuit .... distributeur à eau liqueur et bière ... café c’était excellent pour le prix payé
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ali on Dec 11, 2019
Thanks very much for your support
TQ.
@SOH..
6/10 Okay
Duyana
Nov 22, 2019
Duyana
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Apr 27, 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Un Emplacement a proximité des centres d intérêt...
Acceuillant, bon service, gamme dans les prix. Proche de Kaosan road
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 19, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
not bad if you try to stay at an inexpensive price
It is not bad if you try to stay in an independent room at an inexpensive price. But it is not good to be late at night because there is a hotel inside a narrow alley. And although I can not say it's generic, my bedding still has some traces left. I guess I was in a bad luck?
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Ali on Feb 21, 2019
Try to serve you better and for more info I have to improve anything else...to be better
TQ.for your details..
Regards.
VTH
8/10 Good
Paul
Feb 7, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Dear on Feb 17, 2019
thank you
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Mar 19, 2018
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Yeah
Good
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Ali on Mar 22, 2018
TQ..very much for your supported ..Hope to see you next chance..
SBH.
6/10 Okay
reis
Feb 23, 2018
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lekker rustig, kamer is aan een schilderbeurt toe
Prima voor een paar nachten. Wel oud maar schoon. Vriendelijk personeel
reis
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Ali on Mar 22, 2018
Will continue to improve..and Thanks for your details.
SBH.
À 5mn de khao San road et on entend absolument aucun bruit (sauf les voisins d'à côté si ils abusent).
La wifi marche très bien même ds la chambre. La clim fait du bien. Eau chaude. Bus gratuit juste à côté pour presque partout. Le bateau taxi à 15mn à pied. Le bus de l'aéroport te laisse à 300m bref très bien pour le prix.
Jean-philippe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from soontorn on Dec 1, 2017
Thank you for your review hope to see you next time
Siamo stati accolti con gentilezza e prontezza, nonostante il prezzo molto economico la struttura si è rivelata pulita e simpatica. Avevamo programmato di soggiornare una notte, ma alla fine siamo rimasti due :) ...ed è stato un piacere!
Das hotel liegt ca. 5 min laufweg von der kho sarn road entfernt. Die unter kunft selbst ist sauber nette und hilfsbereite inhaber. Der einzige nachteil war das gerade neben dem hotel eine mosche ist.
카오산 로드에서 도보로 이동할수 있는거리에 있고, 조용하게 숙박할수 있었음. 호텔 근처에 테이크 아웃 커피숍과 베이커리, 쌀국수 집이 있어서 아침식사로 이용하기가 좋았음. 리셉션은 조금 무뚝뚝하지만 길이나 교통편을 물어보면 잘 알려주셔서 좋았음. 샤워수압이 좋았으나 룸내에 냉장고나 테이블이 없어서 조금 불편했음. 청소상태는 깨끗했음.
Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, 5 Gehminuten von der Kao San Road und dem Nachtleben. Das Zimmer war gross, jedoch nicht ganz sauber. Z.B. lief bei der Toilette unten Wasser aus und lief im Badezimmer runter.
Muy buena ubicación. Cerca d kao san (dos calles)
Excelente atención de todo el personal
Las habitaciones cómodas. Camas grandes. Sabanas y toallas en excelente estado y lo mas importante..... Aire acondicionado!!!!
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
santo, torino
Dec 2, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness
piccolo e silenzioso hotel
hotel discreto con il vantaggio di essere silenzioso in una zona in cui è difficile dormire per i locali che suonano ad alto volume fino alle 2 oppure per la gente che fa rumore in strada.