Kalasin Hotels

[INTJ]

Hi,

I've got to spend a night in Kalasin, can anybody recommend a decent hotel ? There is a new one, the Pailin which looks OK on paper............the few reviews of the Rimpopo or whatever its called are not too favourable, plus they were quoting 3000B for 2 rooms with a double bed. The Jr. suite at the Pailin comes in at 1700, still a tad pricey for Isaan IMO, any suggestions ?

Cheers

[pianoman]

Hi,

I've got to spend a night in Kalasin, can anybody recommend a decent hotel ? There is a new one, the Pailin which looks OK on paper............the few reviews of the Rimpopo or whatever its called are not too favourable, plus they were quoting 3000B for 2 rooms with a double bed. The Jr. suite at the Pailin comes in at 1700, still a tad pricey for Isaan IMO, any suggestions ?

Cheers

I lived just down the road from the new Plailin Hotel while it was being built, have nevered stayed there but tried eating breakfast at their restrurant on several occations... Just couldn't beleive that it was actually that Bad, so kept going back over several months, and it never got any better... It is new enough that I would imagine that most the rooms are still "Like New", and we know several of the Staff who say that it is nice inside...

I have stayed numerous times at the Rim Pao Hotel and always found it enjoyable... Like most Isaan Hotels, their idea of Western Food leaves a lot to be desired, but they do try... Always top service, top attitude and a nice place to stay... Great Location, Pool, Disco, two Sing-a-Song Places and a Billiard Hall.... I have stayed in their "Standard Room" at 700 baht (that was two years ago) and in their "Presidential Suite" at 4,000 baht (that was 5 years ago)...

Unless you are seriously limited on funds, I would first go to the Rim Pao, look the rooms over and then if you feel you must do the same at the Pailin Hotel... It is located on the road going out of town past the Prison...

Pianoman

[murrell]

Hi,

I've got to spend a night in Kalasin, can anybody recommend a decent hotel ? There is a new one, the Pailin which looks OK on paper............the few reviews of the Rimpopo or whatever its called are not too favourable, plus they were quoting 3000B for 2 rooms with a double bed. The Jr. suite at the Pailin comes in at 1700, still a tad pricey for Isaan IMO, any suggestions ?

Cheers

I lived just down the road from the new Plailin Hotel while it was being built, have nevered stayed there but tried eating breakfast at their restrurant on several occations... Just couldn't beleive that it was actually that Bad, so kept going back over several months, and it never got any better... It is new enough that I would imagine that most the rooms are still "Like New", and we know several of the Staff who say that it is nice inside...

I have stayed numerous times at the Rim Pao Hotel and always found it enjoyable... Like most Isaan Hotels, their idea of Western Food leaves a lot to be desired, but they do try... Always top service, top attitude and a nice place to stay... Great Location, Pool, Disco, two Sing-a-Song Places and a Billiard Hall.... I have stayed in their "Standard Room" at 700 baht (that was two years ago) and in their "Presidential Suite" at 4,000 baht (that was 5 years ago)...

Unless you are seriously limited on funds, I would first go to the Rim Pao, look the rooms over and then if you feel you must do the same at the Pailin Hotel... It is located on the road going out of town past the Prison...

Pianoman

Can you please give me more detailed directions to the Rim Pao? About the only place I am familiar with is the Toyota dealership in that I am new to the area and actually live 60 km East in a village called Nakhu. I would greatly appreciate meeting some expats that are willing to give a little advice to a newbie. Thanks in advance for your response. Fred

[pianoman]

Hi,

I've got to spend a night in Kalasin, can anybody recommend a decent hotel ? There is a new one, the Pailin which looks OK on paper............the few reviews of the Rimpopo or whatever its called are not too favourable, plus they were quoting 3000B for 2 rooms with a double bed. The Jr. suite at the Pailin comes in at 1700, still a tad pricey for Isaan IMO, any suggestions ?

Cheers

I lived just down the road from the new Plailin Hotel while it was being built, have nevered stayed there but tried eating breakfast at their restrurant on several occations... Just couldn't beleive that it was actually that Bad, so kept going back over several months, and it never got any better... It is new enough that I would imagine that most the rooms are still "Like New", and we know several of the Staff who say that it is nice inside...

I have stayed numerous times at the Rim Pao Hotel and always found it enjoyable... Like most Isaan Hotels, their idea of Western Food leaves a lot to be desired, but they do try... Always top service, top attitude and a nice place to stay... Great Location, Pool, Disco, two Sing-a-Song Places and a Billiard Hall.... I have stayed in their "Standard Room" at 700 baht (that was two years ago) and in their "Presidential Suite" at 4,000 baht (that was 5 years ago)...

Unless you are seriously limited on funds, I would first go to the Rim Pao, look the rooms over and then if you feel you must do the same at the Pailin Hotel... It is located on the road going out of town past the Prison...

Pianoman

Can you please give me more detailed directions to the Rim Pao? About the only place I am familiar with is the Toyota dealership in that I am new to the area and actually live 60 km East in a village called Nakhu. I would greatly appreciate meeting some expats that are willing to give a little advice to a newbie. Thanks in advance for your response. Fred

http://www.rimpaohotel.com/

kalasin_map.doc

Edited August 1, 2008 by pianoman

[Medit8]

My wife's from Kalasin and we never bother to stay there. Khon Kaen is not that far away and the Sofitel in Khon Kaen has to be one of the nicest experiences in Thailand. Great service and a German Beer Hall on the groundfloor. Beer is brewed on the premises.

[murrell]

Thanks for the map, I think I can find it now.