Kenny202 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Ok guys. Off to KK with the missus tomorrow. Anyone know a good clean budget hotel in central KK? Also somewhere for a nice steak and a good farang breakfast. Anything else worth seeing their? Hear there's a good market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slerickson Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Didn't need a hotel there but I highly recommend the night market. I think it goes most nights. Had some terrific live music performances on an outdoor stage. There was soccer on huge screen elsewhere with lots of people drinking from Chang ice towers. (That's how I'd describe them anyway). Good selection of foods and stuff for sale. Much better than Chiang Mai's IMO. Other than that I thought KK sucked but it was my first week in SEA, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 My wife and I stayed at the Kosa Hotel. I can't vouch for the breakfast; I just went to Starbucks across the street. However, the steak house (next to hotel) was pretty good. The outdoor part is called the Kosa Beer Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hotel Pullman,but it's not cheap.Forget how much.But A fantastic buffet breakfast.Probably the best breakfast in Khon Kaen. And only about 1/3 mile to the shopping mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCredible Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Khon Kaen Orchid. Farang owned, Affordable. Lots of local Expats go there for breakfast. http://www.khonkaenorchid.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What's the old Sofitel now called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 What's the old Sofitel now called? It's now the Pullman.. It is the best in KK.. OP, You may want to visit the new Hugs mini mall it has some great new restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid is excellent, central, about 45 quid night, big quality rooms, excellent breakfast, last time we stayed there was the excellent german restaurant which brews its own beers in the basement. We always reckon its the best value for money hotel in thailand (put it in one of the major tourist cities it would be double or more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonwanfai Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The "old" Sofitel is now the "Pullmann Raja Orchid" Khon Kaen! I had very good experiences with the Centara Hotel in Khon Kaen, not too expensive and free transfer to the city.http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/ckk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes, no doubt about it, the Pullman is possibly the best hotel in all of Thailand outside Bangkok. Absolutely brilliant buffet breakfast, to suit all tastes, and keeps you going all day. This hotel is civilised living at its best. Only downside is: there's Sweet FA to do in Khon Kaen. But if you are on one of the top floors of the Pullman, and just stare out of the window, you will get a good view of the sheer FLATNESS of Issan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The last time I stayed in the Pullman (April 2012) it was $70-75 per night. Now it is well over $100. Inflation? or price-gouging? Still excellent value, even at this too-inflated (for KK) price. Maybe you can just go to the hotel for breakfast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Pullman more than we want to pay at 2200 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes, no doubt about it, the Pullman is possibly the best hotel in all of Thailand outside Bangkok. Yeah.........right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granny salmons Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Mai Thai guesthouse. Owned by Ron from York, England. Very welcoming. Lovely clean place. Full English breakfasts. Can't remember price but well under 1,000 baht. http://www.maithaiguesthouse.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahkit Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The Chada Veranda is good and should be less than 1,000 baht, its within walking distance (5 mins) of the Kosa and Pullman so you can walk there for a steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangmaiRob Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The Pullman has the best breakfast in town, especially if you like crispy bacon! ? Great place to stay as well but certainly not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpedo1970 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 By far Pullman hotel! The best in Khon Kaen. not cheap, but worth every baht..... The breakfast buffet has it all from corn flakes to the chef standing there making your eggs or omelets after your choice.... Last time i was there i had breakfast for nearly 3 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejcb Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Didn't need a hotel there but I highly recommend the night market. I think it goes most nights. Had some terrific live music performances on an outdoor stage. There was soccer on huge screen elsewhere with lots of people drinking from Chang ice towers. (That's how I'd describe them anyway). Good selection of foods and stuff for sale. Much better than Chiang Mai's IMO. Other than that I thought KK sucked but it was my first week in SEA, ever. What a terrible boring place that KK night market is. Same same same............ same as all other markets anywhere in Thailand. zzzzzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketlive Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 When i go to khon kaen, i like to go to non c park hotel; Nice and cheap, nice people too, clean. recommend: http://www.noncpark.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just go to the Kosa. I think the one beer bar down the street might do an english breakfast. Forget the pullman just to get the breakfast. Nice hotel but value waning as they fail to update it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandforumaddict Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The only nice area in KK is the lake and few hotels are around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrodeP Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Rachawade, close to airport...is a ok hotell...with a VERY good restaurant across the street...my children stayed there when they visited us in KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspete Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 try panwalee villa not to far( but not realy walking every day distance) from center new hotel great rooms mine still had plastic on the power points feb 2015 550 bah a night walk out front gate turn left 100 mtr top little food market for that price you will have a lot of spending money to eat and drink try you just cannot go wrong cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurkster Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Mai Thai guesthouse. Owned by Ron from York, England. Very welcoming. Lovely clean place. Full English breakfasts. Can't remember price but well under 1,000 baht. http://www.maithaiguesthouse.com/ I agree Mai Tai and Ron and Company is a great place. I think prices are like 650 per night. I went there for drinks about two months ago, nice environment with small little swimming pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You can stay with Costas, probably not cheap though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yes, no doubt about it, the Pullman is possibly the best hotel in all of Thailand outside Bangkok. Yeah.........right. Are you serious? The Pullman is a good stay in Isaan but getting old and dated. However, there are countless hotels in Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai that put it to shame. But I will say it has an incredible lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 I like the Charoen Thani. Normally 1200 baht a night. Then breakfast at the blues bar on Station road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Are you serious? The Pullman is a good stay in Isaan but getting old and dated. However, there are countless hotels in Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai that put it to shame. But I will say it has an incredible lobby. Yep, one might call it one of the best in Isan, OK. But it might have problems to compare with 5-star rated places in Europe e.g. Thailand is bigger than Bangkok and Isan Its quite a while that I have been in Khon Kaen (city). Just found this interesting article about some cafe/food places in Isan (Khon Kaen): http://bk.asia-city.com/travel/news/best-new-cafes-hotels-restaurants-isaan-northeast-thailand The relatively new shopping centre "Hugz" seems to be a "trendy" place with some foodstuff. Will have to have a look. http://www.hugzmallkhonkaen.com/ Edited June 24, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yes, no doubt about it, the Pullman is possibly the best hotel in all of Thailand outside Bangkok. Absolutely brilliant buffet breakfast, to suit all tastes, and keeps you going all day. This hotel is civilised living at its best. Only downside is: there's Sweet FA to do in Khon Kaen. But if you are on one of the top floors of the Pullman, and just stare out of the window, you will get a good view of the sheer FLATNESS of Issan. Whoa boy! It's the best hotel in Isaan, I suspect, but when it comes to Isaan 4/5 stars I'd rather stay in the cheaper Thohsang Kong Jiam overlooking the Mekong. Outside Isaan there are handfuls of equally good and better hotels but with stunning beachside views and locations in seaside Thailand - from Hua Hin down to Phuket-Krabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) What's the old Sofitel now called? , Now called, the Pull,man ,indeed, a suitable name. The quality farang /Alien can afford to stay , in this quality Hotel . There are so many thai,,,, err, ladies , wating in the lounge and, outside the hotel, She/He, can take care of the quality /wealthy , farang . TAT happy. One stop shop , have every something, for take care kap, same,same, as Centra hotel in Udon. Why go to the Bars , unless you cheap charlie, kap. Kosa , for dossers, Edited June 26, 2015 by elliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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