alloggio in famiglia a Mi Chai

We travelled up to Nong Khai for the recent balloon Festival and had a room booked at the Royal Nakhara Hotel. As we drove in to the hotel car-park, we were impressed from the outside. Check-in was quick and easy and when we entered our allocated room, it was obvious that the décor and furnishings were a bit tired and dated - but not a problem. However, as we looked around at the room and amenities we noticed several things to disappoint us. First, we saw an enormous birds nest sat right on top of the aircon unit outside on the balcony. The balcony doors were locked (with no key) so we could not even go onto the balcony, but as the view from the balcony was of surrounding metal factory roofs, we had no great urge to go onto the balcony anyway. Walking around the room and bathroom we noticed quite a lot of long black hairs on the floor, obviously from the previous guests and when checking out the bathroom, noticed toothpaste stains and splashes all over the washbasin mirror above and, human defecation waste around the rim of the toilet basin. It was obvious that the room had not been cleaned to a sufficient standard for the next guests. We really did not feel comfortable to stay here and notified the front desk, where a member of the management team and the housekeeper came to check on our findings. After showing them what we were unhappy with, the two members of staff went into the bathroom to discuss it but we could hear them talking and were shocked to hear that they thought we were making a fuss over trivial things. We decided that we were not comfortable to stay in the hotel any longer and asked to cancel the booking and we would find an alternative hotel. The staff initially refused to cancel the booking, then agreed, but said we would need to wait 15-30 days to receive a refund, which was not acceptable, considering that payment had been made instantly when booking the room. After further discussion and upon our insistence, the hotel did refund us the cost of the room and we sought to find alternative accommodation. We have no problem with a room being tired or dated, but that is no excuse for it not to be clean also, and the attitude to our concerns we heard being discussed (”its just only this, its only that”) were simply not acceptable for a service industry facility.

Booked and paid with trip.com and got a last minute rate for a room for 2 for less than 700 Baht. Have stayed in another hotel in Nong Khai for 650 Baht with no breakfast and have viewed several other hotels/guesthouses of the same price, so to me this is the better deal where we can swim. The resort is old and outdated so bed sheets and stuff are old but the value is very good. Breakfast is a simple buffet so I could eat until full with 3 types of fresh fruits, salad, 7 types of foods, pork boiled rice, rice, etc. No boiler in room but guests can use the hot water pot at Reception. Aircon worked well. Glass windows at front. A small glass window at back. Shower room door is opened to outside so it takes up the space of the room. We ate lunch in the Cafe. A huge bowl of soup costs 120 Baht. Rice 20 Baht a dish. Both of us were so full with 160 Baht. Smiling Reception and other staff at the Cafe. Fast check in and fast check out. We booked the room and arrived by tuk tuk about half an hour later and they saw our prepaid booking. I other places we stayed, Reception sometimes asked for the payment since they didn’t notice that the bookings were paid for. I was very happy when I checked in here. They have swimsuits for rent at 60 Baht if you don’t bring yours. They have a weird notice saying you will be fined if you swim with not proper swimsuits. Normally we don’t see this notice in upscale resorts. From Nong Khai train station, cross the street, walk to the right into a small street where you see the resort signage. Turn left and walk for a few minutes. Park & Pool is on you right.

With a stay at Nongkhai Tavilla Resort and Convention Center in Nong Khai, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge and The Pier Market - Sadet Pier. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nong Khai Museum and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Nong Thin Public Park.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

ที่พักดีมาก สะอาด ราคาไม่แพง เดินทางง่าย ห่างหน้าด่านหนองคายนิดเดียว บริเวณรอบที่พักสะดวกมากๆมีของกินครบ มีเซเว่นโลตัสมินิ เลยไปอีกนิดมีปั๊มปตท. ครบครันค่ะ

With a stay at Bannplaifah in Nong Khai, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge and The Pier Market - Sadet Pier. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nongkhai Wittayakarn School and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nong Khai Museum.This hotel offers designated smoking areas.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Salute: pulito e pulito Infrastrutture: in generale Ambiente: silenzio Servizio: molto buono

La prenotazione è la più costosa e si trova che è luminosa, spaziosa e bello. Il personale è amichevole e sorridente e disposto a fornire il servizio che possono. La colazione è ok, ma il caffè non è così buono. Ho chiesto un caffè fresco ma devo aspettare dopo, perché il personale che prepara arriva più tardi intorno 09.00 ma dobbiamo lasciare per un'altra area. Finora così buona per la zona intorno nong Khai. Il proprietario è bello e molto utile.

I paid a little more to get a nice window view of the Mekong River, but the pool side garden view of the river was open to any guest. The room was large and comfortable. The shower was nice and hot. Food and coffee are a little far away, but the owners called a tuk tuk for me which was there in 5 minutes.

Abbiamo prenotato e pagato con Agoda mentre su un Tuktuk. Arrivarono pochi minuti dopo e hanno ricevuto la nostra prenotazione. Il prezzo al conto della Reception è inferiore al prezzo pagato con Aguda ma non sono sicuro che tipo di camera sarà con questo tasso. La nostra stanza è bella. Ci è una base in legno abbastanza grande da mettere 2 mattoni su. L'aria condizionata è un po' rumorosa. C'è un balcone che è bello. Ci sono 2 bottiglie d'acqua gratis nel frigorifero ma nessun caldaio d'acqua per fare caffè. Dobbiamo andare alla Reception dove forniscono caffè istantaneo e acqua calda. C'è un ascensore che è un plus quando abbiamo bagagli pesanti. Al di là del complesso Lotus e shopping Asawann 1 dove c'è un furgone per Udon Thani ogni ora.