Coworking review · Chiang Mai
Checked 9 Oct 2026Choose The Story 106 for a short, flexible laptop session if atmosphere matters more than office furniture and uninterrupted connectivity. Its upstairs workspace is well supported by guest accounts, but the positive reports do not erase repeated Wi-Fi restrictions, disruptive beepers or conflicting charging experiences.[source][source]
The review, at a glance
Choose The Story 106 for a short, flexible laptop session if atmosphere matters more than office furniture and uninterrupted connectivity. Its upstairs workspace is well supported by guest accounts, but the positive reports do not erase repeated Wi-Fi restrictions, disruptive beepers or conflicting charging experiences. Test your intended seat and connection before committing to a full day. For a month, current rates, access terms and a suitable workstation remain unverified; this evidence does not establish a dependable membership alternative. Call-heavy workers should be especially cautious.
[source][source]Google: 4.4/5 from 526 public ratings. Reported by the provider ↗This is the provider’s aggregate, separate from the guest reviews we analyzed and from the LodgeLens rating.
Who it suits
Who should look elsewhere
The scorecard
Each rating is supported by cited experiences or, for access, documented terms. An unrated category is an evidence gap, not a zero.
The reasons to consider it
The compromises to understand
A closer look · Chapter 1
The strongest reason to try this branch is its recognizable upstairs working area. January and July 2026 guests describe comfortable seating and people quietly concentrating; a June 2026 guest reports a ground-floor no-laptop arrangement with laptops upstairs. Treat that as a reported rule, not a verified operator policy. The quietness evidence is genuinely divided: December 2025 visitors heard frequent upstairs beepers, and an October 2026 worker still found the food-ready devices disruptive. Later praise therefore does not establish that this problem has disappeared. Charging deserves an equally specific check. An August 2026 guest could not adequately charge a laptop, whereas September guests describe charging at every upstairs table. There is no documented renovation explaining the difference. December 2025 accounts also describe casual furniture and tables too small for a separate keyboard; these are historical warnings rather than confirmed current dimensions. Inspect the actual workstation before settling in, and consider a layer of clothing: a June 2026 worker found the café too cold to stay long.
[source]A closer look · Chapter 2
Connectivity is the clearest reason not to assume this is an office replacement. A July 2026 guest calls the connection fast and reliable, yet another July guest specifically criticizes second-floor Wi-Fi. An October 2026 worker reports multiple networks, passwords and slow speeds after logging in. A May 2026 repeat visitor describes disconnections and repeated portal authentication, alongside one-hour codes for drink purchases. These are guest experiences, not measurements or a universal rule for every purchase. January 2026 feedback instead mentions purchase-dependent codes lasting two to three hours. Ask which duration your order provides, whether each device needs separate access, and how renewal works before starting a deadline-sensitive task. Calls introduce a different uncertainty. A November 2025 digital nomad found online meetings difficult because the room was designed for quiet focus. That same person noticed, but did not use, a terrace apparently serving calls and smoking. This does not prove privacy, weather protection, call quality or guaranteed access, and there is insufficient direct call experience to score the category.
[source]A closer look · Chapter 3
The supplied materials contain no current operator tariff, so there are no publishable day-pass or monthly prices here. A May 2026 guest says buying a drink allowed upstairs work without an extra charge. That is useful evidence for a café-style session, but it does not establish unlimited Wi-Fi or full-day rights: another May guest reports one-hour drink-linked codes and a 3% surcharge for non-cash/QR payments. January 2026 feedback describes longer codes tied to the purchased item and considers the arrangement worthwhile. These differences make the actual purchase conditions more important than a headline impression of affordability. Ask about workspace access, connection duration, payment fees and any longer-stay option separately. The Maps listing places the branch at 200 Tha Phae Road and lists 8 AM–9 PM daily, but its operating status is marked unknown; those hours are not independently confirmed coworking hours. A July 2026 guest reports no dedicated private parking. For a month-long decision, establish current opening, entry terms and a repeatable suitable seat before treating this as your regular base.
[source][source]Understand the pass before you pay
Published prices checked within the last 30 days. These are not live quotes or a promise of desk availability.
Facilities in the evidence
A useful first-day check
Test a call from the area you would use. Check the desk, chair, power sockets and connection with your own device. Ask whether booths and meeting rooms need a reservation or cost extra.
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Make the whole day work
A shorter journey, a better night’s sleep or a pool at the end of the day. Match your stay to what matters.
The hotel generally feels like good value, especially for travelers who prioritize location, staff and pool access. The value drops if you need a soft bed, consistently modern upkeep or dependable breakfast included in the rate.
Less suitable for: Light sleepers needing dependable soundproofing
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The hotel is generally considered good value, especially for its setting, service and distinctive atmosphere. Older rooms or isolated maintenance issues can weaken that impression. It is a strong choice when you want character and hospitality without paying for a highly polished resort.
Less suitable for: Light sleepers who need dependable sound isolation.
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The hotel generally feels like good value, especially for its design, location, service and comfortable rooms. Some guests still consider it expensive for what they receive, so the price matters.
Less suitable for: Light sleepers or guests requiring reliably quiet nights
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How this guide is built
Each review combines sourced guest experiences with operator information. We assess seven parts of the working day and explain the strengths, trade-offs and gaps. We have not visited or independently tested the spaces.
The overall rating is a weighted calculation from supported category scores. A rating needs at least four supported categories, two core work categories and five distinct cited guest reviews. A facility list or a public star rating alone is insufficient.
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