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2 Rajdamnoen Avenue, Khaosan
Strong in parts, but wi-fi is a real problem
A location-led, budget-conscious stay with useful facilities but substantial trade-offs in condition, sleep reliability, cleanliness, and Wi-Fi. Room quality is variable, while value is strongest when rates are low and expectations are modest.
The catch: 201 of the 658 reviewers who wrote down a complaint named insects and pests — 122 of them in the last two years. See the evidence
Strongest: Price and value 7.2, Location and getting around 6.8, Pool 6.0
Weakest: Wi-Fi 3.5, Cleanliness and condition 4.0, Sleep and noise 4.5
If it sounds right
We observed USD 42–131 a night on sample dates. Live prices move with the calendar.
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Counted across every review, in every language
Every one of the 7,125 reviews was read sentence by sentence, in whatever language it was written, and each complaint counted against the number of people who raised the same subject at all. Where a reviewer filled in Booking.com or Agoda’s “what I disliked” box we take their word for it; where they simply wrote it out — which is all Google reviews ever do — we read it from the sentence. Quotes are drawn from the English ones so nothing is shown in translation.
201 of 202 reviewers who said anything about this called it a problem — 100% of these opinions. 122 of those are from the last two years, the most recent in Aug 2026. 209 of 7125 reviews mention it at all.
There are small cockroaches in the toilet and the table
The rooms are dirty, and I had the unpleasant surprise of finding cockroaches
It's an old hotel, quite dilapidated, and poorly maintained; upon entering the room, I saw many small insects crawling around
301 of 405 reviewers who said anything about this called it a problem — 74% of these opinions. 118 of those are from the last two years, the most recent in Aug 2026. 497 of 7125 reviews mention it at all.
and I’m still awake because the room is unbearably noisy—it feels like I’m sleeping on the street
A big jack hammer chizzeling the sidewalk beside the hotel and that noise loud at the pool
On a very busy road, rooms that face tge road are very noisy all night but you can choose the older building behind, rooms much more dated but much quieter
212 of 224 reviewers who said anything about this called it a problem — 95% of these opinions. 109 of those are from the last two years, the most recent in Aug 2026. 331 of 7125 reviews mention it at all.
The hotel had a bad smell throughout the property, including inside the room, which made the stay uncomfortable
The property being at a good location is very old and smells of mould while walking the hallways
The shower head was also full of rust, the tv remote full of dirt, the wallpaper was dirty and peeling off in one place, the shower curtains has mould on them, and there was a damp smell inside the room
102 of 104 reviewers who said anything about this called it a problem — 98% of these opinions. 51 of those are from the last two years, the most recent in Aug 2026. 163 of 7125 reviews mention it at all.
57 of 87 reviewers who said anything about this called it a problem — 66% of these opinions. 25 of those are from the last two years, the most recent in Jul 2026. 131 of 7125 reviews mention it at all.
The bathroom has weak water pressure, doesn't flush, and smells terrible
The toilet leaked, and the shower was very rundown and moldy
Water in the shower was cold all the times
The same counting method, applied to the good news
452 reviewers praised it, 17 complained · 96% of opinions positive
Good location, easy to walk to Grand Palace, Museums, Temples
228 reviewers praised it, 66 complained · 78% of opinions positive
It's an older hotel, the rooms are a bit dated due to the hotel's age, but considering the price and location, it's excellent value for money 😊👍 There are many Chinese tourists, with tour groups having lunch and dinner, but it wasn't disruptive
203 reviewers praised it, 22 complained · 90% of opinions positive
Large, spacious rooms with solid floors and walls
87 reviewers praised it, 22 complained · 80% of opinions positive
The hotel's security guard is very kind and helpful, readily calling a taxi for any urgent needs
No single mystery number
Mapped, counted and measured from the front door
31 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. Distances are straight-line, converted to walking time at 80 m per minute with a 25% detour allowance.
No BTS or MRT station falls inside the mapped radius. Plan on taxis, ride-hailing or the river boats.
Within 500 m: Bar Next Door BKK (4 min), 9 Bar Khaosan Road (4 min), The One Khaosan (4 min), The Sparkles Khaosan (4 min). Late-night venues this close are worth knowing about if you are a light sleeper.
From the room type attached to each review
Providers record which room a reviewer stayed in. These are the rooms with at least five reviews.
Will you actually sleep here?
Below ordinary overall. Noise complaints are prevalent in the full corpus, and bed complaints are also substantial; some guests report quiet rooms and comfortable beds, so this is not a lowest-tier assessment.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 4.78/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 4.07/10 on average.
The hotel has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, allowing for a relaxing stay
and I’m still awake because the room is unbearably noisy—it feels like I’m sleeping on the street
The noise from the ventilation fan was louder than the air conditioner all day long, making it impossible to sleep, and the carpet and bathroom looked about 50 years old
Confidence in this section: 88%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
What are the rooms actually like?
Guests rate this 6.7 (city average 8.0); we score it 5.2. A star rating averages an impression of a whole stay — the detail below is what the gap is made of.
An ordinary-to-below-par rooms experience is supported by the full corpus: bathrooms were mentioned in 605 reviews, with 317 complaints and 166 complaints in the last two years; wear and maintenance were mentioned in 458 reviews, with 336 complaints and 167 in the last two years; beds and pillows drew 245 complaints from 507 mentions, including 115 in the last two years. Room size is a relative strength: 203 praise mentions versus 22 complaints among 247 mentions, although supplied reviews show both spacious and very small rooms. The mixed room stock and high maintenance burden keep the score near average rather than high.
Large, spacious rooms with solid floors and walls
The beds were comfortable
Most of the rooms are small and cramped
The bed and pillows were very hard,we could feel the springs in the bed
Is it clean and well kept?
Guests rate this 7.4 (city average 8.0); we score it 4.0. A star rating averages an impression of a whole stay — the detail below is what the gap is made of.
Overall condition is below par because cleanliness, pests, odours and wear all have substantial corpus complaint counts and low complainant ratings. The evidence is mixed: some supplied reviews and photographs show clean, orderly rooms, but the negative evidence covers multiple condition failures and recent dates.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 4.31/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 3.34/10 on average.
Those who complained rated the whole stay 3.34/10 on average.
Housekeeping was excellent—rooms were always spotless and well-maintained
The rooms were quite dirty, as you can see in the pictures
Very, very worn out hotel, especially the bathrooms
Confidence in this section: 73%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Do the staff fix things when they go wrong?
Guests rate this 7.3 (city average 7.9); we score it 5.0. A star rating averages an impression of a whole stay — the detail below is what the gap is made of.
The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout my visit
Everyday more than enjoable, check in and checkout procedure easy to follow and pleasant without interruptions, delays or unnecessary complexity
The reception staff was the most rude I've ever met in Thailand
Check-in was very slow
Is breakfast worth booking?
Breakfast was a standout, with a good variety of fresh and tasty options each morning
Good coffee shop
Breakfast and amenities: The breakfast buffet is extremely basic with a very limited selection
Bad coffee and tea
Confidence in this section: 78%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Is the pool as good as the photos?
A modest, usable pool rather than a standout facility. It exists and receives positive comments, but its small or shallow format and material maintenance complaints limit the score. The full corpus records 466 pool-mentioning reviews, including 121 complaints and 203 praises; complainers averaged 5.46 versus the 7.09 corpus average.
The courtyard, with its large pool and ample sun loungers, is very pleasant
The pool area is dilapidated, and the loungers are broken and/or covered in bird droppings
Confidence in this section: 62%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
How well placed is it, really?
Guests rate this 8.6 (city average 7.7); we score it 6.8. A star rating averages an impression of a whole stay — the detail below is what the gap is made of.
The score balances strong access to Old Bangkok sights, restaurants and Khao San Road against weak direct BTS/MRT access. Nearby-place counts and distances come from the stored Google Maps/POI scrape; guest reviews supply the practical walkability and taxi context.
Good location, easy to walk to Grand Palace, Museums, Temples
The location is very convenient, with a boat station nearby
To get any where on foot you have to cross one of the very busy roads and it takes ages and can be dangerous
I booked this place without knowing any better just because it was near Khaosan, but the nearest bus stop is a 5-10 minute walk away, and there isn't even a subway station nearby
Confidence in this section: 66%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Can you work or take calls from the room?
Excellent super fast wifi
WiFi not working in the room
Confidence in this section: 72%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Is the desk usable for a working day?
Workspace scores 6.0/10: a real desk and chair are clearly present and appear usable for a laptop. The corpus contains 25 workspace mentions, including 7 complaints and 3 praise mentions; four complaints are from the last two years. Because these are 25 reviews out of 7,125 and retrieved reviews are not representative, the evidence supports an ordinary workspace rather than a below-par or exceptional one. Representative visual evidence shows the desk and chair.
There is a very helpful tourist info desk and a travel desk where we were able to book flights
Excellent super fast wifi
Stayed here more than once and every room there are bugs on the desk, i would rather not have a desk at all!
WiFi not working in the room
Confidence in this section: 78%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Is there anywhere to train?
The supplied evidence supports treating the gym as absent, so there is no guest gym experience to score positively. The full corpus records five gym mentions, including three written as praise and zero written as complaints, but the supplied direct review excerpts explicitly say there is no gym; this conflict lowers confidence.
Confidence in this section: 82%. Lower confidence means the underlying sources disagreed or were thin, not that the hotel is worse.
Is it worth the money?
7.2/10: clearly good overall value, but not exceptional because the observed price varies substantially and the full corpus contains 66 value complaints alongside 228 praise mentions among 442 value-related reviews. The provider score is 7.6, supporting a good rather than outstanding assessment. Examples include “Excellent value great location” and “A very good hotel for the price,” while another guest wrote “breakfast is not sufficient as price.”
It's an older hotel, the rooms are a bit dated due to the hotel's age, but considering the price and location, it's excellent value for money 😊👍 There are many Chinese tourists, with tour groups having lunch and dinner, but it wasn't disruptive
Overall, nowhere near 4-star quality – unprofessional, overpriced, and mood-spoiling
Observations for specific dates, not a quote
Good value when: Likely strongest at the lower observed rates, especially for travellers prioritising the location and accepting dated accommodation.
Poor value when: More questionable at the highest observed rate, or when breakfast, luggage storage, deposits, late checkout, or room condition matter materially.
Short answers
497 of 7125 reviews mention noise. Of the 658 reviewers who filled in a “what I disliked” box, 301 named noise; 104 of the 976 who filled in “what I liked” mentioned it there, usually to say the room was quiet. Separately, 163 reviews mention construction or roadworks nearby, 70 of them in the last two years, most recently 2026-08-09.
Jump to the detailYes. 163 reviews mention construction, roadworks or building work, first on 2008-02-21 and most recently on 2026-08-09. 102 of the 658 reviewers who filled in a disliked box named it.
Jump to the detail31 mapped places sit within a five-minute walk. There is no rail station within the mapped radius, so taxis, ride-hailing or boats do the work. 452 reviewers praise how much is walkable from the door.
Jump to the detail1139 reviews mention breakfast. 339 named it under what they liked and 356 under what they disliked.
Jump to the detailOnly 268 of 7125 reviews mention it at all, 124 of them as a complaint — thin evidence either way, which is itself worth knowing if you need to work.
Jump to the detailIt scores 6.0/10 here. 669 reviews mention the pool, 168 of them as a complaint. A modest, usable pool rather than a standout facility. It exists and receives positive comments, but its small or shallow format and material maintenance complaints limit the score. The full corpus records 466 pool-mentioning reviews, including 121 complaints and 203 praises; complainers averaged 5.46 versus the 7.09 corpus average.
Jump to the detailRates we observed for sample future dates ran USD 42 to USD 131 a night, with a midpoint around USD 49. Prices move with dates and room type.
Jump to the detailLight sleepers or guests particularly sensitive to traffic, hallway, plumbing, or neighbouring-room noise.; Remote workers or travellers dependent on reliable Wi-Fi.; Guests seeking modern, consistently maintained, or highly predictable rooms.; Travellers who require an on-site gym..
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