Chantana House
Clean and simple

What we say: 
Set back from the end of the backpacker strip, Chantana is the one guesthouse on the strip that doesn't feel like it belongs there. That might be a good thing -- there are no noisy bars or pushy tour service desks to speak of here, just a relaxed and quiet two-storey guesthouse surrounded by small gardens and trees. Downstairs rooms are clean, simply furnished and reasonably sized, with comfy beds and ensuite hot water bathrooms. Note that rooms in the middle of the building have windows onto the corridor so ask for rooms along the sides of the building if that bothers you. Upstairs is a quirky but comfortable "living room" area that feels like the library of an eldery Thai military general, and an inviting outdoor terrace attached to that. Off the "library" aretwo additional air-con rooms with soft double beds, wooden floors and walls, the same general feel as the "library" itself and shared bathroom facilities right outside the doors of each room. A rather timid but efficient staff hardly speak a word of English, but they appear to get by just fine -- just don't expect directions to anywhere that can't be immediately pointed to.
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12/22 Naresuan Soi 1, Ayutthaya. T: (035) 323 200, (089) 885 0257Email them at: chantanahouse@yahoo.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan private b'room | 400 THB | 400 THB | |
| Sgl air-con private b'room | 500 THB | 500 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 550 THB | 550 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 17th August, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 9th February, 2013
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Read Chantana House reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Based on 8 ratings and 8 reviews
Friendly even in the middle of the night
We arrived in Ayutthaya after midnight, we had a reservation made at the PU Guesthouse, but found out that they gave away our room. So we walked back up the street to find another guesthouse to sleep in. We literally woke up the entire family (we were a little embarrassed by the entire thing) to ask if they had a room available. We nevertheless got a warm though sleepy welcome and booked ourselves in a twin air-con room for 400 THB. Room itself was very clean, furniture eas standard and beds more then comfortable. Location wise: calm though centrally located to bike hire, restaurants and bars. Staff: friendly but there is some improvement to be made on their English.
Chantana House reviewed by Lawoat (Total reviews: 5) on
Quiet and friendly
Attractive building close to all the backpacker amenities. Quiet, almost shy staff with minimal English. Spotless room. We paid 400 baht for an aircon double with bathroom (hot shower). A couple of minor quibbles: the aircon was really weak - but there was a huge standing fan that helped it cool the room properly. The bathroom, however, heated up like a punishment cell (leave the door open and take cool showers!) Yes, the dogs across the street go mental for a few minutes every evening, but they shut up quickly. I'd definitely stay there again - the staff were very helpful when asked, and the first floor terrace is lovely for a quiet Chang in the evening - with a free gecko show around the light.
Chantana House reviewed by fivesilver (Total reviews: 7) on
Decent for the price
Stayed in a first floor double fan room, which was fine value at 300 b/night. BUT, the beds were a little springy, there were lots of critters (big spider, mosquitoes, couple geckos, BIG centipede thing), the room smelled faintly of gasoline, and the building next door sounded like a dog kennel during the day (yip! yip! yip! all day, though it did stop at night). Still, it was clean, staff were nice and 300 baht is pretty cheap.
Chantana House reviewed by DLuek (Total reviews: 11) on
Good Value Choice
Rooms are clean and comfortable and simply furnished. Staff are very nice despite the lack of English and let us have hot water in the morning to have a cuppa. Good breakfast and free wifi just down the road at Coffee & Tea.
Chantana House reviewed by cn (Total reviews: 14) on
Concrete rooms
On ground level were quite hot when i had a look in the afternoon. Did not stay. Soulless describes the places pretty good. Wonder why the don't have some rooms on 2nd floor...
Chantana House reviewed by RotPickup (Total reviews: 38) on
clean and safe - but no soul !
Chantana House is a very clean and safe place, almost like Fort Knox. Unfortunately the staff doesn't speak English. Dogs barking at night and birds twittering all night make it difficult to sleep. Rooms are between 350 and 450 Baht. I stayed for a couple f nights - but would choose a different place next time.
Chantana House reviewed by jobst (Total reviews: 17) on
Spotless and friendly
I was amazed at the sparkling cleanliness of Chantana, it looked liek you could eat off the floors. We were initially put in an interior room, but another staff member immeditaely moved us to a larger exterior room with a window. The beds were very comfortable and the seating area upstairs ideal for relaxing with a book and a Chang. The mosquitos are vicious here, so make sure to get repellent if you are susceptible to bites. The location is ideal, and we paid 320 baht for a double fan room with private bathroom.
Chantana House reviewed by RobD_CM (Total reviews: 2) on
clean, relaxed, value
Have been here four days and stayed in two different rooms. Both spotlessly clean but hallway room a little smaller so we moved to a side room which was bigger with a window. Very relaxed and friendly girl at reception who was always helpful and you get towels/toilet paper/ and sheets. Only problem was the mosquitos rushing into the room if you so much as peep open the door after 8pm and the toilet/shower was a little squish but so clean you dont notice as you admire yourself in the porcelin reflection. Would really recommend this place for location and ease of stay. Price is now 350 Bht with fan or 500 with a/c. A bargain.
Chantana House reviewed by forbesyone (Total reviews: 5) on