P.U. Inn Ubonpon
Mixed reviews
What we say: 
Formerly known simply as P.U. Guesthouse, this place probably wins a prize for the accommodation with the most mixed reviews in Thailand. Our impression remains the same as the last time we checked it out -- rooms are tacky in decor but spacious, clean, comfortable and good value for the money. P.U. also gets points for its location down a side soi off the backpacker strip, so it's close to the action but you won't need to stay up until the bars close to get a quiet sleep. Rooms are in a few different sizes but all come with big, clean hot water bathrooms and most with TVs, fridges and desks. We're not sure what the designers were thinking when they added purple and bright orange paint jobs to go with garish floral prints, but they have made good use of common spaces by placing tables on a pleasant shared veranda and couches in a large communal "living room". P.U. is also a licensed travel company and most of the bad reviews have involved a certain staff member who can apparently be pushy when trying to sell boat tours and other services, and perhaps touchy or quick to agitate in general. If you don't want to take the chance, but still want the comfy accommodation, you might seek out a brand new room at the recently opened P.U. Inn 2 right across the street, which when we visited was staffed by a polite and laidback young woman.
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20/1 Moo 4 off Naresuan Soi 1, Ayutthaya. T: (089) 240 8461Email them at: info@puguesthouse.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgl fan private b'room | 300 THB | 300 THB | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 400 THB | 400 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 700 THB | 700 THB | |
| Triple fan private b'room | 600 THB | 600 THB | |
| Sgl air-con private b'room | 500 THB | 500 THB | |
| Family room | 800 THB | 800 THB | Upto 1,200 baht |
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Last visited or updated on: 9th February, 2013
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Read P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviews
Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 28 ratings and 28 reviews
Hotel feel
Paid 450 baht for a double air-con room. Nice decor - felt more like a budget hotel room than a guest house. Staff we dealt with were very helpful - booked a bus for us to Sukhothai and a boat trip on the river around the city. Only stayed one night but could easily have stayed longer.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by kristofsky (Total reviews: 2) on
Nice rooms, no problems with the staff
Some of the harsher reviewers here seem to have expectations way out of line with what you might expect from a backpacker guesthouse in SE Asia. The staff were helpful, spoke good English and they hardly seemed to be applying pressure when suggesting we might want to consider a boat tour and hiring bikes from their friends across the road (in both cases, we didn't). The guesthouse was clean throughout, with the owner clearly having put some care and attention into ensuring it reflected her rather idiosyncratic taste - plastic flowers and garden-gnome-like dolls everywhere. For 350 baht we got a fan room with a single and double bed, private bathroom including a hot shower, TV, sofa and dressing table. The WiFi is (now) free. The rooms I saw at Tony's Place were rather less impressive. The ''VIP bus'' to Chiang Mai they booked was rather unimpressive, although the price (and probably the bus, en-route from Bangkok) is exactly the same as that offered by other agents in Ayutthaya. The guest-house tuk-tuk pickup and shower beforehand is convenient but you'll probably want the train for a decent night's sleep.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by enigmatic (Total reviews: 7) on
Watch out wiith reservations and late arrival
We made a reservation through their website one week before arrival. As we knew in advance we arrived after midnight we emailed them in advance twice to make sure this would not cause any issues. Long story short, they gave away our room and we got stranded ... So be aware of reservations!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Lawoat (Total reviews: 5) on
Great little Guesthouse
I can't say I agree with any of the negative reviews about this place, my boyfriend and I had a lovely stay! Our 350 baht fan room included 2 brand new fans, en suite bathroom with hot water and cable TV. The room itself was very clean and spacious, the decor was a little kitschy but it actually kinda added to the charm of the place. We found all the staff to be very warm and friendly; the girl at the front desk spoke excellent English and was very helpful in answering any of our questions. WiFi was also free and fast!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Tribalfunk (Total reviews: 2) on
bad bad choice
If you decide to get in P.U guest house,it's bad bad choice. In their home page, the photo must be changed by the photoshop program. Their facilities is very old. Their airconditioner is a airconditioner as a shape,doing like fan. But cost 500 batts And the staff,probably a daughter of the Japanee owner, is very unkind. I agued her's unkind,she speaks loudly as a pig I asked how can I go back to BangKok. The answer is only to take a taxi cost 1200batts I come back by the train from Ayyautta station only 20 batts
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by ddarong (Total reviews: 1) on
Good pick
Great guesthouse. Not sure what the review is referring to with the staff - we found them all friendly - a couple have great english and were very helpful booking onward travel. Food is great too - BIG portions and very tasty - and cheap. We paid 300B for a double with 2 fans.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by tristan99 (Total reviews: 7) on
Excellent choice
We have only stayed here one night but we have had a very comfortable stay so far, the rooms are huge with hot water : ) The owner has made us very feel very welcome and tried to help us make the most of our stay here in this town which I cannot spell. We took the night tour for 100 bht (great value) which encluded the night market for food. You will be well looked after if you choose to stay here. Also the eggs are good too : )
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by kirstylouisebetts (Total reviews: 2) on
Excellent choice
We have only stayed here one night but we have had a very comfortable stay so far, the rooms are huge with hot water : ) The owner has made us very feel very welcome and tried to help us make the most of our stay here in this town which I cannot spell. We took the night tour for 100 bht (great value) which encluded the night market for food. You will be well looked after if you choose to stay here. Also the eggs are good too : )
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by kirstylouisebetts (Total reviews: 2) on
Reply to ''Never Again''
The reviewer who wrote ''never again'' cannot have stayed at the same guest house that we did PU. The staff were friendly and offered us various excursions but never forced them on us. We found the price to be average for the province and typical of Lonely Planet. WE did the same boat trip and, although it was hurried, was very iinformative and let us see a lot of the city. Laundry prices were also typical of this part of Asia.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by resarf (Total reviews: 1) on
Never again!
My brother and I did not have a fun stay in Ayutthaya, mainly because the horrible woman who owns this place wouldn't stop trying to make even more money off of us. Honestly - she was a nightmare. She just wouldn't leave us alone. The room was very overpriced, the boat tour at dusk was very bad value for money and the atmosphere in the hotel left us with a bad taste in our mouths. Laundry service was 250 baht for 4 kilos - but no ironing. Insane. AVOID AVOID AVOID
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Ineke84 (Total reviews: 2) on
Nice room, good value
A decent place to stay. Room was big, had a comfortable bed, and restaurant served very good curry. Dont book your bus tickets to Chiang Mai here though, VIP is a definite overstatement.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by backpacker123 (Total reviews: 8) on
Stay away!!!!
Owner is rude and gruff. Seemed like at every turn, one is trying to rip you off, which is most uncomfortable. Owner may be nice to you if she successfully rips you off. My experience is consistent with other reviews. One can definitely do better-- better hospitality, better manners and better price.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by janann (Total reviews: 1) on
Thank God for the jazz bar
I stayed for 2 nights. P.U. Guesthouse is quite nice. The surroundings are quiet and the location quite near the shopping streets of Ayutthaya. The food is all right, though nothing special -- it's better to eat something at one of the many restaurants down the street. The common area/lobby contains a nice dining area as well as a cosy living room area. The owner was quite nice, trying her best along with the staff to satisfy our needs. (She was very friendly and helpful concerning food and booking tours at a very reasonable price, but I heard from other travellers that they were overcharged... so it helps to speak a bit of Thai.) Unfortunately the room wasn't 'all that'; it was very basic and not clean (though I've encountered much dirtier). The shower was shabby and there was a European toilet with paper but we were told not to put the paper down it but into a bag. Since our room didn't get cleaned during our stay we decided to use the water spray. You can probably find better accommodation at the same rates. Thank God we discovered a Jazz Bar around the corner, where we made new friends with the owners and drank lots of smooth cocktails with them long past closing time. It was a crazy but great night, so be sure to stop by the Jazz Bar!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Jimboichi (Total reviews: 6) on
Great room, restaurant in the flower garden!
We stayed for 3 nights in PU Guesthouse and had a wonderful time! The A/C room was very clean and large, had a big and comfortable bed, TV with about 60 channels, good hot shower and WC, also very quiet to sleep well! The restaurant offered a very good breakfast and Thai food at reasonable prices. These were very delicious! We enjoyed the time in the flower garden restaurant, reading books, WiFi, drinking beers to relax. Staff were very friendly and helpful, offered a very nice boat trip which cost 200B for 2 hours, bus ticket and so on. So they had great rooms, restaurant, staff, and travel agent!! We can say one of the best guesthouses in Thailand or Asian countries. We have to highly recommend PU Guest house!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by BrianBrian (Total reviews: 2) on
Lots to offer!
If you're keen to arrive in Ayutthaya and be looked after, then PU is a friendly, helpful and relaxing place to stay. For around A$20-25 you can enjoy the outside garden area to chat and play cards or the common lounge where you can choose a DVD to play. Clean and tidy rooms have air-con, hot showers, TV, fridge and laundry service (50B/kg). We stayed for 2 nights and saw many happy tourists bustling through of all ages. PU is a lovely little lady who can organise many tours worth the money. She has excellent English and is a renowned traveller, full of information for you. An excellent tour to the Khao Yai National Park for a full day of trekking in the jungle with an English speaking guide or a temple tour by tuk tuk or boat should be high on your to do list.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by goodtimes (Total reviews: 1) on
Excellent guesthouse in Ayutthaya
We were met by the owner of PU guesthouse who took us in and showed us clean, spacious and very good value rooms. The guesthouse is homely and, though our stay was short, we felt that the staff did all they could to help us during our visit to Ayutthaya. The location is excellent: right in the centre, near good bike hire shops and all the temples and monuments. Unlike other guesthouses in the area, however, it is away from the main road and so escapes noisy traffic/the general hustle and bustle of city life. There is lots of information and help for tourists wanting to make the most of their time in the area: maps, bus timetables, good value tours and friendly advice (the staff have excellent English!) The facilities are great: rooms are big and equipped with satellite TV & fridge. A beautiful garden... Overall a very relaxing stay in a quiet, friendly place. As a group of young travellers especially we felt very safe and well looked after. Well worth a visit!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by 18217lolo (Total reviews: 1) on
Great stay
We stayed two nights at P.U. Guesthouse and had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the beginning. The front desk had lots of information about trains and buses (correct info being a rarity in most places). The bed was great and the price for an A/C room was very reasonable. The on-sight restaurant was very convenient and tasty, you must try the banana shakes. You can eat on the breezy front porch or in the cute little garden. The guesthouse runs an evening boat tour of some ruins and temples, it was a great experience. Being located on a quiet street was a treat, but still very close to all the amenities... perfect location. One of the best places that we stayed in Thailand, a great time. Thanks P.U.!
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Sarah130 (Total reviews: 1) on
Not impressed
We were going to stay and had a very expensive mediocre breakfast while waiting for the room. Then we discovered that the WiFi was 50B/day which we had been led to believe was included in the 550B daily rate. We left and stayed at Chantana on the other side of the main road and the difference paid for an excellent breakfast and WiFi at Coffee & Tea just down the road. Give PU a miss.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by cn (Total reviews: 14) on
Clean & friendly
We booked PU Inn (formerly UP Inn) after finding it in the Lonely Planet. We called ahead to reserve and this may have helped ensure we got a good room. Price was as advertised in LP and as quoted over the phone - 550B. Our room (double with a/c) was very clean and a good size compared to others we have stayed in. The flush toilet was a bonus though as usual in Thailand you have to shower over the toilet! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful with information, they seem to genuinely want you to enjoy your stay in Ayutthaya, although they do push boat tours on you as soon as you arrive which is a bit off-putting. Nonetheless we enjoyed our boat tour in the end and found our stay to be very good value.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by sunnyclare (Total reviews: 1) on
Like sleeping over at your grandparents
The rooms were small and you really had to shower half above the toilet, but that is the same in so many other places. The curtains, the walls, the sheets and everything had a flower motif and there was plastic decoration everywhere in the bathroom, so sweet :) The couple that owns the place each has their job at the guesthouse: the woman talks a lot and offers boat tours every time you pass by and the man runs the restaurant. The breakfast is delicious and good value for your money. A good place to stay.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Pernette (Total reviews: 7) on
Mouldy, unfriendly, but quiet!
We originally booked Baan LoTus, but after a mix up stayed at PU for a night. We asked for a double and got show to a room up top for 400B. As it was late we took it. The room was ugly. Mouldy tiles in the bathroom, curtains didn't cover the windows and no sheets on the bed. We then found out the same night after checking the net that it should of been 350B. Although the room, was quiet. Would not go back, and checked out today.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by pjandmichonthemove (Total reviews: 10) on
Setting the record straight.
I am the owner of P.U. Guesthouse, and I just want to make a couple things clear. Certain comments written on this board are a bit unreasonable. For example, our prices are the same as on the website, and I believe they are fair as we just did big renovations. Secondly, our windows are not locked due to the fact the floors are high up, with a gate around our property, not to mention the five security cameras around the property. Our lobby is full of information regarding Ayutthaya, and onward travel. Our staff is always available (from 7am, in fact!) and ready to help out. The toilet system, as many travellers will know, is not unique to our guesthouse, but most toilets in Thailand. In fact it's better, because ours flush! Also, our showers have hot water. We have three housekeepers working full time, and they do an excellent job! So please, do not judge our hostel by these comments alone! Pay us a visit and check it out for yourself - you won't be disappointed. If you have any questions about P.U. Inn, take a look at www.puguesthouse.com, or please contact me at info@puguesthouse.com
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by ubonpon (Total reviews: 1) on
Avoid
1. They try to charge you more than the price on the website 2. First room's windows didn't lock 3. Staff unhelpful 4. Overpriced Rooms are all right, but nothing special. You could probably get a better deal elsewhere
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by squelch41 (Total reviews: 3) on
Tour arranger 1st, hostess 2nd
Stayed for two nights and the room wasn't cleaned. Fortunately for me, the room had two beds, and two towels, and I was on my own.... Something really stupid was the fact that I was told not to use toiletpaper to wipe my ass, but to use the spraying system, because the toiletpaper could get stuck in the sewer system.... The bathroom was really small and everything got wet when using the shower. Some good points about the room where the air-con, fridge and tv, although the tv gave a scrambled screen on the more interesting channels... The hostess arranged our boat-tour and a tuktuk to take us to temples, an elephant farm and a monkey temple. This was arranged very well. All in all, it's an poor/okay guesthouse. If you stay here, make sure to check out the Jazzbar which is just around the corner.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by Shoeburner (Total reviews: 3) on
just okay
I had made a reservation, but when i arrived they didn't seem to have my reservation. anyway we didn't have much time so we just took the only room they said they had available. was ok for one night, not bad, basic. We had to leave at 7am the next morning and there was no problem with that (in reference to another person's comment below about problems with having an early start). The tuk-tuk driver associated with the guest house was nice, he took us around to see the sights. The staff person (I think she was the owner) did seem a bit pushy on trying to get us to follow her pre-planned tour and go where she suggested, when we kept telling her what our plan was. it worked out though.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by sideflip1 (Total reviews: 9) on
Watch out for the owner!
Lovely clean comfortable rooms with a great fan and shower. Watch out for the owner she forced our friends to agree to a second night as she said the buses north were all full. Then we found she never booked our bus tickets the following evening saying we had not paid and continued to argue even after the receipt was produced. She ended up bribing a bus driver to let us on and my boyfriend had to stand all the way to Chaing Mai. We found her a really unpleasant woman she was quite abusive and hysterical at times even though we were very calm and reasonable...for this reason i would not recommend the guesthouse.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by ontour06 (Total reviews: 13) on
Not a bad option
We had a clean and comfortable air-con room with TV (not a good channel selection however - no BBC for example), hot water and fridge for only 500 baht. Towels and other nice touches included. Best of all, the owner let us check in early (before 8 am), as we had arrived earlier than expected. Excellent if expensive laundry service, and a great automatic scooter rental for touring the ruins. The owner speaks decent English (and apparently Japanese too). Our only complaint was that she became visibly upset when we had breakfast some place else instead of eating in her cafe.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by exacto (Total reviews: 34) on
make sure you plan to sleep in
Though the rooms were basic and clean, the owner might become openly agitated with you should you require an early start...even though you'll be well equipped with a gate key.
P.U. Inn Ubonpon reviewed by karabelle (Total reviews: 5) on