Lamphu House

Two Words: Disappointing, Over-rated - 18th March, 2010
The room boy who showed me to my room ostentatiously hung around after letting me in, waiting for his tip. If he'd bothered to offer to carry my bag up four flights of stairs, I'd have tipped him. For showing me to a room I could easily have found my way to myself, no way. The room itself was disappointing. It's smaller than the web site pictures led me to believe. The sheet had a stain (probably ink, rather than something disgusting, but still...). The wall by the bed had several stains; looked like coffee had been thrown at the wall and dripped down. The bed had no top sheet, although they they provided one on request. The lighting is dim. It's been years since anyone bothered to paint the stairs and landings. Overall, I'm grateful that they had a vacancy for only one of the five nights I attempted to book.

Lamphu House reviewed by sullivanmarc on 18th March, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2009
Total reviews submitted: 25.
sullivanmarc also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse, Chhaya Hotel, DK Hotel, Kim Hotel, Na Inn, New Merry V Guest House, P Guest House, Pakse Hotel, Pan's Guest House, Pan's Guest House, Phuong Hanh, Safe House Court, Saisouk Guesthouse, Sala Don Khone, Sala Don Khone, Sugar Cane Guest House 1, Sugar Cane Guest House 1, Sypaseuth Guesthouse, Thalang Guesthouse, The Boddhi Tree -- Del Gusto, Tony's Place, Two Dragons Guesthouse, Varin Resort.

The place to stay - 11th February, 2010
I discovered Lamphu Houseit just after it started in 2005 and booked a single room. I came there after I met my wife and booked the double well in advance. The full sign is up almost every day.It is still a good place to come to with our little daughter Lotus. Great rooms, very nice and helpfull staff, never had a problem to see a room and a great location.

Lamphu House reviewed by Hongland on 11th February, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2010
Total reviews submitted: 3.
Hongland also reviewed: Ban Pee Buasod/Buasod Cha-am House, Prakorb's House.

Highly recommended to all! - 6th December, 2009
This was the perfect place to arrive to after a long trip from NZ. We arrived about 1am which was no problem. Nice room and friendly staff. Close to the action but far enough away to be nice and quiet. I would stay again.

Lamphu House reviewed by willoughby on 6th December, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
willoughby also reviewed: Sailing Club Mui Ne.

A good choice - 25th September, 2009
Stayed here twice in total, would have been more but its hard to get a room if you arrive after midday! Had 2 different fan rooms, very clean (though seemed to get a few small centipedes) and modern looking. Private bathroom nice enough, shared bathrooms very clean. Area downstairs is good to chill, watch TV, use internet etc, though it didnt seem that lively (a bonus for some I'm sure) Food is ok but you're better off walking out of the alley and eating on Soi Rambutri Decent luggage storage, they even let me use it for free at times, though obviously dont leave anything valuable in there. Also very good lockers, in a locked room but you have your own locker which gives you flexibility.

Lamphu House reviewed by sidewinder on 25th September, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2009
Total reviews submitted: 7.
sidewinder also reviewed: Grand Tower Hotel, Mick and Craigs, Rambuttri Village, Silversand Resort, Sunset Huts, Two Dragons Guesthouse.

There are much better places in Bangkok - 10th July, 2009
Many things have changed since some of these reviews were written. You CAN look at the rooms before hand and you CAN reserve a room in advance. We booked a month in advance and had absolutely no problems checking in at 2 am after heading straight from the airport. We contacted them a couple of days before leaving to confirm. BUT we did not have an experience like those above. What we have learned from our travels is once you get a clean room with no bugs DO NOT MOVE for any reason. Our room was on the first floor directly in front of the stairs. After staying there one night, a good night's sleep, we asked if we could move to a suite on a higher floor as we felt if any room was going to get broken in to it would have been ours. Big Mistake! The room we were then shown had ants crawling all over the bed. Note: always check under the pillows, under the mattress and under the sheets for bugs when considering a room. Sooooo they agreed we couldn't stay there and showed as a room next door to it...it also had ants everywhere. This time they decided to spray Raid all around the room and on the bed. We were a little taken back by that as it stinks. We checked back about an hour later to see if the smell had disappated and it hadn't. Then we were told that we had to tell them that minute if we were going to leave...by this time it was the evening and being our first time ever in Bangkok we had no idea how easy it would be to find another room. Going against their wishes we snuck out and checked next door at Rambuttri to see if they had a clean room with screens on the windows and ant free! Sure enough they did, it was 800 B for a double AC room with private bathroom but when it came down to it, it was a $5 difference, big deal! This place has a pool too. The staff at Lamphu has developed an attitude from I believe being in lonely planet. They know they can rent the room to someone else quite easily so they could care less if someone is not enjoying their stay. After traveling around Bangkok and Thaialand the food at the guest house (Lamphu) kind of sucks...their banana pancakes are not representative of the delicious ones you will find at Hawker stalls or little restaurants in town. Recommended hawker stall near Rambuttri (turn right when leaving and follow the street around the first bend), there you will find Mr. Yim's. Delicious food for 30 B. A good restaurant nearby was Ricky's cafe. Lamphu house has a better hang out spot for travellers to chat and also has a room where you can store your large backpacks for 10B/day. BUT anyone can use this room, you don't have to be staying at the guest house. Rambuttri was pricier but cleaner with nicer staff. Stay in Thewet for a better overall experience and take day trips to Ko San Rd area, it's easy to do by express boat (13 B one way).

Lamphu House reviewed by KatieMP on 10th July, 2009, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
KatieMP also reviewed: Chan-Cha-Lay, Sri-Ayuttaya Guest House.

Deserving of popularity - 29th September, 2008
Everything is clean and well maintained. The staff is helpfull and smart, many with an impressive amount of English. The prices on Travelfish are a little out of date, they have increased, but Lamphu house is still a great value. Good luck finding a staff this warm and helpfull anywhere else for a budget price. Soi Rambutri is a great balance of liveliness and quiet and it is still only a 2 minute walk to the entrance of Khao San.

Lamphu House reviewed by mithamo on 29th September, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
mithamo also reviewed: Charlie's House, Chiang Mai Thai House, Coral Bungalows, Rambuttri Village.

Clean, tidy and quiet. choice in Bangkok - 13th July, 2008
Stayed here twice first time in a double fan room (480B), second in an double air-con room (590B). On both occasions the rooms were clean and tidy. The bathrooms were good and the food was excellent especially taking into account the low price. The guest house is situated a little back from the road meaning you feel like you can escape from the 'chaos' after a day sightseeing. One of the better all round guest houses we have stayed in despite the fact it is a little more expensive than most in this bracket.

Lamphu House reviewed by MikeJFC on 13th July, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2008
Total reviews submitted: 2.
MikeJFC also reviewed: J&J Guesthouse.

Totally Worth it! - 5th July, 2008
This is so worth the money. The price is completely reasonable. Lamphu house is located near a busy road, but it was always quiet at nights. The rooms are simple, but include all the amenities. You cannot make a reservation ahead of time, but we stayed here on three separate occasions and had no trouble getting a room. I highly recommend Lamphu House.

Lamphu House reviewed by rainbowgirl143 on 5th July, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
rainbowgirl143 also reviewed: Bhiman Inn Hotel, CM Blue House, Libra Guesthouse.

Wonderful - 28th April, 2008
I really loved staying here, not only because it's one of the nicest on Soi Rambuttri -- clean, spacious and with a great atmosphere -- but because it has such a sweet Thai touch with its modern Southeast Asian decor and lovely staff. Soi Rambuttri has a chilled out vibe to it in comparison with Khao San, but is still relatively well located. Ask for a room with a balcony if you can. These rooms are usually a bit bigger and have a nicer aspect. Rooms are quiet, as they're off the main street. If you want a massage, skip the expensive in-room massage and grab one at the hairdresser's located at the entrance of Lamphu House -- far cheaper and just as good! Lamphu House almost always seems to be completely booked out. They do keep reservations so book early and in advance!

Lamphu House reviewed by roxyvh on 28th April, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2008
Total reviews submitted: 6.
roxyvh also reviewed: Erawan House, Home Sweet Home Guesthouse, Kai Bae Beach Grand Villa, Okay Guest House, Riverside Hotel.

Great value! - 28th March, 2008
This is a very clean and quiet guesthouse with beautiful, asian furniture and great atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only problem is that it's fully booked most of the time, so try to make reservations at least one month in advance, if possible. For me the best guesthouse in Khaosan area...

Lamphu House reviewed by Sinandrea on 28th March, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Sinandrea also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Breeze of Pai, Island Huts, Mac Bay Resort.

SO Cute!! - 24th February, 2008
I loved this place. The decor was so cute, the staff were very sweet and the lobby area is really nice with internet, a pay phone, lots of seating and a nice garden area. We paid 680B for a double with A/C and a balcony. The balcony even had a drying rack!! How thoughtful. Well kept and our room was quiet and clean. I highly recommend this hotel, a little haven from the madness.

Lamphu House reviewed by annadeltrav on 24th February, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2008
Total reviews submitted: 7.
annadeltrav also reviewed: Okay Guest House, Old Darling II and Asia Queen Hotel, Old Darling II and Asia Queen Hotel, Prince 79 Hotel, Rambuttri Village, Rambuttri Village.

Haven from Koh San - 13th December, 2007
We really enjoyed our stay at Lamphu. The room was clean and spaciouse with a large bed. It was the perfect place to get away from the hectic streets and relax with a mango shake. The staff were friendly and helpful although DO NOT book a bus from the tour desk to Chiang Mia as the bus service is terrible. Do book in advance as we tried to book for 1 night on a return however no rooms were available.

Lamphu House reviewed by Katie1985 on 13th December, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Katie1985 also reviewed: Blue Star Guest House, CM Blue House, Coconut Beach Bungalows, Lola Bungalows.

Book Early - 28th September, 2007
I sent a reservation request to Lamphu 23 days before my intended stay but they were full. Book well in advance!

Lamphu House reviewed by evan2112 on 28th September, 2007, rated 0 out of 5.
Stayed here /
Total reviews submitted: 11.
evan2112 also reviewed: Dai Long Hotel, Garden House, Hai Yen, Joes' Guesthouse, Joes' Guesthouse, Mom Guesthouse, New My House Guest House, Orchid Guesthouse, Smiley's Guesthouse, TAT Guest House.

Perfection. - 30th August, 2007
The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean, the food is good and the internet is cheap and fast. They hold a very friendly environment and filter out all the unkind, and strange people in the area. If you come to Khao Sarn, you will be silly not to stay here, but be sure to book ahead, as they are always full.

Lamphu House reviewed by JTizz on 30th August, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
JTizz also reviewed: Rambuttri Village.

Great place!!!! - 30th July, 2007
We stayed 1 week at Lamphuhouse. Staff is really friendly, rooms are clean and the food is excellent. All that for a good price!!!

Lamphu House reviewed by petrouschka on 30th July, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
petrouschka also reviewed: Ao Leuk Bungalows, Julie Guest House, Nett Hotel, Taa Tao Lagoon Dive Resort.

Best Place in Banglamphu - 3rd September, 2006
Lamphu House was the first place I stayed in Thailand and it was fantastic. It was cheap, clean and the perfect location. Close to the action but quiet all the same. We stayed here every time we were in Bangkok over the months we were there. Definitely stay here. Book ahead though, it's not easy to get a room.

Lamphu House reviewed by jldm on 3rd September, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
jldm also reviewed: Amity Bungalows, Sea View Haadrin Resort.

Superb Value! - 7th August, 2006
Stayed here our first night in BKK and found it excellent value for the money. While I would never call the staff friendly, neither were they rude-just indifferent. We had one of their 'deluxe' twin rooms w/ ac and don't let the 'deluxe' moniker fool you. This was a very basic room, but very clean, well cared for and comfortable. At B600, it's a steal. Reservations are highly recommended however, we tried to make reservations on our return to BKK at the end of our trip a week in advance and got no joy. They offered to put us on a waiting list, but I hated the thought of potentially dragging my stuff around with no room and we settled for Rambuttri just next door, which was disappointing compared to this place. If you're looking for luxury, it's not the place for you, but if you want basic comfort and a clean place to rest your head, it's tremendous.

Lamphu House reviewed by tokyobelle on 7th August, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
tokyobelle also reviewed: Rambuttri Village.

Great - 1st February, 2006
We only wanted one night before going back home so we booked here a twin with fan and private bathroom (with hot water!) for 420B in January 2006. It was perfect! Beds comfortable, very clean room, get to watch movies that you choose!

Lamphu House reviewed by michoui on 1st February, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2006
Total reviews submitted: 6.
michoui also reviewed: CM Blue House, Dolphin, suk 11.