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Wild Orchid Villa

Popular but rude staff

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Wild Orchid Villa has very good air-con doubles worth the slightly higher prices. This is a very popular guesthouse and is often full -- luckily a few other new places have opened nearby. The terrace restaurant is also quite good value. On the downside, this guesthouse has a very hostile anti-Thai policy that extends to other Asians who look Thai. Staff seem to tolerate foreigners but there are many other guesthouses with far superior service.

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8 Soi Chana Songkhram. T: (02) 629 4378

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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Sgl fan share b'room	200 THB	200 THB
Dbl fan share b'room	280 THB	280 THB
Dbl air-con private b'room	600 THB	600 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 16th April, 2007

Wild Orchid Villa reviews

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Going Downhill? - 22nd September, 2007
I enjoyed my stay in July 04(?) but in my next stay the noise level had gone up and the service down (that ''I can't be bothered to stop my conversation to check you in'' type). I guess it's size makes it popular with group bookings. Got woken up about 3am by what sounded like 15-20 people arriving after a late flight. The restaurant is nice, but the food is mediocre and over-priced.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Tennouji on 22nd September, 2007, rated 0 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2005
Total reviews submitted: 9.
Tennouji also reviewed: Bus Stop, Lola Bungalows, National Park Accommodation, National Park Accommodation, Phi Phi Hill, Vanna Bungalows, Viewpoint Resort, Yuttichai Hotel.

Great stay...an oasis for me! - 15th September, 2007
I arrived in Bangkok at 1:30 am after 32 hours of travel comfortable to have made reservations. I arrive at my hotel and it was closed. I rang the bell, knocked on the door etc. So much for the comfort of reservation (made through this site). That happens. I found a dump for one night (actually, about 5 hours. The next day, I wandered toward the river and stumbled upon a great looking restaurant. While eating, a woman I'd met at the airport came walking down the stairs. I hadn't realized this was a hotel as well. I moved here immediately and had a great experience. I spent the last two nights of my trip here after wandering about Thailand and would definitely go back. Restaurant/lounge is a great place to hang and meet friends. I took an airconditioned room, nice large bed, space, and cool having the bathroom on the balcony.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by creativeguy on 15th September, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
creativeguy also reviewed: Rambuttri Village.

Nice Enough - 19th August, 2007
We stayed in an aircon room which was very comfortable, clean & a good size. The bathroom was on the balcony which was very novel. The staff were helpful and conveniently reception was 24 hours, great location and a vibrant atmosphere. Need earplugs to get a good night sleep from the general noise of central Bangkok (if you're a poor sleeper). The small amount of food we had there was average so we ate out at other places alot but the restaurant is nice to relax and have a quiet drink in the evening.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by RuthStephenson on 19th August, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
RuthStephenson also reviewed: Barcelona Resort, Same Same Lodge, Sanctuary, Shambala.

Disaster - Wild Orchid Travel - 15th February, 2007
First of all, don't ever use the Wild Orchid Travel Agency. They cheated us and when we came back to complain a girl working there was very rude and boorish. She shouted at us and said "I sold you a trip and I don't care if you are satisfied or not. That's not my problem!" :-( The air-con rooms are OK. Do not ever take a fan room. It has no space to put even a backpack.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by magmijal on 15th February, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 1.

home from home - 27th January, 2007
hi... I stayed at Wild Orchid for several days over new year 2004/05. It was like home from home for me... a clean, comfortable and homely place to stay. The restaurant/bar area downstairs is a great place to hang out or meet up with friends. I felt like I could relax there, unlike so many places in the Khao San area. I'm going back there in a few days and will go back again and again. Highly recommended!

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by greatstuffannie on 27th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2004
Total reviews submitted: 1.

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Addition to the previous ... - 26th January, 2007
The noise mentioned below came from kitchen and restaurant staff, not guests. Also, take note of the sign posted at reception ... ''NO THAI PEOPLE ALLOWED''. Very nice.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Tilapia on 26th January, 2007, rated 0 out of 5.
Stayed here /
Total reviews submitted: 15.
Tilapia also reviewed: Apple 2 Guest House, Apple 2 Guest House, Apple Guesthouse, Burmese Inn, Esan Guesthouse, J&J Guesthouse, Koh Wai Paradise, Mutmee Guesthouse, P Guest House, Sri Isan Hotel, Tim Guesthouse, Trat Guesthouse, Windy Guesthouse.

Nice room, but that's about it. - 26th January, 2007
We rented a suite (850B) for my friend's last night in Thailand. The room and attached bathroom were great, and the bed was the most comfortable one we'd slept in during our trip. On the downside, staff were indifferent and sullen, drinks in the restaurant area were ridiculously expensive, and there was a lot of noise in the evening from the restaurant and kitchen staff that easily reached our floor. The owner of this place also owns Sawasdee Guest House and one of the larger bars on Khao San Road. He's just built a god-awful concrete monstrosity on a gorgeous stretch of beach on Ko Chang. At the prices this place charges, I'm sure he'll have no trouble building another. Also, take note of the sign posted at reception ... "No Thai people allowed". Very nice.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Tilapia on 26th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 15.
Tilapia also reviewed: Apple 2 Guest House, Apple 2 Guest House, Apple Guesthouse, Burmese Inn, Esan Guesthouse, J&J Guesthouse, Koh Wai Paradise, Mutmee Guesthouse, P Guest House, Sri Isan Hotel, Tim Guesthouse, Trat Guesthouse, Windy Guesthouse.

A pricey but comfortable option - 14th December, 2006
Wild Orchid is one of the more pricey guesthouses in the Khao San area. We had a double with air-con, attached bathroom with cold shower and balcony overlooking the street. The room was very nice, completely different from the so often very spotless options in the area. The price was 700B, which is quite expensive but you get a really good room for your money. The restaurant is very busy throughout the day. The attached travel agency offers a lot of services with all of the pros and cons of the agencies in and around Khao San Road. Avoid bookings long-distance buses here -- the prices are a rip off and the quality bad. As a guesthouse and restaurant Wild Orchid is a good choice.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Christoph on 14th December, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 9.
Christoph also reviewed: Bus Station Guesthouse, KaiKeo Bungalows and Restaurant, Keochampa, Phou Iu Guesthouse, Sabaydee Guesthouse, Singxay Guesthouse, Somjith Guesthouse, Syri 1 Guesthouse.

Fantastic - 3rd February, 2006
This is a wonderful guesthouse. Clean and reasonable with a good location, though the food is a little steep. Very friendly people to boot! Plan on going back this year in May.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Vanessakk on 3rd February, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2004
Total reviews submitted: 1.

It's okay - 12th August, 2005
Wild Orchid is a great place to meet people and do nothing at their lobby, however the food is expensive -- go to another guesthouse to eat. There's a waiter who works at night usually, he is one cool dude who got us away from the boss because we brought beer from 7-eleven! Anyway, he works straight after Uni and don't get much sleep! So, cheer him if you saw him! Make sure he stays in his job! :p The cleaners are nice too, you can forget buying detergent -- ask them and you've got DIY laundry! I stayed in a single room it had just a warm orangey light and I had to get out of the room asap. The windows are see-through, so I attached the bed-sheet with duct-tape for a bit more privacy. The shared bathrooms are clean enough.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by nany on 12th August, 2005, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2005
Total reviews submitted: 3.
nany also reviewed: Island Huts, New My House Guest House.

Upscale Guesthouse - 20th April, 2005
Stayed at Wild Orchid for about six nights. The food is excellent and there's a varied range available. The rooms cost a little more, but most are very good. The best have a balcony area, plus an outdoor bathroom (with shower curtain for privacy). One room had poor lighting -- the 10 watt bulb syndrome. I stored bags here, also, with no issues.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by Bertrecords on 20th April, 2005, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2005
Total reviews submitted: 1.

acceptable - 27th March, 2005
The aircon here is weak and the bathroom has wooden blinds that don't shut -- not much good for keeping out the noise. Lighting is poor too. Besides those points, Wild Orchid is in a good location and is nicely decorated. No Thais are allowed in the rooms upstairs.

Wild Orchid Villa reviewed by nbasik on 27th March, 2005, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2005
Total reviews submitted: 7.
nbasik also reviewed: Lima Coco Resort, Mango Lagoon Place, Pudsa Bungalows, Sawasdee Bangkok Inn.

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