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Kawin Place

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Set off Khao San Road behind the Khao San Central Restaurant and Bar, Kawin Place is a reasonably quiet, very central location. The rooms are pretty well sized though some could do with a coat of paint to take a year's worth of fingerprints off the wall. The bathrooms are a little on the pokey side, but are otherwise clean. Some rooms are quite stinky so check out a couple rooms before selecting a room. Discounts are available for longer stays.

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86 Khao San Rd, Bangkok. T: (02) 281 7512 F: (02) 281 4708
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Sgl fan share b'room	220 THB	220 THB
Dbl fan share b'room	420 THB	420 THB
Sgl air-con share b'room	390 THB	390 THB
Dbl air-con share b'room	450 THB	450 THB
Triple air-con private b'room	520 THB	520 THB

* Travelfish researchers visit and review properties on an anonymous basis. By that we mean they show up, in person, and pretend to be either be a potential guest, or somebody looking for a room for a friend or relative. Where possible the researcher will inspect at least a couple of rooms. The rates you see above are what either the desk staff told us they were, or what were in the brochure when they just told us to quit bugging them and look in the brochure. For mid-range hotels and up, always shop around online for a competitive rate. Click here to find out more about what makes Travelfish different with regards our accommodation reviews.

Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 11th June, 2007

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OK room, rude receptionnist - 11th January, 2010
I was quite disappointed by Kawin Place. The room was just fine, it waas clean, the bathroom was ok, but the air conditionning unit was leaking water, so there was a wet towel on the floor when we checked in. Free wifi in the lobby was nice too. However, the receptionnists working there were totally unhelpful and most importantly, rude, never smiled or barely said hello. There is a travel desk on the reception area, but you wonder why since the girl behind her desk is playing with her cell phone and you feel you're going to disturb her if you ask something. You can see the owner spent some money for this place (clean and nice common area), but they should really hire better staff!

Kawin Place reviewed by marie79 on 11th January, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2010
Total reviews submitted: 2.
marie79 also reviewed: Mandalay Inn.

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