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Ben Guesthouse
Outstanding value
351/10 Sankhong Noi Rd Soi 4, can also be reached by Ratyotha Soi 1
Chiang Rai Province
Tel: (053) 716 775, (081) 027 9470
Description
Situated down a quiet soi about a ten minute walk from the centre of Chiang Rai, Ben Guesthouse represents excellent backpacker value and is also a fine choice for families. Rooms throughout are spotless, with coloured blankets and warm water showers -- some rooms are even carpeted. Ben Guesthouse has two buildings, one made of wood, the other brick and concrete. The latter holds the better standard air-con and fan rooms while the wooden buiding is a little cheaper and has a large common terrace area that looks out over the lawn grounds. While a little out of the way, Ben Guesthouse is certainly worth the walk -- they'll pick you up at the bus station if you call ahead.
Dbl fan private b'room
160 THB (low season)
160 THB (high season)
Upto 300B
Dbl A/C private b'room
400 THB (low season)
400 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 17th September, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 1st February, 2007
Guest feedback
Out of the way/expensive - 
By gvan ( total comments: 4 
) Stayed here 8/2007
Clean rooms, but had to pay 450bt for an AC room. Don't think anyone can walk to the nightlife in less than 20 minutes. Quite soi if you don't count the dogs that bark all night. Transportation limited and N/A late at night. Better values in nightlife/night market area.
Good but pricey. - 
By pauljaymes ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 7/2006
Very nice, but felt that 300B was a bit pricey for a double room with no air-con or TV. Particularly as the location isn't ideal.
A hidden gem - 
By cedezlepassage ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 12/2005
10 to 15 minutes walk from bus station/night market area but well worth it for its serenity and charm. If you have just got off a bus or back from a trek this is a great place to relax for a couple of nights. Cool staff too.
Great place to stay and excellent tours - 
By travellerchris ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 9/2005
We found the staff at Ben's guesthouse very friendly, the rooms clean and we organised an excellent day trip to the Golden Triangle with them
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