December 2011
My room at the Sri Isan hotel.
The Sri Isan Hotel is in a great location, but it's a bit of a disappointment. The old small hotel could be a charming boutique accommodation, despite the tiny rooms. But instead it's a very dumpy place that hasn't been cleaned properly in years. The bathrooms had mold in the grout, which could have been easily removed with some bleach and a little elbow grease. Likewise, the windows don't appear to have been washed, ever. It's not turn-around-and-leave filthy, mind you, just not as clean as you would reasonably expect.
The rooms are tiny, but not uncomfortably so. There is enough room to work comfortably and the wi-fi signal is good. The bed was stiff, which I like, but not too hard. The included breakfast was another big disappointment. The American breakfast was completely tasteless.
Hotel facilities Restaurant.
Rooms feature air conditioning, hot and cold water and free wireless Internet access.
Pluses: Excellent location in the center of Ubon Ratchathani.
Minuses: Dirty.
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