Pingviman Hotel

Location and hotel facilities great

Nothing

Brilliant amenities and decoration. Extremely lovely staff and location.

Many insects.

The hotel has an excellent relaxing atmosphere, with a cool and clean pool in a center setting surrounded by trees giving shade, and adjacent to the dining room on one side, and fitness centre with shower and sauna on the other side. The dining options were excellent, offering western buffet breakfasts (cereals, egg multiple ways with bacon, and fillings for omelettes) as well as asian style breakfasts; coffee, tea and local fruit. Although it is located in the South West corner of the old city I had originally thought it might be an 'out of the way' location but I was completely wrong. There are in fact more cafes and restaurants (and ATMs) within 10 mins walking distance along Samlan Road and Bumrungburi Road than shown on Google Maps. Red Taxis (Songthaew) also pass frequently by the hotel and charge from 30 - 60 baht, depending on capacity and destination.

The hotel completely met and exceeded my expectations, so I have no major complaints at all. If you want to convert foreign currency to Baht the reception can do that for you, though it has to arrange for a bank rep to turn up to change your currency (there are currency exchange places in the city but I didn't find one close to the hotel). There are ATMs close by though.

The hotel room was beautiful and great pool. Photos do not do it justice! Great location and breakfast as well.

Beautiful hotel and incredibly friendly staff that go out of their way to make sure you have the most comfortable stay ever.

Beds were a little firm - but nothing to really complain about.