Tokyo Mansion

329-333 Suranaree Rd, Nai Mueang, Korat ; Tel 044 242873, 257179 ; Fax 044 274963

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Centrally located, adjacent to San Sabai House, near George and Dragon bar and near the old bus station (bus station no. 1), this hotel offers good value for the money and represents an excellent option for backpackers willing to spend only a few days in town. It is a bit old style, furniture may be warned out a little, bathrooms are small, but all you need for a short stay is there.

Current prices (July 2009) are as follows: single room with fan starting from 204 Baht per night, with A/C, starting from 312; double with fan from 366, with A/C from 420. All rooms have cable TV. If you get old of one of tha larger rooms on the third floor, you can even envisage to stay longer and profit of the very convenient long-term price reduction: 1 month for the price of 10 days, plus small fees for water, electricity and cable TV.

The hotel is associated with a small vanity surgery clinic, located in the same premises on the ground floor, but with an independent entrance on the street. The head surgeon is also the hotel's owner. The girls working in the clinic often make working shifts at the hotel reception, too, and they are particularly friendly and helpful.

The only real problem with this hotel is noise: external noise from the street, especially if your room is located directly on Suranaree Rd, and internal noise from other guests (loud TV from other rooms, resounding coming and going in corridors and stairs). If you care for silence very much, either avoid this place, or make sure you get a room far from the road side, and soundproof as much as possible.