113, 117 Samsen Rd., Wat Samphraya, Phranakorn, Bangkok, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Convenient location within walking distance of Khaosan Road and Old Town sights
Spacious, quiet rooms provide good value for money
Rooms have safes and minibars (bonus in a budget hotel)
Regular free shuttle service to Grand Palace and other attractions
Free tea, coffee, and local snacks in the lobby, plus room service available
Breakfast available at connected cafe
24/7 front desk, with computers available for guest use
Pleasant rooftop garden area
Reliable free Wi-Fi throughout
Far from the Skytrain and subway for downtown connections
Breakfast not included in standard rates
Tara Place is a 68-room budget hotel offering value-for-money accommodations a short distance from the traveler enclave of Khaosan Road and other attractions in Bangkok's Old Town. Rooms are simple but comfortable and spacious, and come with flat-screen TVs, safes, basic minibars, slippers, and hairdryers -- all a real plus at this price point -- as well as surprisingly chic bathrooms. The contemporary decor throughout the hotel is pleasant but nondescript, the adjoining cafe serves breakfast (for a fee), and there’s a lovely rooftop garden. Room service is also available, and there’s a free shuttle to popular local sights, free tea and coffee at the 24/7 front desk, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Downtown, the Baiyoke Suite Hotel has similar rates for huge rooms with a pool and basic gym, but Wi-Fi isn't free.
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Scene
Simple but smart and contemporary budget property with rooftop garden and attached cafe
A simple value-for-money option for travelers on a budget, this bright, clean, contemporary hotel throws in a few more frills than you might expect from a property in this price range. The smart and colorful four-story building’s lobby, set just back from the main road, has a modern floor-to-ceiling glass frontage. It's a small space, but pleasant and functional, with white-tile flooring, dark-wood edging on cream walls, and simple dark wood seating that sports neutral upholstery. Numerous mirrors help maximize the space, and traditional Thai decorations add character -- but there are also some off-points, like out-of-place patterned seat cushioning and a few cheap looking pieces of IKEA furniture. The small but attractive rooftop garden area is a nice touch, with black paving, potted shrubs, and neighborhood views, while the simple cafe that fronts the property also has a few streetside terrace seats.
Location
Charming Old Town location within walking distance of Khaosan Road and other sights, but far from downtown
In the heart of Bangkok’s old town Phra Nakhon district, Tara Place is within walking distance of traveler-friendly Khaosan Road, yet far enough away to afford some peace and quiet. This is a charming neighborhood filled with a mix of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, as well as old-school Thai businesses. Plenty of other popular attractions are within easy reach too, and the hotel runs a regular free tuk-tuk shuttle service -- the one downside to the location is that it’s a trek to the Skytrain and subway for downtown shopping and nightlife.- Seven-minute walk to Phra Sumen fort and Santi Chai Prakan Park
Rooms
Functional, smart rooms with flat-screen TVs, safes, and minibars -- a win for the price
Rooms at Tara Place are simple and functional, yet they’re comfortable, smart, and relatively spacious, and come with a few extras that are a welcome bonus at this price point. The Standard Double and Standard Twin Rooms have comfortable king-size beds with built-in bedside tables. Pastel-colored accent walls sport somewhat tacky paintings, while the laminate wood flooring is slightly dated. Rooms have dark wood closets and built-in wooden desks with basic stools.The Triple and Family Rooms have two separate bedrooms; Triple Rooms have one king-size bed and one single, while Family Rooms have one double bed and two singles. All rooms have fairly small windows (larger in Triple and Family Rooms) that offer decent views of the hotel courtyard or the local neighborhood.Generally chic but small and simple bathrooms have black floor tiling and white walls, black vanities with stylish white countertop sinks, and brown mosaic-style tiling on accent walls with a mirror and window (in some rooms the accent walls and tiling take more garish shades of brown and yellow). Elegant glass walk-in showers have limited free toiletries in pumps.Surprisingly comprehensive standard amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs (two in Triple and Family Rooms) with cable, phones, safes, minibars (with a small selection of beers, soft drinks and snacks), hairdryers, and slippers. Rooms lack coffee- and tea-making facilities, though there’s free tea, coffee, and snacks in the lobby.
Features
Freebies include local shuttle, tea/coffee, and Wi-Fi -- plus breakfast (costs extra) and 24/7 reception
For a budget hotel, Tara Place offers a decent set of facilities. A free tuk-tuk shuttle to popular attractions (including Khaosan Road, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Phra Athit river ferry pier) operates regularly throughout the day. The attached but separately managed Deo’sha cafe serves drinks and snacks all day, including a decent a la carte breakfast (for a fee); room service is also available, and there’s free tea, coffee, and local Thai snacks in the lobby. There’s also a small arcade of shops on the approach to the hotel lobby, including a massage spa that guests recommend, and the hotel has a pleasant rooftop garden area. Check-in is efficient, the front desk is staffed 24/7, guests computers are available in the lobby, and there’s reliable free Wi-Fi throughout.
