Our first impression upon arriving at the Royal Palace Hotel was that it was nice, if a little old looking (the decor looks like it hasn't been changed since the 1960's). It is also a little out of the way from pretty much everything, though there is a nice big supermarket down the road with KFC.We were pleased to find that our room was HUGE and that the window and curtains blocked out almost all noise and light (very good for sleep ins!). The bathroom was nice and big, though we had issues with the shower with the water constantly running either very cold or very hot, even though the temperature wasn't changed. The water pressure was very good though.
The complimentary breakfast wasn't nice at all. Cold frankfurts, brown looking eggs, and cold Asian fare had us visiting only once during our 3 night stay. The bed was rock hard - like sleeping on a concrete slab, and the internet and TV were turned off every night around midnight, which made for a very boring night when we got back to our room after a big night out. The staff were somewhat annoying, always getting things wrong, then lying if they were caught out.
So, why did I give this place 4 stars? Because of the price. For around $30 for a massive room it really can't be beat.

I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. The room was huge, well furnished and spotlessly clean. As well as having a kettle etc in the room we also had a cafetiere! How cool is that! I love proper coffee too. How could they know that? :-) The staff are lovely, very cheery and helpful. The area of the hotel is a good bit away from the riverside but no problem getting a tuktuk as they are always parked outside the hotel and are very cheap. We liked the area though. Very interesting and in the heart of a market place, busy and bustling and always loads going on. Also, would be hard to beat I think, getting a hotel of this standard and price closer to the river. Breakfast was nice too, adequate. Having a pool was great too and it was kept very clean. Wifi only worked in our ensuite bathroom but we were on the 7th floor, still, it DID work and there are also the free computers on the ground floor to use, All in all a great hotel.

We stayed here for holiday from Canada. this is a great place with big rooms and good value compared to other hotels i've been to!the rooms are nice and clean with swimming pool and free breakfast!the restaurant serve very delicious food.
it was a great experience!!!!

My group members lost a wallet, 2 iPhones, 1PSP, 1iPod player + charger & some cash about $100USD. Passport was kept separately. Request the hotel reception staff on duty to write a report on the lost, but refused. Very disappointed with the service and behavior of the staff. Will not recommend anyone to this hotel, avoid if all possibility....