I enjoyed my stay at the Laem Din Hotel. The people there were really nice and helpful and even let my parents phone the hotel landline on christmas day to speak to me. The rooms were probably the best rooms we stayed in as a group during our 3 weeks in Thailand. I loved the fact that the rooms were large and had everything we needed including a huge fridge, cupboard, mirror, tv and balcony. The TV was especially great as it had loads of channels so we could watch some of the English channels. The bathroom was also nice and more importantly clean. Also there was free wifi and not only in the lobby but in the hotel rooms which was great! There isn't much in the way of restaurants in this area, but there is the night market very close by (within walking distance) which we went to twice and had 50 Baht mojitos! There was also some nice clothing and touristy things to buy. We also hired scooters from the hotel which was great fun. I would definately stay at this place again.

I'm writing this review on our holiday I'm that annoyed with this hotel. We've travelled from Railay Bay to Koh Phi Phi then to Koh Samui. We booked in an expensive resort (Muang Kulaypan Hotel) for three nights as we love it so much but as we're travelling for 3 weeks we decided to stop here for a cheaper option beforehand.

When we made the booking we didn't expect much; clean room, shower, pool, tv. We chose this hotel over cheaper ones that were actually on the beach because it looked really good for the price.

We arrived at the hotel which is in the middle of the 'red light district' surrounded by prostitutes at night shouting you to come in to their fat old white western men bars. There's no scenery apart from a lake opposite. The check in was fine and we recieved really really nice welcome drinks. We were shown to our room and everything was fine, basic but fine. May I add in that at this point no other customers were to be seen- I'm sure we were the only ones staying here.

So we're in our room. There's a letter on the side explaining due to the floods (3 WEEKS AGO!!) we have no working television. A little annoyed but we're not the sort of people to moan, besides we had a laptop full of movies we could watch instead. I looked out on the balcony to see a massive roof so we had no view yet so many free rooms could be seen that would have amazing views.

An hour of being in the room we were still sweating it was so hot, we couldn't relax. The Aircon was obviously broke. On our way out to go to a restaurant for dinner we asked at reception to the supervisor if we could get our Aircon fixed or room changed. He took our key and said when we come back we can change room. We thought no worries, that's fine. Just before we left we asked him what time the pool opens in the morning to which his response was "Oh, no pool, the floods make it not work". Really not impressed I say it's ridiculous that they didn't tell us before our arrival that we had no TVs or Pool yet they expect us to pay the same price or at least tell us upon check in. He didn't even say ANYTHING, just stood silent, no apology or any attempt at compensation e.g. a breakfast etc.

We went for food and upon our return there was a different person on reception and we stood there for about twenty minutes explaining what was agreed with our room. Bearing in mind, he had our key so thought we were checking in again so wanted another payment... patience wearing thin he phones someone to come in. A really rude person came in and spoke to us as if we were stupid and ALL we wanted was a room with working Aircon, that's IT. So he takes us to our room and he just gives us the key and walks off, so we move everything along the corridor, get in the room... Aircon doesn't work. It's not that it doesn't work, they just don't go below 25 degrees. When checking the room further, we found brown stained headboards, ripped bed cushions, wiped mosquito bodies up the walls.

We checked out really early so that we could go and stay at Muang Kulaypan Hotel and enjoy their hospitality. When we got to reception, I can't express how miserable and silent the staff were. Strangely there was an English guy (mid 50s) with a name badge saying 'Manager' he took our key, not saying a single word. We stood there for 15 minutes (and 15 minutes is a long waiting time) to be told 'ok, go' from a Thai lady behind the counter.

NICE. Real cherry on the top there.

And before my review is over may I add we did not have a flat screen TV which was advertised, a safe depository box which was advertised and a hotel set in beautiful gardens that was advertised. Yes the accomodation was cheap for the area but definately not worth the room and service we recieved. Try Chaweng Budget Resort which allows you to use their sister hotels pool and includes breakfast and is 200BHT cheaper.

I've uploaded lots of photos to support what I'm saying.

Seriously, don't bother with this hotel.

We need to stay for one night at a hotel in Chaweng before we headed off to Lamai. We choose this hotel due to reading reviews on Trip Advisor and I wasn't disappointed. It's a good clean hotel. The staff were very good and helpful. The location though isn't ideal as we wanted to be in the heart of Chaweng but this was on the edge. Not a major issue as we walked to the main drag of Chaweng with ease. The rooms were large, clean and good. One moan would be that it's a bit dated. Nothing wrong with that though as the cleanliness more the makes up for it.

Worth noting about the location it is right near the Muai Thai arena and a long street full of little bars. Me and my wife walked down the street and hit a night club called Reggae which is huge and very good.

Finally we was told on arrival we could use the swimming pool! I was not expecting this but it turns out they now have a sister hotel opposite which was still under construction (internally only). So we went to have a look at the sister hotel (I think they called it Renaissance but don't quote me on that) and we had a snoop around (no staff at the entrance) and it looks as though it will be of a high spec. Rooms looked very nice. Modern. As for the pool, which funnily isn't complete (some lights need to be fitted) it is fantastic. Part infinity type pool on the 4th floor over looking Chaweng. Fantastic views and a welcome surprise of use for us.

This hotel was not in the best location (granted it wasn't far from the main Chaweng Beach Rd). ..easy scooter taxi ride. The exterior and lobby of the hotel were really nice and chic looking. However, walking into a room took that all away. We had a back room (was was probably good for noise) but it was too dim and dingy looking. Resembled a dorm room. Mosquitos were a problem, too. Bed was big but not comfy. The duvet cover had stained mosquito blood. We had to ask for hand towels daily. The bathroom was dim and there were stains on the toilet seat and in the shower (grout).

The girls at the front desk were really nice and helpful, though. There is good shopping in Chaweng so take advantage of it. If you want a change from Thai food, Noori Indian was great. Also, the water was quite rough at Chaweng Beach so we went to Chaeng Mon Beach one day...nice and laid back. Ark Bar and Bar Solo were great. You have to try Green Mango at least one night, too.