My first stay here was in the lowest-cost single room in what appears to be the older, less renovated of the 2 buildings. I was quite comfortable - the bed was enormous, the mini fridge and various items of small wooden furniture came in handy; there was a high ceiling with ceiling fan; the bathroom, while small, was well layed out and easy to use. The room's key card and the Internet worked flawlessly. Finally, I liked the sense of privacy - it's a big hotel by Khao San standards - but because it's on the fringe of the tourist ghetto you can avoid alot of the tackiness by walking due west instead of east or south. This is a solid option for budget travelers who still want the comforts of conventional hotels. But note that depending on the room, the "balcony" may not be usable - in my case it was basically 2 large windows overlooking the aircon unit and an old bldg across the alley.