Booked with a little trepidation, given mixed reviews I'd read. Decided to give it benefit of doubt anyway. Glad I did too. Small & friendly hotel that delivers on its promise! Contrary to some reports, staff were friendly & helpful. Unlike some people, I didn't find communication to be problematic! Room very clean & hotel generally higher standard than its tariff suggests. I found food very good & the weekend 'all you can eat' buffet dinner was great value considering it extends to beef steaks, pork ribs, monster prawns, etc. The poolside location of the restaurant was nice too. Big bed, slightly firm for my taste, but certainly didn't prevent me sleeping after good night out! Only gripe was lack of water pressure on shower, water was hot enough, just a little limp for my taste! Location was good with a 7/11 directly across the road to buy everything that's in your minibar for a lot less! Although 'Walking Street' bars were walkable, the City Bus (open backed tuk tuk style) opposite hotel runs frequently & costs just 10bht per person, so not worth risking heat. Get it back & you'll pay same and save on 200bht taxi!!! Tip: Walk out Beach Rd end of Walking St, turn immediate right, then right at traffic lights ahead, the City Bus tuk tuk's will be on other side of street facing way home. On balance, most things were either very good or more than adequate, so I'm willing to forgive them one failing, especially at the price. I'd have no hesitation in going back.