patrick 2501
21. april 2025
I booked 4 nights at Arawana Express Phromphong but checked out after just one. While the front desk staff were kind, the condition of the room I was given was unacceptable and nothing like the photos on the booking site. Overall it felt like a total scam, and the hotel manager does not seem interested in presenting the reality of the situation to the guests.
The room was small, very old, and poorly maintained. The bathroom had mould and a broken shower door, with such poor lighting it felt unsanitary. The general atmosphere was uncomfortable—it genuinely felt like cockroaches or even rats might crawl out from under the bed. Based on reviews I’ve read since, it seems this particular room has received repeated complaints. It’s unclear why the hotel still offers it.
While the air conditioning worked, that's one of the only positives I can mention. Otherwise, the space was dirty, noisy, and not at all worth the price I paid. For just 5 USD more per night, I found a far better hotel literally around the corner—clean, well-lit, nice staff, and exactly as advertised.
I was misled and disappointed by this experience. My hotel experiences in Bangkok have otherwise been great, but with this establishement I left after just one night because the room conditions were simply unacceptable. I strongly advise others to avoid booking this hotel until the rooms have been properly renovated and thoroughly cleaned. No guest should have to deal with this level of neglect, especially when the listing presents such a different picture.
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