昂坎度假村(AuangKham Resort)

This hotel is set within a beautiful garden. I booked a "deluxe double room with balcony" on the 2nd floor for one night. Room was nicely painted and included a large comfy bed, wardrobe, bedside tables, desk, fridge and kettle, and a balcony with table and chairs, which looked out over the garden. TV was comically small, but not an issue for me. The only fault I found with the room was that the walls are bare concrete, creating an echo. You will hear every cough and giggle from the rooms below and next to you. The restaurant serves breakfast, but they also put out coffee and toast in the morning. Location is pretty good, set away from the main town area but thus making it quiet at night. Staff were great, and English is spoken fluently here.

Solid, well-maintained boutique hotel, traditional style with modern amenities, concrete floors, bicycles to lend, setting and location. Close to morning and night markets. Don't miss the Ceramic Museum, the shops there had the best quality goods at reasonable prices.