Your stay — Chanthabori Hotel
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The Property — Chanthabori Hotel
Chanthabori Hotel is a straightforward three-star business hotel a five-minute walk from Chanthaburi's riverside. You step into a cool, marble-floored lobby with a small seating area and a reception desk that operates efficiently in Thai and English. Rooms are clean, dated in a 1990s chain-hotel way, with firm beds and good air conditioning. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base near the town centre without fuss.
Chronicles of Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi grew around the Chanthaburi River as a trading port for pepper and gemstones. French colonial forces occupied the city from 1893 to 1904, leaving behind the distinctive Gothic Revival Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The city later became Thailand's main gem-cutting centre, and the riverside community was settled by Vietnamese Catholic refugees in the 19th century. Today the old town's wooden shophouses are painted in pastel colours, and the city balances deep-seated Catholic and Buddhist traditions with a modern fruit-export economy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chanthaburi guide →Best months
November to February: dry season with 26–30°C highs, low humidity, and the annual Fruit Festival in June. Roads are calm, the river is pleasant, and gem markets run normally.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran) and late December (New Year): hotel prices climb 20–30% over standard rates. The city gets busy with Thai tourists visiting relatives or attending flower/floats events.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: lower rates, still mostly dry, moderate temperatures, and far fewer visitors than peak season.
Weather & packing
Chanthaburi's rainfall is highly inconsistent: a 30-minute deluge can flood roads without warning even in the 'dry' season. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and sturdy sandals that can handle puddles.
Live City Briefing — Chanthaburi
- The Chanthaburi riverside walking street (Kung Kraben) now runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 17:00–22:00, with food and craft stalls expanding into the old town.
- A major road improvement project on Sukhumvit Road near the hotel is ongoing until late 2026, causing occasional daytime lane closures — allow extra 15 minutes for taxi journeys.
- The annual Durian & Fruit Festival is scheduled for 17–19 July at the Sports Complex, with fruit tasting, cooking demos, and live music; expect increased local traffic around the venue.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chanthabori Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from ญาณวิโรจน์, but low enough for quick stair access if the lift gets busy. The rear side faces the hotel’s inner courtyard or quieter residential area, not the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (direct street noise and foot traffic) and any room facing ญาณวิโรจน์ — the road is a main artery in Chanthaburi, with motorbikes and tuk-tuks running late into the night. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift mechanics can be audible in a 3-star property.
Best views
The hotel sits on ญาณวิโรจน์, so a street-facing room gives a view of local market activity and maybe a sliver of the Chanthaburi River to the south, but expect tiled roofs and shopfronts rather than panoramas. A rear-facing room looks onto neighbourhood houses and greenery — more boring but calmer.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest — removed from ground-level racket and not high enough to suffer from wind noise. The 2nd floor is acceptable but check that your room doesn’t sit above the lobby or breakfast area.
🔊 Noise notes
The main noise is from ญาณวิโรจน์ itself: motorbikes, songthaews (shared taxis), and occasional market trucks. Morning market noise starts around 5am (this is Chanthaburi — fruit and fish come early). Interior noise may include the breakfast room on G/F from 6.30am and the lift motor. No bar or club on site, so that’s a plus.
Insider tips
1) The hotel offers free parking in a small lot at the rear — request a ground-floor room if you need to unload heavy bags, but be ready for early-morning vehicle noise. 2) Check-in is often quick at 3-star places in Chanthaburi, but ask for a room away from the lift at the desk — they may have a ‘quiet zone’ marked on their floor plan.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chanthabori Hotel
Free for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email. One device per room. Login via room number and name.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 300 THB.
Free of charge at reception, open 08:00–22:00.
Step-free entrance via ramp. Lift is wide enough for a wheelchair. No accessible bathroom in standard rooms.
Free on-site parking for up to 15 cars, first-come-first-served. Nearest public car park is 100 metres away, 50 THB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of the first night is charged at booking. At check-in, a card hold of 500 THB per night for incidentals is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: อารามคาร์แมล (831 m · ~10 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดไผ่ล้อม (พระอารามหลวง) (949 m · ~12 min walk)
- Place of worship: ศาลเจ้าพ่อสระบาป (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: อาสนวิหารพระนางมารีอาปฏิสนธินิรมล (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
สวนสาธารณะภักดีรำไพ — 621 m · ~8 min walk
Learning House — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 915 m · ~11 min walk
ชัชชัยเภสัช สาขาวัดใหม่ — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
7-Eleven Closed? — 96 m · ~1 min walk
สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange counters at tourist spots. SuperRich gives good rates in Chanthaburi town.
Cards accepted in major shops and hotels; cash needed for markets, street food, and local transport.
Not expected; round up taxi fare or leave small change for good service. No tipping at street stalls.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street vendors or small cafes: around 40-60 THB.
Rice or noodle bowl from a market stall: 40-60 THB.
Stir-fry or curry with rice at a local restaurant: 80-120 THB.
Evening market near the river or along Tha Luang Road has grilled meats, som tam, and fried snacks.
Tesco Lotus Express and Big C Mini are common in the area.
Weekend market on Tha Luang Road for affordable clothes and accessories.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) around town: 10-20 THB per ride. From Bangkok, take a bus to Chanthaburi bus terminal (around 250 THB).
Eat at local markets and street stalls; avoid eating in hotel restaurants. Use songthaews instead of taxis. Buy bottled water at 7-Eleven, not tourist shops.
Good to know — Chanthaburi
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.62 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chanthaburi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chanthabori Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 915 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · ชัชชัยเภสัช สาขาวัดใหม่ — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Iyara Resort, Chanthaburi
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi at the airport taxi counter on Level 1 (Arrivals). Metered taxis are cheaper but drivers often refuse longer trips. Negotiate hard for returns: local drivers near Iyara will do 1500-1600 THB.
Chanthaburi town centre → Iyara Resort
💡 Shared passenger trucks run fixed routes. Look for the white-and-red ones heading south on Tha Charoen Road. Wave them down anywhere. Tell the driver 'Iyara' – they know it. No fixed stops, just tap the roof to get off.
Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Bangkok) → Chanthaburi Bus Station
💡 Get off at the main bus station, then take a public songthaew (20 THB) or a motorbike taxi (60 THB) to Iyara Resort. Do not take the minibus – it's overpriced and cramped.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bus Terminal near Airport Rail Link → Chanthaburi Bus Station
💡 Located at the 'Public Bus/Car Park' area, floor B1. Buy tickets at the counter, not from touts. It's slower than a taxi but decent value. Once at the bus station, flag a songthaew for Iyara.
About Chanthaburi
Wikipedia ↗
Chanthaburi (Thai: จันทบุรี, pronounced [tɕān.tʰá(ʔ).bū.rīː]) is a town (thesaban mueang) in the east of Thailand, on the banks of the Chanthaburi River. It is the capital of the Chanthaburi Province and the Mueang Chanthaburi District. The town covers the two tambons Talat and Wat Mai of Mueang Cha...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chanthabori Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise from ญาณวิโรจน์, but low enough for quick stair access if the lift gets busy. The rear side faces the hotel’s inner courtyard or quieter residential area, not the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chanthabori Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (direct street noise and foot traffic) and any room facing ญาณวิโรจน์ — the road is a main artery in Chanthaburi, with motorbikes and tuk-tuks running late into the night. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift mechanics can be audible in a 3-star property.
Is Chanthabori Hotel noisy?
The main noise is from ญาณวิโรจน์ itself: motorbikes, songthaews (shared taxis), and occasional market trucks. Morning market noise starts around 5am (this is Chanthaburi — fruit and fish come early). Interior noise may include the breakfast room on G/F from 6.30am and the lift motor. No bar or club on site, so that’s a plus.
Which rooms have the best views at Chanthabori Hotel?
The hotel sits on ญาณวิโรจน์, so a street-facing room gives a view of local market activity and maybe a sliver of the Chanthaburi River to the south, but expect tiled roofs and shopfronts rather than panoramas. A rear-facing room looks onto neighbourhood houses and greenery — more boring but calmer.
What are insider tips for staying at Chanthabori Hotel?
1) The hotel offers free parking in a small lot at the rear — request a ground-floor room if you need to unload heavy bags, but be ready for early-morning vehicle noise. 2) Check-in is often quick at 3-star places in Chanthaburi, but ask for a room away from the lift at the desk — they may have a ‘quiet zone’ marked on their floor plan.
What time is check-in at Chanthabori Hotel?
Check-in at Chanthabori Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chanthabori Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, sufficient for browsing and email. One device per room. Login via room number and name.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chanthabori Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Chanthabori Hotel?
Rice or noodle bowl from a market stall: 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chanthabori Hotel?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) around town: 10-20 THB per ride. From Bangkok, take a bus to Chanthaburi bus terminal (around 250 THB).
When is the best time to visit Chanthaburi?
November to February: dry season with 26–30°C highs, low humidity, and the annual Fruit Festival in June. Roads are calm, the river is pleasant, and gem markets run normally.
Top Attractions in Chanthaburi
💡 Wear respectful clothing covering shoulders and knees. Small incense bundles and lotus flowers are available for purchase nearby if you want to make an offering.
💡 Go between 9am and noon when the buying and selling is most active. Bring small bills if you want to buy—sellers rarely have change for large notes.
💡 Walk from the river end towards the cathedral around 5pm when the light softens for photos. Stop at Baan NongJa for excellent local iced coffee.
💡 Arrive by 8am to see sellers in traditional dress arriving by boat. The market empties out by early afternoon. Try the grilled river prawns from the stalls nearest the water.
💡 Bring swimwear and a towel. The pool near the second tier has fewer people and a deeper swimming hole. Watch your food—the long-tailed macaques will grab anything unattended.