🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand
KTK House
📍 Chon Buri
Your stay — KTK House
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The Property — KTK House
KTK House is a straightforward, no-frills 3-star hotel near the centre of Chon Buri city. The lobby is clean and functional, with a small reception desk, a few plastic chairs, and a faint smell of floor polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers or those on a short work trip who need a quiet, reliable base for exploring the province or the nearby beaches of Bang Saen. There’s no pool or restaurant, but the rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and come with basic Wi-Fi and a fridge.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri city was a small fishing and trading settlement until the late 19th century, when King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) modernised Siam’s administration and made it a provincial capital. The town grew slowly along the coast, with wooden shophouses and a few Chinese-style commercial buildings dominating the old quarter. Today, rapid industrialisation linked to the Eastern Seaboard development has transformed it into a bustling, traffic-heavy urban centre, where new condominiums sit next to century-old temples. Culturally, the city remains best known for its annual Chon Buri Buffalo Racing Festival in October and its position as a quieter, more authentic alternative to Pattaya, 15 kilometres to the south-east.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
December and January offer the coolest and driest weather, with daytime temperatures around 28°C and low humidity. These months also avoid the worst of the monsoon rain, making coastal trips and temple visits comfortable. Crowds are manageable outside Pattaya’s peak season.
Peak / festival surge
April is the hottest and busiest month, driven by the Thai New Year (Songkran) water festival from 13–15 April. Hotels in Chon Buri province, including KTK House, often double their rates. The city fills with festival-goers and families heading to Bang Saen beach.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are the best budget months: the rainy season has just started but showers are short and heavy, not day-long. Hotel prices drop by 30–40%, and the city is quiet. The landscape stays green, and the temperature hovers around 32°C, which is still manageable with air-con.
Weather & packing
June is part of the south-west monsoon, so expect sudden downpours most afternoons. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry umbrella and a pair of waterproof sandals or Crocs – the streets flood quickly after a storm.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- The new Chon Buri bypass road (Route 344) opened in early 2026, reducing travel time from the city to Pattaya’s tourist strip to about 20 minutes – a useful shortcut for guests heading south.
- Bang Saen beach, 7 km from the hotel, has been redeveloped with a new promenade and public toilets, completed in late 2025; the area is quieter than Pattaya but still has several decent seafood restaurants.
- The city’s old shophouse district around Wat Yai Intharam (a Royal Temple) is being repainted and pedestrianised on weekends until August 2026 – good for photographs but expect some construction noise on weekdays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to KTK House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the building (away from Sukhumvit Road) on the second floor — quieter than ground level but still easy lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms facing Sukhumvit Road: street noise from the main highway, plus foot traffic and car park activity directly outside.
Best views
Rooms on the third floor at the back likely overlook the surrounding residential area, not the highway — limited but rural-ish outlook.
Quietest floors
First and second floors — away from street-level noise and the top floor (any lift machinery or roof access issues).
🔊 Noise notes
Sukhumvit Road is a major thoroughfare with constant traffic (cars, trucks, buses) from early morning until late evening. The lift lobby may generate some noise on all floors, worse near the lift shaft. The car park can be busy at peak check-in/out times.
Insider tips
Parking is first-come, first-served: arrive by 2pm to secure a space, or use the municipal car park (200m, 50 baht/night). The lift is small (1-person with luggage) so request a ground-floor room if you have heavy bags.
- 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 — KTK House
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices, 20 Mbps average, login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers; free access to PressReader digital newsstand via lobby tablet.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 (free). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 for THB 300, after 14:00 for half-day rate.
Free storage at front desk until 20:00 on check-out day.
Step-free entrance from street, lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms in standard rooms.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park at Chon Buri Municipal Parking, 200 m away, THB 50 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required at booking, plus THB 500 incidental hold on card at check-in.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Central Pattaya — 497 m · ~6 min walk
Ripley's Believe it or not — 891 m · ~11 min walk
Tuxedo Illusion Hall — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Fun Ball Family — 575 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
UOB — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Anteka Pharmacy — 39 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 174 m · ~2 min walk
AirASIA(from pattaya to utapao) — 651 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other money exchange booths in malls or town centres; avoid exchange at airport or tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; cash essential for markets, street food, and local transport.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares, leave 20-50 THB for good restaurant service, small change for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee from 7-Eleven, 20 THB, or black coffee from street stalls, 15-25 THB.
Rice bowl with stir-fried meat or fried rice from a local market food court, 40-60 THB.
Grilled chicken or pork with sticky rice from a roadside stall, 50-80 THB for a main.
Night markets and soi food stalls in central Chon Buri town and near major bus terminals; Bang Saen and Si Racha have well-known street-food areas.
Tesco Lotus and Big C are common; also local fresh markets (talad sod).
Platinum Fashion Mall in Bangkok for cheap high-street; local markets in Chon Buri town for basics; avoid tourist markets for prices.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) 8-15 THB per ride within town; from Bangkok, take a government bus (Bangkok-Chon Buri) for about 100 THB.
Eat at food courts or street stalls, not sit-down restaurants; buy bottled water from 7-Eleven (7 THB) not hotel minibars; use local songthaews rather than taxis.
Good to know — Chon Buri
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Chon BuriTourist police 1155 (English support). For Pattaya area, Pattaya City Hospital: +66 38 427 555. General emergencies: 191 is the main line; note that English may be limited.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chon Buri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at KTK House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · UOB — 172 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Anteka Pharmacy — 39 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Chon Buri Bus Terminal → Near Kudos Parc Hotel (Thong Noppakhun Road)
💡 Wave down a blue songthaew — they run fixed routes. Tell the driver 'Kudos Parc' or 'Thong Noppakhun' and hop off when you see the hotel. Exact change required.
Bangkok's Ekkamai Bus Terminal → Chon Buri Bus Terminal
💡 Get off at Chon Buri town stop, then take a 5-minute songthaew (10 THB) to the hotel. The bus is air-conditioned and comfortable.
Chon Buri town centre → Kudos Parc Hotel
💡 Use the Grab app for a fixed price — cheaper than flagging a meter. Local tuk-tuks charge around 80 THB for the same route.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Kudos Parc Hotel, Chon Buri
💡 Book at the official taxi counter on Level 1 (arrivals) to avoid touts. Meter plus airport surcharge — ask for the expressway route to save time.
About Chon Buri
Wikipedia ↗
Chonburi (Thai: ชลบุรี, RTGS: Chon Buri, IAST: jalapurī, pronounced [tɕ͡ʰōn bù.rīː] ) is the capital of Chonburi Province and, as part of the district Mueang Chonburi, the seventh-largest city in Thailand. It is about 100 km southeast of Bangkok, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and has an urba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at KTK House?
Request a room at the back of the building (away from Sukhumvit Road) on the second floor — quieter than ground level but still easy lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at KTK House?
Ground-floor rooms facing Sukhumvit Road: street noise from the main highway, plus foot traffic and car park activity directly outside.
Is KTK House noisy?
Sukhumvit Road is a major thoroughfare with constant traffic (cars, trucks, buses) from early morning until late evening. The lift lobby may generate some noise on all floors, worse near the lift shaft. The car park can be busy at peak check-in/out times.
Which rooms have the best views at KTK House?
Rooms on the third floor at the back likely overlook the surrounding residential area, not the highway — limited but rural-ish outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at KTK House?
Parking is first-come, first-served: arrive by 2pm to secure a space, or use the municipal car park (200m, 50 baht/night). The lift is small (1-person with luggage) so request a ground-floor room if you have heavy bags.
What time is check-in at KTK House?
Check-in at KTK House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does KTK House have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 devices, 20 Mbps average, login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at KTK House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near KTK House?
Rice bowl with stir-fried meat or fried rice from a local market food court, 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from KTK House?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) 8-15 THB per ride within town; from Bangkok, take a government bus (Bangkok-Chon Buri) for about 100 THB.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
December and January offer the coolest and driest weather, with daytime temperatures around 28°C and low humidity. These months also avoid the worst of the monsoon rain, making coastal trips and temple visits comfortable. Crowds are manageable outside Pattaya’s peak season.
Top Attractions in Chon Buri
💡 Arrive by 09:00 to catch the morning tiger show before crowds. Bring water—drinks inside are overpriced. The crocodile show is included in the free entry.
💡 Visit before 19:00 to avoid crowds and see the strip come alive. Street food here is double the local price—eat on side sois for better value.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid heat and catch sunset over the bay. Bring small coins for donation boxes and keep bags zipped—monkeys grab loose items.
💡 Hire a bicycle from shops near the pier for 40 baht per hour. The nearby Bangsaen Weekend Market (Sat-Sun) offers cheap grilled seafood starting at 30 baht.
💡 Rent a bicycle at the main gate (50 baht) to cover the 8km loop. Buy bags of carrots or bananas from vendors outside the zoo for 20 baht to feed the giraffes legally.