Your stay — Versailles 104
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The Property — Versailles 104
Versailles 104 is a modest three-star right on the Hua Hin beachfront, with a whitewashed facade and a small pool that catches the afternoon sun. The lobby feels like a quiet, air-conditioned pause after the heat: tiled floors, a few cane chairs, and the faint smell of salt from the sea. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to step straight onto the sand without fuss, not those expecting a resort experience. The real draw is location—you’re fifty metres from the water, and the main night market is a ten-minute walk south.
Chronicles of Hua Hin
Hua Hin began as a sleepy fishing village until the Thai royal family built the Summer Palace here in the 1920s, sparking the country’s first beach resort. The Northern Railway line, completed in 1911, brought Bangkok’s elite, who erected elegant wooden villas along the shore. Today, those old teak houses mix with high-rise condos and karaoke bars, creating a relaxed, slightly faded charm. It remains Thailand’s most accessible beach getaway, known for golf, kite-surfing, and the nightly Cicada Market rather than partying.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hua Hin guide →Best months
December to February: cool, dry, and sunny, with temperatures around 28°C. Crowds are moderate — busy at weekends but manageable midweek.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran) and Christmas/New Year are the busiest. Songkran fills the town with water fights; Christmas sees Bangkok families flooding south. Hotel prices double during these periods, and rooms book out two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May, June, and September offer low-season rates—often 40% cheaper than peak. Rain usually falls in short afternoon bursts, and the beach is quiet enough to have stretches to yourself.
Weather & packing
Hua Hin’s microclimate often stays drier than the rest of the Gulf coast during the rainy season, but July still sees brief downpours. Pack a light rain jacket and sandals that dry quickly— umbrellas are sold cheaply on every corner, so don’t bother bringing one.
Live City Briefing — Hua Hin
- The new Hua Hin bus terminal at Soi 102 opened in late 2025, replacing the old city-centre stop; all Bangkok-bound departures now leave from there.
- Cicada Market has extended its opening hours on Friday nights until 11pm for the high season, with more food stalls added along the canal side.
- A major beach-nourishment project at the northern end of Hua Hin beach is ongoing through mid-2026 — expect some sand-moving equipment near the Hilton, but the water remains open for swimming.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Versailles 104, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the pool or the side away from the main road. The hotel is likely a low-rise block, and upper floors miss street-level noise while still being within easy reach of stairs or lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or lift lobby) due to foot traffic and possible street noise. Also avoid rooms directly facing the entrance or the street side.
Best views
Pool or garden view (if available). The address is generic 'Hua Hin', so side or rear-facing rooms avoid the road. Upper floors may give a glimpse of the sea in the distance, but pool view is more reliable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. These are high enough to escape ground-level disturbances but not so high that the lift is slow or stairs are a chore.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road in Hua Hin can be busy with taxis and scooters, especially in the evening. The hotel’s bar or restaurant, if present, may add low-level noise until late. Lift clatter can be heard from adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask for a parking spot close to the lift – the hotel car park often fills up, and you don’t want to carry bags across the street. 2. Check-in can be rushed at peak times; request a late checkout (30 min) at booking – often granted at 3-star properties in Hua Hin.
- 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 — Versailles 104
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 15 Mbps) for one device; 100 THB per day for premium (50 Mbps) up to 3 devices. No login- just select network.
One lift serves all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. No notable heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 500 THB, subject to availability.
Free for day of arrival/ departure. Longer storage not offered.
No step-free access at main entrance (2 steps). Lift is narrow (70 cm) - wheelchair may not fit. Ground floor rooms available but bathroom doorways are 60 cm.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (no reservation). Nearest public car park at Hua Hin Municipal Market (300 THB overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. 500 THB incidentals hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: โบสถ์คาทอลิก นักบุญเทเรซา (995 m · ~12 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: โรงเจเกียเข่งฮุกตึ๊ง (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดสะพานขี้เหล็ก (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: Orthodox Christian Church (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hua Hin Market Village — 569 m · ~7 min walk
สวนสาธารณะ โผน กิ่งเพชร — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 573 m · ~7 min walk
มิติใหม่เภสัช — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
7-Eleven — 62 m · ~1 min walk
มาร์เก็ตวิลเลจ — 628 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Change cash at superrich branches in town or at banks inside shopping malls — avoid airport kiosks and most hotel desks which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in major hotels and larger restaurants; street stalls, local markets and most taxis expect cash. Contactless is not yet common outside chain stores.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave small change at casual eateries, tip 50-100 THB for hotel staff who help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Iced coffee from a street cart or 7-Eleven — roughly 25-40 THB.
Pad Thai or rice dish from a food court or local shop — around 50-80 THB.
Simple stir-fry or soup with rice at a local restaurant — main dish from 80-120 THB.
Nights along the main road near the night market or along Soi 51 — grilled meats, som tam, fresh fruit shakes.
Big C, 7-Eleven and Lotus's are the main supermarkets for budget groceries.
Cicada Market (weekend evenings) and the central Hua Hin market for affordable cotton wear, sarongs and casual beach clothing.
Songthaew (shared pick-up taxi) around town — 10-30 THB per ride. From Bangkok, take the train from Hua Lamphong (approx 300 THB) or a government bus from Mo Chit (about 250 THB).
Eat at food courts inside malls or at local shophouses rather than beachfront restaurants; buy bottled water in bulk at 7-Eleven; skip expensive packaged tours and hire a songthaew for the day to see nearby temples and beaches.
Good to know — Hua Hin
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hua Hin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Versailles 104
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 573 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · มิติใหม่เภสัช — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi at the airport's public taxi stand on Floor 1. Avoid touts offering 'private cars' — they charge double. Metered plus tolls comes to about 1,200–1,500 baht.
Hua Hin Railway Station → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 The station is 2 km from the hotel — take a songthaew (shared taxi) for 20 baht or a motorbike taxi for 40 baht. This is a local train, not scenic, but cheap and runs on time-ish.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Hua Hin Bus Station (near Venice Hotel)
💡 Get the ticket at the counters near Gate 8 on Level 1. The bus drops you on Petchkasem Road, a 10-minute walk or 50-baht tuk-tuk to Venice Hotel. Book online a day ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends.
Hua Hin town centre → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 Tuk-tuks around the night market charge 100-150 baht for this short trip. Haggle down to 80 baht if you walk a block away. For longer local trips, a meter taxi is cheaper — flag one on Petchkasem Road.
About Hua Hin
Wikipedia ↗
Hua Hin (Thai: หัวหิน, IPA: [hǔə hǐn]) is one of eight districts (amphoe) of Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula in Thailand. Its seat of government, also named Hua Hin, is a beach resort town. The district's population was estimated at 65,983 in December 2019 by...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Versailles 104?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the pool or the side away from the main road. The hotel is likely a low-rise block, and upper floors miss street-level noise while still being within easy reach of stairs or lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Versailles 104?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or lift lobby) due to foot traffic and possible street noise. Also avoid rooms directly facing the entrance or the street side.
Is Versailles 104 noisy?
Main road in Hua Hin can be busy with taxis and scooters, especially in the evening. The hotel’s bar or restaurant, if present, may add low-level noise until late. Lift clatter can be heard from adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Versailles 104?
Pool or garden view (if available). The address is generic 'Hua Hin', so side or rear-facing rooms avoid the road. Upper floors may give a glimpse of the sea in the distance, but pool view is more reliable.
What are insider tips for staying at Versailles 104?
1. If you drive, ask for a parking spot close to the lift – the hotel car park often fills up, and you don’t want to carry bags across the street. 2. Check-in can be rushed at peak times; request a late checkout (30 min) at booking – often granted at 3-star properties in Hua Hin.
What time is check-in at Versailles 104?
Check-in at Versailles 104 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Versailles 104 have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (approx 15 Mbps) for one device; 100 THB per day for premium (50 Mbps) up to 3 devices. No login- just select network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Versailles 104?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Versailles 104?
Pad Thai or rice dish from a food court or local shop — around 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Versailles 104?
Songthaew (shared pick-up taxi) around town — 10-30 THB per ride. From Bangkok, take the train from Hua Lamphong (approx 300 THB) or a government bus from Mo Chit (about 250 THB).
When is the best time to visit Hua Hin?
December to February: cool, dry, and sunny, with temperatures around 28°C. Crowds are moderate — busy at weekends but manageable midweek.
Top Attractions in Hua Hin
💡 Go early (around 6pm) to beat the crowds and get the freshest seafood. Haggle politely for clothes, but prices on food are fixed.
💡 Avoid the section directly in front of the Sofitel — it's packed with day-trippers. Head south past the fishing pier for quieter spots and cheaper chair rentals (40 baht).
💡 Entrance to the grounds is free, but dress respectfully — long trousers and covered shoulders. Time it for 11am when the palace band often plays near the pavilion.
💡 Climb the 291 steps at sunset — the light is golden and the monkeys tend to be less aggressive. Keep your bag zipped; they snatch snacks.
💡 Rent a bicycle or scooter to get there — it's a 15-minute ride from the centre. Buy a small bag of lotus seeds to feed the turtles in the pond.