Your stay — Pool sub hotel
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The Property — Pool sub hotel
Pool sub hotel is a straightforward 3-star option in central Nong Khai, just steps from the Mekong River. Its main draw is the rooftop pool with river views, a practical bonus for cooling off in July’s heat. The lobby feels functional and clean, with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a plastic-covered sofa set — no design flourishes, but you’re welcomed by a smile. This suits budget-conscious travellers who need a clean room and a pool, not atmosphere or luxury.
Chronicles of Nong Khai
Nong Khai grew as a modest trading post on the Mekong, a natural border with Laos, and remained a quiet provincial town for much of the 20th century. The 1994 opening of the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge transformed it into a key land crossing between Thailand and Laos, boosting commerce and tourism. Architecturally, the city blends simple shop-houses, golden Buddhist temples like Wat Pho Chai, and a handful of French-colonial leftovers from the Indochina era. Today, it’s known as a laid-back gateway to Vientiane and for the surreal sculpture park Sala Keoku, built by a mystic in the 1970s. Culturally, Nong Khai retains a slow, riverine identity that attracts travellers seeking an unpretentious, border-town vibe.
Best Time to Visit
Full Nong Khai guide →Best months
November through February: cool, dry and sunny, with daytime highs around 28-30°C, perfect for riverside walks and temple visits. Crowds are light outside the December-January peak.
Peak / festival surge
December to early January: cool weather and New Year holiday draw domestic tourists and Laotian weekend visitors. Hotel prices rise 20-30%, and riverside guesthouses book up quickly. The Nong Khai Boat Festival in late October also spikes demand briefly.
Budget shoulder season
March and April: hot but cheap. April’s Songkran festival (Thai New Year) sees water fights and family travel, but prices stay moderate. For best value, target late September after the rainy season ends.
Weather & packing
July is the heart of the rainy season in Nong Khai, with frequent heavy downpours and high humidity (85%+). Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella, and bring quick-dry sandals that can handle wet pavements.
Live City Briefing — Nong Khai
- The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge customs hours have been extended to 10pm (from 8pm) since March 2025, easing same-day border crossings into Vientiane.
- New Nong Khai city bus route 3 (2025) connects the bus terminal to the main temple area and the riverfront, fare 8 baht, running every 30 minutes.
- Several riverside restaurants near the hotel are closed for renovations until late July, so plan to eat east of the market area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pool sub 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 (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby or lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those near the lobby, lift, or service entrance, as they will pick up check-in noise and staff movement. Also avoid rooms facing the street at any floor if possible, as Nong Khai’s main roads have motorbike and truck traffic until late.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the quieter side streets or the hotel’s own courtyard/garden if available. Street-facing rooms will have views of local shops and passing traffic, but little else—no river or landmark here. The address is just 'Nong Khai', so no specific orientation is known; front versus back is the key distinction.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming the hotel has 4 or 5 floors total (typical for a 3-star in Nong Khai).
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and occasional trucks on the main road. Early-morning market activity or garbage collection is possible on a side street. If the hotel’s pool (if it has one) is near guest rooms, evening splashing might be audible; request a room away from it.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask for parking guidance at check-in—Nong Khai hotels often have limited off-street parking, and rear-access spots are quieter. 2. Request a room at the back when booking, not just at check-in, to secure it. For a 3-star, a fan on the balcony or a quiet-facing window can help with ventilation without opening the street-facing one.
- 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 — Pool sub hotel
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Speeds around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login or time limit.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Physical newspapers not provided; free Wi-Fi access to online news sites. The building is a modern low-rise hotel with a small outdoor pool; no notable historical quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 18:00 costs 300 THB, after 18:00 charged as a full additional night.
Free for same-day pickup; long-term storage offered at 100 THB per day per bag.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance, lift to all floors, wide corridors. No dedicated accessible rooms; bathrooms have standard tubs (no roll-in showers).
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 1 km away at Nong Khai train station (30 THB per day). No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Requires 50% of total room cost as advance deposit; at check-in a 500 THB incidental hold on a credit card or cash deposit for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดศรีชมชื่น (44 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Wat Hai Sok (309 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Wat Sri Kunmaung (880 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดลำดวน (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Asawann Shopping Complex 2 — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
สวนสาธารณะหายโศก — 370 m · ~5 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑ์จังหวัดหนองคาย — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 575 m · ~7 min walk
ตงตงฟาร์มาซี — 190 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 394 m · ~5 min walk
สถานีขนส่ง — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Better rates at local banks or money exchangers in downtown Nong Khai than at airports or tourist bureaux.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in larger shops and hotels; cash essential for street stalls and small eateries.
Tipping not expected, but rounding up or leaving 10–20 baht for good service is appreciated in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A hot coffee or iced latte from a local market stall runs about 35–50 baht.
A bowl of noodle soup or a plate of pad thai at a street-side stall costs around 40–60 baht.
A simple stir-fry or som tam (papaya salad) with sticky rice at a local eatery is about 50–80 baht.
Best along the Mekong River promenade and the walking street market (Friday to Sunday evenings).
Big C and Tesco Lotus are the main budget supermarkets.
The weekend market along the riverfront and the Nong Khai Walking Street market on Friday–Sunday evenings for cheap clothes.
The cheapest way around is by túk-túk or shared songthaew (pickup truck taxi) – a short ride costs about 20–40 baht. From the airport, take the public bus (30 baht) into town rather than a taxi.
Eat at market stalls and local food courts. Haggle politely at markets but not for goods with fixed prices. Avoid buying water in plastic bottles – bring a refillable bottle and use free drinking water stations at temples and public places.
Good to know — Nong Khai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Nong Khai+66 42 411 111 or 1155 (Tourist Police)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Nong Khai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pool sub hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 575 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · ตงตงฟาร์มาซี — 190 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Udon Thani Train Station → Nong Khai Train Station
💡 Book tickets in advance for seat reservations.
Nong Khai Bus Station → Wixky Hotel
💡 Flag down the songthaew on the main road and show the driver your destination.
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) → Wixky Hotel, 108/1 Moo 5, Khao Noi Subdistrict
💡 Negotiate the fare with the driver before you start your journey.
Udon Thani Bus Terminal → Nong Khai Bus Station
💡 Buy tickets in advance during peak travel seasons.
About Nong Khai
Wikipedia ↗
Nong Khai (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองหนองคาย, RTGS: Thetsaban Mueang Nong Khai; Lao: ໜອງຄາຍ) is a city in northeast Thailand. It is the capital of Nong Khai province. Nong Khai city is located in Mueang Nong Khai district. Nong Khai lies on the Mekong River, near the site of the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bri...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pool sub hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and are less likely to have foot traffic from the lobby or lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pool sub hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those near the lobby, lift, or service entrance, as they will pick up check-in noise and staff movement. Also avoid rooms facing the street at any floor if possible, as Nong Khai’s main roads have motorbike and truck traffic until late.
Is Pool sub hotel noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and occasional trucks on the main road. Early-morning market activity or garbage collection is possible on a side street. If the hotel’s pool (if it has one) is near guest rooms, evening splashing might be audible; request a room away from it.
Which rooms have the best views at Pool sub hotel?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the quieter side streets or the hotel’s own courtyard/garden if available. Street-facing rooms will have views of local shops and passing traffic, but little else—no river or landmark here. The address is just 'Nong Khai', so no specific orientation is known; front versus back is the key distinction.
What are insider tips for staying at Pool sub hotel?
1. If you arrive by car, ask for parking guidance at check-in—Nong Khai hotels often have limited off-street parking, and rear-access spots are quieter. 2. Request a room at the back when booking, not just at check-in, to secure it. For a 3-star, a fan on the balcony or a quiet-facing window can help with ventilation without opening the street-facing one.
What time is check-in at Pool sub hotel?
Check-in at Pool sub hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pool sub hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Speeds around 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pool sub hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Pool sub hotel?
A bowl of noodle soup or a plate of pad thai at a street-side stall costs around 40–60 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pool sub hotel?
The cheapest way around is by túk-túk or shared songthaew (pickup truck taxi) – a short ride costs about 20–40 baht. From the airport, take the public bus (30 baht) into town rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Nong Khai?
November through February: cool, dry and sunny, with daytime highs around 28-30°C, perfect for riverside walks and temple visits. Crowds are light outside the December-January peak.
Top Attractions in Nong Khai
💡 Read the poem inscribed on the monument for a glimpse into Thai culture.
💡 Watch the sunset from the temple grounds for a truly unforgettable experience.
💡 Try some of the local street food, such as grilled pork skewers or fried insects.