Your stay — Hotel Together
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The Property — Hotel Together
Hotel Together sits on the main road through Pak Chong, a reliable 3-star base with a clean, modern lobby that smells of floor polish and coffee. The USP is straightforward: a solid night’s rest, decent breakfast, and easy access to Khao Yai National Park. It suits budget-conscious travellers, couples on a driving trip, and anyone wanting a no-fuss stopover without paying resort rates.
Chronicles of Pak Chong
Pak Chong grew as a railway town in the early 20th century when the Northeastern Line connected Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima. Its location at the foothills of the Dong Phaya Yen mountains made it the natural gateway to Khao Yai, Thailand’s first national park, established in 1962. The town itself remained modest until the 2000s, when Thai weekenders and wine tourism spurred a strip of mid-range hotels, cafes, and fruit farms. Today it’s a busy, functional transit hub with a distinctly local feel, not a resort destination.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pak Chong guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry weather (20–28°C) and clear skies ideal for hiking and wine tours; still moderate crowds and hotel availability.
Peak / festival surge
December–January is peak season; cool temperatures and school holidays fill hotels at 80–100% occupancy. Prices double. The Phimai Festival (November) and New Year celebrations bring extra demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer low prices (30–50% off peak), quieter parks, and still manageable weather — hot in March, with possible early rains in October.
Weather & packing
Pak Chong’s monsoon runs May–October with sudden heavy downpours, especially afternoons. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry trousers; avoid cotton jeans for park walks.
Live City Briefing — Pak Chong
- The Khao Yai park entrance fee for foreigners is now 400 baht per adult; advance booking online might save a queue.
- Pak Chong’s main market (Talad Pak Chong) has recently moved to a new covered building near the old bus station — easier for evening food crawls.
- Train services from Bangkok to Pak Chong remain reliable; the overnight special express from Hua Lamphong arrives around 6am, timed for a fresh start at Khao Yai.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Together, 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 back of the building (facing away from the main road). These upper floors get less street noise and footfall from reception, and the position minimises any kitchen or bar racket from the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101–110) – they sit directly behind reception and the breakfast area, so you get early-morning clatter and door slams. Also steer clear of any rooms at the front facing the main road, especially floors 1 and 2, because Pak Chong’s highway traffic starts early and doesn’t let up.
Best views
No real view to speak of from a 3-star roadside hotel in Pak Chong – you’ll look out at the highway or another building. The back-side rooms overlook a scrubby garden and the car park, which is at least quieter than the road.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors – furthest from street level and lift activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Pak Chong’s main road is a truck and bus route to Khao Yai, so traffic noise can be constant from 6am to midnight. The breakfast room is on the ground floor, so clatter and cutlery start before 7am. The single lift creates a whirring sound on floor 1 and 2.
Insider tips
Ask the receptionist for a room at the rear, using the phrase 'ห้ามถนน' (no road). Parking is free but fills fast by 6pm, so arrive early if you have a car. The breakfast is basic (toast, eggs, instant coffee) – worth skipping and grabbing a proper meal at a local khao tom shop a 5-minute walk north on Mittraphap Road.
- 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 — Hotel Together
Free WiFi with 20 Mbps download speed. No login required; uses a simple captive portal accepting terms.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows Thai cable news. Property is a modern 3-storey block built in 2017, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop at front desk from 10:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged 50% of nightly rate; after 15:00 full night charged.
Free storage at front desk for check-in/check-out day. No long-term storage available.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance. Lift fits one wheelchair. No dedicated accessible rooms but ground-floor rooms available on request. No tactile paving or hearing loops.
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars, first-come first-served. No valet. Nearest public car park is at Pak Chong Railway Station (200 metres, 30 THB per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required for booking; at check-in a 500 THB refundable deposit (cash or card hold) for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Pagoda (880 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเขาไทรสายัฌห์ (897 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดสิริสัมพันธ์ (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเขาวันชัยนวรัตน์ (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
7-Eleven — 779 m · ~10 min walk
ปากช่อง — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use ATMs in town for decent rates; avoid currency exchange at Bangkok airports or tourist bureaux as they take a hefty cut.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in larger shops and hotels; cash essential for street food, markets, and local buses.
Not expected but small change (20-50 THB) appreciated for good service at sit-down restaurants; round up taxis; leave nothing for street food.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a street stall or 7-Eleven costs 20-40 THB.
A dish of pad thai or khao pad (fried rice) at a local food stall runs 35-60 THB.
Grilled meat or fish with sticky rice at a night market stall for 60-100 THB.
Night market near Pak Chong town centre (around Tha Chang Road) is the go-to for grilled skewers, som tam, and fresh fruit shakes.
Big C and Tesco Lotus (now Lotus's) are the main supermarkets with decent prices.
Pak Chong local market or weekend market sells cheap t-shirts and light clothes suitable for heat.
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) costs 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok, take a 2nd-class train (about 150 THB) or bus (200-300 THB) to Pak Chong station.
Eat at street stalls and night markets instead of tourist restaurants; refill water bottles at your hotel (tap water not safe but filtered water stations are common for 1 THB/litre); haggle politely at markets for souvenirs.
Good to know — Pak Chong
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.57 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Pak ChongFor non-urgent help, dial 1155 for the Tourist Police (English support). Those numbers reach all of Thailand, not just Pak Chong. Local police station: 044-312-111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pak Chong, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Together
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station → Pak Chong Railway Station (4 km from resort)
💡 Take the 09:25 Express (No. 133) – it’s the fastest at 3.5 hours. From station, grab a red songthaew (20 THB/person) to Ban Mai Chai; tell driver it’s on Mittraphap Road near the PTT station.
Pak Chong town center (any main road) → Ban Mai Chai Resort, Mittraphap Road
💡 Flag a red songthaew from the main road — they run like buses. For short runs, they’re dirt cheap; haggle if you want private hire. Keep small change ready, drivers rarely have it.
Bangkok Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) → Pak Chong Bus Terminal (5 km from resort)
💡 Buy a ticket to 'Khao Yai' (via Pak Chong). Air-con buses are comfortable. At Pak Chong bus terminal, take a motorbike taxi (50 THB) to the resort — or walk 10 mins to Mittraphap Road and flag a songthaew (15 THB).
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Ban Mai Chai Resort, Pak Chong
💡 Book with a local driver via Pak Chong taxi groups on Facebook for 1800-2000 THB. Shared vans from airport cost 300 THB/person but drop you at the main road—add 100 THB for resort drop-off.
About Pak Chong
Wikipedia ↗
Pak Chong (Thai: ปากช่อง, pronounced [pàːk tɕʰɔ̂ŋ]; Northeastern Thai: ปากช่อง, pronounced [pàːk sɔ̄ŋ]) is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand, and the main point of entry into Isan as the main road and rail lines cross the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Together?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from the main road). These upper floors get less street noise and footfall from reception, and the position minimises any kitchen or bar racket from the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Together?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (Room 101–110) – they sit directly behind reception and the breakfast area, so you get early-morning clatter and door slams. Also steer clear of any rooms at the front facing the main road, especially floors 1 and 2, because Pak Chong’s highway traffic starts early and doesn’t let up.
Is Hotel Together noisy?
Pak Chong’s main road is a truck and bus route to Khao Yai, so traffic noise can be constant from 6am to midnight. The breakfast room is on the ground floor, so clatter and cutlery start before 7am. The single lift creates a whirring sound on floor 1 and 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Together?
No real view to speak of from a 3-star roadside hotel in Pak Chong – you’ll look out at the highway or another building. The back-side rooms overlook a scrubby garden and the car park, which is at least quieter than the road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Together?
Ask the receptionist for a room at the rear, using the phrase 'ห้ามถนน' (no road). Parking is free but fills fast by 6pm, so arrive early if you have a car. The breakfast is basic (toast, eggs, instant coffee) – worth skipping and grabbing a proper meal at a local khao tom shop a 5-minute walk north on Mittraphap Road.
What time is check-in at Hotel Together?
Check-in at Hotel Together is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Together have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi with 20 Mbps download speed. No login required; uses a simple captive portal accepting terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Together?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Together?
A dish of pad thai or khao pad (fried rice) at a local food stall runs 35-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Together?
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) costs 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok, take a 2nd-class train (about 150 THB) or bus (200-300 THB) to Pak Chong station.
When is the best time to visit Pak Chong?
November to February: cool, dry weather (20–28°C) and clear skies ideal for hiking and wine tours; still moderate crowds and hotel availability.
Top Attractions in Pak Chong
💡 Use it as a cool break after the morning market. The staff are friendly and won't mind you sitting with a book for an hour - just sign in at the desk.
💡 Bring a torch - the inner cave is dark. The stairs are steep but short; take water in the hot season.
💡 Come at 8am to beat the crowds. The water is chilly even in April. Don't leave valuables in the car - use the lockers at the entrance.
💡 Check Facebook 'Thung Bua Suwan' before going - some years the blooms shift dates. Go at sunset for good light and fewer people. Wear shoes you don't mind muddy.
💡 Rent a bicycle for 50-100 baht at the park entrance rather than paying for a guide. Go early morning to see gibbons and hornbills without the crowds.