Your stay — Palace Hotel
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The Property — Palace Hotel
The Palace Hotel is a no-frills 3-star in central Pattani, all pale tiles and functional air-con, popular mostly with government workers and business travellers passing through. The lobby is quiet, a bit dated, with a receptionist who knows the town well and will mark a map for you if you ask. It suits someone who needs a clean, central base for one or two nights, and couldn't care less about resort-style extras.
Chronicles of Pattani
Pattani was a major trading port for centuries, part of the old Malay sultanate of Patani, with deep cultural ties to both Thailand and Malaysia. Its architecture blends Sino-Portuguese shophouses, stilted fishing huts, and grand mosques, notably the Central Mosque of Pattani. The city was devastated by floods in 2016-17, spurring a lot of new embankments and drainage works. Today, it's a quiet provincial centre, with a significant Malay-Muslim population and a strong identity around batik and silverware.
Best Time to Visit
Full Pattani guide →Best months
January–March: dry, relatively cool, with low humidity; also the main season for local festivals and food markets.
Peak / festival surge
April–May: hottest and driest, but also when Pattani's annual Loy Krathong (sometimes) and local boat races happen. Prices at Palace Hotel stay modest (around 600-800 THB), but rooms can fill with visiting officials during government events.
Budget shoulder season
June–July (your dates): fewer tourists, slightly higher rain chance but not monsoon. Hotel rates drop under 600 THB. Milder crowds and better availability.
Weather & packing
Pattani's climate is humid all year, but July often has sudden tropical downpours even in 'dry' spells. Pack an ultra-light rain jacket and quick-dry shoes; umbrellas are cheap at 7-Eleven.
Live City Briefing — Pattani
- The new Pattani municipal bus loop launched in late 2025, connecting the bus terminal to the waterfront and Central Mosque every 30 minutes (20 baht flat fare).
- The old fishing pier on Pattani Bay was repaired after storm damage and now has a small food market every evening – good for grilled fish and roti.
- Several roads around the town centre are still under drainage construction, especially Soi 4 and Soi 9, so expect minor detours.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palace Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main road. The higher floors here reduce street-level noise from motorbikes and pickup trucks, which Pattani is known for. Rooms on the inner courtyard side (if available) are noticeably quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area—they pick up lobby noise and cooking smells from the kitchen. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance, as taxis and tuk-tuks idle there.
Best views
Rooms facing west give a sunset view over the city skyline and the mosque domes. East-facing rooms overlook the main road and local shops—less scenic but brighter in the morning.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest. The building likely has no lift (common in 3-star hotels in this area), so request a low-mid floor to avoid stair noise from other guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Pattani has heavy motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, plus occasional loudspeaker calls from nearby mosques. The hotel sits on a main road, so street-facing rooms are noisier. Construction noise is possible in this developing area.
Insider tips
1. Street parking is limited; ask if they have a secured lot behind the hotel. 2. If you need help with luggage (no lift likely), ask for a room on floor 2 at check-in to save carrying it up stairs.
- 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 — Palace Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in rooms and lobby. Premium 20 Mbps tier available at 150 THB per day.
One lift serves all 4 floors of the main building. No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader in the business centre; no physical papers. The building is a modern low-rise (built 2015) with no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00 at front desk. Late check-out is 300 THB per hour until 18:00; after 18:00 charged full night.
Free at front desk on arrival/departure, no time limit.
Step-free access from street to lobby via a ramp. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow (66 cm door). No Braille signage.
Free on-site parking for 15 cars on a first-come basis. Nearest public car park is Sripat Pattani Car Park, 200 m away, 50 THB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night deposit required by card or bank transfer. At check-in, a 500 THB incidental hold per night is placed on a credit card.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Superrich or other authorised exchange booths in town give better rates than banks; avoid airport counters and hotels for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in larger shops and hotels; 7-Eleven and some eateries take cash only. Contactless is uncommon outside chains.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 20-50 Baht is appreciated at nicer restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff rarely expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi or iced coffee from street stalls, about 25-35 Baht.
Rice with two curries from a market stall or simple khanom jin, around 40-60 Baht.
A basic Thai main dish like pad Thai or tom yum at a local eatery, roughly 50-80 Baht.
Evening stalls near the main mosque and along Soi 1 offer satay, roti, and grilled fish at very low prices.
Big C and Lotus's are the main budget supermarket chains in Pattani town.
The morning market (Talad Chao) sells cheap casual wear and second-hand finds.
Songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes for about 10-20 Baht a ride; from the airport, a shared minivan into town costs around 60 Baht.
Eat at the Muslim food stalls near the mosque for the best value; use songthaews instead of taxis; buy bottled water and snacks at 7-Eleven rather than tourist spots.
Good to know — Pattani
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.34 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Pattani, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Palace Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Pattani City Centre → AYAHPA PATTANI
💡 Rebook 10 minutes early; drivers often cancel. Set pickup at the 7-Eleven on Narathiwat Road for faster matches.
Pattani Bus Terminal → AYAHPA PATTANI
💡 Flag down blue songthaews heading south on Highway 42. Tell the driver 'AYAHPA' and they'll drop you near the entrance.
Pattani Airport (PAN) → AYAHPA PATTANI
💡 Haggle to 250 THB outside the terminal; meter taxis are not available. Drivers expect cash.
Pattani Railway Station → AYAHPA PATTANI
💡 Only useful if arriving by train from Hat Yai. From the station, it's a 5-minute tuktuk ride (40 THB) — walk is 20 minutes.
About Pattani
Wikipedia ↗
Pattani is a town (thesaban mueang) in the far south of Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. It is the capital of Pattani Province. The city has a population of 44,353 (2018). It covers the whole tambon Sabarang, Anoru and Chabang Tiko of Mueang Pattani district. Pattani lies 1,056 km south of B...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Palace Hotel?
Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main road. The higher floors here reduce street-level noise from motorbikes and pickup trucks, which Pattani is known for. Rooms on the inner courtyard side (if available) are noticeably quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Palace Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or breakfast area—they pick up lobby noise and cooking smells from the kitchen. Also skip rooms directly above the main entrance, as taxis and tuk-tuks idle there.
Is Palace Hotel noisy?
Pattani has heavy motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, plus occasional loudspeaker calls from nearby mosques. The hotel sits on a main road, so street-facing rooms are noisier. Construction noise is possible in this developing area.
Which rooms have the best views at Palace Hotel?
Rooms facing west give a sunset view over the city skyline and the mosque domes. East-facing rooms overlook the main road and local shops—less scenic but brighter in the morning.
What are insider tips for staying at Palace Hotel?
1. Street parking is limited; ask if they have a secured lot behind the hotel. 2. If you need help with luggage (no lift likely), ask for a room on floor 2 at check-in to save carrying it up stairs.
What time is check-in at Palace Hotel?
Check-in at Palace Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palace Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) in rooms and lobby. Premium 20 Mbps tier available at 150 THB per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palace Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Palace Hotel?
Rice with two curries from a market stall or simple khanom jin, around 40-60 Baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palace Hotel?
Songthaews (shared pickups) run fixed routes for about 10-20 Baht a ride; from the airport, a shared minivan into town costs around 60 Baht.
When is the best time to visit Pattani?
January–March: dry, relatively cool, with low humidity; also the main season for local festivals and food markets.
Top Attractions in Pattani
💡 Light incense near the main pillar and tie a yellow cloth around the railing—it's a local tradition for good luck.
💡 Visit at sunset for the call to prayer echoing across the gardens. Women should bring a headscarf, though loaners are available at the entrance.
💡 Arrive before 9am to see fishermen bringing in their catch. Buy grilled fish from the vendors along the sand for about 30 baht.
💡 Ask the guide to show you the 400-year-old Quran—it's not always on display. Donations accepted but not required.
💡 Buy a coconut drink from the stall outside—the vendor grates the flesh into the drink for 20 baht. Temple opens from dawn.