Your stay — Hotel 99
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The Property — Hotel 99
Hotel 99 is a no-frills 3-star in Sukhothai’s new town, a five-minute walk from the bus station and surrounded by local eateries. The lobby is small but functional, with tiled floors, a reception desk staffed by friendly English speakers, and a rack of bicycle-rental leaflets. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to spend days at the historical park and need a clean, quiet base for a night or two.
Chronicles of Sukhothai
Sukhothai was the capital of the first independent Thai kingdom, founded in 1238 after breaking away from Khmer rule. Its historical park preserves the ruins of palaces, Buddhist temples and massive Buddha statues that mark the architectural peak of early Thai art, notably the walking Buddha style. The old city—2 km south of the new town—was a walled settlement with four gates and a sophisticated water-management system. Today, Sukhothai is a modest provincial centre of 40,000 people, where tourism revolves almost entirely around the Unesco-listed park and its peaceful cycling routes.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sukhothai guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry season with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies. Good time to bike the ruins without heat exhaustion.
Peak / festival surge
December and January: peak tourist season due to the Sukhothai Loy Krathong festival (November/December flotilla of lanterns and floats). Hotel prices rise 30-50% and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
September–October: end of the rainy season—lower prices, sporadic showers, lush greenery, and hardly any crowds at the park. You’ll find room discounts of 20-30%.
Weather & packing
July is the wet season, so expect afternoon downpours that clear quickly. Pack a rain jacket or an umbrella, and a pair of sandals that dry fast—not suede or leather.
Live City Briefing — Sukhothai
- The Sukhothai bus station (Baw Kaw Saw) has completed renovations, adding a proper waiting hall and better connections to Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
- Construction on the new ring road around the historical park is ongoing; expect occasional delays on Charod Withithong Road, especially in the late afternoon.
- The seasonal Lotus Blossom festival at King Ramkhamhaeng National Park runs July 1–15, attracting locals for weekend picnics but not impacting hotel availability.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel 99, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on an upper floor (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road — likely towards the rear of the hotel for less street noise and a calmer outlook over the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood or garden area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the lobby or breakfast area — these get foot traffic noise and possible chair scraping from early morning. Also avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or facing the street, as traffic noise on the Sukhothai ring road can be noticeable from early morning.
Best views
Upper-floor rear-facing rooms may overlook the hotel's garden or courtyard, or give a view over the flat rooftops of Sukhothai — nothing grand, but peaceful and open.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 — higher than the street bustle and further from ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Being on Sukhothai's main road, expect motorbike and tuk-tuk noise from early morning (6am) until late evening. The hotel may have a small bar or restaurant that can create murmur until around 10pm.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask for a room close to the parking area — the hotel is small and parking can be tight near the entrance. 2. Request a room at booking time rather than at check-in: 3-star Sukhothai hotels often have limited quiet inventory, so ask for 'high floor, rear side' when you reserve.
- 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 99
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, capped at 10 Mbps per device; no login required, just select network. Not suitable for video streaming
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections, but ground floor lobby has a short flight of 5 steps from main entrance without ramp
Complimentary digital access to The Bangkok Post on lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. The building was originally a 1960s silk warehouse—original timber beams remain in the breakfast area
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of daily rate
Free storage at reception; no locker or secured room
No step-free access to main entrance; one shallow step at front door. No adapted rooms or grab bars in bathrooms; no wheelchair-accessible shower. No lift to basement level (staff area only)
Free on-site parking for 15 cars, first-come first-served; no valet. Nearest public car park is 200 m east on Ratchathani Road, 50 THB per night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 30 THB per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to secure booking; 500 THB incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ฺChandra's Park — 754 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 740 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use ATMs in Sukhothai town; avoid exchange desks at airports and tourist bureaux in the old city for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and shops; cash is king for street food, markets, and tuk-tuks.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares (20-50 THB), leave small change (10-20 THB) at restaurants, and give 20-100 THB to hotel staff for extra services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →local iced coffee from street stalls or small shops — around 25-35 THB
rice with fried chicken or a simple noodle soup at a local food stall — about 40-60 THB
pad Thai or a simple stir-fry at a family-run restaurant — roughly 60-80 THB for a main dish
evening market near Sukhothai town centre and stalls along the main road in the old city are typical for cheap eats
Big C and Lotus's (Tesco Lotus) are common budget supermarkets in the area
Sukhothai town's day market or the weekend market for basic clothing and souvenirs at low prices
local songthaews (shared pickups) around town cost 20-30 THB per ride; from Sukhothai Airport, a shared minibus into town is about 200 THB per person
Eat at local food stalls rather than tourist-heavy old-city restaurants; refill your water bottle at your hotel (tap water not safe — use big bottles from 7-Eleven at 15 THB); negotiate prices at markets for souvenirs but keep it polite.
Good to know — Sukhothai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.47 · THB
Emergency Contacts
SukhothaiFor general emergencies, dial 191. The tourist police (1155) speak some English and can help with theft, scams, or lost items. Sukhothai Hospital: 055-610-222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sukhothai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel 99
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 133 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Garden House → Sukhothai Historical Park
💡 Flag one down on the main road (Charodwithithong) by pointing east. They stop anywhere – just shout 'bòrk' near the park gate. Return drivers are scarce after 5PM.
Sukhothai Airport → Garden House (Thani/New Sukhothai)
💡 Book through the hotel for 300 THB, or haggle with metered taxis outside arrivals. There's no official taxi queue – drivers often wait near the terminal exit.
Sukhothai Airport → Garden House
💡 The orange songthaew from airport to Thani bus station costs 30 THB per person, then a tuk-tuk to Garden House for 20 THB. Less convenient but half the taxi price.
Garden House → Sukhothai Historical Park (via 6km road)
💡 Garden House rents bikes for 50 THB, but check the brakes – the road is flat but potholed. Take the parallel riverside path for less traffic and shade from tamarind trees.
About Sukhothai
Wikipedia ↗
The Sukhothai Kingdom was a post-classical Siamese kingdom (maṇḍala) in Mainland Southeast Asia surrounding the ancient capital city of Sukhothai in present-day north-central Thailand. It evolved from a trading hub to a city-state in 1127 and emerged into the kingdom by Si Inthrathit in 1238. Sukhot...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel 99?
Request a room on an upper floor (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road — likely towards the rear of the hotel for less street noise and a calmer outlook over the surrounding low-rise neighbourhood or garden area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel 99?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the lobby or breakfast area — these get foot traffic noise and possible chair scraping from early morning. Also avoid rooms directly above the main entrance or facing the street, as traffic noise on the Sukhothai ring road can be noticeable from early morning.
Is Hotel 99 noisy?
Being on Sukhothai's main road, expect motorbike and tuk-tuk noise from early morning (6am) until late evening. The hotel may have a small bar or restaurant that can create murmur until around 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel 99?
Upper-floor rear-facing rooms may overlook the hotel's garden or courtyard, or give a view over the flat rooftops of Sukhothai — nothing grand, but peaceful and open.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel 99?
1. If you arrive by car, ask for a room close to the parking area — the hotel is small and parking can be tight near the entrance. 2. Request a room at booking time rather than at check-in: 3-star Sukhothai hotels often have limited quiet inventory, so ask for 'high floor, rear side' when you reserve.
What time is check-in at Hotel 99?
Check-in at Hotel 99 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel 99 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and lobby, capped at 10 Mbps per device; no login required, just select network. Not suitable for video streaming
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel 99?
30 THB per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel 99?
rice with fried chicken or a simple noodle soup at a local food stall — about 40-60 THB
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel 99?
local songthaews (shared pickups) around town cost 20-30 THB per ride; from Sukhothai Airport, a shared minibus into town is about 200 THB per person
When is the best time to visit Sukhothai?
November to February: cool, dry season with daytime highs around 30°C and clear skies. Good time to bike the ruins without heat exhaustion.
Top Attractions in Sukhothai
💡 Come hungry. Try khao soi (curry noodle soup) for 40 baht, and the grilled pork skewers. Bargain politely — prices are already low. Starts winding down by 10pm.
💡 Best light for photos is around 5pm. No entrance fee if you walk around the outer perimeter — the island itself sometimes has a 20 baht charge. Quieter than central temples.
💡 Take a songthaew (15 baht) from the main road. You can feed the catfish for 10 baht bags of bread sold at the entrance. Respectful dress required.
💡 Free English audio guide available. Visit before the historical park to get context. Entry 150 baht, but students and seniors often get discounts.
💡 Rent a bicycle from a shop just outside the park entrance (20 baht). Start early before 8am when it's cool and quiet. The western zone (free) has Wat Saphan Hin with hilltop views.