I had made booking via Agoda and the hotel staff call to me for re-confirmed booking. I asked them for room which is located on high floor. But staff denied my request due to facing to heavy check-in on that day. But the way to answer is I’did not made direct booking with hotel. I had made via travel agent that not nice ways to reply to hotel clients. I was arriving by late noon and checking-in process was smooth, we have room assigned on 1st floor which is not same Agoda picture display while making reservation. No any drinking water provided as we paid 1600 baht. TV signal was not stable. I tried to forget everything about what staff did replied me prior my arrival. To make my stay smooth and I don’t want to thinking about anything during my leisure. In the morning, As staff mention that the hotel mentioned facing to groups check-in. Those people are gathering at the terrace and playing game next to my room. Those people make very noisy and don’t care other’s people who still in bed. Staff should be know how to handle with this situation and be approached them. But no one come around. I have present at reception before noon. Everything was smooth for checkout. I asked staff does the hotel provide drinking water or not ? They said they do provided it. I asked them go to prove it. And no one apologize with sincerely for their mistakes just ignore and return my deposit to me. No one ask me how was my stay is? The hospitality doesn’t mean build up the building to serve to the people but service need to be in the commons.The ways to answer that you are not made direct book with us. but via travel agent we could not assign any room as per your requested. I would not recommend this Hotel for other if they can find same rates and same ambient. Not valued for your money. The ways to answer is not professional.
Remote and quiet, so make sure you take snacks if you don't want to eat at the hotel. Rooms clean with all amenities you would need. Nice river runs through the back of the hotel. Seems popular with Thai people which is a good sign. Breakfast choice good
SSupasaintLocated about 7km north west of the town, the staff are all friendly and helpful. I have rented a small motorbike to get me around, a necessity which means I can go where and when I desire, small money so no problem!
Have been to the cemeteries and museums to pay my respect to ALL who suffered during those darkest of days. I have also been to the original wooden bridge constructed by the POW’s and others, it is located in the JEATH museum adjacent to the bridge that is in use these days. Entry cost 50 Baht, and there is so much to see that I took two hours inside, would recommend a morning visit so you can view the many items and read the facts behind them at your leisure.
The museum has been set up by a local man and is most definitely worth visiting. 100% value for money! I mentioned to a Thai man inside that we were so grateful that people around the area did try to ease the suffering of the POWs, risking their own necks by doing so.
My mother was an innocent child at 7 years old, alongside her mother and little sister she waved goodbye to her father, John Francis Egan, he said he was going to work for a while!! After working in Turkey, his ANZAC unit were moved on to Italy, to partake in one of the harder campaigns of the war. His life was taken by a German bullet at Mount Casino, alongside many many others!
Please understand how one can feel. I try my hardest to be non judgmental and tolerant these days. I have not walked in your shoes and do not know your story.
“Footsteps in the sand” comes to mind at this moment. I have PTSD myself, and I knew coming to Kanchanaburi may get emotional, and it has.
Now my mother is 88 years young, and became a great grandma for the second time two weeks ago. Apologies if it got too personal, started as a review of the Phoo Tawan hotel.
Words are insufficient, our gratitude to all who risked their own lives and those that paid the ultimate price.
Life is precious, please enjoy the moment.
Peace, love and joy to all who inhabit this world.
ONE LOVE