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Akha River House
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6.0

Good

198 reviews

198 reviews

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6.3

Good

Location rating score

Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Hill Tribe Museum 820 m
Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) 840 m
Clock Tower Chiang Rai 1.1 km
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) 1.1 km
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar 1.2 km
Wat Huay Pla Kang 4.7 km
Baan Dam Museum 8.8 km
Singha Park Chiang Rai 11.8 km
Elephant Valley Thailand 12.6 km
Wat Rong Khun 12.6 km
Nearby landmarks
Princess Mother 90th Anniversary 270 m
Tourism Authority of Thailand office 460 m
Chian Swimming Pool 510 m
Ko Loi Park 520 m
Klang Wieng Temple 550 m
Wat Phra Singh 620 m
Wat Pra Sing 630 m
Pra Signh Temple 630 m
Wat Klang Wiang 650 m
The Legend Chiang Rai 690 m

Akha River House

423/25 Moo 21, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, City Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57000 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the City Center part of Chiang Rai, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Wat Rong Khun. Massage and restaurant are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

810 meters to Hill Tribe Museum

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Bar

Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Check-in/out [private]

Coffee shop

Bar

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Chiang Rai every 4 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money6.5
Location rating6.3
Nearest airportChiang Rai International Airport - Mae Fah Luang (CEI) - Thailand
Distance to airport6.3 km

Rooms available at Akha River House

Standard Air Condintioning
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • River view
  • 1 single bed
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Superior Air Conditioning
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Non-smoking
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Standard Fan
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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Superior Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
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Economy Room Shared Bathroom
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      Frequently asked questions

      What time is check-in and check-out at Akha River House?

      Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 02:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The resort offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

      How do I get to Akha River House?

      For those who wish to drive their own cars, Akha River House has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Chiang Rai with private transportation, the resort can arrange car rental for you.

      What is the smoking policy at Akha River House?

      Akha River House does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

      What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Akha River House?

      The closest train, metro, or bus station to Akha River House is Old Bus Station, 1.2 km away.

      What restaurants are nearby Akha River House?

      Restaurants including Phu Lae Restaurant, Hungry Wolf's and Barrab are popular in Akha River House’s neighborhood which is known as City Center.

      What popular shopping places are close to Akha River House?

      Shopping options in Akha River House’s City Center neighborhood include Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, CentralPlaza Chiangrai and Sankhong Happy Street.

      What are popular attractions near Akha River House?

      Guests at Akha River House can easily visit Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and Hill Tribe Museum located in the City Center area.

      What popular beaches are close to Akha River House?

      Guests at Akha River House can easily visit Chiang Rai Beach in the City Center area.

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      What people love about Akha River House

      • 8.8

        Excellent

        "There's a pool table free for you to play."

        Jong

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        May 11, 2019

      • 8.8

        Excellent
        Staff 

        "The staffs are nice and friendly."

        Jong

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        May 11, 2019

      Overall rating:

      6

      Good
      198 reviews
      Cleanliness
      5.6
      Facilities
      5.3
      Location
      6.3
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      More about Akha River House

      More about Akha River House

      Akha River House

      Never miss a single attraction in Chiang Rai when staying at Akha River House. Getting around in Chiang Rai is easy when staying at this resort, strategically placed right in the heart of the city.
      All offerings provided by Akha River House help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Keep up with all your communications easily with the resort's free Wi-Fi. Car hire services provided by the resort make exploring Chiang Rai even more convenient. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the resort.
      Front desk services including concierge service and luggage storage can assist with your needs. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the resort's ticket service and tours. Get cozy and warm in the lobby with the resort's charming on-site fireplace. Packing light is possible at Akha River House thanks to the resort's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean.
      Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by resort.
      All rooms at Akha River House are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the resort are equipped with air conditioning. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV. In some select rooms, you can find bottled water at your disposal.
      Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the resort you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


      Dining and things to do

      Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the resort. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the resort, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the resort's bar.
      Akha River House lets you make the most of your time! Once there, you can enjoy countless recreational facilities offered to all guests. End your days in total relaxation with a visit to the massage, located right at the resort. Engage in some easy evening fun with other guests with the resort's hiking trails.


      Around the property

      Experience all the sights and local attractions of Chiang Rai with Akha River House as your base. An afternoon of browsing the works at Baan Dam Museum located 8.8 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Don't forget to stop by Clock Tower Chiang Rai located 1.0 km away, where everyone who visits Chiang Rai wants to have their photo taken. Never forget your time in Chiang Rai with a special gift or trinket from Chiang Rai Night Bazaar just 1.2 km away.


      Reasons to stay here

      Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 94% cheaper than other options.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Review score
      Facilities

      5.3

      Most talked about facilities

      Breakfast

      6 mentions

      Food & Dining

      4 mentions

      Swimming Pool

      2 mentions

      Housekeeping

      2 mentions

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Thai
      Accessibility
      • Wheelchair accessible
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Garden
      • Hiking
      • Massage
      • Ticket services
      • Tours
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Bar
      • Coffee shop
      • Kitchen
      • Restaurants
      • Room service
      Services and conveniences
      • Air conditioning in public area
      • Concierge
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Dry cleaning
      • Elevator
      • Fireplace
      • Laundry service
      • Luggage storage
      • Smoking area
      • Terrace
      • Xerox/fax in business center
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Access
      • Check-in/out [private]
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Front desk [24-hour]
      • Non-smoking rooms
      • Pets allowed
      Getting around
      • Airport transfer
      • Car park [free of charge]
      • Car park [nearby]
      • Car park [on-site]
      • Rental car

      Food and dining

      Breakfast options
      • Asian

      Location

      423/25 Moo 21, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, City Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57000
      Good
      Location

      6.3

      Airports
      • Chiang Rai International Airport - Mae Fah Luang (CEI) - Thailand
        6.3 km 18 min drive
      • Tachileik Airport (THL) - Myanmar
        63.7 km
      Public transportation
      • Old Bus Station
        1.3 km
      • Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
        1.3 km
      Hospital or clinic
      • Overbrook Hospital
        690 m
      Shopping
      • Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
        1.2 km
      Convenience store
      • 7 Eleven
        830 m
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        570 m

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Hill Tribe Museum
        820 m
      • Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
        840 m
      • Clock Tower Chiang Rai
        1.1 km
      • Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
        1.1 km
      • Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
        1.2 km
      • Wat Huay Pla Kang
        4.7 km
      • Baan Dam Museum
        8.8 km
      • Singha Park Chiang Rai
        11.8 km
      • Elephant Valley Thailand
        12.6 km
      • Wat Rong Khun
        12.6 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Princess Mother 90th Anniversary
        270 m
      • Tourism Authority of Thailand office
        460 m
      • Chian Swimming Pool
        510 m
      • Ko Loi Park
        520 m
      • Klang Wieng Temple
        550 m
      • Wat Phra Singh
        620 m
      • Wat Pra Sing
        630 m
      • Pra Signh Temple
        630 m
      • Wat Klang Wiang
        650 m
      • The Legend Chiang Rai
        690 m
      Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Infant 0-1 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
      Children 2-10 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 11 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from14:00
      • Check-out until14:00

      Reviews of Akha River House from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      Cleanliness5.6
      Facilities5.3
      Location6.3
      Room comfort and quality6.4
      Service6.5
      Value for money6.5
      High score for Chiang Rai
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (9)
      8-9 Excellent (11)
      7-8 Very Good (24)
      6-7 Good (10)
      <6 Below Expectation (69)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (21)
      Jun - Aug (18)
      Sep - Nov (19)
      Dec - Feb (65)

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Jong from Malaysia
      Group
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in April 2019

      Big and spacious place to park my rental car”

      I stayed here for the convenience of parking my rental car. It is very near to the blue temple. The staffs are nice and friendly. There's a pool table free for you to play. Breakfast is simple. Shared bathroom is just.... hmmm.... Interesting big gecko at night.

      Reviewed May 11, 2019

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Sarah from France
      Family with young children
      Standard Fan
      Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

      Excellent”

      Pros Wildlife on the river Walking distance to centre Beautiful spot Cons On a main road Loads of mosquitoes

      Reviewed December 29, 2019

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      8.4
      Excellent
      Karolina from China
      Solo traveler
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in February 2019

      Excellent”

      It was a bit cold during the night but otherwise a nice, affordable option. There’s a lot lizards hanging around.

      Reviewed February 22, 2019

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Afsar from Bangladesh
      Couple
      Standard Fan
      Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

      A serene stay!”

      Surrounded by nature but not very far from centre. A nice evening to spend beside the river under bridge! Sound of traffic on road was bearable! Nice and helpful staff!

      Reviewed March 26, 2019

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      6.4
      Good
      Agnieszka from Poland
      Couple
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in March 2020

      Good”

      It is fine just for a night or two. Considering the location , you have to be aware of some company - like lizards, tiny ants, mosquitos and cockroaches. Internet in our room was very weak.

      Reviewed March 20, 2020

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      5.2
      Paulina from Poland
      Couple
      Standard Fan
      Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

      it should be cheaper for this standard”

      Our room was very noisy as this accommodation is near a busy road, so we switched rooms. It is a shame, as this place has a great potential, however management obviously does not know (or care) how to improve this place. The ceiling was leaking, there were stains all over the walls, the room and bathroom were not cleaned even once when we were there for almost a week. on the plus side there is a pool table, so in the evening you can play. Over all - extremely disappointing. The place feels abandoned and staff does not seem to care about it. Really sad.

      Reviewed September 25, 2019

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      3.6
      Soleil from United States
      Couple
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 3 nights in December 2018

      Unclean”

      No soap or toilet paper. Far walk from the city. The shared bathrooms didn’t seem to ever be cleaned during our stay. The room was spacious though. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast and the staff was nice but it’s a weird spot under a bridge. Okay if you want to live like a bridge troll for a couple nights.

      Reviewed January 08, 2019

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      2.8
      Benjamin from Australia
      Couple
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 3 nights in March 2020

      Bed was terrible. Room was dim and dull. ”

      Bed was unusable, massive dent in one side hard as wood so you slipped in to the whole when sleeping and ruin your back. The fan was loud and the roof just felt as if it was forgotten. Blanket was filthy. Sheet was clean. Showers are cold. I wouldn't recommend, didn't sleep at all in the 4 days and really far walk to any food or somewhere to buy water.

      Reviewed March 16, 2020

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      2.8
      Jose from Portugal
      Solo traveler
      Standard Fan
      Stayed 1 night in February 2019

      Basic but beautiful ”

      No frills no thrills, spacious room with large bamboo bed, bamboo furniture but basic accommodation. Reception not operating all the time, breakfaSt very minimum but ok, rural hotel portraiting Akha people village from the mountains, but far from city centre. Sufficient for 1 or 2 nights, interesting for the scenery of green around. A large Hut in the outskirts of Chiang Rai

      Reviewed February 12, 2019

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      3.2
      Laura from Switzerland
      Solo traveler
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

      Acceptable”

      Cold and VERY humid room. A bit far from the center, and river means mosquitoes.

      Reviewed January 15, 2020

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      2.0
      ourtrip from Italy
      Couple
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

      Don't go in this place”

      The photo on agoda and the price are good, but when u arrive is a bamboo room really dirty, the staff don't exist and is really near to the main street you hear all the noise of traffic in the room, is very far from the center, i don't raccomand this place

      Reviewed February 22, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Ronald from United States
      Couple
      Stayed 2 nights in December 2012

      Lovely Highland Trip Furnished”

      Beautiful setting; right on rivers edge

      Loved everything. Staff very helpful. Hotel is owned and managed by the Akha hilltribe; and tried to use natural materials to build and furnish the room; let us use the bikes to explore town. Helped to arrange a travel tour; and transportation. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

      Reviewed December 28, 2012

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      9.7
      Exceptional
      Petr from Czech Republic
      Solo traveler
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 5 nights in March 2014

      Very pleasent and low cost place to stay. ”

      Terrace. Restaurant outdoor near the water. Very pleasent stuff personel.

      A pleasent stay for nearly 2 weeks. With easy access to the Chiang Rai city. Possibility to eat directly in the hotel.

      Reviewed April 07, 2014

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      7.7
      Very good
      Graeme from New Zealand
      Solo traveler
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 2 nights in June 2012

      Great Character close to the city”

      relaxed river-side garden setting close to the city

      this new akha hilltribe style hotel was conveniently located but in an almost rural setting by the river. friendly and attentive staff were always helpful. room was comfortable and clean. only disappointment, the food wasn't the best i have experienced..... i will definitely come back, but eat out.....

      Reviewed June 06, 2012

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      7.2
      Very good
      Emily from United Kingdom
      Solo traveler
      Standard Air Condintioning
      Stayed 1 night in August 2016

      sweet staff and a peaceful setting”

      This place was very quiet and peaceful. My room was beautiful and had a lovely balcony which you could sit out on. I asked for one a bit further away from reception, which is also further away from the big main road, so I didn't get that much traffic noise, and the view of the road was mostly blocked by trees, if I looked towards it. But my balcony view mainly was of a beautiful jungle-y scene. It felt very nice to sit out there in the evening with a book. I stayed in low season and it felt like I could have been the only guest! I'm not sure if it was for this reason that the place didn't serve food? Which is really a massive drawback considering that it is really far out of the centre. You can walk in in maybe 30 minutes, and there was a little market maybe 15 or so minutes walk, where you can buy some nice local street food. The girl working on reception was really sweet and helpful. The main issue for me, apart from the distance being a bit far out of town (although it is really close to a great coffee house - akha coffee? maybe? amazing coffee there! and a lovely owner), was that the room was damp. I think this is maybe an issue with the climate and rainy season here, so maybe it is the same everywhere? But it meant that the room smelled of damp a bit, and that wasn't great. One last positive is the guesthouse also organise free pickup to go to their mountain village (hill tribe) place where you can stay, and it's super peaceful and beautiful there. Very basic, though - be warned!

      Reviewed September 23, 2016

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Gothar from Thailand
      Solo traveler
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 2 nights in January 2018

      Stylish ”

      The rooms are big and very clean, great river view, there's a free pool table and it's just 10 min walking to the city center

      Reviewed January 31, 2018

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Herman from Belgium
      Couple
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 4 nights in June 2011

      Lovely place with friendly staff”

      nice rooms and very quiet place

      Lovely staff serves you on your wishes - if you do not want the standard breakfast - toast and eggs - just ask and you will be served - otherwise every day eggs and toast ..... Location is good, not to far from center. we stayed even some days longer - at more intresting prices Agodo could offer .... For sitting outside be aware of the mosquitos. We discovered from there the all area with a rented motorbike.

      Reviewed June 14, 2011

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      7.0
      Very good
      Hiu from Hong Kong SAR, China
      Solo traveler
      Economy Fan Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in February 2015

      Nice Staff, Comfortable Room”

      Nice Staff, Comfortable Room, Near the river

      Staffs are quite nice. Their location is far from city centre. But if you book this hotel, I guess you won't care about this, as it is in my expectation: quiet and just next to the river. The room is clean and comfortable for solo traveler. It will be better if they offer hot shower also. The overall impression is positive though it is a bit expensive compared to other guesthouse near centre.

      Reviewed February 14, 2015

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      8.0
      Excellent
      Jocelyne from United States
      Group
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 1 night in February 2013

      Okay place near the river”

      Nice manager

      It's a little outside the main hot spot of the city, but if you like walking it's fine because it's only like a 20 minute walk and theyre by the river.

      Reviewed March 04, 2013

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      3.7
      Graeme from New Zealand
      Couple
      Superior Air Conditioning
      Stayed 3 nights in March 2013

      Chiang Rai.....Great!!! Akha Riverhouse....NOT!!!”

      Previous visits...... this time a big disappointment!!!

      I had stayed Akha Riverhouse on two previous occasions, and happily booked here again. On arrival, we discovered the reception and restaurant area was being re-roofed [OK....I understand that thatch does not last forever, and this would be an interesting practical demonstration of this craft, as indeed it was.] The problem was, what appeared to be a working bee from the Hill-tribe Village had taken over the entire entrance and carpark, littering the place with discarded old roof, and the bamboo poles and thatch panels of the new. Our access to reception, carpark and our room was entirely blocked; no provision had been made for the on-going operation of the hotel. We could not find a receptionist for 5 minutes, and we had to carry our own bags over construction materials. Once in our room we were greeted with a stale damp odour as if the room had not been ventilated for some time. We also discovered an ashtray on the beside table full of cigarette buts. [I put the ashtray on the table outside our room where it remained unattended-to for the duration of our 3-day stay] Cleanliness of the room and especially the bathroom was very poor compared with my previous visits; bathroom linen was very worn and poorly maintained.....well passed the use-by date. There is no servicing of the rooms at Akha Riverhouse. Actually we saw little evidence of management or operational staff anywhere [perhaps they were all building the roof] Breakfast, offered outside because the restaurant had no roof, was served on tables that had not been wiped down from the night before. Mistakenly optimistic and somewhat magnanimous, we did try the Riverside Restaurant for dinner....I love Thai food....but not at Akha Riverhouse!!!

      Reviewed June 16, 2013

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