Cabbages And Condoms Inn (Baan Doo) — Hotel in Chiang Rai Province

I need to begin by stating that we got this room for B1,200/night. That's £28/USD$34 and I apologise for not having taken any photos.||||I dislike being asked to pay upon arrival. Is it a short time joint?||||They were also "unable" to accept my Amex card, even though it's acceptance was clearly advertised.||||The room was very clean, but lacked furniture, unless you think that a plastic chair and a miniaturised easy chair are acceptable? It was also a twin, not a double||||The fridge didn't work - something I only discovered when I woke up and went for some cold milk that we had bought the night before. "I get Chang" (engineer) was the reply, when Mr Desk arrived to check it. Too late Matey, I've already had to pay.||||No hot, or even warm water available to shave in, although there was a warm shower.||||The bed was average at best.||||As a frequent traveller, I've had much better for much less.||||Breakfast:||||Rubbish and clearly targeted at the Chinese mass-tour brigade. I salvaged it as best I could, by having (undercooked) eggs on toast, after turning the toaster up from the "warm bread" setting.||||Watery/tasteless coffee (I didn't try the tea) and sundry Asian dishes that were neither well-prepared, or well presented. that's all too common in the extremely cheap sector. In fairness there was some fresh fruit available.|||| At B400/B500, it might have been fair, but this was 3 times that amount.||||Unsurprisingly, there was plenty of parking, easy access and some local shops.||||Overall, I can't recommend it.||||Yes, its was clean.||||The internet worked (in the end...), but it wasn't especially fast.||||Going by the name, if this place has anything to do with Dr. Meechai, then he needs to have a word...

We had business at Chiang Rai Rajabaht University and this Hotel is very close to the campus. It is bright and airy, with good sized rooms, comfortable beds and lots of hot water.|Staff was friendly and helpful.|Breakfast buffet was included with fruit, juices, fried eggs with rice and several stir-fried dishes.|and toast. Food was OK, but nothing was ever hot. Luke warm food on cool plates. Also, a pitcher of warm milk would be nice for coffee, instead of the little packages of creamy powder.|We stayed 5 nights and it was always the same.|Interesting neighborhood, busy with students. We walked around and found some nice coffee shops, noodle places and a couple of fun...

I'm afraid I have to agree with all the other comments about the good being bland and pretty tasteless. Pad Thai and fish cakes totally underwhelming.||Staff were pretty efficient, but you feel they're just going through the motions.||Can't decide whether the live 'muzak' added to the occasion or not. It was a bit irritating to be honest.||I think the people who rave about the place are most likely package tourists with little or no experience of just how good food around this part of the world can be!||A very worthy cause, for sure, but the food just doesn't...