Book a Bed Poshtel — Hotel in Ratsada

Book a Bed Poshtel: Bachelor's Haven – Families, Look Elsewhere! Rating: 4/5 Stars (for its intended demographic) | 1/5 Stars (for families)

Just checked out of "Book a Bed Poshtel," and it's clear who this place is designed for: the budget-conscious, social bachelor looking for a vibrant base. If you're traveling solo or with a group of friends (male or mixed-gender, but with a very adult-centric focus), this place absolutely hits the mark for what it promises. For families, however, I'd strongly advise against it – it's simply not built for your needs.

Why It's Great for Bachelors / Solo Travelers / Friends:

Social Hub: The common areas are buzzing. Think shared kitchens, comfortable lounges, and often game nights or movie screenings. It's incredibly easy to meet like-minded travelers, swap stories, and find companions for exploring the city or grabbing a drink. This is the poshtel's biggest strength – fostering connections. Value for Money: For the price, you get a clean (mostly), modern, and well-located bed. It's significantly cheaper than a private hotel room, making it perfect for budget travel. Location: Poshtels like this are often strategically located in prime areas, close to public transport, nightlife, and attractions. This makes navigating the city convenient and cost-effective. Energetic Vibe: There's an undeniable youthful, energetic atmosphere. If you're looking for quiet solitude, this isn't it, but if you want to be in the thick of things and meet new people, it's perfect. Basic Amenities Done Well: Expect decent Wi-Fi, secure lockers for your belongings, and relatively clean shared bathrooms (though these can vary depending on traffic). Why It's NOT Recommended for Families:

Noise Levels: This is the biggest factor. Common areas are often active late into the night, with conversations, music, and general merriment. Dorm rooms, even if designated "quiet," can still be noisy with people coming and going at all hours. This is an absolute nightmare for kids' bedtimes and parents needing rest. Lack of Privacy: Shared dorms and communal bathrooms offer virtually no privacy, which is a fundamental mismatch for family dynamics, especially with young children. No Kid-Friendly Facilities: There are no playgrounds, kids' clubs, specific entertainment for children, or even private spaces for families to unwind quietly. The entire setup is geared towards adult social interaction. Safety & Supervision Concerns: In a bustling, open-plan poshtel environment with constant comings and goings, it can be challenging to keep a close eye on children, and the general social atmosphere might not always be appropriate for young ears or eyes. Space Limitations: Even if you managed to book an entire dorm (unlikely or expensive), there's simply no space for kids to play, for multiple bags, or for the general clutter that comes with family travel. Vibe Mismatch: The "party" or highly social atmosphere that attracts bachelors is entirely contradictory to the quiet, secure, and child-focused environment most families seek. In Conclusion:

"Book a Bed Poshtel" excels at being precisely what it aims to be: a dynamic, affordable, and social base for single male travelers, groups of friends, or anyone looking to immerse themselves in a lively, communal travel experience without breaking the bank. It's a fantastic concept for that demographic, fostering connections and providing excellent value.

However, if you have children in tow – regardless of their age – the very features that make it appealing to bachelors (social noise, shared spaces, adult-focused atmosphere) will likely make it a challenging, uncomfortable, and potentially regrettable stay for your family. Families looking for privacy, quiet, and child-friendly amenities should absolutely look for traditional hotels or serviced apartments. Save "Book a Bed Poshtel" for a memorable...

The place where nobody cares.

Laundry problems. The dirty washing machines left stains on lots of our white and light color clothes. (The same for another lady that day) At first you guys wanted to resolve the problem with a refund of 40 baht (the cost of one washing machine cycle), which is just ridiculous. Then, and thank you for that, you sent our clothes to another cleaners without any charge. BUT they didn’t remove stains, moreover they made it even worse, leaving spots with a bleach. We asked for refund for at least most valuable 2 pcs out of spoiled 5. Total price is 50 USD. You contacted your Manager and asked him if it possible, making us wait another day for his decision. The next day we’ve seen a team of mechanics/cleaners, who disassembled the washing machines and power washed them from the inside - WOW! But what about the refund? You told us the Manager is ready to refund us with 15% of the total cost. Are you serious? We think it’s disrespectful and unacceptable. Your Manager is very smart: he pays to the mechanics and cleaners to solve the problem, but he don’t want to pay a symbolic 50 USD to his guests to solve the problem. Disrespectful x2. And we didn’t even know his name and never seen him. What an attitude!

Awful noise. It’s impossible to get asleep until 1-2 am. You hear each step and talk behind the walls and especially the corridor door. One night around 12 am someone was pushing the neighbor’s door back and forth for 20 minutes in a raw talking FaceTime loudly.

Problems with rearranging the booking dates. We can’t hold it anymore so we’ve decided to check out one night earlier. Asked the reception if we may count on the refund for that. No, they said, our policy doesn’t allow us to make refunds in such cases. The even didn’t take in account the laundry situation and a possibility to make a kinda “refund” that way. Please talk to booking com helpdesk - they said. Ok, contacted booking com. Their response: “As this is a partner offer reservation, booking com have a very limited rights to this type of reservations, we kindly request you to contact the property if they can resolve the issue directly with you.” So, you see, nobody is responsible, nobody can help.

No refund for spoiled clothes, no refund for the night we don’t need. Not even a compliment for an apology. Awful stay.

PS. I printed this text, signed it and gave it to reception personally. And got NO REACTION...

Would I stay again? Probably not.

I stayed here a few nights ago and overall had a mixed experience.

One night, I came into my room and noticed a strong sewage-like smell. Since this can happen in Asia, I didn’t think much of it at first. Another guest came in and said she could barely stand it — she opened the door and window, saying it was unbearable. At first, I thought she was being dramatic, but the smell kept getting worse.

Eventually, I realized the guest in the bunk below had durian in her bag — definitely the source. I could see she was awake, so I politely tried to ask her to move it, but she ignored me. I went to the front desk and explained, asking if they could please ask her to remove it, since food isn’t allowed in dorms and there’s a kitchen available.

Two men went up but seemed too timid to address her directly. They confirmed it was the food but told me I had the option to switch rooms. I asked why both me and another guest had to move instead of simply asking her to remove it, but they just repeated that if I wanted, I could change rooms. It felt really unfair, especially at 10:30 p.m.

I ended up packing up all my things, moving rooms, and losing my charger cord in the process. The new room already had other guests asleep, so it wasn’t quiet for them either.

That said, the pool was nice, and the rooms were quite clean. I even left my key in my locker once, and when I came back, nothing had been touched — so the cleaning staff deserve credit.

It just feels more like a hotel than a hostel — more families and vacationers than backpackers. One girl even started blow-drying her hair in her bunk at 8 a.m., which kind of sums up the crowd.

Also disappointing: they advertise elephant rides in their lobby brochures — something most responsible accommodations have stopped doing.

If you’re just looking for an affordable, clean place to stay and don’t care about the social vibe, it’s fine. But between the way the staff handled things and the overall atmosphere, it wasn’t the right fit for me.

Additionally, being in the old town is good to see the Sunday market – however if you’ve been in the north of Thailand, then I wouldn’t waste my time as it’s very overcrowded. The old town also isn’t close to any of the beaches so I also wouldn’t be visiting...