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( 0 5569 7045;
www.vitoonguesthouse.com
;
49 Rte 12; r 300-900B; )
The better of the two
budget options within walking distance of the old city, the fan rooms here are starkly bare,
but the air-con rooms, in a newer building, are spotless and represent a good deal.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Old City Guest House
( 0 5569 7515; 28/7 Rte 12; r 200-700B; )
This vast budget complex features heaps of
rooms in a variety of styles, most with air-con and TV; ask to see a few before you make a
decision.
Orchid Hibiscus Guest House
HOTEL
$$
( 0 5563 3284; orchid_hibiscus_guest _house@yahoo.com; 407/2 Rte 1272; r/bungalows 900/1300B;
)
This collection of rooms and bungalows is set in relaxing, manicured grounds with a
swimming pool as a centrepiece and the self-professed 'amazing breakfast' (100B) as a
highlight. Rooms are spotless and fun, featuring colourful design details and accents.
Orchid Hibiscus is on Rte 1272 about 500m off Rte 12 - the turn-off is between the Km
48 and Km 49 markers.
Wake Up @ Muang Kao
( 0 5569 7153; 1/1 Rte 12; r incl breakfast 1000-1500B; )
If there's a homestay equivalent to
flashpacker, Wake Up has nailed it. The five rooms here are spacious and tasteful, come
decked out with local touches and are looked after by a friendly local couple. A breath of
fresh air in Old Sukhothai.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Thai Thai
HOTEL
$$
( 08 4932 1006;
www.thaithaisukhothai.com
; 95/8 Rte 1272; r incl breakfast 800-2400B, bungalows incl breakfast
1200-1800B; )
As the name brings home, Thai Thai takes the form of an indigenously
inspired compound. There's a string of 10 wooden bungalows in an attractive garden and
10 rooms in a few larger structures out back. All come fully outfitted with TV, fridge, hot
water and air-con.
PinPao Guest House
HOTEL
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