Lamphu Tree HousevsOld Capital Bike Inn
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, Lamphu Tree House is preferred by most writers compared to Old Capital Bike Inn. Lamphu Tree House ranks #18 in Bangkok with accolades from 5 publications including Rough Guide, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Lamphu Tree House
155 Wan Chat Bridge, Prachatipatai Rd, Phanakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is located on a canal in the old city, and entered via a footbridge. All the rooms have balconies and are paneled in old teakwood."
Rough Guide
"This attractively turned-out mid-range guest house offers smart, modish air-con rooms, all with balconies and plenty of polished teakwood fittings."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Lamphu Tree House sits on the Lamphu Canal away from the busy tourist areas on a pedestrian-only street in the historic district." Full review
Frommer's
"This small hotel presents some of the best value around the Khao San Road area, and its location is very convenient for visiting places like the Grand Palace and National Museum" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value... Highly recommended." Full review
Old Capital Bike Inn
609 Pra Sumen Road, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $88/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Concierge
"The key here is the personal touch: Breakfast... is made on an old-fashioned charcoal stove, and Jirayu "Joey" Tuliyanont will personally escort you on a nightlife tour of nearby... Khao San Road."
Insight Guides
"With teak furniture and fittings this ten-room hotel is a gem of traditional Thai character, set in a late-19th century royal home."
Lonely Planet
"The 10 rooms occupy unconventional and sometimes cramped spaces, but are all done with class and style, and the enduring vibe is that of the perfect honeymoon hotel."
Rough Guide
"This chic little boutique guest house has just ten air-con rooms, each individually styled in dark wood, with antique north-Thai partitions, Burmese doors, beds and ironwork lamps."
Time Out
"Beside the Queen's Gallery, it occupies a shophouse on the site of a palace that has been in the Tulyanond family for seven generations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Bangkok’s first true B&B, the eight-room Old Bangkok Inn is run by a warm, well-traveled proprietress and her son, who guides guests to the hippie-chic nightlife along Khao San Road." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A very affordable and award-winning family run boutique"
Bangkok Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Michelin Guide
"This hipster-friendly hotel, located in a restored palace, celebrates Bangkok’s bike culture...ten suites evoke nostalgia for Old Bangkok, featuring furnishings built from reclaimed native teak" Full review