The Pool at Awana House

"The pick of the guesthouses around the medieval city gate of Pratu Tha Phae, with rooms for every budget – all kept spotless – and a mini cold-water pool under cover on the ground-floor terrace"

"This helpful, Thai–Dutch guesthouse has a tiny pool and large, nicely furnished rooms (some with balconies), complete with colourful trompe l’oeil paintings, a/c, hot water, cable TV, fridge and safety boxes"

"Although the guesthouse is small, it manages to fit in a little covered swimming pool, a restaurant, a massage room, and a rooftop terrace hangout area"