168 Studio Hotel Ubon Ratchathani — Budget Boutique with Roomy Studios, in the City Center Near Ubon Airport
If you've flown into Ubon or driven into town and want a place that's "easy on the wallet but with a room big enough to sleep comfortably" — 168 Studio Hotel Ubon Ratchathani is a name that keeps coming up on the city's budget-stay lists · It's a small boutique hotel of around 30 rooms on Chaeng Sanit Road Soi 3 in central Ubon Ratchathani, easy to find because it sits right on the main road · What real reviews agree on is the roomy studio rooms, large bathrooms, and cleanliness at a very gentle price, plus free parking and free Wi-Fi · The location is about a 10-minute drive from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) and close to Huai Muang Park and Thung Si Muang · Scored 8.6 from 40 reviews on Trip.com (location 9.1 · service 8.9) · Prices start from around THB 650/night
Overview — who 168 Studio Hotel is for — To put it as simply as possible, 168 Studio Hotel Ubon Ratchathani is a budget boutique hotel for people who want a "roomy, clean room at a gentle price" in central Ubon, without needing many fancy amenities · It isn't a resort by the Mun River, and it isn't a big hotel with a pool and a full-service restaurant · It's a small property of around 30 rooms that focuses on simplicity and value above all · The best-fit crowd is travelers flying in and out of Ubon who want a comfortable, affordable bed near the airport, people on short business trips into town, couples or friends traveling on a tight budget, and drivers passing through Ubon who want free parking and an easy-to-find place on a main road · Real reviews reflect that most people stay because it's "cheap but the rooms are bigger than expected" rather than for a luxe atmosphere or full facilities · On the flip side, anyone hunting for a hotel with a pool, gym, full breakfast buffet, or a quiet resort feel may find this isn't the right pick, and should look at mid- to upper-tier hotels in Ubon instead · Put simply, 168 Studio plays the role of "good location, gentle price, roomy rooms" nicely in the few-hundred to low-thousand baht range — a price band where studio rooms this size aren't easy to find in Ubon
Location and getting around — This is the strong point reviewers rate highest for 168 Studio, with the location category scoring as high as 9.1 on Trip.com · The hotel sits on Chaeng Sanit Road Soi 3, Nai Mueang sub-district, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani district — an easy-to-find spot right on a main road, so whether you drive yourself or take a taxi it's not hard to locate · What gives the location its edge is that it's about a 10-minute drive, or roughly 4-5 kilometers, from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP), which is great for anyone flying in and out of Ubon who doesn't want a long ride · There are several points of interest close by, including Huai Muang Park a few minutes' walk away, Funtastic World water park very nearby, the Ubon Ratchathani Cultural Center, and Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University about a 5-minute drive · The central tourist areas like Thung Si Muang, Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram, and the various night markets are also a short drive of about 5-10 minutes · An honest note: because it's right on a main road, the "walkability" score isn't high, and many reviews suggest driving or taking a ride over walking, since the main restaurants and sights aren't right at the hotel's door the way they would be in an old-town center · But in terms of convenience for people with a car or those heading to and from the airport, this location works out well
"The room was very big, the bathroom was large too, the bed was comfy, and it's easy to find right on the main road. Driving to the airport took no time at all. For this price it's great value for Ubon, and parking is free."
Room types and decor — 168 Studio Hotel has around 30 rooms, designed as studio rooms in keeping with the hotel's name, split into three main types · It starts with the Standard Double room of around 24 sqm, the entry-level room that many reviews say is bigger than the price suggests and is usually on the 3rd-4th floor · Stepping up is the Deluxe room of around 32 sqm with a Queen bed, noticeably more spacious and suited to people who want extra sitting space or are staying several nights · And there's the Standard Twin room of around 24 sqm for friends or colleagues who want separate beds · Every room comes with air conditioning, a TV with cable, a fridge/minibar, a water heater, a wardrobe, towels, and bathroom amenities · The decor is simple and contemporary, clean-looking — not luxurious, but better-looking than many places at the same price · What real reviews praise most consistently is the roomy rooms, large bathrooms, comfortable beds, and cleanliness with daily housekeeping · That said, to be straight about it, some voices in the reviews note that a few rooms are starting to show wear from use — for example, some TVs not working perfectly, some bathrooms looking dated, or a musty smell in rooms that have been closed up for a while · These are details you'll find in budget hotels generally, and they're usually fixable by asking to change rooms or running the air conditioning to air the room out for a bit after you check in
Facilities, and the pool question — Let's be straight from the start: 168 Studio Hotel has no swimming pool and no gym, because it's a small boutique hotel focused mainly on the rooms · If a pool is a must-have for your trip, this isn't the pick, and you should consider mid- to upper-tier hotels in Ubon that have one · But the essential basic facilities are as complete as they should be · There's free Wi-Fi in the rooms and common areas (some reviews say the signal is slow at times, but it's fine for general use) · Free parking, which drivers love · A lift between floors, so you don't have to haul luggage up the stairs · A massage room to unwind after traveling · Reception is open 24 hours, handy for people arriving late or catching early-morning flights · Plus luggage storage, taxi service, and laundry service · There's a little snack bar/lobby bar corner and a common sitting area · Overall it's a set of facilities suited to using the hotel as a "sleeping base" for heading out to sightsee or run errands, rather than a destination to lounge in all day
Food and breakfast — Food is where you should set expectations right from the start · 168 Studio Hotel has no full-service restaurant, only a small snack bar and a continental breakfast served roughly 7:00-10:00 AM, which is at an extra charge and not included in the room rate as standard · So if you book and want breakfast at the hotel, check when booking whether your chosen package includes breakfast, or add it on · The good news is the hotel's location helps quite a bit with food, since it's in town and right on a main road, with restaurants and convenience stores scattered around within a short drive, including bakeries and a variety of restaurants not far away · So many reviews choose to eat out rather than rely on the hotel's food, which fits the budget-stay style of using it as a sleeping base and heading out to try Ubon's standout eats — whether Vietnamese kuay jub, moo yor, or local sweets · The bottom line on food is: don't expect a big buffet or a fancy restaurant, but think of the in-town location as making food easy to find all around you
Service — Service is another category that scores well in real reviews, with the service category at 8.9 on Trip.com · What gets mentioned often is that staff are friendly, smiling, helpful, and considerate toward guests, especially with quick and hassle-free check-in and check-out · Reception being open 24 hours means people arriving late or leaving early don't have to worry · Extra services like luggage storage, taxi calls, and laundry are available too, which are details that help a lot for people flying in and out with free time between check-out and their flight · For balance, some reviews say English communication with staff can be a bit tricky for international travelers, and some services are simple in the style of a small hotel · But overall the team's friendliness is a strong point that left many guests impressed and giving high scores
What real reviews say (praise and gripes) — Pulling together from Trip.com, TripAdvisor, and other booking platforms, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: roomy and clean rooms, large bathrooms, comfortable beds, a gentle price with good value, an easy-to-find location on a main road, near Ubon Airport, free parking, and friendly, helpful staff · Many sum it up simply as "good value" and "convenient for people going in and out of the airport" · On the watch-out side: the most-mentioned issue is noise — because it's right on a main road with shops nearby, rooms facing the street or on lower floors may hear traffic going past, and one review complained about siren noise at night that disrupted sleep · Next is the condition of some rooms that are starting to show wear, such as some TVs not working, dated bathrooms, doors and ventilation that could be improved, plus a musty smell in some rooms and slow Wi-Fi at times · And there are minor notes about the breakfast being limited and costing extra · Most of these gripes can be handled by requesting a higher-floor room on the inner side when booking, and by setting expectations in line with the hotel's price level
"The room was nice and clean, bigger than I thought, and the staff were lovely and helpful. The only downside was that on the night I stayed there was some traffic noise from the road outside, so if you're sensitive to noise it'd be better to ask for a higher-floor room on the inner side."
Price and value comparison — 168 Studio Hotel's starting price sits at around THB 600-800/night for a Standard Double in the regular price range, and at certain times you'll see promotions dip into the mid-hundreds · The 32 sqm Deluxe room nudges a bit higher depending on size and timing · Compared with places at the same price in Ubon, what gives 168 Studio the edge is its room size that's bigger than average in this price band, plus large bathrooms, free parking, and a location near the airport · If you measure value as "space and convenience per baht spent," it does well within the budget-hotel group · But if you measure by "complete facilities and how new the rooms are," you have to accept there are mid-tier hotels in town offering a pool and newer-looking rooms for a bit more, such as Laithong or other 3-4 star hotels in the city center · The bottom line: if your goal is "a roomy, clean room at a gentle price near the airport," every baht you pay 168 Studio comes back as good value, but if you want a pool and a touch of luxury, you should budget for a step up
Good to know before booking — There are several things that help make the stay smoother · One, if you're sensitive to noise or a light sleeper, ask for a higher-floor room on the side that doesn't face the main road right when you book, since the hotel is on Chaeng Sanit Road with traffic all day · Two, check clearly whether your chosen package includes breakfast, because breakfast is at an extra charge — and if it isn't included, there are restaurants nearby to head out to · Three, if you want the newest-looking room in the best condition, try asking for a freshly cleaned or good-condition room at check-in, since reviews note the room condition isn't the same in every room · Four, if you're driving yourself, you can relax about free parking, but you should arrive when reception is convenient (even though it's open 24 hrs, giving advance notice of your arrival time is better) · Five, prices move with Ubon's festival seasons, especially during the Candle Festival (July) when the city is crowded and rooms fill up fast, so always book ahead and compare prices across several platforms first
The verdict — From all the real reviews, 168 Studio Hotel Ubon Ratchathani is the hotel that fits best for people who want a roomy, clean studio room at a gentle price in central Ubon and near the airport · Large bathrooms, free parking, friendly staff, and a location about a 10-minute drive from the airport make it good value within the budget-stay group, especially for people flying in and out or on short business trips · If you're looking for a pool, gym, full breakfast buffet, or a quiet resort feel, this may not be the answer, and you should consider mid- to upper-tier hotels in Ubon instead · But for a trip that wants "a good bed at a gentle price, a convenient location, near the airport" — 168 Studio meets that need nicely, and it's the reason the 8.6 score from real guests has held at a solid level so consistently
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Roomy studio rooms, large bathrooms, clean, beyond the price
- ✓ In-town location easy to find on a main road, about a 10-min drive to Ubon Airport
- ✓ Free parking, free Wi-Fi, lift, 24-hour reception
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff, quick check-in and check-out
- ! Right on a main road, rooms facing the street or on lower floors hear traffic
- ! No swimming pool or gym, it's a small hotel
- ! Some rooms are starting to show wear, some TVs or bathrooms need improvement
- ✓ Good value, roomy rooms in the few-hundred to low-thousand baht budget
- ✓ Near Ubon Airport and in-town sights, suited to people with a car
- ✓ Massage room and luggage storage, taxi service, laundry
- ✓ Easy to find, right on Chaeng Sanit Road in the city center
- ! Breakfast is limited and costs extra, not included in the standard rate
- ! Wi-Fi slow at times, musty smell in some rooms
- ! English communication with staff can be tricky for international guests
- 💡If you're sensitive to noise and a light sleeper — the hotel is on Chaeng Sanit Road with constant traffic, and rooms facing the street or on lower floors hear traffic → ask for a higher-floor room on the inner side right when you book
- 💡If you want a swimming pool or big-hotel facilities — this is a small hotel with no pool or gym → choose a mid- to upper-tier hotel in Ubon that has a pool instead, such as Laithong
- 💡If newer room condition and a full breakfast matter to you — some rooms are starting to show wear and breakfast is limited and costs extra → ask for a good-condition room at check-in, and plan to eat out at the restaurants around town