Asawann Hotel Nong Khai — a central city hotel that works for its mall-side location and easy price
If you come to Nong Khai without a car and want a place where you can step out straight into restaurants, a 7-Eleven and a shopping complex, Asawann Hotel is one of the cheapest central options reviewers keep recommending. It's a 3-star city hotel attached to the Asawann shopping complex on Mitraphap Road — spacious, clean rooms, friendly staff, a varied breakfast and free parking. Rates start at around THB 900/night for a Superior room.
Asawann Hotel is a 3-star city hotel on Mitraphap Road, in the Pho Chai sub-district of Mueang Nong Khai. Its clearest selling point is the location — the hotel is attached to the Asawann shopping complex, a few steps from restaurants, a 7-Eleven and shops in town. Many people choose it precisely because it's central: you can walk to eat and shop without a car, and there's free parking for those who drive in.
Room types run from Superior Twin and Superior Double up to a Suite for those who want more space. Rooms are simply done in white-and-green tones, with air conditioning, a fridge and free Wi-Fi. Most reviewers say the rooms are spacious and clean for the price, but to be fair, the hotel has been open for around a decade — room quality is inconsistent, and some older units could do with a refresh. A few reviews note that soundproofing between rooms isn't great, curtains can be thin enough to let in the morning light, and mattresses in some rooms are starting to sag. A renovated room is noticeably more comfortable.
"The staff were lovely — polite and friendly. Lots of choice at breakfast, the room was spacious and clean, and everything in town was an easy walk. Genuinely good value for what we paid."
What reviewers praise most consistently is the polite, friendly staff and good service — many say it's the reason they come back. Another frequent compliment is the varied, good-value breakfast. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, a banquet room, massage service and a 24-hour front desk. Because it's attached to the Asawann shopping complex, food and essentials are very easy to find without going far.
Be clear about the location. Asawann sits in central Nong Khai on the Mitraphap Road side, strong on in-town convenience rather than river views. The hotel itself isn't on the Mekong or by Tha Sadet Market — those are about a 10-minute drive away. If you plan to sit by the river or wander the market every evening, you'll need a ride. But if you want a base where restaurants and a convenience store are right outside the door, this location works better than a riverside stay set away from the shops.
Honestly, Asawann Hotel suits people who want a cheap, central base, valuing location and convenience over newness or design. A score of 9.1 from 161 Trip.com reviews shows most guests are happy with the price and service, while a TripAdvisor rating of 3.4, ranked around #9 of 18 Nong Khai hotels, reflects the inconsistent room quality. If you can accept that it's an ageing property with some tired rooms, it's a solid value pick in the heart of town.
A tip from reading the reviews: ask for a renovated or higher-floor room when you book or check in, because room quality varies and the newer ones are clearly more comfortable. If you're a light sleeper, pack an eye mask, as some curtains are thin. And because it's attached to the mall, it's an easy base to eat and shop in town before driving out to the river or crossing into Vientiane.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location attached to the Asawann mall, walk to 7-Eleven and restaurants
- ✓ Polite, friendly staff and good service
- ✓ Varied, good-value breakfast
- ✓ Spacious rooms, easy price and free parking
- ! Inconsistent room quality; some older rooms need a refresh
- ! Soundproofing between rooms isn't great; thin curtains in some rooms
- ! Not on the Mekong riverfront — a ride to Tha Sadet Market
- ✓ Very convenient in-town location, by the mall, easy to find food
- ✓ Lovely, helpful staff
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms for the price
- ✓ Plenty of breakfast choice, good value
- ! An ageing property with some dated rooms
- ! Mattresses in some rooms are sagging — ask for a newer room
- ! Some rooms have had reports of minor bathroom water and cleanliness issues
- 💡If you want to stay on the Mekong or walk Tha Sadet Market every evening — this is central, on the Mitraphap Road side, about a 10-minute drive from the river → for river views, look at a riverside stay in this series instead
- 💡If you expect a brand-new, modern fit-out in every room — the hotel has been open about a decade and room quality varies → ask for a renovated or higher-floor room when you book for the best comfort
- 💡If you're car-free and want to eat and shop on foot — this is one of the best-value central picks → attached to the Asawann mall, with 7-Eleven and restaurants right outside the door