Civilize Hotel — A Design Hotel in Central Udon Within Walking Distance of CentralPlaza
If you want a good-looking hotel with spacious, clean rooms right in central Udon Thani — close enough to walk to CentralPlaza — Civilize Hotel is one of the first names guests mention. This boutique design hotel opened in 2018 on Posri Road in Mak Khaeng. It has 72 contemporary rooms starting at 32 sqm, larger than most hotels in its class in the city, a breakfast praised for its variety, and free parking. From approx. ฿1,500/night, it scores 9.4 from 358 reviews on Trip.com.
Civilize Hotel opened in 2018 on Posri Road in Mak Khaeng, central Udon Thani. What keeps it among the city's most popular stays is its blend of contemporary design with a location you can walk to CentralPlaza Udon from in minutes. It's a 72-room boutique — not so big it feels hectic, but with the privacy and service guests remember.
Rooms start with the 32 sqm Superior — larger than the standard rooms at many hotels in the city at a similar price. They have warm, contemporary tones, a work desk, flat-screen TV, fridge and kettle, and some look onto a garden. Step up to the 48 sqm Grand Deluxe and Family rooms, or the 64 sqm Junior Suite and Connecting Room, ideal for families or guests who want more space. Most reviews praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and well-kept bathrooms.
"New, very clean, more spacious than I expected, an easy walk to Central, lovely staff — they even had a welcome drink and a warm drink in the evening. Great value for Udon."
Small touches guests love include a welcome drink at check-in and a warm drink in the evening, which not every hotel at this level offers. There's a restaurant serving Asian cuisine and breakfast, a massage room, free parking, an EV charging point, and bicycles to borrow for exploring the city. Reception staff speak both English and Lao and can help plan your trip.
Breakfast is frequently mentioned in reviews. The buffet mixes Western and Thai-Isan dishes, with many guests singling out items like grilled pork and tom piak. The dining room is clean and not overcrowded. Overall, breakfast earns praise for being varied and tasty for a hotel of this size.
The location is the real strength. It's about 900 metres' walk to CentralPlaza Udon Thani, around 1.5 km from UD Town, and close to Udon Thani Rajabhat University and the city markets. Nong Prajak Park isn't far, and Udon Thani Airport is about 10–15 minutes by car. Driving here is easy thanks to free parking — a rarity for a central-city hotel.
To be honest about the gripes. First, there's no pool or gym, so if you want a resort-style stay this isn't it. Second, sound carries between rooms at times — the walls aren't heavily soundproofed. Third, in-room safes are only in the higher room categories, not every room. Some reviews note slow responses to advance inquiries. Once you arrive, though, on-the-ground service is good.
Rates start around ฿1,500/night for a Superior in normal periods, climbing to ฿1,800–฿2,500+ over long weekends or when there's an event in town; larger rooms like the Junior Suite and Family sit above that. The hotel scores 9.4 from 358 reviews on Trip.com and 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor, ranked #8 of 73 hotels in Udon Thani — numbers that confirm it as one of the city's best-loved design hotels.
In short, Civilize Hotel is ideal for couples, families and travellers who want a good-looking, spacious, clean central-city hotel at a fair price. If you're after a resort with a pool and full spa, this isn't it; but if you want a clean design stay that's walkable to the mall, with free parking and a good breakfast, it's a hard option to beat in Udon Thani.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ New, very clean rooms, more spacious than expected
- ✓ Central location, walkable to CentralPlaza
- ✓ Lovely staff, welcome drink and an evening warm drink
- ✓ Free parking, handy if you drive yourself
- ! No pool or gym
- ! Walls aren't heavily soundproofed; you can hear the next room at times
- ! In-room safes only in higher room categories
- ✓ Spacious, contemporary rooms with comfortable beds
- ✓ Varied breakfast with Thai-Isan options
- ✓ Good location, walkable to the mall and markets
- ✓ Clean, well-kept bathrooms
- ! No resort-style facilities (full pool/spa)
- ! Slow responses to advance inquiries at times
- ! Limited TV channels in some rooms
- 💡If you want a resort with a pool and full spa — this hotel focuses on central-city design rooms and has no pool or gym → look at a 4–5 star with a pool like Centara Udon or VELA Dhi.
- 💡If you're a light sleeper — the walls between rooms aren't heavily soundproofed and sound carries at times → ask for a high floor or a corner room for more quiet.
- 💡If you need an in-room safe — some entry-level rooms don't have one → choose a Grand Deluxe or above, or leave valuables at reception.