De Proud Hotel Ubon Ratchathani — A Quiet Boutique Hotel Near the Airport, Free Parking, Easy on the Wallet
If you fly into Ubon airport in the evening and want a place that's only a few minutes' drive away, with free parking out front, and a quiet night's sleep without battling the noise of a downtown market — De Proud Hotel (some platforms list it as The Proud Hotel) is the name a lot of travelers bring up · a 3-star boutique city hotel with around 50 rooms on Chayangkun Road, open since 2015 · what people like is the rooms done in several styles, the soft beds, the quiet, the wide free parking, and being just about 13 min drive from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) · rooms start at around ฿800/night · scored 8.1 from real reviews on Trip.com and 4.2 stars on TripAdvisor (ranked #3 of 30 specialty stays in Ubon)
Who De Proud Hotel is right for — to sum it up in one line, De Proud Hotel is a boutique city hotel for people who want a quiet, clean, easy-on-the-wallet place to sleep that's close enough to Ubon airport that getting there isn't a hassle · it's not a big mall-side hotel with a water park and a convention center, and it's not a riverside resort that whisks you off into nature; it's a compact hotel of around 50 rooms on Chayangkun Road that keeps things simple but cares about design · open since 2015, it's still taking guests as usual, and some booking platforms list it as The Proud Hotel, which is the same place · reading through the real reviews on Trip.com, Booking.com, Agoda, and TripAdvisor, the picture lines up: the people it suits best are couples and traveling pairs who want a nice-looking room on a budget, business travelers or people flying in for short work trips who want to stay near the airport, and travelers driving their own car, since there's wide free parking for both cars and motorbikes · another group that says they slept easy here is light sleepers who value quiet, because the hotel sits in a soi that's calmer than downtown hotels next to markets or the walking street · on the other hand, if you're coming as a larger family of four or more, or you expect big-hotel amenities like a pool and a varied breakfast buffet, this may not be the answer, and we'll get into exactly why in the sections below
Location and getting around — De Proud Hotel sits on Soi Chayangkun 40, Chayangkun Road, Nai Mueang subdistrict, Ubon Ratchathani · Chayangkun Road is one of the city's main arteries linking downtown with the airport side, which gives this spot an edge for getting around in several directions · the thing travelers mention most is how close it is to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP), just about 6.5 km away or roughly 13 min drive · if you land in the evening and want to get to your room fast, or you have an early flight and don't want to wake up extra early to allow for traffic, this location plays right into that · within walking distance there's a fair bit to eat and shop for — Big C is about a 10 min walk, with convenience stores, local eateries, and small markets scattered around the area · getting into downtown, Thung Si Mueang, Wat Thung Si Mueang, and the night market takes about 10 min drive · the bus terminal and train station are a short ride away · the honest note is that the hotel itself is in a soi, not right on a main road or next to a mall, so if you want to step out of the lobby and hit a bustling strip of shops right away, it may feel a touch quiet — but that's the very reason many people pick it, for the calm · for anyone driving their own car, having free parking at the hotel is a real plus in a city where downtown parking is hard to find
"So quiet, slept like a log · quick drive from the airport · the room is nicer than the price suggests, the bed is soft, and the parking is wide and easy — great value for this price in Ubon."
Room types and the look — De Proud Hotel has around 50 rooms split across several tiers, from Standard, Superior, and Deluxe up to Family · what sets this hotel apart from the usual budget stay is that the rooms are done in several styles across the floors — warm local tones, loft tones, and modern tones — so it feels more like staying in a boutique than an ordinary cheap hotel · an entry-level room like the Standard comes with a King bed or two single beds, while the Family Room has one King plus a single for a small family · every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, satellite TV, a minibar, and some rooms have a private balcony · most real reviews agree in praising that the rooms are clean, the beds soft and comfortable, the large beds good quality even in singles, the design cute, and the Wi-Fi strong and stable · many say they got a nicer room than what they paid, which is what earns this hotel praise so often · but to be straight about it, some reviews note that a few bathrooms are starting to show wear and look a bit dated, along with the hot water sometimes not being as steady in pressure or temperature as it should be · there are also reviews saying some basic items — a kettle, tea/coffee, or bathroom toiletries — may not be stocked in every room and some may carry an extra charge, so it's worth asking clearly at check-in what your room includes · a tip that helps: when booking, pick a Superior or Deluxe room or higher if the budget allows, since they tend to be in better shape and better stocked than the entry-level Standard
Facilities — let's be upfront from the start: De Proud Hotel is a small boutique hotel, so it has no swimming pool like the big downtown hotels, which means if a pool is a must for you, this isn't the pick · but for what you actually need on a stay, the hotel covers it well for a place at this level · the highlight travelers mention most is the free private parking at the hotel, wide enough for both cars and motorbikes, which is a real plus for people road-tripping around Isan or renting a car from the airport · there's a lift between floors, handy for anyone with a lot of luggage or older guests · there's a small fitness room for those who still want a light workout · there's free Wi-Fi that many reviews praise as strong and stable both in the rooms and in the common areas · plus a taxi-booking service, a drinks vending machine, and a 24-hour reception with quick check-in and check-out · overall the facilities here are built to suit a simple stay — focused on sleeping well, getting around easily, and parking easily, rather than being a destination with in-house activities to fill the whole day, which fits the style of people who use the hotel as a base to head out and explore Ubon
Food and dining — De Proud Hotel has a small restaurant serving breakfast · what many reviews praise is the cooked-to-order breakfast rather than a buffet sitting warm under the lamps, so you feel like you're getting hot, fresh food in the morning · some international reviews call it a good breakfast and note that the team puts care into making it · but to be straight, because it's a small hotel, the breakfast menu options are fairly limited — not as varied as a big buffet, and if you stay several nights in a row the menu may start to repeat, which is common in boutique hotels this size · what helps cover that is the location, since the Chayangkun Road area has local eateries, noodle shops, rice spots, coffee shops, and a Big C with a food court and supermarket about a 10 min walk away, so many people choose to head out for their other meals · for dinner, if you want the real feel of Ubon, driving or grabbing a ride to the downtown night market doesn't take long · overall, food isn't the reason to come and eat at the hotel itself, but the cooked-to-order breakfast is a small detail done well that helps you start the day on a full stomach
Service — service is another point that earns fairly consistent praise in the real reviews · the front-desk staff are described as friendly, polite, and helpful, with many international reviews using the words friendly and polite staff and helpful · check-in and check-out mostly go smoothly and quickly because it's a small hotel with a 24-hour reception · the team helps with booking a taxi, recommending restaurants, and giving travel info · that said, for the full picture, some reviews note that fluent English-speaking staff are limited, which makes communicating complex matters a little harder for some foreign travelers, and a few reviews mention being told that certain in-room items carry an extra charge, which is worth asking about clearly from check-in · for Thai travelers or anyone who can communicate in Thai, this is barely an issue · overall, service remains a strength that keeps the hotel's overall score in good shape, and it's why many people feel the warmth of staying somewhere the owner looks after personally
What real reviews say (the good and the not-so-good) — pulling it together from Trip.com, Booking.com, Agoda, and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: what's mentioned most is the quiet and the easy sleep, followed by clean rooms, cute multi-style design, soft large beds, strong stable Wi-Fi, wide free parking, closeness to the airport, cooked-to-order breakfast, friendly staff, and good value for what you get · many reviews sum it up as a small hotel that's more than worth the price and worth a repeat stay for couples and solo travelers · On the watch-out side: what comes up most is that a few bathrooms are starting to age and the hot water pressure/temperature isn't steady, followed by some basic items (kettle, tea/coffee, bathroom toiletries) that may not be in every room and some carrying an extra charge, soundproofing between rooms that isn't quite complete, limited English-speaking staff, and the limits on accommodating larger families of four or more · in numbers, the overall scores are still in good shape, with Trip.com at around 8.1, Booking.com for couples at around 8.4, and TripAdvisor at 4.2 stars and ranked #3 of 30 specialty stays in Ubon Ratchathani — these figures reflect that most people are happy with what they paid, with the gripes being mostly details you can accept at this price rather than big problems that keep people from coming back
"Clean room, super comfy bed, plenty of parking, lovely staff · the only downside is the hot water taking a bit to come through in the morning, and the in-room items aren't as complete as a big hotel — but for the price it's really very okay."
Price comparison and value — the starting price for a Standard Room is around ฿800/night at regular rates (about 25 US dollars), which is very accessible given the design and cleanliness you get · Superior and Deluxe rooms move up to around ฿1,000–1,300, and a Family Room to around ฿1,400 and up depending on size and season · if you need an extra bed, that's an additional charge of around ฿450/night · prices climb during the Candle Festival (July), Ubon's annual highlight, and over long holidays · compared with the larger downtown Ubon hotels like Sunee Grand, Tohsang City Hotel, or Laithong that have pools and convention centers, De Proud is in a different category — it doesn't compete on facilities, it competes on design, quiet, closeness to the airport, and a lower price · if you plan to use the hotel as just a place to rest after a full day out, you're driving your own car, or you have an early/late flight and want to stay near the airport, every baht you spend at De Proud comes back in full · but if what you value most is a pool, a varied breakfast buffet, or a mall-side location where everything is within walking distance, the lower price may not be the measure of value for you, and you should consider a larger downtown hotel instead
Good to know before booking — a few things help make the stay go smoother · one, when booking, note that the hotel has two names — some platforms use De Proud Hotel and some use The Proud Hotel, but it's the same place, at Soi Chayangkun 40, Chayangkun Road · two, if the budget allows, go for a Superior or Deluxe room or higher for a room in better shape and better stocked than the entry-level Standard · three, ask from check-in whether your room has a kettle, tea/coffee, and bathroom toiletries in full, since reviews say some items may not be in every room or may carry an extra charge · four, if you're sensitive to noise, soundproofing between rooms isn't quite complete, so try asking for a room not next to a busy one or near the common areas · five, if you're coming as four or more, check the Family room size and the extra-bed policy clearly, since reviews say this place suits couples or small families more than large groups · six, if you come during the Candle Festival (July), book several weeks ahead because rooms in Ubon fill up very fast · and seven, compare prices across several platforms — Agoda, Booking, and Trip.com — and pick free cancellation up front if your plans aren't set, since prices tend to change with the season and promotions
The verdict — from all the real reviews, De Proud Hotel is the best fit for couples, solo travelers, and people who drive or fly in and want a quiet place to sleep, cute design, near the airport, at an affordable price · the strengths that earn it good scores are clean rooms decorated nicer than the price, soft beds, quiet that lets you sleep easy, wide free parking, and a location just about 13 min drive from Ubon airport, plus friendly staff · the trade-off to accept is that it's a small boutique hotel with no pool and no big-hotel amenities, a few bathrooms starting to age with unsteady hot water, some items that may not be complete, and it's not suited to larger families of four or more · if you're looking for a mall-side hotel with a pool and a big buffet, this may not be the answer, and you should consider Sunee Grand or Tohsang City Hotel instead · but for a trip where you want a simple, nice-looking, quiet place near the airport that's good value, De Proud is a pick that fits that need just right, and it's why it has consistently ranked near the top of specialty stays in Ubon Ratchathani
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Location near the airport, walkable to Big C
- ✓ Clean rooms, cute multi-style design
- ✓ Cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓ Free parking and friendly staff
- ! A few bathrooms starting to age, hot water not steady
- ! Some basic items not in every room
- ! Soundproofing between rooms isn't quite complete
- ✓ Rooms cleaner and roomier than expected at this price
- ✓ Quiet, easy to sleep
- ✓ Wide free parking for cars and motorbikes
- ✓ Attentive staff, good value
- ! Not suited to larger families of 4 or more
- ! The biggest rooms climb up in price quite a bit
- ! Limited English-speaking staff
- 💡If you must have a pool or big-hotel amenities — De Proud is a small boutique with no pool or convention center → consider Sunee Grand or Tohsang City Hotel instead
- 💡If you're coming as a larger family of 4 or more — reviews say this place suits couples or small families, and the biggest rooms climb up in price → check the Family room size and the extra-bed policy clearly before booking
- 💡If you're worried about in-room items — some may not be in every room or may carry an extra charge → ask from check-in and pick a Superior/Deluxe room or higher if the budget allows