Dee Hotel Phayao — spacious rooms, breakfast, easy on the wallet right on Phahonyothin Road
If you want a budget stay in Mueang Phayao that gives you bigger-than-expected rooms, breakfast and free parking without paying much — Dee Hotel Phayao is a name road-trippers and business travelers in Phayao pick often. It opened in 2020 with 62 rooms, sitting right on Phahonyothin Road in the Ban Tom area, near Wat Sri Khom Kham, Wat Phra That Chom Thong and Kwan Phayao lake. Guests consistently praise the spacious, clean 24–28 sqm rooms and the included breakfast at a light price. Rooms start at about ฿620/night.
Dee Hotel Phayao is a budget property that opened in 2020 with 62 rooms, set right on Phahonyothin Road in Ban Tom subdistrict, Mueang Phayao. It is a simple, easy-to-use multi-storey building. What sets it apart from the usual budget chains is that the rooms are larger than expected, breakfast is included, and parking is free and roomy. People driving through Phayao, those in town for work, or travelers stopping overnight before continuing to Chiang Rai or Nan often pick it for the space and the breakfast at a price that stays light.
Rooms range from Superior Double and Superior Twin at 24 sqm up to Deluxe Double at 28 sqm, plus a two-bedroom Family Room. Inside you get air-conditioning, a TV, fridge, hot-water bathroom, blackout curtains in some rooms, and a balcony in a few. The most common praise is that rooms are spacious, clean and good value. The trade-off is that these are plain budget rooms — no decorative touches and no bathtub — and some reviews mention maintenance issues, such as a shower or tap not yet repaired and the odd missing in-room item. It is a roomy, good-value place to sleep at a fair price, not a polished property that is flawless in every detail.
"Spacious, clean and genuinely good value. Breakfast is included, parking is plentiful, and the staff are friendly. Right on Phahonyothin Road, so it's easy to get around, close to shopping and food."
Service is another strong point. Staff get praised for being friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included, parking is free and roomy — great for self-drivers — and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The limits that reviews mention are that breakfast is still basic and the coffee is instant, and a few in-room details such as pillowcases or towels are not always pristine. The upside is the main-road location, with food shops and a shopping center nearby to step out for other meals.
The Ban Tom location on Phahonyothin Road is a real plus for drivers. It sits right on the main road, easy in and out of town, close to shopping and convenience stores. Wat Sri Khom Kham (Phra Chao Ton Luang) is about 1.2 km away, Wat Phra That Chom Thong is nearby, and Kwan Phayao lake is a short drive. The trade-off is that it is not lakeside or in the heart of the walking-street area, so for an evening stroll along the lake you will drive out a little. The overall score sits around 8.9 from real guest reviews, with value and room size standing out.
Honestly, Dee Hotel is not a boutique stay or a lakeside resort, and there is no pool. Some guests note that maintenance in certain rooms is inconsistent, breakfast is plain, and the main-road location can carry some passing traffic noise. If you want a full lakeside feel with water views, M2 Hotel Waterside or Naga Tara may suit better. But if you want a spacious, clean room with breakfast and free parking at a light price and easy driving access — this place does the job well and is genuinely good value.
A tip from following the reviews here: if you want more space, the Deluxe Double at 28 sqm is only a little more than the Superior. Check the bathroom at check-in — if a tap or shower is not yet repaired, tell the front desk right away. Make the most of the free parking and main-road location: it is easy to drive into town and out to Wat Sri Khom Kham, Kwan Phayao and the shopping center. Compare direct rates against Agoda and Booking, since prices move by season. And because breakfast is still basic, plan to head out for noodles or a local breakfast in town if you want something more substantial.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms that are good value
- ✓ Breakfast included and free, roomy parking
- ✓ Main-road location, easy to get around, near shopping
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ! No pool and no lakeside resort feel
- ! Breakfast is basic; coffee is instant
- ! Maintenance in some rooms is inconsistent
- ✓ Roomy, clean and comfortable to sleep in
- ✓ Free breakfast and free parking — good value
- ✓ On the main road, near Wat Sri Khom Kham and shopping
- ✓ Helpful, friendly staff
- ! Plain budget rooms, no decor or bathtub
- ! Some rooms have a tap or shower not yet repaired
- ! Small details like pillowcases or towels not always pristine
- 💡If you want a lakeside resort feel with water views — this is a budget stay on the main road, not on the lake → consider M2 Hotel Waterside or Naga Tara in the same city instead.
- 💡If you are particular about polish and upkeep — some reviews mention taps, showers or missing in-room items → check the room at check-in and tell the front desk if something needs fixing.
- 💡If you expect a full breakfast spread — the morning meal here is basic and the coffee is instant → plan to head out for noodles or a local breakfast in town.