Grand Pruksasiri Hotel Chaiyaphum — a newer hotel with a pool in town, from budget prices
If you come to Chaiyaphum and want a room that feels new and clean, with a pool thrown in, without blowing the budget — Grand Pruksasiri Hotel Chaiyaphum is a fairly new midrange hotel in town. It is a four-storey building with around 50 rooms, on the side of the city near the Provincial Hall and Nong Pla Thao Public Park. What reviews praise most is that the rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, the air conditioning is cold and the shower pressure is strong, plus there is an outdoor pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast, with rates from about ฿690/night. The trade-off is that it sits some way from the market and the old town, so you really want a car, and the breakfast is simple with limited choices.
What guests mention most about Grand Pruksasiri Hotel is that the rooms are clean and feel newer than the price would suggest. Reviews agree the beds are comfortable, the bedding is clean, the air conditioning is cold and the shower pressure is strong, which suits anyone who cares most about a good night's sleep. It is a fairly new hotel in Chaiyaphum, a four-storey building with simply furnished rooms that focus on being functional rather than fancy.
The location is in the Chaiyaphum city area, on the side near the Provincial Hall and Nong Pla Thao Public Park. It is a short drive to the Phaya Lae Monument and the central market. It works well for people driving their own car, those visiting the Provincial Hall on business, or anyone using it as a base before heading out to Tat Ton Waterfall and the Krachiao flower fields. There is free on-site parking, so you do not have to look far for a spot.
What sets it apart from similarly priced hotels in town is the outdoor swimming pool. In-town stays around this price with a pool are not common in Chaiyaphum, so it is an advantage for families with children or anyone who wants a dip to cool off. On top of that there is free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and free breakfast in the morning.
"Clean room, comfortable bed, cold air conditioning, strong shower, and a pool too. Not expensive — great value for Chaiyaphum."
To be straight about it, the main limitation is that the location is some way from the market and the old town, so you need to drive. It is not the kind of place where you can step out and grab food in the centre right away, so without your own car it is less convenient than a downtown hotel. Reviews also note the breakfast is simple with limited choices, and some rooms have fairly limited storage or wardrobe space, making it better for a short stay than a long one with a lot of luggage.
One more thing worth knowing: the "Pruksasiri" name in Chaiyaphum covers both a hotel and a monthly-rental apartment section. When booking, check clearly that you are getting Grand Pruksasiri Hotel (the daily-rate hotel part with the pool and breakfast) to avoid confusion. Wi-Fi works in the rooms and common areas, and staff speak limited English, though for Thai travellers and general needs this is not a problem.
Overall, Grand Pruksasiri Hotel earns a score of around 7.8 out of 10 from real reviews, which is good for a midrange hotel with a pool at budget prices in Chaiyaphum. It suits people driving their own car who want a newer, clean room with a comfortable bed, a pool and parking on a budget. Rates start at about ฿690 and rise with the season and room type. If you can live with driving into town and a simple breakfast, it is a worthwhile, good-value stay in Chaiyaphum.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Clean, fresh-feeling rooms with comfortable beds
- ✓ Outdoor pool, uncommon at this price
- ✓ Free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast
- ✓ Strong shower pressure, cold AC, restful sleep
- ! Some way from the market and old town — you need to drive
- ! Simple breakfast with limited choices
- ! Limited storage or wardrobe space in some rooms
- ✓ Clean and fresh-feeling rooms
- ✓ Good value for a hotel with a pool
- ✓ Suits drivers, with easy parking
- ✓ Near the Provincial Hall and Nong Pla Thao Park
- ! Not central to the market area — a car helps
- ! Few breakfast options
- ! Staff speak limited English
- 💡If you do not have your own car — the hotel is some way from the market and old town and is not easy to reach on foot for food → consider Hop Inn or Lertnimit Hotel in the city centre instead.
- 💡If you expect a varied breakfast — the breakfast here is simple with limited choices → eat out in town in the morning or be ready for a basic spread.
- 💡If you are staying long with a lot of luggage — some rooms have limited storage or wardrobe space → ask for a higher grade or a VIP room with more space when you book.