Laithong Hotel — an in-town Ubon hotel that still has a pool and a free airport shuttle
Most hotels in central Ubon are towers without a pool — Laithong Hotel is the exception. It sits in the middle of town on Phichitrangsan Road, within walking distance of Thung Si Mueang park and the night market, and just minutes from the airport, yet it still has an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a free airport shuttle. It's a long-established property that renovated part of its rooms in 2024, with spacious rooms and big windows. Rates start from around THB 700/night.
What sets Laithong Hotel apart from other in-town Ubon hotels is that it has an outdoor pool and a children's pool despite being right in the city. Most properties in this area are walk-up blocks with rooms and little else, but Laithong has communal grounds, a small garden and a pool you can actually use. That makes it a good fit for families with kids, or anyone who wants an in-town hotel that's more than just a bedroom.
Location is what guests praise most. The hotel is on Phichitrangsan Road, about a 15-minute walk to Thung Si Mueang, the city's central park, and the Rachabut night market. The real bonus is how close it is to Ubon Airport (UBP) — just a few minutes by car — and the hotel runs a free airport shuttle plus free parking, which makes it convenient whether you fly in or drive yourself.
"Booked it for the free airport pickup. The room was bigger than expected, with a large window and good light, and the reception staff were lovely. Easy walk to Thung Si Mueang and the night market."
There are around 124 rooms, from Superior Twin up to Deluxe. The point guests agree on is that rooms are spacious, with high ceilings and large windows that let in natural light, and some have a separate sitting area. Each has a fridge, TV, free drinking water and air conditioning. Rooms renovated in 2024 are noticeably better, and the staff — friendly and multilingual — come up again and again in reviews in a good way.
Now the honest part — the hotel has been open a long time, and rooms that haven't been renovated show their age. Some reviews mention musty carpets, dated bathrooms and inconsistent cleaning, with the area under the bed sometimes missed. The pool is the other thing to flag: some reviews describe it as not always clear and not consistently maintained — if you're set on a proper swim, check the pool's condition at check-in first.
The scores help paint the picture. Laithong sits at around 8.0 on Trip.com and 3.5 stars on TripAdvisor (ranked #10 of 28 hotels in Ubon). Those numbers reflect the reality: good value and a good location, but not a brand-new hotel. Guests who get a renovated room tend to score it high, while those in older rooms grumble about condition — a gap you can see clearly across the reviews.
Bottom line: Laithong Hotel isn't a polished new property. It's a good-value in-town Ubon hotel with a pool and a free airport shuttle for under a thousand baht. It's ideal for travellers who fly into Ubon and want somewhere convenient close to the airport and the city centre, kids welcome. If you expect pristine 5-star finishes you may be disappointed, but for value lodging in central Ubon it's a sensible pick.
A tip from following the reviews here for a while: ask for a room renovated in 2024 when you book — the difference in condition is clear. If you're flying in, give your flight time ahead so you can use the free airport shuttle. And if you plan to use the pool, walk over and check its condition before you commit.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Friendly, multilingual reception staff — good service
- ✓ Spacious rooms with large windows, good natural light, comfortable beds
- ✓ Free airport shuttle and free parking
- ✓ Central location — walk to Thung Si Mueang and the night market
- ! Un-renovated rooms are aging and show wear
- ! Inconsistent cleaning in some rooms
- ! Pool not always well maintained, water not always clear
- ✓ Good value — an in-town hotel with a pool at a low price
- ✓ Close to Ubon Airport, convenient for fliers
- ✓ Generous free drinking water, on-site Ruenthong restaurant
- ✓ Spacious rooms, good for families
- ! Musty carpets and dated bathrooms in older rooms
- ! Inconsistent room quality depending on whether you get a renovated one
- ! Some staff aren't well briefed on hotel activities
- 💡If you expect pristine 5-star newness — un-renovated rooms show wear and older furnishings → ask for a room renovated in 2024 when you book
- 💡If you're set on a proper swim — the pool isn't always well maintained → check its condition before you decide to use it
- 💡If you're flying into Ubon and worried about transport — the hotel runs a free airport shuttle → give your flight time ahead when you book to reserve the pickup