Rimpao Hotel — the main hotel in central Kalasin town, with a pool and roomy rooms
Mention a hotel in Kalasin town and Rimpao Hotel is one of the first names locals think of — the town's main hotel, here for years, with around 140 rooms. What sets it apart from other places in town is having an outdoor pool, a Chinese restaurant, and banquet and meeting rooms all in one place. It sits right in the centre, so errands and food are an easy walk or short drive away. Rooms start at around ฿490/night, making it a pick for anyone who wants a central base with full facilities — provided you brace for an aging building, told straight below.
Rimpao Hotel sits at 71/2 Kut Yang Samakkhi Road, Tambon Kalasin, Mueang Kalasin District — right in the centre, with easy access for food and errands. It's a roughly 140-room hotel that has been part of Kalasin town for years, known as the main venue for banquets, weddings and meetings in town. There's an outdoor pool, a Chinese restaurant, a karaoke room, airport transfer and free parking for travellers who want full facilities in one place.
What guests praise most is the central location and the spacious rooms. Many reviews mention airy rooms with cool air-con, strong water pressure, and a price that's easy on the wallet for what you get. The pool earns praise too, especially from families with children, who often say it's clean and easy to enjoy. Several staff get singled out as friendly and helpful. For anyone in town on errands or attending a function at the hotel, it's a convenient base that's good value.
"Roomy with cool air-con and strong water pressure, right in the centre so getting around is easy, and a pool the kids could enjoy — just be ready for an older building and a few dated fittings."
Another thing that sets Rimpao apart from other places in town is having full facilities for a provincial in-town hotel. There's an on-site Chinese restaurant, large banquet and meeting rooms, a karaoke room and a relaxing spa. Free, roomy parking makes it easy for self-drivers, and the central location puts markets, restaurants and government offices just a few minutes' walk or drive away — handy for both leisure and business travellers.
Now the honest part — this is a long-established hotel and the building is showing its age, with some areas lacking upkeep. Some reviews note dated rooms and common areas, old TVs, original bathrooms, sagging beds in some rooms, and plumbing or musty-smell issues here and there. Breakfast is simple, and a few guests say the choice is smaller than expected. Some listed facilities aren't open at all times, and staff speak limited English. It suits a stay where you're not expecting something new or luxurious.
In short, Rimpao Hotel suits travellers who want a central Kalasin base with full facilities like a pool and restaurant, and easy errands in town. The overall score of around 7.6 from real reviews reflects it fairly — good location, roomy rooms, a pool, accessible price, but an aging building and uneven attention to detail. Set your expectations to the price and lean on the convenience of the central location, and it's still a genuinely usable choice in Kalasin.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location, easy for errands and food
- ✓ Roomy rooms with cool air-con and strong water pressure
- ✓ Outdoor pool, good for families
- ✓ Accessible price, with a restaurant and free parking
- ! Aging building, some areas lacking upkeep
- ! Old TVs and bathrooms, sagging beds in some rooms
- ! Simple breakfast with a small choice
- ✓ Rooms bigger than expected at this price
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Clean pool the families like
- ✓ Central, so everything's a quick drive
- ! Some rooms smell musty — ask to swap
- ! Some facilities aren't open at all times
- ! Staff speak limited English
- 💡If you want a central base and convenience — this fits well, with a central location, a pool and a restaurant → but if you need a fresh, fully up-to-date property, this may not be it.
- 💡If you're particular about room condition and cleanliness — some reviews mention dated rooms, sagging beds or a musty smell → check the room at check-in and ask the front desk to swap straight away.
- 💡If you plan to eat breakfast here — it's simple with a small choice → manage expectations or head to a place in town not far away.